How much cash can you take to Singapore?
There is no cap on what you may carry into Singapore. At SGD 20,000 or more you must tell customs, which is free and takes a few minutes. The same figure applies leaving.
Entering Singapore
SGD 20,000
or more — declare it
Leaving Singapore
SGD 20,000
or more — declare it
Applies per person. Each traveller has their own figure. That does not make splitting a large sum across a group to avoid the threshold lawful — several countries treat that as an offence in its own right.
Check your actual route
The figure above is only one end of the trip. Add where you're coming from or going to for both.
Pick both countries to see the rules for each end of your trip.
The rule in Singapore, in full
Physical currency (Singapore or foreign notes/coins) or bearer negotiable instruments totalling SGD 20,000 or more must be reported when bringing into or taking out of Singapore. Same threshold both directions, per traveller. IMPORTANT: the Cash Movement Report (CMR) must be submitted to Singapore Customs at least 3 business days BEFORE movement — not at the border. Failure to report is a criminal offence under the CDSA.
Form: Cash Movement Report (CMR) — submitted to Singapore Customs in advance. Get it from the authority at the border or their site — we don't mirror it here, because forms are revised without notice and a stale copy is worse than none.
Singapore Customs / Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), Singapore Police Force Last checked 2026-08-10
Heading to Singapore? The duty-free allowance page for Singapore covers what you can bring in without paying duty.