Yeah, I just came across that page. Valium is also on that list - we might have a lot of wide awake, anxious people at this meeting ;) That page also mentions that Pseudoephedrine has limitations - lots of people take that for allergies, but I guess that amount is similar to US restrictions for buying at the pharmacy.
And, this would be important for folks traveling CPAPs:
In particular, it notes that you need an email approving the device:
"Please obtain the necessary approvals for the import of medical devices for personal use, before commencing travel. You are not required to declare your medical devices on your arrival in Singapore. However, as Customs Officers may perform routine checks, please have all the supporting documents and the approved acknowledgement email for the import of medical devices for personal use, ready with you for inspection when requested.:"
And, this looks like the list of what they consider medical devices:
It includes things like blood sugar monitoring devices.
Although, looking at various discussions, it does seem like it's not that big of a deal and that you just need to have paperwork if asked.
Regards,
Mary
On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 8:33 AM, Mike StJohns <mstjohns@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
This might help. There's an appendix A that lists specific drugs and a requirement for pre-approval and they'll send you a license to bring it in. Ambien is on that list for example.Mike
Sent from my iPadSo, according to that webpage, if you have prescription medicines, you MUST go through the redline. And, does anyone know where to find the list of products that require prescriptions in Singapore per the following?If you need to take medicines which may only be obtained through prescription under the Singapore laws, especially sleeping pills, depressants, stimulants, etc, please carry with you a prescription from a physician confirming that these medicines are required for your physical well-being. There are severe penalties for the illegal possession of such medicines.It seems I'll need a rather long visit with my doctor before traveling to get prescriptions from my doc for all of my supplements, as well. Although, I guess my best bet is to just buy what I can when I get there - it looks like they have a lot of supplement stores, including a GNC. I've never been stopped, but I can't imagine what they'd think of my little containers of white amino acid powders.Do they xray your luggage when you enter the country?Mary.On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 12:26 AM, Gary E. Miller <gem@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Yo Brian!
On Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:52:11 +1200
Brian E Carpenter <brian.e.carpenter@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> https://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=98 says:
...
> Good to see they have deployed https, but does that restriction cover
> items for personal use? I have this strange habit of bringing a book
> to read on a long flight.
I've cleared customs in Singapore dozens of times. They are pretty laid
back about the normal things travelers carry. I fear USA customs much
more.
But they are NOT laid back about drugs. Do not carry any but the most
benign of OTC drugs, unless they are in a proper prescription bottle.
30 grams of morphine will get you a death sentence. Usually just
90 days after you are caught.
I'd also leave the weapons at home.
RGDS
GARY
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