Personal Effects Customs Clearance Singapore
Customers are currently limited to a maximum declared value of $250 USD / £175 / 200€ / $300 AUD for shipments entering Singapore, in order to avoid delays with customs clearance and additional duty and taxes.
The declared value is for customs purposes only and does not affect the level of Send My Bag Complimentary Cover selected at the time of booking. Further information is available on our FAQ page.
General Personal Effects Customs Information
Personal effects are typically defined as used items which have been in the sender's possession for 6 months or more. If your shipment is checked by customs and is found to contain brand new or commercial items, you shipment may not be assessed as personal effects. Keep this in mind if you are sending Christmas gifts or other new items. Please check with customs so you are aware of potential customs duties, follow any advice given and attach all necessary documentation.
In order to demonstrate that your shipment consists of personal effects, you will be required to complete a brief non-generic packing list online, entries to be made in the format: "5 x Cotton Dresses, 2 x Jeans, 3 x Pair of Gloves", and so on, rather than as "10 x Used Clothing".
As customs processes and allowances vary by country, we advise all customers take 5 minutes to check how their personal circumstances and what they are sending will be assessed under the prevailing customs regulations of the destination.
More information is available on our customs information page.
Customs Clearance Time
Most shipments on this route will not be stopped by customs, however, when a bag is stopped by customs for any reason (missing documentation, impromptu inspection, prohibited contents, commercial contents or further information required) Send My Bag records how long customs hold it for. Our historical statistics for this route indicate that if the customs authority stops your bag they will on average take 1 working day to process it and release it back to us for delivery.
Shipping Gifts to Singapore
Singapore customs currently allow gifts for festive or special occasions such as a birthday, to be imported duty and tax free provided the declared value does not exceed 200 Singapore Dollars. Shipments over this value will incur duties and taxes.
Personal Effects Customs Clearance Singapore
Customers are currently limited to a maximum declared value of $250 USD / £175 / 200€ / $300 AUD for shipments entering Singapore, in order to avoid delays with customs clearance and additional duty and taxes.
The declared value is for customs purposes only and does not affect the level of Send My Bag Complimentary Cover selected at the time of booking. Further information is available on our FAQ page.
General Personal Effects Customs Information
Personal effects are typically defined as used items which have been in the sender's possession for 6 months or more. If your shipment is checked by customs and is found to contain brand new or commercial items, you shipment may not be assessed as personal effects. Keep this in mind if you are sending Christmas gifts or other new items. Please check with customs so you are aware of potential customs duties, follow any advice given and attach all necessary documentation.
In order to demonstrate that your shipment consists of personal effects, you will be required to complete a brief non-generic packing list online, entries to be made in the format: "5 x Cotton Dresses, 2 x Jeans, 3 x Pair of Gloves", and so on, rather than as "10 x Used Clothing".
As customs processes and allowances vary by country, we advise all customers take 5 minutes to check how their personal circumstances and what they are sending will be assessed under the prevailing customs regulations of the destination.
More information is available on our customs information page.
Customs Clearance Time
Most shipments on this route will not be stopped by customs, however, when a bag is stopped by customs for any reason (missing documentation, impromptu inspection, prohibited contents, commercial contents or further information required) Send My Bag records how long customs hold it for. Our historical statistics for this route indicate that if the customs authority stops your bag they will on average take 1 working day to process it and release it back to us for delivery.
Shipping Gifts to Singapore
Singapore customs currently allow gifts for festive or special occasions such as a birthday, to be imported duty and tax free provided the declared value does not exceed 200 Singapore Dollars. Shipments over this value will incur duties and taxes.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy.
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type (including nail varnish and perfume);
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Additional prohibited items for Singapore
- Chewing gum.
Items excluded from cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy.
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type (including nail varnish and perfume);
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Additional prohibited items for Singapore
- Chewing gum.
Items excluded from cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
On EU standard services (not express) and all UK and US domestic services you may send:
- Shower gel.
- Toothpaste.
- Other non flammable and non alcohol based liquids, pastes & gels for use on holiday.
Nail varnish, perfume and aerosols are not permitted. If these items are included in your luggage it may be returned to you.
Whilst non alcohol based liquids are permitted, damage caused by leakage is not covered by complimentary cover and therefore only small amounts should be sent. If an x-ray shows liquids of any type security may stop your bag for inspection.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy. The following items are prohibited at all times:
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Alcohol based or Flammable Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type including, but not limited to, nail varnish and perfume;
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Additional prohibited items for Singapore
- Chewing gum.
Items Excluded From Cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
On EU standard services (not express) and all UK and US domestic services you may send:
- Shower gel.
- Toothpaste.
- Other non flammable and non alcohol based liquids, pastes & gels for use on holiday.
Nail varnish, perfume and aerosols are not permitted. If these items are included in your luggage it may be returned to you.
Whilst non alcohol based liquids are permitted, damage caused by leakage is not covered by complimentary cover and therefore only small amounts should be sent. If an x-ray shows liquids of any type security may stop your bag for inspection.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy. The following items are prohibited at all times:
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Alcohol based or Flammable Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type including, but not limited to, nail varnish and perfume;
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Additional prohibited items for Singapore
- Chewing gum.
Items Excluded From Cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
Why Ship to Singapore?
Whether you’ve got an excess amount of baggage that you want to send separately to Singapore because it exceeds luggage allowances on the plane, or you simply want to avoid the difficulties that can arise when traveling with luggage, Send My Bag can help by picking up your bags straight from your door and delivering them to your destination.
When travelling to Singapore for pleasure, you may be interested in taking part in some of the more extreme activities that is on offer, such as wakeboarding and skateboarding. If you already have your own equipment, why not take it with you? It’s not a problem for Send My Bag to pick up and deliver to your accommodation the oversized items that you wouldn’t want to carry through airports.
Our service is also great for international students studying for their degree in Singapore or from those planning to spend a year abroad in Singapore. Send My Bag can help students quickly set up home in Singapore by shopping their possessions, including clothes, books and DVDs.
Send Luggage to Singapore
If you are enjoying a city break in Singapore, or if you are moving there permanently, you can save yourself a lot of stress by sending your possessions with Send My Bag. This will allow you to bring with you lots of your favourite things to help you settle into life in Singapore. Your possessions will be looked after for you, allowing you to get on with exploring your new environment. Send My Bag has many international routes, with affordable rates for each route up to a massive 30 kg. This means that you can bring all your home comforts with you to help you set up home abroad. To find out more about sending luggage to Singapore, visit our ‘How it works’ page, or our ‘FAQs’.
Removals to Singapore
If you moving to Singapore permanently, you will have to do some research into international removals to Singapore in order to move all of your possessions. Before you hand over anything to the movers, however, ensure that all your items are carefully packaged so that they won’t get damaged in transit. Use appropriate packaging for your items and seal everything up well.
Student Shipping to Singapore
Singapore is a popular destination for international students due to its excellent universities, including the National University of Singapore, which ranks 12th in the QS World University Rankings. If you would like to study there, you can easily send your possessions with Send My Bag, which allows you to bring so much more than you could check into an airplane hold. Find out more about student shipping and how to receive your student discount by visiting our student removals page.
Sending a Parcel to Singapore
You could send a parcel to Singapore with Send My Bag. This is a good option if you have left something back at home and you need a family member to send it on to you. Or, friends and family could send you a nice care package. Make sure you choose a good solid box when sending a parcel to Singapore and tape it up well so nothing gets damaged in transit. Also, make sure you know about rules regarding personal effects and brand new items. Take a look at our information page on how to send a parcel to find out what you can send with Send My Bag and how to package your items.
Ways of Shipping to Singapore
If you are travelling or relocating to Singapore and need to transport items, you should make yourself aware of the various options available for shipping to Singapore. Some options will be more suitable for you than others. You can choose between several different options for international shipping to Singapore.
Send Golf Clubs to Singapore
Despite only being a city-state, Singapore has a good number of decent golf courses, including Sentosa, Tanah Merah and Singapore Island. Why not try some of these golf courses while you are in Singapore using your own golf clubs by sending them with Send My Bag? Make sure you find out how best to prepare your golf clubs for transit by visiting Send My Bag's page on sending golf clubs.
Send your Bike to Singapore
Cycling is popular in Singapore and there are plenty of great cycling routes to choose from, as well as many cycling tour operators. Why not ship your bike to Singapore with Send My bag and enjoy the Singaporean scenery from the comfort of your own bike. By sending your bike you can avoid exceptional baggage fees from your airline and save yourself the hassle of carrying a heavy bike to and from the airport. To find out more about shipping your bike read our bike shipping page, where you can learn how to best package your bike for safe transport.
About Singapore
Singapore is an island country in South East Asia, located just off the coast of the Malay Peninsula and close to the equator. The country is made up of one main island and several smaller ones. English is the common language of the country, but you’ll find that Malay, Mandarin and Tamil are also used. The currency used in the country is the Singapore Dollar. Due to its location, Singapore enjoys a typical tropical climate characterised by hot and humid weather with frequent rainfall almost every day and a lack of seasons, aside from monsoon season.
Many of the tourist attractions in Singapore are centred in and around the main cities and the beaches, of which there are 193km-worth - so there are plenty of activities for visitors to choose from. The Marina Country Club offers thrills for the more adventurous holidaymaker in the form of wakeboarding, and younger travellers will enjoy the Skate Park at the East Coast Park. Avid golfers will find their every need catered for with more than 20 courses and driving ranges scattered around the country.
Shopping is one experience you can’t miss out on when in Singapore, whether you’re interested in tourist souvenirs, the latest gadgets at cheap prices or designer clothing. Singapore is a fantastic place to get a feel for South East Asia. If you’ve only got a small amount of time to explore, make sure you see the Chinatown Heritage Centre which features authentically recreated Singaporean homes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Please explore this page further to find out about Send My Bag’s shipping service to Singapore.
Air Freight to Singapore
Air freight is one option for sending big bulky items, such as a sofa or a wardrobe, to Singapore. Sending items by air freight usually takes one to two days, which is normally faster than sea freight shipping, but generally more expensive. What you have to pay will depend on the weight and size of your shipment. You will probably also have to use the services of a customs agent to handle customs clearance. And, you need to work out how to get your items to and from the airport, which means that costs could quickly mount up. If you send internationally by air freight to Singapore your items will likely arrive at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Sea Freight and Container Shipping to Singapore
Instead of air freight, you could try sea freight or container shipping to move your possessions to Singapore. Again, this option is usually used when shipping large bulky items, like a dining table or a desk. Sea freight usually means shipping items in large containers loaded onto cargo ships. It can be less expensive than air freight, but you will still need to use the services of a customs agent and will need to sort out how to get your items to and from the ports, which means it could cost more than expected. When using container shipping to Singapore your items will most likely arrive by ship at the Port of Singapore.
Shipping Goods to Singapore
You need to know about the current customs rules when shipping goods to Singapore. You should be fully aware of any duty that you need to pay and what items are allowed to be shipped to Singapore, which items are restricted, and which are entirely prohibited. Take a look at the prohibited items and customs sections on this page for more information.