Do I have to declare cigarettes at Singapore customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare cigarettes in Singapore?

If the goods are found without being declared, an administrative fine of 200 SGD is imposed. An administrative fine of 500 SGD is imposed. An administrative fine of 800 SGD is imposed.

Can I post or ship cigarettes 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 cigarettes out of Singapore?

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

Does the Singapore limit for cigarettes 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 Duty-Free Concession and GST Import Relief. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “There is no duty-free concession or GST import relief for cigarettes and tobacco products.”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on cigarettes?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 0 prohibit cigarettes, 17 limit it and 4 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Cigarettes can I bring into Singapore?

Restricted

You can bring Cigarettes 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: Arrival duty-free, Carried with the traveler

Important

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

If you do not declare

Step 1: Administrative fine
Step 2: Administrative fine
Step 3: Administrative fine

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-16

Duty-Free Concession and GST Import Relief Singapore Customs

Questions about Cigarettes in Singapore

Do I have to declare cigarettes at Singapore customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Singapore customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare cigarettes in Singapore?: If the goods are found without being declared, an administrative fine of 200 SGD is imposed. An administrative fine of 500 SGD is imposed. An administrative fine of 800 SGD is imposed.
Can I post or ship cigarettes 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 cigarettes out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking cigarettes out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for cigarettes 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 Duty-Free Concession and GST Import Relief. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-16. The sentence it rests on reads: “There is no duty-free concession or GST import relief for cigarettes and tobacco products.”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on cigarettes?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 0 prohibit cigarettes, 17 limit it and 4 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

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