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REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE  
 
THE ANIMALS AND BIRDS ACT (CHAP.7)  
 
VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF 
ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR COUNTRIES /REGIONS   
UNDER SCHEDULE I to III (4/4) 
 
 
I COUNTRY / REGION  OF EXPORT  
SCHEDULE I  – Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and United Kingdom  (Great Britain and Northern Ireland)  
SCHEDULE  II – Austria, Belgium, Bermuda,  Canada,  Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Denmark,  Estonia, Finland,  
France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong  SAR, Iceland,  Italy,  Japan, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein , 
Luxembourg,  New Caledonia, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, 
Switzerland, Taiwan, the Netherlands, USA  
SCHEDULE III  - All countries other than those listed in Schedule I and II  
II PURPOSE  
 As assistance dogs  only. 
III  IMPORT LICENCE  
 Each animal shall be accompanied by a valid import licence issued by the National Parks Board/Animal & 
Veterinary Service  (NParks/AVS ). 
IV ELIGIBILITY OF ASSISTANCE DOGS  
 The follo wing documentation must be submitted to NParks/AVS  for assessment for eligibility of the import as an 
assistance dog, prior to the import permit application.  
 For Schedule I - III countries /regions   
(a) supporting documentation from a medical practitioner OR documentation certified by a NParks/AVS  approved 
organization in relation to the owner’s disability and ongoing dependence on the assistance dog ; 
(b) documentation providing confirmation of training of the assistance dog at a mem ber organization of the 
International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) or Assistance Dogs International (ADI); and 
(c) supporting documentation that the assistance dog has been in assistance to the owner for  at least 6 months 
prior to the scheduled date of importation OR official documentation from a recognized assistance dog training 
school or organization which states that the assistance dog has been at or under the supervision of the school 
for at least 6 months prior to the scheduled date of importation;  
Additional requirements for Schedule II and III countries /regions  
(d)  vaccination details and laboratory test reports of the  assistance  dog  
(e) (For Schedule III countries /regions  only) NParks/AVS  must be i nformed of where the assistance dog will 
be residing for the first 30 days while in Singapore  
V VETERINARY CERTIFICATION  
 The animal shall be accompanied by:  
(a) a veterinary certificate (in accordance with the attached template) bearin g a date not more than seven (7) 
days prior to export, signed by a government approved veterinarian  of the country/region of export  and 
endorsed by an official government veterinarian of the country/region of export , describing  the age, breed, 
sex, colour, markings or other po ints of identification of assistance dog and certifying to the effect that:  
(i) the assistance dog had been continuously resident in the country/region of export , or any country 
listed under Part I for at least six (6) months prior to export, or since birth.  
(ii) the assistance dog was examined by the government approved veterinarian  and found to be healthy, 
free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious dise ase and fit for travel  the day prior to or on 
the day of export.  
(iii) the assistance dog was at least twelve (12) weeks of age at the time of export.  
(iv) the assistance dog has been examined by the  government approved veterinarian  the day prior to or 
on the day of export and found to be implanted with a microchip that bears the identification code as 
that indicated  in the veterinary health certificate and the vaccination certificate.  
  
   
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(v) (For Schedule II countri es/regions ) the assistance dog must have valid vaccination against rabies 
using an inactivated vaccine or recombinant vaccine acceptable to NParks/AVS  prior to export. This 
refers to a valid vaccination according to the expiry date on the vaccination certificate and in 
accordance with the recommendations of the vaccine manufacturer . At least 28 days after the 
primary rabies vaccination or last rabies booster, the dog is subjected to a WOAH prescribed test 
showing a  rabies neutralising antibody titre of at least 0.5 IU/ml, not less than 90 days and not more 
than 12 months prior to export. The rabies serology test must be conducted at either a WOAH 
reference laboratory for rabies or at a laboratory in a Schedule I or II country approved by the 
respective Competent Authority of th e Schedule I or II country.  
(vi) (For Schedule III  countries /regions ) the assistance dog must have valid vaccination against 
rabies using an inactivated vaccine  or recombinant vaccine  acceptable to NParks/AVS . This refers 
to a valid primary vaccination and/or up to date booster(s) i n accordance with the  recommendations 
of the vaccine manufacturer. At least 28 days after the primary rabies vaccination or rabies bo oster, 
the dog is subjected to a WOAH prescribed test showing a rabies neutralising antibody titre of at 
least 0.5 IU/ml, not less than 180 days and not more than 12 months prior to export. The rabies 
serology test must be conducted at either a WOAH Refere nce Laboratory for rabies or at a 
laboratory in a Schedule I or II country approved by the respective Competent Authority of th e 
Schedule I or II  country.  
(vii) the assistance dog was vaccinated  according to the vaccine manufacturer’s  recommendations and  
not less than two (2) weeks prior to export against Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine 
Parvoviral infection.  
(viii) The assistance  dog has been treated with a product effective against external parasites (fleas and 
ticks) between 2 and 7 days of export (state active ingredient and date of treatment),  and with a 
product effective against internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days of 
export (state active ingredient and date of treatment) . 
(b) the assistance dog’s or iginal vaccination certificate, which also bears the identification code of the 
microchip that has been implanted. The vaccination certificate also bears the details (name of 
veterinarian, name and address of veterinary practice) and endorsement of governm ent-approved 
veterinarian  who vaccinated the dog  and verified the microchip identification code .  
VI DECLARATION FROM MASTER/CAPTAIN OF SHIP/AIRCRAFT   
The animal shall be accompanied by a signed declaration from the master/captain of the ship/aircraft in which the 
animal was carried stating:  
(a) that the  assistance  dog had been embarked or emplaned in the country/region of export  and had not been 
landed at any intermediate port (unless approved by NParks/AVS ) during the voyage/flight to Singap ore 
(b) that no dog from any other country was permitted aboard or carried in the ship or aircraft during the time 
that the assistance dog to which the declaration refers was on board the ship or aircraft,  
VII QUARANTINE   
 No quarantine if all the veterinary regulations are complied with and the animals are clinically healthy on arrival.  
VIII APPLICATION FOR IMPORT LICENCE   
(i) The owner or his agent must apply for the import licence  by submitting an online application through 
GoBusiness Licensing Portal (https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/licences ) 30 days prior to the arrival of 
animals.  
(ii) Multiple Imp ort/Export Licence : 
- Owners that travel frequently with their assistance dogs may apply to NParks/AVS  for a multiple 
import/export licence  prior to travel . The licence will be valid till the expiry date of the assistance 
dog’s rabies vaccination or 1 year f rom the date of issuance, whichever is earlier.  
- The owner must arrange for the inspection at least 5 days  before the requested time of inspection. 
Otherwise, the inspection will be chargeable. The assistance dog must be presented, along with the 
original documents, for all import and export inspections.  
(iii) Assistance dogs returning to Singapore within 7 days of export:  
- For assistance dogs returning to Singapore within 7 days of export, where the owner is  unable to 
obtain a government endorsed health certificate from the exporting country,  the dog will be inspected 
within 48 hours of departure  from Singapore and on arrival  in Singapore by an NParks/AVS  officer.  
     
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- The NParks/AVS  officer will endorse the export and import licences at the time of inspection. The 
export licence must be shown at the time of import to verify the duration of time spent overseas.  
- The owner must arrange for the NParks/AVS  inspection at least 5 days  befor e the requested time 
of inspection. Otherwise, the inspection will be chargeable. The assistance dog must be presented, 
along with the original documents, for both inspections.  
- (Assistance dogs returning to Singapore by ship ) For assistance dogs returning  to Singapore 
by ship, where the owner is unable to obtain a government endorsed health certificate not more 
than 7 days prior to import into Singapore, a health certificate must be obtained from the last 
port of boarding and the assistance dog must be acc ompanied by a captain’s declaration 
(format attached as Annex C), stating that the assistance dog did not disembark or come into 
contact with any other dogs during the entire duration of travel.  
IX NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL   
 The owner or his agent shall contact the Quarantine Office as stated in the Import Licence at least five (5) working 
days before the arrival of the animal.  
X VETERINARY INSPECTION   
 On arrival at the port of disembarkation in Singapore, the assistance dog and documents (Import Licence, 
Veterinary Health Certificate) shall be presented to and examined by an authorised Veterinary Officer.   If the 
animal is found to be healthy and documents are in order, the animal shall be released to the owner or his agent . 
XI PENALTY   
All imports must comply fully with the conditions of the Import Licence and Veterinary Conditions, unless prior 
written approval has been obtained from NParks/AVS . Any consignment of animals or related products that do 
not meet the requiremen ts may be detained, returned to the country/region of export  or destroyed at the 
discretion of the Director -General, Animal Health and Welfare . In addition, the importer shall be guilty of an 
offence under the Animals and Birds Act Section 8(1) and shall b e liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding 
$10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.  
XII   FEES   
(i) Import Licence/Export Permit Fees and NParks/AVS  inspection fees – waived (except otherwise indicated)  
(ii) Accommodation fee at Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine Unit  }  see Fee Schedule:  
(iii) Rabies Vaccination  }  Attachment -1 
(iv) Other fees and charges, eg. NParks/AVS  laboratory testing charges for tests as required by the importing 
country, are chargeable  
XIII OTHER R EQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION     
(i) Owners should take into account the age and condition of their animals as well as travel and climatic stress 
when de ciding to export their assistance dogs  to Singapore.  
BREED RESTRICTIONS  
(ii) The following breeds of dogs and their crosses are not allowed to be imported into Singapore - Pit Bull(which 
includes the American Pit Bull Terrier also known as the American Pit Bull and Pit Bull Terrier, American 
Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bul l Terrier, the American Bulldog, and crosses between them and with 
other breeds) Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Akita, Dogo Argentino, Boerboel, Fila Brasileiro, Perro de Presa 
Canario and their crosses.  
MICROCHIP  
(iii) The microchip that is implanted into the dog must meet with ISO (International Standards Organisation) 
Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard 11785. If the dog is implanted with a microchip which does 
not comply with these stated ISO Standards, the owne r of the dog or his authorised agent must provide a 
reader which is able to read the identification code of the implanted microchip at the point of entry into 
Singapore.  
TRANSPORTATION  
(iv) (If containers are used ) Owners must ensure that the animal has been t ransported in escape -proof 
containers conforming to the latest International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Live Animal 
Regu lations . 
(v) Owners should ensure to the best of their ability that the animal is not pregnant at the time of export. 
Should the animal whelp in quarantine, the owner must ensure that adequate quarantine  
facilities and veterinary care are available for the well -being of the newborn animals. The owner must 
bear any additional costs as a result of such an event.  
 
     
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OTHER LICENCE S 
(vi) Owners of any dog above 3 months of age must apply for a licence to keep the dog in Singapore.   See Fee 
Schedule:   Attachment -1.  
(vii) Owners should be aware of the conditions of licence for dogs  available through NParks/AVS  website 
(https://pals.avs.gov.sg ), which is not limited to but includes the following requirements : 
- A maximum of 3 dogs may be kept in private premises.  
- Only one (1) dog of an approved breed is allowed in a HDB  residential unit.   
- The following breeds of dogs must comply with additional conditions listed below - Bull Terrier, Doberman 
Pinscher, Rottweiler, German Shepherd Dog with its related breeds such a s the Belgian Shepherd Dog 
and the East European Shepherd Dog, Mastiffs including the Bull Mastiff, Cane Corso and Dogue De 
Bordeaux, and crosses between any of the above breeds and other breeds:  
a. Only one ( 1) dog from the above breeds  is permitted to be k ept in a premise.  
b. The dog must be leashed and securely muzzled when in a public place.  
c. Owners must take up an insurance policy for at least $100,000 and a banker’s guarantee for 
$2,000.  
(viii) A licence must be obtained from NParks/AVS  to use any place for exhibition, sale or export of any animal 
or bird.  
OTHERS  
(ix) Any expenditure incurred in the process of importation shall be borne by the owner or agent. Any loss 
occasioned during the removal, handling or tr eatment of an imported dog under the directions of  
NParks/AVS  or occurring during the period of detention in quarantine, shall be borne by the owner or agent.  
(x) If the animal dies or is destroyed while under the custody of NParks/AVS, NParks/AVS will not be 
liable for any compensation.  
(xi) Regulations and fees are subject to change without notice notwithstanding the is suance of a licence by 
NParks/AVS . 
(xii) To avoid documentation problems on arrival, copies of all required documentation other than NParks/AVS 
import licence should be scanned and sent via e -mail to  animal_feed back@nparks.gov.sg  at least 5 days  
before import . Original documents must accompany the assistance dog upon arrival.  
(xiii) The owner or his/her agent must make all necessary arrangements for the import/ export of the dog into 
Singapore.  
(xiv) The owner of the assistance dog may be subject to prosecution for breach or failure to comply with any 
of the Veterinary Conditions.  
(xv) NParks/AVS  reserves the right to impose any additional requirements and conditions as deemed 
necessary.  
(xvi) For imports from Schedule III countries , the owner of the assistance dog must sign a declaration upon 
import stating that:  
(a) The dog will be used only as an assistance dog to the owner and not for any other purpose;  
(b) No other mammalian animals will be kept resident at the declared residential premises of the 
dog during the 30 days following import;   
(c) The assistance dog will be under his/her control at all times;  
(d) Contact between the assistance dog with other animals will  be avoided as far as possible when 
it is outside the premises of the declared residential address  
(e) The owner will notify NParks/AVS immediately if the dog should come into contact with any other 
animal, be involved in any dog bite incident, or show clinical signs of illness in the 30 days 
following import;  
(f) The owner will seek approval from NParks/AVS before seeking any treatment for th e assistance 
dog at a veterinary clinic.  
(g) The owner will allow NParks/AVS officers to inspect the assistance dog and carry out any tests 
or treatment on the dog where deemed necessary by NParks/AVS . 
 
Please note:  
Section 72 of the Animals and Birds Act sta tes that:  
“(1) Any action taken under the provisions of this Act or of any rule, order or direction made or given thereunder in respect  of any 
animal, bird, carcase, article, building or conveyance shall be at the risk of the owner thereof.  
(2) No liability shall attach to the Board or to any officer thereof in respect of any expense, loss, damage or delay arising  in or from 
the lawful exercise of the powers under this Act.  
 
Section 78 of the Animals and Birds Act states that:  
“No suit or ot her legal proceedings shall lie against the Board, the Director -General or any authorised officer, police officer, officer of 
customs or any other person acting under the direction of the Board or Director -General for anything which is in good faith done i n the 
execution or purported execution of this Act.”  
 
APPLICATION/ENQUIRIES : 
ANIMAL & VETERINARY SERVICE (AVS)  
JEM OFFICE TOWER  
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #09 -01 
SINGAPORE 608550  
E-mail: animal_feedback@nparks.gov.sg     
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VETERINARY CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF ASSISTANCE DOGS  
INTO SINGAPORE ( Schedule I countries /regions ) 
 
 
NParks/AVS  Import Licence No.: __________           Veterinary Certificate No.  (if applicable): ______________  
 
 
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOG  
Species: _____________________        
Breed: __________________________________  
Name of animal: ______________________________ _  
Sex (please circle):   Male        Neutered Male        Female        Neutered female  
Age or Date of Birth: ___________________ (animal must be at least 12 weeks of age at the time of export)  
Colour: _______________________  
Microchip Number: ____________ ______________________  
The animal has been scanned on _________________(day/month/year) prior to export and found to be 
implanted with a microchip bearing the above microchip number, which is also reflected on the animal’s 
vaccination certificate.  
 
SECTION II: ORIGIN OF THE DOG  
After due enquiry I am satisfied that the dog identified in this certificate is not under quarantine restriction at 
the time of export.  
I have sighted documentation that the assistance  dog (delete as appropriate)  
 has been in service to the owner for at least 6 months prior to the scheduled date of importation OR  
 official documentation from a member school of the International Federation of Guide Dog Schools or 
Assistance Dogs International which states that the assistance dog has been at or  under the 
supervision of the school for at least 6 months prior to the scheduled date of importation.  
SECTION III: SANITARY INFORMATION  
 
I, ____________________________________ _________ ____________________ (Name in BLOCK 
LETTE RS), the undersigned veterinarian, being a Government approved veterinarian / Of ficial government 
veterinarian  (delete as appropriate) of  ________________________________( the country/region of export ), 
certify in respect of the assistance dog described abo ve that:  
 
General Vaccinations  
The dog was vaccinated against Canine Distemper, Canine Infectious Hepatitis, Canine Parvovirus with at 
least 1 vaccination, at least 14 days and not more than 12 months prior to export.  
Date of vaccinations:  
Canine distemper: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine infectious hepatitis: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine parvovirus: ______________________(day/month/year)  
 
     
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External Parasite Treatment  
The dog was treated with a product effective again st external parasites (fleas and ticks) between 2 and 7 
days of export.  
Date of treatment: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Name of product: ____________________  
Active ingredient: ____________________  
 
Internal Parasite Treatment  
The dog was treate d with a product effective against internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 
and 7 days of export.  
Date of treatment: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Name of product: ____________________  
Active ingredient: ____________________  
 
Pregnancy (for females)  
After due enquiry I am satisfied that the animal is not pregnant at the time of export.  
 
Clinical examination  
 
I have examined the dog/cat and found it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious 
disease a nd fit for travel the day prior to or on the day of export.  
 
Endorsement  
Sections I to III may be endorsed by a government -approved veterinarian or an official government 
veterinarian.  
 
Signature: ___________________________________   Date: _______________ _________   
 
Name of government -approved veterinarian or an official government veterinarian (delete as appropriate) :  
 
Address, telephone, fax, email of practice :  
 
 
 
 
SECTION IV: ENDORSEMENT BY AN OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT VETERINARIAN  
 
I, ____________________________________ _________ ____________________ (Name in BLOCK 
LETTERS), the undersigned veterinarian, being an Of ficial government veterinarian  of 
________________________________( the country/region of export ), certify in respect of the assistance dog 
described above that:  
 
     
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After due enquiry and examination of documents, the dog is not under quarantine restriction at the time of 
export . 
 
I have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the information given in Sections I to III and am satisfied to the 
best of my ability that the dog certified above meets with the requirements for importation into Singapore.  
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION VALIDITY:  This certification is valid for seven days.  
 
Signature: ___________________________________   Date: ____ ____________________   
 
Name of official government veterinarian : 
__________________________________________________________  
Address, telephone, fax, email contact :                    Official Stamp  
_________________________________________________________  
____________________________________________ _____________  
_________________________________________ ________________  
 
 
 
     
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INTO SINGAPORE ( Schedule II  countries /regions )  
 
 
NParks/AVS Import Licence No.: __________           Veterinary Certificate No.  (if applicable): ______________  
 
 
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOG  
Species: _____________________        
Breed: __________________________________  
Name of animal: _______________________________   
Sex (please circle):   Male        Neutered Male        Female        Neutered female  
Age or Date of Birth: ___________________ (animal must be at least 12 weeks of age at the time of export)  
Colour: _______________________  
Microchip Number: __________________________________  
The animal has been scanned on _________________(day/month/year) prior to export and found to be 
implanted with a microchip bearing the above microchip number, which is also reflected on the animal’s 
vaccination certificate.  
 
SECTION II: ORIGIN OF THE DOG  
After due enquiry I am satisfied that the dog identified in this certificate is not under quarantine restriction at 
the time of export.  
I have sighted documentation that the assistance  dog (delete as appropriate)  
 has been in service to the owner for at least 6 months prior to the scheduled date of importation OR  
 official documentation from a member school of the International Federation of Guide Dog Schools or 
Assistance Dogs International which states that the assistance dog has been at or  under the 
supervision of the school for at least 6 months prior to the scheduled date of importation.  
SECTION III: SANITARY INFORMATION  
 
I, ____________________________________ _________ ___________________ _ (Name in BLOCK 
LETTERS), the undersigned veterinarian, being a Government approved veterinarian / Of ficial government 
veterinarian  (delete as appropriate) of  ________________________________( the country/region of export ), 
certify in respect of the assist ance dog described above that:  
 
General Vaccinations  
The dog was vaccinated against Canine Distemper, Canine Infectious Hepatitis, Canine Parvovirus with at 
least 1 vaccination, at least 14 days and not more than 12 months prior to export.  
Date of vaccinations:  
Canine distemper: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine infectious hepatitis: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine parvovirus: ______________________(day/month/year)  
  
Rabies Vaccination  
The dog was vaccinated against rabies us ing an inactivated vaccine or recombinant vaccine acceptable to 
NParks/AVS . The vaccination must be a valid primary vaccination or a valid booster vaccination in accordance 
with the recommendations of the vaccine manufacturer.  
The dog must be a minimum of 3 months of age at the time of vaccination.  
Date of rabies vaccination: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Date of vaccination expiry: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Name of vaccine and batch number: ___________________     
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Rabies Serological Testing  
At least 28 days after the primary rabies vaccination or last rabies booster, the dog/cat is subjected to a 
WOAH prescribed test showing a rabies neutralising antibody titre of at least 0.5 IU/ml, not less than 90 days 
and not more than 12 months prior to  export. The rabies serology test must be conducted at either a WOAH 
reference laboratory for rabies or at a laboratory in a Schedule I or II country approved by the respective 
Competent Authority of th e Schedule I or II  country.  A valid test report must a ccompany this certification.  
 
Date of blood sampling:  ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Rabies neutralising antibody titre: ______________________IU/ml  
 
External Parasite Treatment  
The dog was treated with a product effective against external parasites (fleas and ticks)  between 2 and 7 
days of export.  
Date of treatment: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Name of product: ____________________  
Active ingredient: ____________________  
 
Internal Parasite Treatment  
The dog was treated with a prod uct effective against internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) within 2 
and 7 days of export.  
Date of treatment: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Name of product: ____________________  
Active ingredient: ____________________  
 
Pregnancy (for females ) 
After due enquiry I am satisfied that the animal is not pregnant at the time of export.  
Clinical examination  
 
I have examined the dog/cat and found it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious 
disease and fit for travel the day prior to or on the day of export.  
 
Endorsement  
Sections I to III may be endorsed by a government -approved veterinarian or an official government 
veterinarian.  
 
Signature: ___________________________________   Date: ________________________   
 
Name o f government -approved veterinarian or an official government veterinarian (delete as appropriate) :  
 
 
 
Address, telephone, fax, email of practice :  
 
 
 
 
 
    
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I, ____________________________________ _________ ____________________ (Name in BLOCK 
LETTERS), the undersigned veterinarian, being an Of ficial government veterinarian  of 
________________________________( the country/region of export ), certify in respect of the assistance dog 
described above that:  
 
After due enquiry and examination of documents, the dog is not under quarantine restriction at the time of 
export . 
 
I have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the information given in Sections I to III and am satisf ied to the 
best of my ability that the dog certified above meets with the requirements for importation into Singapore.  
 
 
CERTIFICATION VALIDITY:  This certification is valid for seven days.  
 
Signature: ___________________________________   Date: ________________________   
 
Name of official government veterinarian : 
__________________________________________________________  
Address, telephone, fax, email contact :                    Official Stamp  
___________ ______________________________________________  
____________________________________________ _____________  
_________________________________________ ________________  
 
 
[Last updated on 1 April  2019] 
 
 
     
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INTO SINGAPORE ( Schedule III  countries /regions ) 
 
 
NParks/AVS  Import Licence No.: __________           Veterinary Certificate No.  (if applicable): ______________  
 
 
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOG  
Species: _____________________        
Breed: __________________________________  
Name of animal: _______________________________   
Sex (please circle):   Male        Neutered Male        Female        Neutered female  
Age or Date of Bi rth: ___________________ (animal must be at least 12 weeks of age at the time of export)  
Colour: _______________________  
Microchip Number: __________________________________  
The animal has been scanned on _________________(day/month/year) prior to export a nd found to be 
implanted with a microchip bearing the above microchip number, which is also reflected on the animal’s 
vaccination certificate.  
 
SECTION II: ORIGIN OF THE DOG  
After due enquiry I am satisfied that the dog identified in this certificate is not under quarantine restriction at 
the time of export.  
I have sighted documentation that the assistance  dog (delete as appropriate)  
 has been in service to the owner for at least 6 months prior to the scheduled date of importation OR  
 official documentation from a member school of the International Federation of Guide Dog Schools or 
Assistance Dogs International which states that the assistance dog has been at or  under the 
supervision of the school for at least 6 months prior to the scheduled  date of importation.  
SECTION III: SANITARY INFORMATION  
 
I, ____________________________________ _________ ____________________ (Name in BLOCK 
LETTERS), the undersigned veterinarian, being a Government approved veterinarian / Of ficial government 
veterinarian  (delete as appropriate) of  ________________________________( the country/region of export ), 
certify in respect of the assistance dog described above that:  
 
General Vaccinations  
The dog was vaccinated against Canine Distemper, Canine Infectious Hepatitis, Canine Parvovirus with at 
least 1 vaccination, at least 14 days and not more than 12 months prior to export.  
Date of vaccinations:  
Canine distemper: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine infectious hepatitis: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine parvovirus: ______________________(day/month/year)  
 
 
 
 
 
    
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The dog was vac cinated against rabies using an inactivated vaccine or recombinant vaccine acceptable to  
NParks/AVS .  The vaccination must be a valid primary vaccination or a valid booster vaccination in accordance 
with the recommendations of the vaccine manufacturer.  
 
The dog must be a minimum of 3 months of age at the time of vaccination.  
Date of rabies vaccination: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Date of vaccination  expiry: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Name of vaccine and batch number: ___________________  
 
Rabies Serological Testing  
At least 28 days after the primary rabies vaccination or rabies booster, the dog/cat is subjected to a WOAH 
prescribed test showing a rabies neutralising antibody titre of at least 0.5 IU/ml, not less than 180 days and 
not more than 12 months prior to expo rt. The rabies serology test must be conducted at either a WOAH 
Reference Laboratory for rabies or at a laboratory in a Schedule I or II country approved by the respective 
Competent Authority of th e Schedule I or II country.  A valid test report must accomp any this certification.  
 
Date of blood sampling:  ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Rabies neutralising antibody titre: ______________________IU/ml  
 
External Parasite Treatment  
The dog was treated with a product effective against external parasites (fleas and ticks) between 2 and 7 
days of export.  
Date of treatment: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Name of product: ____________________  
Active ingredient: ___________________ _  
 
Internal Parasite Treatment  
The dog was treated with a product effective against internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 
and 7 days of export.  
Date of treatment: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Name of product: ____________________  
Active ingredient: ____________________  
 
Pregnancy (for females)  
After due enquiry I am satisfied that the animal is not pregnant at the time of export.  
 
Clinical examination  
 
I have examined the dog/cat and found it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious 
disease and fit for travel the day prior to or on the day of export. Endorsement  
Sections I to III may be endorsed by a government -approved veterinarian or an official government 
veterinarian.  
 
Signature: ___________________________________   Date: ________________________   
 
Name of government -approved veterinarian or an official government veterinarian (delete as appropriate) :  
 
    
DOGCAT 80 -4 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED) (002)   
Address, telephone, fax, email of practice :  
 
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION IV: ENDORSEMENT BY AN OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT VETERINARIAN  
 
I, ____________________________________ _________ ____________________ (Name in BLOCK 
LETTERS), the undersigned veterinarian, being an Of ficial government veterinarian  of 
________________________________( the country/region of export ), certify in respect of the assistance dog 
described above that:  
 
After d ue enquiry and examination of documents, the dog is not under quarantine restriction at the time of 
export . 
 
I have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the information given in Sections I to III and am satisfied to the 
best of my ability that the dog ce rtified above meets with the requirements for importation into Singapore.  
 
The dog will be inspected by an official government veterinarian at the port of exit and will not be loaded if any 
signs of bites or scratches are found.  
 
CERTIFICATION VALIDITY:  This certification is valid for seven days.  
 
Signature: ___________________________________   Date: ________________________   
 
Name of official government veterinarian : 
__________________________________________________________  
Address, telephone, fax, email contact :                    Official Stamp  
_________________________________________________________  
____________________________________________ _____________  
_________________________________________ ________________  
 
 
     
DOGCAT 80 -4 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED) (002)   
 
 
DECLARATION BY CAPTAIN / AUTHORISED AIRLINE STAFF OF 
AIRCRAFT CARRYING ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR IMPORT INTO 
SINGAPORE  
 
Section A (For dog(s) travelling from exporting country/place by direct and non -stop flight to Singapore)  
 
I, ______________________ (Name), Captain / Authorised Airline Staff of _____________________ (Flight 
No.), do hereby declare that the aircraft travelled directly from _____________________ (Exporting Country / 
Airport) to Singapore, on ___________________ (dd/mm/yy).  To the best of my knowledge, I  also declare 
that the dog was loaded in the exporting country / place and transported to Singapore without any stop -over.  
The dog did not have any direct contact with any other animals throughout their journey.  
 
Name of Declarant:  
Signature:  
Rank:  
Date &  Time:  Insert Official Stamp here:  
 
 
Section B (For dog travelling from exporting country/place with stop -over(s) enroute to Singapore)  
 
Part I  
 
I, ______________________ (Name), Captain / Authorised Airline Staff of _____________________ (Flight 
No.), do hereby declare that the aircraft travelled from (Exporting Country / Airport) to Singapore via 
_______________________ (Port & Country / Airport) on ____________________ (Flight No.) on 
_____________________ (dd/mm/yy ).  To the best of my knowledge, I also declare that the dog had not been 
in contact with any other animal at any time enroute.   
 
Name of Declarant:  
Signature:  
Rank:  
Date & Time:  Insert Official Stamp here:  
 
 
Part II (For the completion by the second cap tain/authorised airline staff if there is a change of captain/aircraft)  
 
I, ______________________ (Name), Captain / Authorised Airline Staff of _____________________ (Flight 
No.), do hereby declare that the aircraft travelled from (Exporting Country / Air port) to Singapore via 
_______________________ (Port & Country / Airport) on ____________________ (Flight No.) on 
_____________________ (dd/mm/yy).  To the best of my knowledge, I also declare that the dog had not been 
in contact with any other animal at a ny time enroute.  
 
Name of Declarant:  
Signature:  
Rank:  
Date & Time:  Insert Official Stamp here:  
 
 
     
DOGCAT 80 -4 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED) (002)   
 
 
DECLARATION BY CAPTAIN / AUTHORISED STAFF OF SHIP  
CARRYING ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR IMPORT INTO SINGAPORE  
 
 
Section A (For dog(s) travelling from exporting country/place by direct and non -stop flight to Singapore)  
 
I, ______________________ (Name), Captain / Authorised Staff of _____________________ (Ship name.), 
do hereby declare that the ship travelled from _____________________ (Exporting Country  / Port) to 
Singapore, on ___________________ (dd/mm/yy).  The ship stopped at the following ports en route to 
Singapore:  
 
Port of stop over  Date and time of arrival  Date and time of departure  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
To the best of my knowledge, I also declare that the dog was loaded in the exporting country / place and 
transported to Singapore without any leaving the ship at any point.  The dog remained on the ship, even during 
stopovers and did not have any direct co ntact with any other animal throughout its journey.  
 
Name of Declarant:  
Signature:  
Rank:  
Date & Time:  Insert Official Stamp here:  
 
N.B. In the event that an animal disembarks  from the ship at any point, NParks/AVS  must be informed 
immediately on arrival.  All dogs destined for Singapore involved in such incidents may be subject to 
quarantine by NParks/AVS .   
 
 
 
    
DOGCAT 80 -4 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED) (002)   
MULTIPLE IMPORT / EXPORT LICENCE FOR ASSISTANCE DOGS  
 
 
The Animal & Veterinary Service (“AVS”) is a cluster of the National Parks Board, a statutory board 
constituted under the National Parks Board Act (Cap. 198A).  
 
This document serves as an import and export licence for the stated assistance dog to enter and leave  
Singapore between the period of ____________ and ____________.  
 
The dog sha ll be accompanied by owner ______________________________________________,  
Passport number/ FIN number/ NRIC: ____________________.  
 
Name of assistance dog:  
  
Breed:  
Sex:  
Age or Date of Birth:  
Colour:  
Microchip Number:  
      
General Vaccinations  
Date of vaccinations:  
Canine distemper: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine infectious hepatitis: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine parvovirus: ______________________(day/month/year)  
Date of vaccination expiry: ____ ________________(day/month/year)  
 
Rabies Vaccinations and Serological Testing  
Date of rabies vaccination: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Date of vaccination expiry: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Name of vaccine and batch number: ___________________  
Date of blood sampling:  ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Rabies neutralising antibody titre: ______________________IU/ml  
 
Issued by:  
 
Signature:  
 
 (for Director -General, Animal Health and Welfare ) 
 
Name:  
 
Designation:  
 Photograph of the 
dog:     
DOGCAT 80 -4 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED) (002)   
 
Attachment -1 
 
FEE SCHEDULE FOR VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF 
DOGS/CATS FOR COUNTRIES /REGIONS  UNDER SCHEDULE I, II & III 
 
(1) IMPORT LICENCE  
a) commercial purposes   
-  
$87.00 per consignment  
 b) personal effects  - $50.00 per consignment  
    
    
(2) ACCOMMODATION AT  
Changi Animal and Plant Quarantine 
Unit (CAPQ)  - $26.25 per dog or cat (with feed) for one day or 
part thereof  
    
 Contact of Animal Quarantine Centre  
 2 Jalan Lekar, S ingapore 698919  
 
    
(3) TRANSPORT CHARGE  
(from Changi Animal & Plant 
Quarantine Unit to Animal Quarantine 
Centre ) - $74.00 per animal per trip  
    
(4) QUARANTINE FEES  
(at Animal Quarantine Centre ) - $16.80 per animal per day or part thereof  
(non-air conditioned , with feed);  
$26.25 per animal per day or part thereof  
(air conditioned , with feed)  
    
(5) RABIES VACCINATION  - $65.00 per animal  
    
(6) INSPECTION FEE AT CAPQ  - 
 $80.00 per hour or part thereof for those without 
online appointment for inspection even if 
performed during office hours  
 
 
A dog licence is obtainable from the National Parks Board/Animal & Veterinary Service 
website at https://www.nparks.gov.sg/avs .  TEL: (65) 1800 476 1600  
 
    
(7) LICENCE FEE FOR DOGS OTHER THAN IN DOG FARMS  
 
 (a) For a dog below 5 months of age   - $15.00  per annum  
 (b) For a sterilized dog  - $15.00  per annum  
 (c) For a non -sterilized dog  - $90.00  per annum  
 (d) For a fourth or subsequent dog  - $180.00 per annum  
    
 
 
[Last updated on 1 9 Oct 2021]