Apply for an import permit

You must complete the online import permit application form and pay the application fee at least 2 working days before your expected arrival date.

Documents to prepare

You will need to attach and submit the following documents when applying for an import permit:

• Softcopy of the phytosanitary certificate.
• The invoice that shows the transaction sale of the plants or plant products.
• Softcopy of the CITES permit (for CITES-listed plant species).
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

Once we have verified and confirmed the accuracy of all submitted documents and information, you will receive an email informing you to make payment.

Fees and payment

You are required to pay $11 for an import permit issued per consignment.

Payment can be made via:

• PayNow
• Bank transfer
• GIRO

After submission

Once your import permit has been approved, you must have the following ready to present to the customs officer upon arrival in Singapore:

• Email proof of import permit approval.
• Physical copies of the phytosanitary certificate, CITES permit and all other relevant supporting documents.

Failure to do so may result in a delay in clearance or seizure of your plants or plant products.

Overseas sellers generally ship plants or plant products purchased online to Singapore through parcel post. You will have to complete the import permit application form and pay the application fee at least 2 working days before the expected arrival date of the parcel.

Documents to prepare

You will need to attach and submit the following documents when applying for an import permit:

• Softcopy of the phytosanitary certificate.
• The invoice that shows the transaction sale of the plants or plant products.
• Softcopy of the CITES permit (for CITES-listed plant species).
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

Once we have verified and confirmed the accuracy of all submitted documents and information, you will receive an email informing you to make payment.

Fees and payment

You are required to pay $11 for an import permit issued per consignment.

Payment can be made via:

• PayNow
• Bank transfer
• GIRO

After submission

If payment is successful, SingPost will deliver your parcel directly to your address.

If payment is not made or is delayed

Singpost will route your parcel to the Animal & Plant Health Centre (APHC) for collection if you do not apply for an import permit or make payment before the stipulated time frame.

We will contact you to arrange the collection date and fee payment. Your parcel will be released once the import permit is completed and fee payment is made.

You must apply for the import permit (also known as a Cargo Clearance Permit (CCP)) by submitting a declaration via TradeNet if you are:

• A hobbyist importing plant or plant products via a courier agent or freight forwarder.
• A commercial trader involved in bulk importing plants or plant products for sale.
• A researcher importing any of the following regulated articles for research purposes:
• Plant pathogens
• Living annelids, arthropods, molluscs or nematodes
• Biological control agents
• Beneficial organisms or beneficial organism products

Documents to prepare

You will need to attach and submit the following documents when applying for an import permit:

• Softcopy of the phytosanitary certificate.
• The invoice that shows the transaction sale of the plants or plant products.
• Softcopy of the CITES permit (for CITES-listed plant species).
• A packing list of your shipment.
• A bill of lading for your shipment.
• NParks approval letter and any other relevant supporting documents.

You must also provide the appropriate HS and product codes in your declaration. Refer to the HS/CA list of product codes or use the HS/CA product code search engine.

Fees and payment

You are required to pay $11 for an import permit issued per consignment.

Only GIRO payment is allowed. Refer to GIRO for more information.

After submission

Once we have verified and confirmed the accuracy of all submitted documents and information, you will receive an approval email.

You should review the approval email carefully as it may contain:

• Important information you should take note of.
• Requests for follow-up actions.

For non-compliance cases

Upon arrival in Singapore, your plant or plant products will undergo customs clearance. The customs officer will check your items, import permit and other required documents to ensure they are in order.

You may be contacted by our officers to export or dispose of items that do not meet import requirements at your expense.