Do I have to declare radios, transmitters and pagers at Singapore customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare radios, transmitters and pagers 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 radios, transmitters and pagers 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 radios, transmitters and pagers out of Singapore?

Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking radios, transmitters and pagers out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Singapore limit for radios, transmitters and pagers 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 Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA). CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Every imported telecommunication equipment should be declared through TradeNet to the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) for processing.”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on radios, transmitters and pagers?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit radios, transmitters and pagers, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Radios, transmitters and pagers can I bring into Singapore?

Declare

You can bring Radios, transmitters and pagers into Singapore, but you must declare it.

Carried Allowed, declare

Declaration Required

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

Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) Singapore Customs

Questions about Radios, transmitters and pagers in Singapore

Do I have to declare radios, transmitters and pagers at Singapore customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Singapore customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare radios, transmitters and pagers 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 radios, transmitters and pagers 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 radios, transmitters and pagers out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking radios, transmitters and pagers out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for radios, transmitters and pagers 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 Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA). CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Every imported telecommunication equipment should be declared through TradeNet to the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) for processing.”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on radios, transmitters and pagers?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit radios, transmitters and pagers, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

Related items

Accompanied cash Accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) Alcohol and alcoholic beverages above 22% vol (or undenatured ethyl alcohol 80% vol and over)

Related countries

Australia Canada China France

Other items in this group

Battery-powered mobility aids and wheelchairs Medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators Mobile phone Personal mobility devices (hoverboard, e-scooter, self-balancing wheel, e-bike) Portable electronic devices with installed battery Power bank