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Sending and receiving packages in Singapore

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Priscilla

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

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Using phones in SingaporeConnecting to the internet in SingaporeAustralians moving to SingaporeMobile phone plans in SingaporeNew SIM Card and Subway monthly pass
beppi

Singapore Post () 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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