You need to present an import permit or authorization form from the relevant controlling authorities before you can bring into Singapore controlled goods. Please produce the goods and the import permit or authorization form to the checking officer at the Red Channel.
Please refer to the tables below for information on controlled or prohibited goods. You may wish to visit the website of the relevant authorities for more details.
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Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore |
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Controlled Items |
Controlling Authority Information |
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Animals, birds and their by-products
Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products
Meat and meat products
Fish and seafood products
Fruits and vegetables |
Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
5 Maxwell Road
#02/03-00, Tower Block MND Complex
Singapore 069110
Tel: 6325 7625
Website: http://www.ava.gov.sg | |
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Singapore Police Force |
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Controlled Items |
Controlling Authority Information |
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Arms and explosives
Bullet-proof clothing
Toy guns, pistols and revolvers
Weapons, kris, spears and swords |
Singapore Police Force
Licensing Division
391 New Bridge Road
#02-701, Police Cantonment Complex
Singapore 088762
Tel: 6835 0000
Website: http://www.spf.gov.sg | |
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Media Development Authority |
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Controlled Items |
Controlling Authority Information |
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Films, video and video games
Publications and audio records |
Media Development Authority
3 Fusionopolis Way
#14-22 Symbiosis
Singapore 138633
Tel: 1800 478 5478
Website: http://www.mda.gov.sg | |
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Health Sciences Authority |
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Controlled Items |
Controlling Authority Information |
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Pharmaceuticals
Medicines #
Poisons |
Health Products Regulation Group (HPRG)
Centre for Drug Administration
11 Biopolis Way
#11-03 Helios
Singapore 138667
Tel: 6213 0838
Website: http://www.hsa.gov.sg | |
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The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore |
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Controlled Items |
Controlling Authority Information |
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Telecommunication and Radio Communication Equipment
Toy walkie-talkies |
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
10 Pasir Panjang Road
#10-01, Mapletree Business City
Singapore 117438
Tel: 6211 0888
Website: http://www.ida.gov.sg | |
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National Environment Agency |
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Controlled Items |
Controlling Authority Information |
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Radioactive Materials
Ionising Radiation
Irradiating Apparatus
(e.g. all types of X-ray apparatus)
Non-Ionising Radiation Irradiating Apparatus
(e.g. laser apparatus, laser pointer, ultrasound apparatus, microwave oven, UV sunlamp, MRI)
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Centre for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science (CRPNS)
National Environment Agency
Environment Building
3rd Storey, Annex Block
40 Scotts Road, Singapore 228231
Tel: 6731 9549
Website: http://app2.nea.gov.sg/regulatory_info.aspx#guidelines
http://app2.nea.gov.sg/licenses.aspx (Select “Radiation”)
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# Note: If you need to bring in medicines for your physical well-being while traveling, you must possess a physician's prescription certifying so. For more information, please contact Health Sciences Authority at hsa_info@hsa.gov.sg.
You are not allowed to bring in goods that are prohibited under Singapore laws.
The list of prohibited goods includes (but not limited to):
- Chewing gum (except oral dental and medicated gum)
- Chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products (e.g. electronic cigarettes, etc)
- Cigarette lighters of pistol or revolver shape
- Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances
- Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products
- Firecrackers
- Obscene articles, publications, video tapes/discs and software
- Reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, video compact discs, laser discs, records or cassettes
- Seditious and treasonable materials
- It is an offence if you attempt to bring any of the items listed above into Singapore