Do I have to declare medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators at Singapore customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 5 kilograms of medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators 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 medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators 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 medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators 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.

Does the Singapore limit for medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators 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.

How does Singapore compare with other countries on medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators, 10 limit it and 9 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators can I bring into Singapore?

Restricted

You can bring Medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators into Singapore only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 5 kilogram

What you need to know

5 kilogram (11.02 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler

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

Questions about Medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators in Singapore

How much medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators can I bring into Singapore?: Singapore allows 5 kilograms of medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators 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 medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators at Singapore customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 5 kilograms of medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators 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 medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators 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 medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators 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 medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators 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.
How does Singapore compare with other countries on medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators, 10 limit it and 9 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

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