Immigration

Taking Cash In and Out of Singapore

If you are entering or leaving on or after 13 May 2024, 0000 hours, carrying a total value of Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments (CBNI)¹ exceeding S$20,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency), you are required by law to make a CBNI declaration (Form NP 727) by submitting a full and accurate report to the Singapore Police Force. The requirement to declare will apply when you are carrying the CBNI for yourself, on behalf of any other person, travelling alone or with other persons.

 

Please submit the CBNI declaration (Form NP 727) online within 72 hours before your arrival in or departure from Singapore via any of the following options:

 

• e-727 e-service; or

 

• MyICA Mobile application – Download the official app for free from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android); or

 

• After completing your Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC), under “Submit Cash (CBNI) Declaration”.

 

For more information on taking cash in and out of Singapore, please visit the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.

 

¹‘Physical currency’ refers to coins and printed money. Examples of bearer negotiable instruments include a bill of exchange, cheques pay to “Cash”, cheques with “or bearer” not crossed out, promissory note, bearer bond, money order and postal order.

 

GST Refund

GST Refund is not available at Singapore Cruise Centre Terminal.

According to IRAS,  you cannot apply for GST refund under the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) if you are leaving Singapore via the Cruise Terminals as the TRS is not available to tourists departing Singapore via land/sea exit. Currently, the TRS is only available to tourists who are departing Singapore with their goods via Changi International Airport or Seletar Airport, subject to the eligibility and conditions of the scheme.