TAX RELIEF
A 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is levied on all goods imported into Singapore. If you are a visitor, tourist, returning citizen or permanent resident of Singapore, you will be granted Tax relief for all new purchases (excludes liquor and tobacco) under these conditions :
| Time Away From Singapore | 18 years old and above | Below 18 years old |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 24 hours | $50.00 | No Relief |
| 24 to 48 hours | $150.00 | $50.00 |
| More than 48 hours | $300.00 | $100.00 |
GST is levied on goods purchased exceeding the above values. Tax relief will not be offered to work-permit, employment, student, dependent or long-term pass holders.
Duty Free Concessions
Enjoy Duty Free Concession if you
- are at least 18 years old and above;
- have arrived from countries other than Malaysia, and
- have been away from Singapore for at least 48 hours.
| Option | Spirits | Wine | Beer |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1-Litre | 1-Litre | 1-Litre |
| B | - | 2-Litre | 1-Litre |
| C | - | 1-Litre | 2-Litre |
