ANNEX  
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 (1) Revisions to the V eterinary Conditions for Category A countries – Rescheduled to “Schedule I  countries ” 
S/N Item Existing conditions  Revised Conditions  
1 Title Veterinary Conditions for the importation of 
dogs/cats for countries/regions under Category 
A 
 Veterinary Conditions for the importation of dogs/cats for 
countries/regions under Schedule I  
2 Veterinary 
Certification (a) (ii)  the dog/cat was examined by the government 
approved veterinarian and found to be healthy, 
free from any clinical sign of infectious or 
contagious disease and fit for travel at the time 
of export  
 the dog/cat was examined by the government approved 
veterin arian and found to be healthy, free from any clinica l sign of 
infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel the day prior to or 
on the day of export  
 
3 Veterinary 
Certification (a) (iv)  the dog/cat has been examined by the 
government approved veterinarian  at the time 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.  
 the dog/cat has been examined by the governme nt 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.  
 
4 Veterinary 
Certifica tion (a) 
(viii) no case of rabies has been reported in the 
country for at least six (6) months prior to date 
of export and no routine rabies vaccination is 
permitted in the country  
 no case of rabies has been reported in the country for at least  
twenty four (24) months prior to date of export  
 
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 (2) Revisions to the Veterinary Conditions for Category B and C countries – Rescheduled to “Schedule II  countries ” 
S/N Item Existing conditions  Revised Conditions  
1 Title Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of 
dogs/cats for countries/regions under 
Category B  
 Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of dogs/cats for 
countries/regions under Schedule II  
2 Country/Region of 
export  Category B  countries  
Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, 
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong 
Kong SAR, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, 
Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, New Caledonia, 
Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, the 
Netherlands, USA (Hawaii and Guam only)  
 
Category C  countries  
Canada, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, 
Republic of Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, 
Taiwan and USA (except Guam and Hawaii)  
 Austria , Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, 
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong 
SAR, Iceland, Italy, Ja pan, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, 
Luxembourg, New Caledonia, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Korea, 
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the 
Netherlands, USA  
 
3 Veterinary 
Certification (a) (i)  the dog/cat had been continuously resident in 
the country/region of export, or any country 
listed in Part I of Category A  and B of the 
Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of 
Dogs/Cats, for at least six (6) months prior to 
export, or since birth  
 the dog/ cat had been con tinuously resident in the country/region of 
export, or any country listed in Part I of Schedule I and II of the 
Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats, for at least 
six (6) months prior to export, or since birth  
 
4 Veterinary 
Certificatio n (a) (ii)  the dog/cat was examined by the government 
approved veterinarian and found to be 
healthy, free from any clinical sign of 
infectious or contagious disease and fit for 
travel at the time of export  
 the dog/cat was e xamined by the government appro ved veterinarian 
and found 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  
 
5 Veterinary 
Certification (a) (iii)  the dog/cat has been examined by the 
government approved veterinarian  at the time 
of export and found to be implanted with a 
microchip that bears the identification code as the dog/c at 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.  ANNEX  
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that indicated  in the veterinary health certificate 
and the vaccination certificate.  
  
6 Veterinary 
Certification (a) (i v) For category B countries  
The dog/cat must have valid vaccination 
against rabies using an inactivated vaccine or 
recombinant vaccine acceptable to 
NParks/AVS at least one (1) month prior to 
export. This refe rs to a valid primary 
vaccination and/or up to date booster(s) 
according to the vaccine manufacturers’ 
recommendations. The dog/cat must have a 
blood sample taken and tested for acceptable 
rabies antibody levels at least one (1) month 
after vaccination. Fo llowing the date of 
sampling for serology, the dog/cat must 
maintain valid vaccination against rabies.  
 
For category C countries  
The dog/cat complies with requirements for 
rabies control under the following categories:  
EITHER  
Category C1  
(1) The dog/ca t must have valid vaccination 
against rabies using an inactivated vaccine or 
recombinant vaccine acceptable to 
NParks/AVS at least four (4) months prior to 
export. This refers to a valid primary 
vaccination and/or up to date booster(s) 
according to the vac cine manufacturers’ 
recommendations. The dog/cat must have a 
blood sample taken and tested for acceptable 
rabies antibody levels at least one (1) month 
after the above vaccination and within six (6) 
months prior to export.  
(2) Following the date of sampling for 
serology, the dog/cat must be vaccinated The dog/cat 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) in accordance with the recommendations of the 
vaccine manufacturer.  
 
At least 28 days afte r 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.  
 
 
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again. This additional vaccination must not be 
less than one (1) month prior to export.  
 
OR  
Category C2  
The dog/cat must have valid vaccination 
against rabies using an inact ivated vaccine or 
recombinant vaccine acceptable to 
NParks/AVS at least three (3) months prior to 
export. This refers to a valid primary 
vaccination and/or up to date booster(s) 
according to the vaccine manufacturers’ 
recommendations. The dog/cat must have  a 
blood sample taken and tested for acceptable 
rabies antibody levels at least one (1) month 
after the above vaccination and within six (6) 
months prior to export.  
 
7 Quarantine  [For category B countries]  
No q uarantine if all the veterinary regulations 
are complied with and the animals are 
clinically healthy on arrival.  
 
[For category C countries]  
Upon arrival the animal shall be quarantined 
at the Animal Quarantine Centre. The 
quarantine period is dependent on the option 
chosen by the owner or agent to meet the 
requirements for rabies control:  
Category C1: The animal shall be quarantined 
for a per iod not less than 10 days.  
Category C2: The animal shall be quarantined 
for a period not less than 30 days.  
The owner or his agent is responsible for 
ensuring that quarantine space is available at 
the Animal Quarantine Centre.  
 For the import of personal  dogs/cats, no quarantine is required if all 
the veterinary regulations are complied with, and the animals are 
clinically healthy on arrival.  
 
For the commercial* import of dogs/cats, the animals shall be 
quarantined for a period of not less than 10 days u pon arrival at the 
Animal Quarantine Centre in Singapore. The owner/agent is 
responsible for ensuring that quarantine space is available at the 
Animal Quarantine Centre.  
 
*Dogs/cats will be considered commercial imports if they are 
imported:  
• after 5 days of the owner’s movement into Singapore  
• for transfer of ownership (including adoptions of animals and 
rescue animals brought to Singapore to be rehomed) , or 
• for Sale or offered for sale by retail and export  ANNEX  
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 (3) Revisions to the Veterinary Conditions for Category D country – Rescheduled to “Schedule III  countries ” 
S/N Item Existing conditions  Revised Conditions  
1 Title Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of 
dogs/cats for countries/regions under Category D 
 Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of dogs/cats for 
countries/regions under Schedule III  
2 Country/Region of 
export  Any country/region except countries/regions listed 
under Category A, B, and C of the Veterinary 
Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats . 
 Any country/region except countries/regions listed under Schedule I and 
II of the Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats . 
 
3 Veterinary 
Certification (a) (i)  the dog/cat was examined by the government 
approved veterinarian and found to be healthy, 
free from any clinical sign of infectious or 
contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of 
export  
 the dog/cat was examined  by the government approved veterinarian and 
found 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  
 
4 Veterinary 
Certification (a) (ii ) the dog/cat has been examin ed by the  government 
approved veterinarian  at the time 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 . 
 the dog/cat 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 cert ificate.  
 
5 Veterinary 
Certification (a) (ii i) the dog/cat must have valid vaccination against 
rabies using an inactivated vaccine or 
recombinant vaccine acceptable to NParks/AVS 
at least six (6) months prior to export. This refers 
to a valid primary vacc ination and/or up to date 
booster(s) according to the vaccine 
manufacturers’ recommendations. The dog/cat 
must have a blood sample taken and tested for 
acceptable rabies antibody levels at least one (1) 
month after the above vaccination and within six 
(6) months prior to export.  
 the dog/cat 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) in 
accordance with the re commendations of the vaccine manufacturer.  
 
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 d ays 
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 o r II country.  
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6 Quarantine  Upon arrival the animal shall be vaccinated with 
an anti -rabies vaccine (irrespective of whether it 
had been vaccinated before import) and 
subsequently quarantined for a period of not less 
than 30 days. The owner or his agent is 
responsible for ensuring that quarantine space is 
available at the Animal Quarantine Centre.  
 Upon arrival the animal shall be vaccinated with an anti -rabies vaccine 
(irrespective of whether it had been vaccinated before import) and 
subsequently q uarantined for a period of not less than 30 days. The 
owner or his agent is responsible for ensuring that a quarantine space 
has been booked for the animal at the Animal Quarantine Centre.  
 
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 (4) Revisions to the Veterinary Conditions for Assistance dogs   
S/N Item Existing conditions  Revised Conditions  
1 Title Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of 
Assistance dogs  for countries/regions under  
Category A to D  
 Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Assistance dogs for 
countries/regions under Schedule I to III  
 
2 Country/Region of 
export  CATEGORY A – Australia, New Zealand, Ireland 
and United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern 
Ireland)  
CATEGORY B – Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, 
Cayman Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, 
Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Italy,  Japan, 
Jersey, Liechtenstein,  Luxembourg,  New 
Caledonia, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, 
Switzerland, the Netherlands, USA (Hawaii and 
Guam only)  
CATEGORY C - Canada, Cyprus, Estonia, 
Greece, Latvia, Republic of Korea, Slovakia, 
Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan and USA (except Guam 
and Hawaii)  
Catego ry D - All countries other than those listed 
in Categories A, B or C  
 Schedule I - Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and United Kingdom (Great 
Britain and Northern Ireland)  
 
Schedule II - Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, 
Cyprus, Denmark, Es tonia, 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 other countries other than those listed in Schedule I 
and II  
 
3 IV Eligibility of 
Assistance Dogs  For Category A – D 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 member 
organization of the International Guide Dog 
Federation (IGDF) or Assistance Dogs 
International (ADI);  
(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 For Sc hedule 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) documentati on providing confirmation of training of the assistance 
dog at a member 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 f or at least 6 months 
prior to the scheduled date of importation;  ANNEX  
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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 Category B - D 
countries /regions  
(d) vaccination details and laboratory test reports 
of the assistance dog  
(e) (For Category C - D countries/regions only)   
NParks/AVS must be informed of where the 
assistance dog will be residing for the first 30 days 
while in Singapore  
   
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 
informed of where the assistance dog will be residing for the first 30 
days while in Singapore  
 
4 Veterinary 
Certification (a)  (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 disease and fit for travel at the time of 
export.  
 the assistance dog was examined by the government approved 
veterinarian  and found to be healthy, free from any clinical sig n of infectious 
or contagious disease and fit for travel the day prior to or on the day of 
export.  
5 Veterinary 
Certification (a)  (iv) the assistance dog has been examined by the  
government approved veterinarian  at the time 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.  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.  ANNEX  
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6 Veterinary 
Certification (a) ( v) 
and (vi) (For Category B countries/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 vaccine manufacturers’ 
recommendations. The assistance dog must have 
a blood sample taken and tested for accepta ble 
rabies antibody levels at least one (1) month after 
vaccination. Following the date of sampling for 
serology, the assistance dog  
must maintain valid vaccination against rabies. 
The dog must be a minimum of 3 months of age 
at the time of vaccination.  
 
(vi) (For Category C countries/regions)  the 
assistance dog must have valid vaccination 
against rabies using an inactivated vaccine or 
recombinant vaccine acceptable to NParks/AVS 
at least four (4) months prior to export. This refers 
to a valid vaccination  according to the expiry date 
on the vaccination certificate and in accordance 
with the vaccine manufacturers’ 
recommendations. The assistance dog must have 
a blood sample taken and tested for acceptable 
rabies antibody levels at least one (1) month after 
the above vaccination and within six (6) months 
prior to export. The dog must be a minimum of 3 
months of age at the time of vaccination.  
 (For Schedule II countries/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 i n 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 I U/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 Autho rity of th e Schedule I or II  country.  
 
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7 Veterinary 
Certification (a) ( vii) (For Category D countries/regions)  
the assistance dog must have valid vaccination 
against rabies using an inactivated vaccine or 
recombinant vaccine acceptable to NParks/AVS 
at least six (6) months prior to export. This refers 
to a valid vaccination according to the to the 
expiry date on th e vaccination certificate and in 
accordance with the vaccine manufacturers’ 
recommendations. The assistance dog must have 
a blood sample taken and tested for acceptable 
rabies antibody levels at least one (1) month after 
the above vaccination and within si x (6) months 
prior to export. The dog must be a minimum of 3 
months of age at the time of vaccination.  
 (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) in 
accordance with the recommendations of the vaccine manuf acturer.  
 
At least 28 days after the primary rabies vaccination or 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 180 days 
and not more than 12 months prior t o 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.