Medications — Singapore
What travelers need to know about medications in Singapore. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Medications in Singapore: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.
Singapore lets travellers bring in up to 3 months' supply of personal medication without approval - but only if the medicine is not prohibited and needs no prior approval, and quantities over 3 months' supply are not allowed at all. Any personal medication containing a controlled substance (substances in the Second and Third Schedules to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations or the First Schedule to the Health Products (Therapeutic Products) Regulations 2016, plus other medications of concern listed by the Health Sciences Authority) needs HSA approval first: apply in English at least 2 weeks before you arrive. Carry a copy of a valid prescription or doctor's letter from your country of residence, keep each medicine in its original container or packaging labelled by the dispensing pharmacy with the patient's name, the medication name and the quantity, and keep your approval email and supporting documents ready for inspection on arrival.
Failure to comply will result in the medication being confiscated or enforcement action may be taken (Health Sciences Authority).
§ Health Sciences Authority (HSA) - Travelling with medications to Singapore (page last updated 15 Jun 2026)Verified Oct 17, 2026