Send a Parcel or Personal Belongings to Singapore

The speed of your parcel delivery to Singapore will depend on a few factors such as the size of your load and the type of delivery service you choose. We offer different speeds of service with different price points with speedier options at a higher price point. We’ve detailed the average UK to Singapore delivery times below as a guide. Contact our team for more information on shipping times and prices.

Express Shipping to Singapore:

Fast delivery to Singapore by air.

7-14 Days

Economy Delivery to Singapore:

Cost-effective delivery to Singapore by sea.

6-10 weeks

PSS aims to get your parcel delivered on time, every time no matter what size your load is. However, it pays to be aware of Singapore’s public holidays when planning your move. You can take a look at upcoming public holidays on the Singapore government website. You should also be aware of any extreme weather conditions that might affect the timing of your parcel delivery.

If you have a large number of items to send to Singapore such as loads of more than ten boxes that our usual parcel service doesn’t cover, our removals to Singapore service should meet your needs.

If you’re sending to a high-rise building in Singapore, you’ll usually need to include the following:

• Name of addressee
• Block number and street address
• #Unit level-unit number followed by the building name
• SINGAPORE
• Postal Code

However, PSS’s parcel shipping service will take care of making sure your items get to the right place and will discuss any requirements with you ahead of time.

Some common items that are prohibited from sending to Singapore include:

• Firearms
• Drugs or narcotics
• Radio Transmitters
• Shisha
• Pistol or revolver-shaped cigarette lighters
• Chewing gum
• Chewing tobacco or imitation tobacco products.

For a full list of restricted or prohibited items, please see the official Singaporean customs website

A summary of tax relief qualifications is below. For more details visit Singapore customs.

To Qualify for GST and Tax relief as Non-resident 

*GST is chargeable at 7%

• Employment pass – (not more than 6 months from date of issue)
• Employment pass – (GST relief must be claimed within 6 months of arrival)
• Acknowledgement letter from the Ministry of Manpower and a letter from an employer

To Qualify for GST and Tax relief as a Resident

• Employment pass – (not more than 6 months from the date of issue)
• If all goods are for personal use and the owner has resided outside of Singapore for 6 months or more
• Proof of employment outside of Singapore i.e. work or residency visa or immigration endorsement from origin

An employment pass must be submitted to ensure that GST of 7% is not charged on goods. If you don’t have this in place prior to clearance you can only obtain release if you agree to pay the GST of your declared value of goods (not your insured value).

All goods that arrive in Singapore are subject to customs clearance. We will submit all the relevant paperwork required to obtain the release of your goods, this can sometimes take up to 7 days. This may take longer in busier months but you don’t need to be present or in the country for clearance.

Once your goods have been released by Singaporean customs we will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery day.

Once we’ve received clearance of your goods we will either deliver your sea freight container directly to your new home or it will be delivered in a separate vehicle. This all depends on the type of shipment you are sending. Our unloading crew will place your items in the rooms of your choice and unwrap and remove the packing material from any furniture.

It is highly advisable to take out shipment protection cover before sending items to Singapore. Although problems are unlikely, it is still wise to have cover when sending goods overseas, especially for items of significant financial value.

PSS International offers very flexible Shipment Protection Plans. You can cover your whole shipment or choose the individual items you wish to cover. Your PSS Move Manager can explain the different options available and guide you through completing the Shipment Protection Valuation form.