You do not need to obtain the phytosanitary certificate if you are bringing in small quantities of plants and planting materials from West Malaysia.

 

Type	Quantities
Plants.	Three non-CITES listed plants, without potting media, per person
Seeds.	250 grams per person

You will need a phytosanitary certificate to bring in any quantity in excess of the above or if bring in plants & plant products from the rest of the world.

 

Non-adherence to procedures 

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) or Singapore Customs officer will detain your plants if:

• You do not have an accompanying phytosanitary certificate or CITES permit (for CITES-listed species)

• You are importing more than three non-CITES plants or 250 g of seeds from West Malaysia that qualify as phytosanitary certificate exemptions