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What Can You Bring Into Singapore?

Many travellers may wish to bring in food, animals, fish and plants into
Singapore, but do you know that there are restrictions on what you can bring in
from overseas?
The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is responsible for ensuring a
resilient supply of safe food and safeguarding the health of animals and plants for
the well-being of both Singaporeans and our visitors. You can help us by
observing the guidelines on the types, quantities and sources of food, animals,
fish and plants that you bring into Singapore.
Bringing Food Into Singapore

No permit required for small amounts
The types of food and amounts that can be brought into Singapore from
approved sources without a permit from AVA are indicated in the table. These
quantities are strictly for personal consumption and not for sale. Travellers
must be aware of the risks associated with consuming such food items,
which have not undergone checks by AVA. Approved sources may change
due to health and safety reasons. For the latest listing, please visit the AVA
website at www.ava.gov.sg.
Larger amounts require a permit
You may bring in larger quantities of these products if you have an import permit
from AVA. You must also comply with the various prevailing import conditions, for
example, the submission of health certificates, and the requirement for the
product to be inspected and sampled among others.
Types of Food
Countries/regions from which the product Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Uruguay, United Kingdom, Countries/regions from which the product Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, The Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland, United ) Kingdom, USA ) seafood products )does not ) exceed 5 kg per )person Zealand, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, total quantity of al seafood products does not exceed 5 kg per person) Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, USA Al countries/regions. However, a phytosanitary Smal , reasonable certificate is required for fresh fruits and vegetables from the American tropics (which includes Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Rep, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guyana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Virgin Islands) Countries/regions from which the product
Bringing Animals, Fish And Plants Into Singapore
Travellers bringing in animals, fish and plants into Singapore require an import permit from AVA. If these animals, fish and plants are endangered species listed under CITES (www.cites.org), a CITES export or re-export permit from the exporting country is also needed. Other conditions like AVA’s veterinary and plant health requirements will also need to be complied with. If you bring in quantities in excess of your personal allowance, you will have to comply with additional prevailing import requirements which apply to commercial imports. For more information, please visit the AVA website at www.ava.gov.sg 1. CITES Export or Re-export Permits Al imports must comply Clams – Not more than 5 pieces per person (Live/Dried) – Not more than 5 pieces (Live)/5 kg (Dried) per person 1. CITES Export or Re-export Permits Al imports must comply permit from the country of origin OR a Certificate of Artificial Propagation to certify that the plants are artificial y reproduced country of export (for live plants, cuttings and bulbs only). 3. Import Permit from AVA. 4. Meet AVA’s plant health requirements including inspection, quarantine and sampling. check with the Ministry of Health (MOH) for import requirements. No permits required for up to 30 pieces of requires an import risk assessment prior to approval for import.
Not sure? Seek advice
It is always advisable to check the list of personal allowances before travelling to
Singapore. When in doubt, it is advisable to declare your items to the
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officers.
Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore
Hotline: 1800 226 2250
Fax: 6220 6068
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ava.gov.sg

Source: http://www.ava.gov.sg/NR/rdonlyres/DA5F4DCE-1B91-44DE-BBD1-97EA74736364/15080/Travellerbrochure_210510.pdf