I intend to bring food from overseas into Singapore by private vehicle several times a month for donation to a charitable organisation. Do I need an import permit, or would a letter from the organisation suffice?

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Travellers may bring food into Singapore for private consumption without an import permit, subject to the prevailing requirements and quantity limits for each trip.

If the quantity of food you intend to bring in on any single trip exceeds the prescribed limits, an import permit is required before importation. You may apply for the permit through a local declaring agent or engage a freight forwarder to submit the permit declaration on your behalf.

As the food is intended for donation and not for sale, you may include supporting documents (e.g. a letter from the Centre confirming receipt of the donation) as part of your import permit application.

I intend to bring food from overseas into Singapore by private vehicle several times a month for donation to a charitable organisation. Do I need an import permit, or would a letter from the organisation suffice?

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