Important Information for Crew Traveling to Singapore – DCL Jobs

Crew traveling to Singapore: Singapore maintains strict laws and regulations on bringing personal medications and prohibited items into the country. Please review the below information to ensure you are prepared to comply with local requirements once you arrive.

Personal Medication

All Crew are expected to bring a sufficient supply of personal medication to complete their entire contract. In Singapore, you may need to apply for an approval to bring in medications for yourself. Please refer to the Singapore Health Science Authority (HSA) guidelines and regulations to submit for approval at least 2 weeks prior to travel/arrival.

Useful links

1. Check if your medication contains any prohibited substance: https://www.hsa.gov.sg/personal-medication/check-requirements
*Note: For all controlled substances in any quantity, you are required to submit an HSA application.

2. Overview of regulations for personal medication, which includes specific regulations for medication, chewing gum, and medical devices: https://www.hsa.gov.sg/personal-medication/overview

Yellow Fever Vaccine

Crew traveling from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (regardless of area, city or region), or having traveled from these areas in the past six days prior to arrival in Singapore must produce a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to the ICA officer upon arrival in Singapore. This requirement also applies to travelers who spent more than 12 hours in airport transit in these countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Disney Cruise Line will reimburse the cost of the yellow fever vaccine only. All other related costs are not reimbursable, including consultation/Procurement Ally fees or travel expenses.

For more information about yellow fever and Singapore's requirements, please refer to this link: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/yellow-fever-vaccination-certificate .

Prohibition of e-vaporisers (vapes)

The purchase, possession or use of e-vaporisers, including e-vaporiser products, is illegal in Singapore, and offenders will face penalties including composition fines or prosecution. Additionally, visitors caught purchasing, possessing, or using e-vaporisers laced with drugs such as etomidate (“K-pods”) may be refused entry or banned from re-entry to Singapore. Visitors are strongly advised against bringing these items into the country. For more information, please refer to https://www.gov.sg/stopvaping.

Prohibited substances in Singapore

Prohibited substances such as chewing gums, cannabis and product containing cannabis extracts, are NOT allowed to be brought with you even if you are not clearing immigration. This includes Vaping and E-vaporisers, also known as e-cigarettes, e-vaporisers or vapes; electronic devices that vaporise a liquid solution (e-liquid), and its assorted components. Travellers found with these products or their components can be fined and subjected to strong enforcement actions from local authorities.

Singapore has also identified several adulterated products that are listed in their Illegal Health Product Database. You are also not allowed to bring these products into Singapore.

Please submit your applications to bring personal medication here:

1.    https://go.gov.sg/hsa-ptm
  OR
2.    https://form.gov.sg/6440ac645ba0ec00126f3fe1

Tobacco Control in Singapore

You cannot bring in or sell the tobacco products listed here: https://www.hsa.gov.sg/tobacco-regulation/overview/. You are also not allowed to buy, use, or have them in your possession

Cigarettes and Tobacco Products

There is no duty-free concession and Goods and Services Tax (GST) relief for cigarettes and tobacco products in Singapore.

All cigarettes and tobacco products, including those purchased in Singapore with the ‘SDPC’ mark, are subject to duty and GST when brought into Singapore.

Declaration and payment of taxes for tobacco products including cigarettes and cigars

With effect from 1 July 2020, all cigarettes and other tobacco products imported into, sold, offered for sale or distributed in Singapore must comply with the new Standardised Packaging (SP) requirements. For further information, you may refer to Health Sciences Authority (HSA)’s website or contact Ministry of Health (MOH) through email at moh_info@moh.gov.sg.

Useful links for Customs/Arrival in Singapore

For arrivals in Singapore, please familiarize yourself with the information here: https://www.customs.gov.sg/individuals/going-through-customs/arrivals/declaration-and-payment-of-taxes/
Customs arrival for prohibited and controlled goods: https://www.customs.gov.sg/individuals/going-through-customs/arrivals/prohibited-and-controlled-goods/
Guide for travellers to Singapore: https://www.customs.gov.sg/individuals/going-through-customs/arrivals/guide-for-travellers/

Frequently Asked Questions for Crew Traveling to Singapore

Do I need to bring personal medication for my contract?

Yes. All crew are required to bring enough personal medication to last the full duration of their contract.
Can I bring personal medication into Singapore?

Yes, but some medications require prior approval from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA). You must submit your application at least two weeks before travel or arrival.

Check the following resources:
- Check if your medication is controlled or restricted
- Overview of personal medication regulations
Important: If your medication contains any controlled substances, you must submit an application to HSA, regardless of the quantity.
How do I apply for approval to bring in personal medication?

Submit your application using one of the following official HSA links:
- https://go.gov.sg/hsa-ptm
- https://form.gov.sg/6440ac645ba0ec00126f3fe1
What items are prohibited in Singapore?

You are not allowed to bring in the following items, even if you’re not clearing immigration:
- Chewing gum
- Cannabis and cannabis-derived products
- Vaping products (e-cigarettes, e-vaporizers, vapes, e-liquids, etc.)
- Items listed in the Illegal Health Product Database
Possession of these items can result in fines and enforcement actions by the Singapore authorities.

This list is not exhaustive; it is crucial to check the latest regulations and restrictions with Singapore Customs and other relevant authorities before traveling to Singapore.
What are the tobacco-related restrictions in Singapore?

Singapore has strict tobacco regulations:
- You cannot bring in, sell, buy, use, or possess certain tobacco products.
- There is no duty-free allowance or GST relief for any cigarettes or tobacco products.
- All cigarettes and tobacco products, including those purchased in Singapore with the Singapore Duty-Paid Cigarette (SDPC) mark, are subject to duty and GST when brought into the country.
- All tobacco products must comply with Singapore’s Standardized Packaging (SP) requirements (in effect since July 1, 2020).
For more information:
- Tobacco regulation overview
- Contact the Ministry of Health, Singapore: moh_info@moh.gov.sg
What do I need to know about customs procedures on arrival?

Before arriving in Singapore, review these resources to understand local customs regulations:
Who should I contact if I have questions?

The resources linked above provide answers to common questions about a variety of topics as you prepare for your arrival in Singapore. In addition, the Immigration and Customs Authority provides answers to frequently asked questions about entering Singapore and the government's requirements and regulations. For any questions related to your contract or Disney Cruise Line requirements, please contact us using the link below: