Can I bring Power Banks to Singapore?
Power Banks→Singapore
⚠️ Allowed with Restrictions
About Power Banks
Power banks MUST be in carry-on luggage (prohibited in checked bags). Capacity limits apply: typically 100Wh (27,000mAh) without approval, 100-160Wh with airline approval. Damaged or recalled power banks are prohibited. Label with capacity rating visible.
📋 Carrying Limits
- Quantity Limit:Maximum two power banks per passenger on flights departing Singapore (from 15 April 2026)
✅ Declaration Requirements
❌Not Required
📌 Quick Summary
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Last Updated:September 6, 2026
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📝 Important Notes
- •✅ ALLOWED (Carry-On Only, Max Two): Power banks can be brought into Singapore: they are not on Singapore Customs' prohibited or controlled goods lists and are not dutiable (only liquor, tobacco, motor vehicles and petroleum are). The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), however, has tightened the rules for flights.
- •📋 Quick Summary:
- •Two per person: from 15 April 2026, passengers departing Singapore may carry a maximum of two power banks on board; excess power banks must be disposed of before the flight
- •Capacity: up to 100 Wh allowed; 101–160 Wh only with the airline's approval; over 160 Wh not permitted
- •Cabin only: power banks remain prohibited in checked baggage
- •No charging on board: power banks must not be charged on the aircraft, and passengers are advised not to use them to charge devices during the flight
- •Protection: each power bank must be individually protected against short circuit (protective pouch, separate bag or taped terminals)
- •💡 Tips:
- •The two-unit cap applies to flights departing Singapore; on your inbound flight your departure airport's and airline's rules apply
- •Singapore Airlines applies the same two-power-bank limit on all its flights
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be taxed for bringing multiple Power Banks and Portable Chargers?
Personal items already in use are typically duty-free. However, if they are brand new (unopened) or the quantity is excessive, customs may consider it for commercial use and require taxes. Keeping purchase receipts is recommended.
What should I consider when bringing Power Banks and Portable Chargers?
The most important thing when bringing Power Banks and Portable Chargers is to confirm if it exceeds the duty-free allowance or declaration threshold of your destination. It's recommended to keep purchase receipts and ensure Power Banks and Portable Chargers is in its original packaging for easier customs inspection. If the Power Banks and Portable Chargers is of high value, always use the red declaration channel.
❓ More Questions
How many power banks can I take on a flight from Singapore?
From 15 April 2026, a maximum of two power banks per passenger on flights departing Singapore. Anyone carrying more must dispose of the excess before the flight. Each must be up to 100 Wh, or 101–160 Wh with airline approval.
Can I charge my phone with a power bank on a Singapore flight?
CAAS rules say power banks must not be charged on board, and passengers are advised not to use them to charge devices during the flight. Use the seat power outlet instead.
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