Firearms 🇸🇬 Singapore
Complete civilian ban; severe penalties
Can I bring Firearms into Singapore?
Complete civilian ban; severe penalties
Full details
Singapore prohibits civilian firearm ownership under the Arms and Explosives Act. Import of any firearm, ammunition, or replica firearm is illegal. Penalties include imprisonment of up to 14 years and mandatory caning. Even deactivated firearms and airsoft guns are restricted.
PENALTIES
- Fine: 20000 SGD
- Imprisonment up to 120 months
- Criminal penalty
Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.
Leaving Singapore with firearms
Export of firearms from Singapore requires advance authorisation issued before departure under Arms and Explosives Act 1953. Unlicensed firearms export is a serious criminal offence carrying substantial fines and imprisonment. Even properly licensed domestic owners require the separate export authorisation for cross-border movement, and ammunition and firearm parts (barrels, receivers) fall under the same framework. Airlines additionally require advance notice and locked-case carriage in checked baggage.
Absolute prohibition. Do not bring any firearm or replica to Singapore.
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Arms and Explosives Act
This page covers destination customs rules in Singapore. Whether you can carry firearms through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
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Firearms rules in other countries
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Strict prohibition on most firearms
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🇦🇺 Australia
Prohibited without import permit
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🇯🇵 Japan
Complete civilian ban
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🇲🇽 Mexico
Illegal to bring firearms without SEDENA permit
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🇺🇸 United States
Second Amendment; state laws vary widely
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🇨🇦 Canada
PAL required; restricted and prohibited classifications