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Can I bring it back from Batam?

Pick what is in your bag and how long you were out of Singapore. The answers follow what Singapore Customs, HSA, ICA and SFA publish; the full detail, with sources, is in our customs guide.

How long were you out of Singapore?

Almost every Singapore allowance depends on this one number.

What are you bringing back?

For a trip of less than 48 hours

Leave it in Batam

No duty-free concession on a trip shorter than 48 hours. Duty and GST are payable from the first bottle.

Read the full rule in the customs guide

Send this to whoever is packing

A short summary, not legal advice. The rules change: check with Singapore Customs, HSA, ICA and SFA before you travel.