Can I bring Alcoholic Beverages to Singapore?
Alcoholic Beverages→Singapore
About Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages include wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks containing alcohol. International travel regulations for alcohol vary by country, with most nations setting limits on quantity, alcohol content, and requiring age verification. Duty-free allowances and declaration requirements differ significantly across borders.
⚠️ Allowed with Conditions
📋 Carrying Limits
- Quantity Limit:Choose 1 option: 1L spirits + 1L wine/beer, OR 2L wine, OR 2L beer (18+ only)
- Other Restrictions:Must be 18+, spent 48+ hours outside Singapore, NOT from Malaysia
✅ Declaration Requirements
✅Required
📌 Quick Summary
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Last Updated:2025/1/15
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📝 Important Notes
- •✅ ALLOWED with Limits: You can bring alcoholic beverages to Singapore, but there are strict age requirements, eligibility rules, and very high taxes on excess amounts.
- •📌 Looking for Specific Alcohol Types?
- •We have detailed guides for specific beverages:
- •[Beer to Singapore](/can-i-bring/beer-to-singapore) - 1L duty-free, high taxes on excess
- •[Wine to Singapore](/can-i-bring/wine-to-singapore) - 1L duty-free, S$88/L on excess
- •[Baijiu to Singapore](/can-i-bring/baijiu-to-singapore) - Maotai rules, very high taxes
- •[Sake to Singapore](/can-i-bring/sake-to-singapore) - Japanese sake, good local selection
- •*The information below applies to ALL alcoholic beverages. For type-specific details (tax calculations, local availability, etc.), see the guides above.*
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- •📋 Quick Summary (General Rules for All Alcohol):
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much alcohol can I bring when traveling internationally?
Most countries allow 1-2 liters of alcohol duty-free for travelers over 18 or 21 years old. The exact limit depends on the destination country and alcohol type. Exceeding these limits may require customs declaration and payment of duties.
Do I need to declare alcohol at customs?
Yes, you must declare alcohol if you exceed the duty-free allowance or if the customs form requires it. Even within limits, some countries require declaration of all alcohol. Failure to declare can result in fines or confiscation.
Can I bring homemade alcohol or moonshine?
Most countries prohibit or heavily restrict homemade alcohol due to safety and taxation concerns. Commercial, sealed bottles with proper labeling are required. Homemade alcohol may be confiscated even if within quantity limits.
❓ More Questions
I'm arriving from Malaysia. Can I bring duty-free alcohol?
NO. The duty-free alcohol allowance does NOT apply if you're arriving from Malaysia, regardless of how long you stayed there. This is a specific Singapore regulation. You can still bring alcohol, but you must declare it and pay full duties and GST.
Can I bring 1L spirits + 1L wine + 1L beer?
NO. You must choose ONE option only. You cannot combine options. Choose either: (1) 1L spirits + 1L wine/beer, OR (2) 2L wine, OR (3) 2L beer. Bringing more than one option means you'll pay duties on the excess.
I was only outside Singapore for 24 hours. Can I still bring duty-free alcohol?
NO. You must have been outside Singapore for at least 48 hours to qualify for duty-free alcohol allowance. If you were away for less than 48 hours, you cannot bring any duty-free alcohol and must pay full duties on all alcohol brought in.
How much are the duties if I exceed the duty-free limit?
Duties are high in Singapore: Spirits and wine S$88/liter, beer S$60/liter, plus 9% GST on top. For example, bringing an extra liter of wine costs approximately S$96 (S$88 duty + S$8 GST). Always declare excess amounts at the red channel.
Do I need to declare alcohol purchased at duty-free shops?
YES! All alcohol must be declared, including duty-free shop purchases. Duty-free shop alcohol counts toward your allowance. If you buy 2L wine at duty-free and bring 1L from home, you exceed your limit and must declare and pay duties on the excess.
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