Can you bring kratom to Singapore?
Short answer
Prohibited
The official rule for Singapore below names kratom. The same rule also covers the other medicines it lists, so read the conditions carefully.
Kratom
prohibitedDon't bring it. Kratom's active compounds, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, are Class A controlled drugs under Singapore's Misuse of Drugs Act. Importing kratom carries at least 5 years in prison and 5 strokes of the cane, and up to 30 years or life imprisonment and 15 strokes.
Possessing kratom can mean up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to S$20,000, or both. Consuming it is a separate offence: at least 1 year and up to 10 years in prison, and a fine of up to S$20,000.
Also covers: kratom, mitragyna speciosa, mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine
Source Central Narcotics Bureau — KratomChecked against the source on 2026-10-15
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Kratom in other countries
- Australiaprohibited
- Japanprohibited
- New Zealanddepends on specifics
Other medicines
Informational only — not legal advice. Customs rules change; confirm with the official source above before you travel. Not medical advice. Don't stop or change a medicine because of a travel rule without talking to your doctor. See update history
