General Travel Advice
You must abide by the entry requirements of your destination country.
Check the travel restrictions and entry requirements with your destination’s authorities. You can also refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for travel restrictions and requirements by destination. If you are a Singapore Citizen, eRegister with MFA so they can contact you during an emergency or crisis while you are overseas.
Immigration Processes at the Checkpoints
- Familiarise yourself with the Checkpoint's clearance procedures, including whether you are eligible for automated clearance at the passenger halls or for motorcyclists at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints. Travellers who fail to comply may be denied future entry into Singapore.
- You are required to present your biometrics (e.g. fingerprints, facial and iris) during immigration clearance with Multi-Modal Biometrics System. Travellers who fail to comply may be denied future entry into Singapore.
- If you are departing by car, motorcycle, lorry and bus via Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, you may use a QR code for immigration clearance.
- If you are departing via a Singapore-registered vehicle, you must adhere to the Singapore Customs' Three-Quarter Tank Rule. For more Information, refer to Driving In and Out of Singapore.
CBNI Declaration Requirement
Make a Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instrument (CBNI) declaration if you are departing Singapore carrying a total value of CBNI exceeding S$20,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency). For more information on CBNI declaration, refer to Travelling with Cash.
Tourist Refund Scheme
Tourists can claim a Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund on their purchases through the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS).
Visit the Singapore Customs website for more information on the TRS and procedures.
Malaysia’s Prohibited Items List for the Rapid Transit System Link
ICA officers may conduct security checks on departing travellers via the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) Woodlands North Station (WDN) for items prohibited under Malaysian Law.
Please refer to the overview of items prohibited in Malaysia(PDF, 260KB) provided by the Malaysian authorities. The list is not exhaustive. For more information, refer to the Malaysian laws and regulations on prohibited items(PDF, 135KB).