Interactive 9% GST Tourist Refund (eTRS) Calculator
Calculate your eligible tax refund under Singapore’s Electronic Tourist Refund Scheme. Minimum purchase SGD $100.
Step-by-Step eTRS GST Claim Process for Tourists
Show physical passport at checkout. The store digitally issues your eTRS transaction ticket. Keep your paper receipts.
Items in checked bags: scan passport at eTRS Kiosk in Departure Check-In Hall BEFORE checking in bags.
Items in cabin hand-carry: scan passport at kiosks inside the Departure Transit Lounge after passing immigration.
Collect cash at Central Refund Counter or select automatic refund to your credit card / Alipay account within 10 days.
The 4-Day Curated Singapore Shopping Itinerary
Modeled after the official VisitSingapore travel guides: an optimized day-by-day plan pairing retail therapy with top sightseeing.
Orchard Road & Emerald Hill Heritage
Begin at ION Orchard for luxury flagship duplexes and the ION Sky observatory deck. Head to Ngee Ann City’s Takashimaya for Japanese food halls and luxury department stores, then browse 100+ local Singapore designers at Design Orchard before dining among 1920s Peranakan shophouse bars on Emerald Hill.
Marina Bay Sands & Bugis Street Market
Start with morning bargain hunting at Bugis Street Market (600+ stalls for Korean fashion, phone cases, and $5 souvenirs) and trendy indie boutiques along Haji Lane. In the afternoon, take Downtown Line to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands for floating luxury pavilions, Sampan canal boat rides, and the 8:00 PM Spectra laser show.
Jurong East IMM Outlet Safari
Dedicate a relaxed day to Singapore’s largest factory outlet mall. Score 30%–80% discounts across 90+ outlet stores including Coach, Nike Unite, Adidas, Michael Kors, Furla, and Samsonite. Walk sheltered via J-Walk bridge from Jurong East MRT and claim your free Tourist Privilege Booklet at Customer Service Level 1.
Chinatown, Little India & Jewel Changi
Morning cultural souvenir hunting on Pagoda Street in Chinatown (artisan teas, silk robes, and Lim Chee Guan Bak Kwa). Evening excursion into the legendary 24-hour maze of Mustafa Centre in Little India for perfumes, spices, and Tiger Balm, followed by a departure transit shopping finale at Jewel Changi Airport.
Singapore Major Sales Seasons & Promotion Calendar
Plan your travel dates around Singapore’s major islandwide shopping festivals for maximum discounts.
Singapore’s biggest retail festival. Islandwide markdowns up to 70% off across Orchard Road, Marina Bay, and suburban malls.
Massive consumer tech and designer clearances. Electronics giants (Courts, Harvey Norman, Challenger) offer extreme flash sales.
Orchard Road transforms into Christmas on A Great Street with light spectacles. Retailers clear out annual stock before the new year.
Chinatown comes alive with massive street fairs selling traditional pastries, dried snacks, floral arrangements, and festive decor.
What to Buy in Singapore: Homegrown Brands Hall of Fame
Authentic, world-class Singaporean brands that make the perfect souvenirs and gifts.
Born in Singapore, these global fashion footwear and handbag icons are priced significantly cheaper in Singapore stores than abroad.
Prestige packaging, 100% Arabica single-origin beans, and luxury tea blends housed in iconic yellow and amber tins.
World-famous herbal pain relief ointments and soothing universal medicated oils formulated in Singapore for over a century.
Authentic pandan coconut egg spread (Kaya) and Bengawan Solo’s famous fluffy Pandan Chiffon Cake—Singapore’s national cake.
#DangerouslyAddictive gourmet salted egg fish skin and potato chips. Found at Changi Airport and major malls.
Singapore’s most cherished traditional charcoal-barbecued sweet pork jerky artisan, hand-grilled fresh in Chinatown since 1938.