Satellite Phone → Singapore

Satellite Phone may require documentation or declaration

Details

Satellite phones are prohibited or tightly controlled in a number of countries due to concerns about unmonitored communications and national security. Russia, China, India, and several African and Middle Eastern nations restrict or ban private satell. Enforcement in Singapore carries fines from SGD 500 to SGD 10,000 under Customs Act 1960 s.128F, s.130 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements). In the reverse direction (taking satellite phone out of Singapore): restricted — Satellite phones and personal radio transmitters may face export controls from Singapore for dual-use technology reasons.

Documentation required

• Documentation may be required

Leaving with this item

Satellite phones and personal radio transmitters may face export controls from Singapore for dual-use technology reasons.

Practical advice

Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Singapore Customs · https://www.customs.gov.sg