Do I have to declare gifts sent by post at Singapore customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare gifts sent by post 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 gifts sent by post 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 gifts sent by post out of Singapore?

Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking gifts sent by post out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Singapore limit for gifts sent by post 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 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “You may qualify for GST import relief on new articles, souvenirs, gifts or food preparations bought overseas, provided they are meant for personal use or consumption.”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on gifts sent by post?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit gifts sent by post, 6 limit it and 14 let it through. Singapore is among the more permissive.

How much Gifts sent by post can I bring into Singapore?

Allowed

You can bring Gifts sent by post into Singapore without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not 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

Duty-Free Concession and GST Import Relief Singapore Customs

Questions about Gifts sent by post in Singapore

Do I have to declare gifts sent by post at Singapore customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare gifts sent by post 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 gifts sent by post 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 gifts sent by post out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking gifts sent by post out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for gifts sent by post 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 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “You may qualify for GST import relief on new articles, souvenirs, gifts or food preparations bought overseas, provided they are meant for personal use or consumption.”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on gifts sent by post?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit gifts sent by post, 6 limit it and 14 let it through. Singapore is among the more permissive.

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