Do I have to declare cut flowers and wreaths at Singapore customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Singapore customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare cut flowers and wreaths in Singapore?

Under Goods and Services Tax, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1960, section 128L, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Customs Act 1960, section 124, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship cut flowers and wreaths to Singapore instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you is outside this allowance.

Can I take cut flowers and wreaths out of Singapore?

Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking cut flowers and wreaths out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Singapore limit for cut flowers and wreaths apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Singapore Customs states it in Apply for an import permit. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “You must complete the online import permit application form and pay the application fee at least 2 working days before your expected arrival date.”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on cut flowers and wreaths?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit cut flowers and wreaths, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Cut flowers and wreaths can I bring into Singapore?

Restricted

You can bring Cut flowers and wreaths into Singapore only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Apply for an import permit National Parks Board (NParks)

Questions about Cut flowers and wreaths in Singapore

Do I have to declare cut flowers and wreaths at Singapore customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Singapore customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare cut flowers and wreaths in Singapore?: Under Goods and Services Tax, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1960, section 128L, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Customs Act 1960, section 124, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship cut flowers and wreaths to Singapore instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you is outside this allowance.
Can I take cut flowers and wreaths out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking cut flowers and wreaths out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for cut flowers and wreaths apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Singapore Customs states it in Apply for an import permit. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “You must complete the online import permit application form and pay the application fee at least 2 working days before your expected arrival date.”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on cut flowers and wreaths?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit cut flowers and wreaths, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

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