Do I have to declare Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) at Singapore customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 100 milliliters of Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) 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 Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) 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 Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) out of Singapore?

Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Singapore limit for Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) 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 Pack for your flight. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Liquids, aerosols and gels of more than 100ml must be packed in checked baggage only.”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs), 13 limit it and 7 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) can I bring into Singapore?

Restricted

You can bring Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) into Singapore only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 100 milliliter

What you need to know

100 milliliter (3.38 fl oz)
Channels: Carried with the traveler

On the plane

Airline differences

Airline	Difference from the baseline
Air France	Stricter than the standard rule
British Airways	More permissive

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Pack for your flight Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)

Questions about Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in Singapore

How much Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) can I bring into Singapore?: Singapore allows 100 milliliters of Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) at Singapore customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 100 milliliters of Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) 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 Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) 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 Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) 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 Pack for your flight. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Liquids, aerosols and gels of more than 100ml must be packed in checked baggage only.”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs), 13 limit it and 7 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

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