Sending and receiving packages in Singapore

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PriscillaViP22 November 2018 04:13:55

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Hello,

As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages.

How easy is it to send and receive packages in Singapore?

Is the public postal system efficient?

Do people tend to prefer using private shipping services? Which ones?

How do the costs of the private shipping services compare?

How long does it take generally to receive packages from abroad in Singapore?

Do you have to pay taxes on items received by mail from abroad?

Are packages delivered right to your doorstep, or do you usually have to go collect them somewhere?

Thank you for sharing your experience,

Priscilla

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert22 November 2018 08:47:34

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Singapore Post (www.singpost.com) is the only option for receiving and sending parcels (apart from very expensive forwarders like FedEx).
They are efficient and cheap for domestic deliveries. International ones cost more, of course.

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