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Singapore Customs

Do I Qualify for GST Relief?

Find out whether you qualify for GST relief when importing used household articles and personal effects, and the conditions you must meet when moving to Singapore.

Last updated 24 February 2026

You may be granted GST relief on imports of used household articles and personal effects if you are:

  • A Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident who has been living overseas and is returning to live in Singapore, or

  • A foreigner who is relocating or migrating to Singapore.

Conditions You Must Meet

To qualify for GST relief, you must satisfy Singapore Customs that:

  • You are moving your place of residence from outside Singapore.

  • You own the items you are importing.

  • You have used and had these items in your possession for at least 3 months.

  • You agree not to sell, give away, or dispose of the items within 3 months of their arrival in Singapore.

Your household items, personal belongings, and personal pets must be imported within 6 months of your first arrival in Singapore.