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Singapore ✕

Everything banned or restricted in Singapore, from apps and websites to books, movies, food and everyday activities. Use the category filter to narrow it down.

SingaporeRestrictedChewing gumSale and import banned in 1992 to stop litter; therapeutic gum has been sold in pharmacies since 2004.Food & DrinkSince 1992Details →SingaporeBannedChewing tobacco and snuffSince 1 August 2016, gutkha, khaini, zarda, chewing tobacco and nasal or oral snuff (including snus) cannot be imported, distributed or sold. Smugglers have been jailed.ProductsSince 2016-08-01Details →SingaporeBannedE-cigarettes and vapesBuying, using and owning vapes has been illegal since 2018. From 1 Sept 2025, fines rose to S$700 for adults, and etomidate Kpods became a Class C drug, with deportation risk for foreigners.ProductsSince 2018Details →SingaporeBannedEating and drinking on public transportEating and drinking are banned on MRT trains and most MRT premises under the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations, and on public buses under new rules from 23 Sept 2026. Fines up to S$500.Activities & LawsDetails →SingaporeBannedFeeding pigeonsIllegal under Section 5A of the Wildlife Act. 2026 amendments doubled maximum fines to S$10,000 (first offence) and S$20,000 plus up to 12 months' jail for repeat offenders.Activities & LawsSince 2020-06-01Details →SingaporeBannedHeated tobacco and nicotine pouchesEmerging tobacco products, including smokeless cigarettes and dissolvable nicotine, have been banned since December 2015, so IQOS-style heated tobacco and nicotine pouches are not sold legally.ProductsSince 2015-12Details →SingaporeBannedPit Bulls and other prohibited dog breedsPit Bull types, Akita, Boerboel, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Perro de Presa Canario and their crosses cannot be imported into Singapore.Activities & LawsDetails →SingaporeBannedShishaShisha tobacco was banned on 28 November 2014; after a grace period ended on 31 July 2016, importing, wholesaling and selling shisha tobacco or molasses became illegal.ProductsSince 2014-11-28Details →SingaporeRestrictedBengal and Savannah cats (F1–F4)First- to fourth-generation Bengal and Savannah cat crosses cannot be imported. Cats at least five generations from the wild ancestor are allowed with documentary proof.Activities & LawsDetails →SingaporeRestrictedDrinking alcohol in public after 10.30pmPublic drinking is banned islandwide from 10.30pm to 7am under the Liquor Control Act 2015. Fines up to S$1,000; stricter rules and 1.5x penalties apply in Geylang and Little India.Activities & LawsSince 2015-04-01Details →SingaporeRestrictedDurian on public transportBanned on MRT trains since May 1988 and on public buses because of its smell in closed, air-conditioned spaces. Breaking MRT rules can cost up to S$500; vacuum-sealed durian is allowed.Food & DrinkSince 1988Details →SingaporeRestrictedE-scooters on footpathsE-scooters have been banned from footpaths since 5 November 2019 and may only be ridden on cycling paths and Park Connectors. Fines up to S$2,000; only UL2272-certified devices are allowed.Activities & LawsSince 2019-11-05Details →SingaporeRestrictedSmartphones in secondary schoolsFrom January 2026, secondary students cannot use smartphones or smartwatches at any time during school hours, including recess and CCAs. Devices stay in lockers or bags.ProductsSince 2026-01Details →SingaporeRestrictedSmoking on Orchard RoadOrchard Road has been a No Smoking Zone since 1 January 2019; smoking is allowed only in Designated Smoking Areas. Offenders face a S$200 composition fine or up to S$1,000 in court.Activities & LawsSince 2019-01-01Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is banned in Singapore?

Singapore bans or restricts 14 things in our list, including Chewing gum (1992), Chewing tobacco and snuff (2016-08-01), E-cigarettes and vapes (2018) and Eating and drinking on public transport.

Which categories have the most bans in Singapore?

In our list: Activities & Laws (7), Products (5), Food & Drink (2).

Is this list up to date?

We review entries regularly and add new bans as they happen. Laws change, so check an official government source before you travel or act on this information.

Laws change often and many bans have exceptions. This list is for general information, not legal or travel advice. Check official government sources before you travel. Last updated: 01/11/2026.