Folks,
Luggage is not X-rayed upon entry into Singapore.
I've travelled with a CPAP machine to Singapore on many occasions, no
issues whatsoever.(And at least my machine has a sticker that says
"Medical Device").
Ditto for medication, nobody has ever asked for paperwork, original
bottles or whatever.
Never heard of anyone having problems with this.
Illegal drugs are of course a different matter. The landing card has
the following text in RED ink:
WARNING
DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKERS
UNDER SINGAPORE LAW
(It's the only text in red unless you count the check boxes
and their legend).
Good news for Mary and others: There is a fairly large grocery store
right below the venue. A large food court too.
A happy geek would not have to leave the venue for an entire week, and
there are ways to leave (underground) without having to expose
yourself to the outside :-) But geeks should take at least an hour
or so to visit Sim Lim Center and Mustafas. Trust me.
Ole
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On Thu, 27 Jul 2017, Mary B wrote:
> 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:
> http://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/Health_Products_Regulation/Consumer_Information/Personal_Import_Regulations/bringing_medical_devices_for_personal_use_into_Singapore.html
>
> 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:
> https://eservice.hsa.gov.sg/medics/md/mdEnquiry.do?action=getAllDevices
>
> 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:
>
> > http://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/Health_Products_Regulation/Consumer_
> > Information/Personal_Import_Regulations/bringing_personal_
> > medication_into_Singapore.html
> >
> > 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 iPad
> >
> > On Jul 27, 2017, at 09:19, Mary B <mary.h.barnes@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > So, 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
> >> ------------------------------------------------------------
> >> ---------------
> >> Gary E. Miller Rellim 109 NW Wilmington Ave., Suite E, Bend, OR 97703
> >> gem@xxxxxxxxxx Tel:+1 541 382 8588
> >>
> >> Veritas liberabit vos. -- Quid est veritas?
> >> "If you canʼt measure it, you canʼt improve it." - Lord Kelvin
> >>
> >
> >
>