Do I have to declare cannabis products at Singapore customs?

There is nothing to declare — cannabis products cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.

What happens if I do not declare cannabis products 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 cannabis products 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 cannabis products out of Singapore?

Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking cannabis products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Singapore limit for cannabis products 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 FAQs about Hemp and CBD oil products. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “The consumption, possession, trafficking, import or export of any controlled drugs (including cannabis, cannabis products or cannabis edibles) is an offence under the MDA.”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on cannabis products?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 18 prohibit cannabis products, 2 limit it and 0 let it through. Singapore is among the strictest.

Can I bring cannabis products to Singapore?

Official classification: Cannabis and cannabis products (any quantity)

Prohibited

You cannot bring cannabis products into Singapore.

Carried Not allowed

Declaration Required — surrender

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

FAQs about Hemp and CBD oil products Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

Questions about Cannabis and cannabis products in Singapore

Can I bring cannabis products to Singapore?: cannabis products may not be brought into Singapore at all. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare cannabis products at Singapore customs?: There is nothing to declare — cannabis products cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.
What happens if I do not declare cannabis products 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 cannabis products 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 cannabis products out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking cannabis products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for cannabis products 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 FAQs about Hemp and CBD oil products. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “The consumption, possession, trafficking, import or export of any controlled drugs (including cannabis, cannabis products or cannabis edibles) is an offence under the MDA.”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on cannabis products?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 18 prohibit cannabis products, 2 limit it and 0 let it through. Singapore is among the strictest.

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