GEN 1.3 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF PASSENGERS AND CREW

1 CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS

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1.3 Duty-Free Allowance. Travellers are entitled to duty-free concession for liquors if they meet all the following conditions:

Travellers will be given duty-free concession for liquors on one of the following options:

OptionSpiritsWineBeer
A1 Litre1 Litre-
B1 Litre-1 Litre
C-1 Litre1 Litre
D-2 Litres-
E--2 Litres

Bona-fide crew members are granted duty-free concession on 0.25 litre of spirits and 1 litre of wine or 1 litre of beer.

1.4 GST Taxable Goods. All goods brought into Singapore are subject to GST, at the prevailing rate of 7 percent. GST is levied on the value of goods, which may include the cost, insurance and freight (CIF) plus other chargeable costs and the duty payable (if applicable).

1 Duty-Free Allowance. The import of dutiable goods is subject to the payment of duties and the Goods & Services Tax whilst the import of all other goods is subject only to the payment of the Goods & Services Tax. The dutiable items are intoxicating liquors, including spirits, wine, beer, ale and stout; tobacco, including cigarettes and cigars; motor cars and motorcycles/motor scooters; and motor spirit. You can find the complete list of dutiable goods and their tax rates at the Singapore Customs website at www.customs.gov.sg. If you are a bona fide traveller not below 18 years of age, have arrived from countries other than Malaysia and have spent 48 hours or more outside Singapore immediately before your arrival, you will be given the following duty-free concessions for liquors:
1 litre spirits (brandy, whisky, gin, rum, vodka, etc.)
1 litre wine, and
1 litre beer or stout or ale or porter.

There is no GST relief and duty-free concession on cigarettes and other tobacco products. Please declare them at the Red Channel for payment of duty and GST (for more information on GST Relief and other duty-free concession, please visit Singapore Customs’ website: www.customs.gov.sg). If in doubt, always seek clearance at the Red Channel.

1 GST Relief. If you are a bona fide traveller, other than a person who is a holder of a work permit, employment pass, student pass, dependent pass or long-term pass issued by the Singapore Government, you will be given GST relief on new articles, souvenirs, gifts and food preparations (excluding intoxicating liquors and tobacco) up to the following values, depending on the number of hours you have spent outside of Singapore immediately before your arrival, as specified in the table below:

Time Spent Away from SingaporeValue of Goods Granted GST Relief
48 hours or moreS$600
Less than 48 hoursS$150

If the value of your goods exceed the stipulated limits, please declare them at the Red Channel. Goods exceeding your GST relief may be brought in only on payment of GST at the Customs Office. To facilitate payment, please produce your receipts and invoices to the officer.

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Time spent outside SingaporeValue of goods granted GST relief
48 hours and aboveS$500
Less than 48 hoursS$100

There is no GST import relief and duty-free concession on intoxicating liquor and tobacco products, as well as goods imported for commercial purposes.

For more information on duty-free concession and GST import relief, please visit Singapore Customs’ website.

1.6 Declaration and Payment of Duty and/or GST. Arriving travellers are required to declare and pay the duty and GST to bring in dutiable and taxable goods exceeding their duty-free concession and GST import relief. For convenience, you are encouraged to make an advance declaration and payment of duties and GST prior to your arrival through our Customs@SG mobile app or web portal. Once tax payment is successful, the app will create an e-receipt in your mobile device and you may exit the Arrival Hall via the Green Channel. If you are stopped for checks, you can show the e-receipt stored in your mobile device as proof of payment to the officers. Please visit Singapore Customs’ website for more information on the Customs@SG mobile app and web portal. Alternatively, you may proceed directly to the Customs Tax Payment Office or the Red Channel upon arrival to declare your goods. Please present supporting documents such as invoices or receipts indicating the value of your goods to facilitate declaration and payment (if necessary).
1.7 Goods Requiring a Customs Import Permit. A valid Customs import permit is required for clearance if travellers are carrying (but not limited to):

1.8 Prohibited Goods. The following items are NOT allowed to be imported into Singapore. Some examples of prohibited goods include (but not limited to):

It is an offence to attempt to bring prohibited goods into Singapore.

1.9 Controlled Goods. You are required to obtain an import permit or authorisation form from the relevant Competent Authorities before you can bring controlled goods into Singapore. Please produce the goods and the import permit or authorisation form to the checking officer at the Red Channel on your arrival. Some examples of controlled goods include (but not limited to):

Please visit Customs website for more information on controlled and prohibited goods .

1 Prohibited Goods. The following items are NOT allowed to be imported into Singapore:
-Chewing gum (except dental or nicotine gum)
-Chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products
-Cigarette lighters of pistol or revolver shape
-Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances
-Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products
-Firecrackers
-Obscene articles, publications, video tapes/discs and software
-Reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, video compact discs, laser discs, records or cassettes
-Seditious and treasonable materials

2 IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 All passengers are required to present themselves with their travel documents for examination, and endorsements (if necessary). Every passenger must fill in a Disembarkation/Embarkation form (including one for each child) except Singaporeans, Permanent Residents and longPermanent term pass holdersResidents.
2.2 Any person entering Singapore from a place outside Singapore, or is leaving Singapore for a place outside Singapore (including aircrew entering or leaving Singapore on test flights) shall present to an immigration officer at an authorised airport, a valid passport or a valid travel document recognised by the Government of Singapore (in the case of an alien, a visa for Singapore where such a visa is required) with the exception of the following persons:
  1. A member of the Singapore Armed Forces travelling on duty;
  2. A member of such Visiting Forces as the Minister may determine;
  3. Any child or person who is included in the passport or other travel document of a parent of the child, or of a spouse or other relative of the person and is accompanying that parent, spouse or relative (as the case may be) when travelling to and leaving from Singapore.;

Nationals of the following countries require visas for the purpose of social visits in Singapore (with exception of an aircrew who is an airline crew member that, in the course of a journey on duty from a place outside Singapore to Singapore, or from a place outside Singapore to a place outside Singapore, calls at an authorised airport): :
-Afghanistan
-Algeria
-Bangladesh* (except diplomatic/official passport holders)
-Commonwealth of Independent States i.e. Armenia⁺, , Azerbaijan*, , Belarus⁺, ,Georgia, Kazakhstan*, , Kyrgyzstan*, , Moldova*, , Russia*, , Tajikistan*, , Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan∽(except diplomatic/official/service passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days)
-Democratic People's Republic of Korea
-Egypt
-Georgia⁺
-India* (except diplomatic/official passport holders)
-Iran
-Iraq
-Jordan* (except diplomatic/official passport holders)
-Kosovo
-Lebanon
-Libya
-Mali
-Morocco∼
-Nigeria*
-Myanmar (except diplomatic/official passport holders)
-People'’s Republic of China^ (except diplomatic/service/public affairs passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days)
-Pakistan
-Saudi Arabia∼(except diplomatic passport holders)
-Somalia
-Sudan
-Syria
-Tunisia*(except diplomatic/official passport holders)
-Turkmenistan*
-Ukraine*
-Yemen

Visitors holding Hong Kong Document of Identity, Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit, Palestinian Authority Passport, Refugee Travel Document** issued by the Middle-East countries and Temporary Passport issued by United Arab Emirates will also require a visa to enter Singapore.

* Holders of diplomatic, official and service passports do not need a visa for entry.

^ Holders of diplomatic, public affairs and service passports do not need a visa for entry.

⁺ Holders of diplomatic and official passports do not need a visa for entry

∼ Holders of diplomatic passports do not need a visa for entry

** These travel documents are subjected to assessment of recognition for entry into Singapore

Nationals of Commonwealth of Independent States (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan), Georgia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Ukraine Uzbekistan) may qualifybe forallowed theentry on a 96-hour transit visa free transitfacilities facility (VFTF) provided that:

  1. the person is in transit to a third country;
  2. the person holds a valid passport, confirmed onward air-ticket, entry facilities (including visa) to the third country and have sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore;
  3. the person continues his journey to the third country within 96 hours visa free period granted; and
  4. the person satisfies Singapore's entry requirements.

Nationals of India and the PRC may qualify for the 96-hour VFTF provided that:

  1. the person is in transit to or from a third country via Singapore by any mode of transport and will depart via air or sea;

  2. the person holds a valid passport and confirmed onward air/ferry/cruise ticket for departure from Singapore within 96 hours;

  3. the person has a valid visa*/long-term pass (with a validity of at least 1 month from the date of entry into Singapore under the VFTF) issued by any of the following countries:

    -Australia
    -Canada
    -Germany
    -Japan
    -New Zealand
    -Switzerland
    -United Kingdom
    -United States of America

* A visa is considered valid so long as it is good for entry into one of the eight countries listed above. Travellers with Single Journey Visas (SJV) may still be granted VFTF on the return leg of their journey (i.e. after the SJV is used and no longer valid), but:

-the person must travel directly from the country that issued the SJV, en route through Singapore, back to their home country
-the person must not have returned to their home country since they last used the SJV.
a)the person is in transit to a third country;
b)the person holds a valid passport, confirmed onward air-ticket, entry facilities (including visa) to the third country and have sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore;
c)the person continues his journey to the third country within 96 hours visa free period granted; and
d)the person satisfies Singapore’s entry requirements.
Visitors must satisfy the following basic entry requirements before they are allowed to enter Singapore:

  1. They are in possession of valid passports with at least 6 months’ validity with assurance of their re-entry into their countries of residence or origin;
  2. They have sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore;
  3. They hold confirmed onward/return tickets and entry facilities (including visas) to their onward destinations; and
  4. They have a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

a)They are in possession of valid passports with at least 6 months’ validity with assurance of their re-entry into their countries of residence or origin;
b)They have sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore; and
c)They hold confirmed onward/return tickets and entry facilities (including visas) to their onward destinations.

The granting of social visit passes to all visitors is determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry.

2 Citizens of Taiwan are required to obtain Visa cards from the Trade Representative of Singapore in Taipei, any Singapore Overseas Mission, or from the various airline operators or shipping companies.

3 PUBLIC HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Strict compliance with the provisions of the International Health Regulations, 20051969, of the World Health Organisation, The Infectious Diseases Act and Singapore'sthe Infectious Diseases Act (Quarantine) Regulations is required.
3.2 The pilot-in-command of an aircraft landing at Airports in Singapore shall furnish the Airport Health Officer with one copy of the General Declaration form (see ICAO Annex 9 Appendix 1) and one copy of the Passenger Manifest (see ICAO Annex 9 Appendix 2) signed by the pilot-in-command.
3.3 Vaccination Certificate Requirements for entry into Singapore are as follows:

A valid International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is required from travellers above one year of age who have been in or have passed through any country with risk of yellow fever transmission in the six days before arriving in Singapore. The certificate is valid for life, beginning from 10 days after the date of vaccination (this applies to existing and new certificates). An exemption letter, signed by a medical practitioner, is required for individuals who are exempted from being vaccinated before entry into Singapore. Please refer to Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority website for the updated list of countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

  1. Smallpox and cholera vaccination certificates are not required.

  2. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers above one year of age who, within the preceding six days, have been in or have passed through any country partly or wholly endemic for yellow fever. The certificate is valid for a period of 10 years, beginning ten days after the date of vaccination or in the event of a re-vaccination within such period of ten years, from the date of that re-vaccination.

4 FLYING LICENCES AND RATINGS

4.1 VISITING PILOTS - HOLDERS OF NON-SINGAPORE PILOT LICENCES
4.1.1 When a holder of a non-Singapore pilot’s licence wishes to fly on a Singapore registered aircraft in a private capacity in Singapore, he will be required to apply for a Certificate of Validation for his foreign licence. The Certificate of Validation, if approved, will be issued for this purpose only and for a limited period. The applicant would also be required to fulfil certain conditions. Pilots who wish to apply for a Certificate of Validation should contact the Personnel Licensing Section of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (see address in paragraph 4.2.2 below)
4.2 CONVERSION OF FOREIGN LICENCE TO SINGAPORE LICENCE
4.2.1 Pilots holding valid licences, including an instrument rating and/or flying instructor’s rating issued by ICAO Contracting States, may be considered for the conversion of their licences under the following conditions:
(a.)

The pilot must demonstrate formal prospective employment by a Singapore air operator, approved training organisation or flying club to operate on Singapore registered aircraft.
(This requirement will not be applicable for the conversion of a foreign licence to a Singapore PPL.)

(b.)

The pilot’s foreign licence and its associated ratings must be valid from the time of application to the time of issue of a Singapore licence and its associated ratings.

(c.)

The pilot must fulfil all conversion terms as specified by CAAS within a period of 6 months preceding the issue of a Singapore licence and its associated ratings.

4.2.2 Further details on the conversion of a foreign licence can be obtained from:

Safety Policy and PlanningLicensing Division
Personnel Licensing Section
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2
South Finger Pier Level 3
Unit No. 038-039
Singapore 819643

TEL: (65) 65412482
FAX: (65) 65434941

4.3 PILOTS WHO HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF 65
4.3.1 Any pilot who has attained his 65th birthday shall not be permitted to act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aircraft engaged in scheduled or non-scheduled international commercial air transport operations within Singapore airspace.
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