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DOGCAT 80 -1 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED)  
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE  
THE ANIMALS AND BIRDS ACT (CHAP.7)  
VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF 
DOGS/CATS FOR  COUNTRIES /REGIONS  
 UNDER SCHEDULE I (1/4) 
 
 
I COUNTRY/ REGION  OF EXPOR T 
 Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland)  
II PURPOSE  
 Any purpose.  
III  NPARKS /AVS  LICENCES  
 Each animal shall be accompanied by a valid import licence  and dog licence  (for dogs) issued by the National 
Parks Board/Animal & Veterinary Service  (NParks/AVS ). 
IV VETERINARY CERTIFICATION  
 The animal shall be accompanied by:  
(a) a veterinary certificate (in accordance with the attached template) bearing 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 points of identification of dog/cat and certifying to the effect that:  
(i) the dog/cat h ad 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 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 . 
(iii) the dog/cat was at least twelve (12) weeks of age at the time of export.  
(iv) 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 certificate.  
(v) in the case of a dog under sixteen (16) weeks of age , the dog was vaccinated according to 
manufacturer’s recommendations against Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine 
Parvoviral infection with at least two (2) vaccinations, with the first vaccination administered at no 
earlier than 6 weeks of age, and the second vaccination must be given at least two (2) weeks 
prior to export,  
  OR 
in the case of a dog sixteen (16) weeks of age and above , the 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.  
(vi) in the case of a cat under sixteen (16)  weeks of age , the cat was vaccinated according to 
manufacturer’s recommendations against Cat Flu ( Feline calicivirus and Feline viral 
rhinotracheitis) and Cat enteritis (ie Feline Panleukopaenia/ Feline Infectious Enteritis) with at 
least two (2) vaccinations, with the first vaccination administered at no earlier than 6 weeks of 
age, and the second vac cination must be given at least two (2) weeks prior to export;  
 OR 
 in the case of a cat sixteen (16)  weeks of age and above , the cat  was vaccinated according to the 
vaccine manufacturer’s recommendations and not less than two (2) weeks prior to export against 
Cat Flu (Feline calicivirus and Feline viral rhinotracheitis) and Cat enteritis (ie Feline 
Panleukopaenia/ Feline parvovirus).  
(vii) the dog/cat has b een 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) . 
(viii) no case of rabies has been reported in the country for at least twenty four (24) months prior to date 
of export.  
(b) the dog/cat’s original 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  
   
  
 
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and address of veterinary practice) and endorsement of government -approved veterinarian  who 
vaccinated the dog/cat and verified the microchip identification code.  
V 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 dog/cat had been embarked or emplaned in one of the countries /regions  of export specified 
above.  
(b) that no dog or cat from any other country was permitted aboard or carried in the ship or aircraft during 
the time that the dog or cat to which the declaration refers was on board the ship or aircraft,  
(c) that the dog or cat had not been landed at any intermediate port outside the country /region  of export.  In 
the case o f an aircraft, if the dog or cat was landed, the dog or cat had been conveyed in a crate and 
remained within the precincts of the airport at which the aircraft landed (Prior permissi on from NParks /AVS  
is required should there be a change of aircraft carryi ng the animal).  
VI QUARANTINE   
 No quarantine if all the veterinary regulations are complied with and the animals are clinically healthy on arrival.  
VII APPLICATION FOR NPARKS /AVS  LICENCE S  
 Owner s or agent s importing dogs must apply for the dog licence pior to import licence application . Both 
licences can be applied at https://www.nparks.gov.sg/avs/e -services , 30 days prior to the arri val of animals.  
The approved dog licence must be attached to the online application of the import licence.  
(i) 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.  
(ii) Owners should be aw are of the conditions of licenc e for dogs available through NParks/ AVS’s website 
(https://pals.avs.gov.sg ), of which your attention is drawn in particular to 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 Pins cher, Rottweiler, German Shepherd Dog with its related breeds such as 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 kept in a premise s. 
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.  
For all other animals, the owner or 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.  
VIII NOTIFIC ATION OF ARRIVAL   
  The owner or agent must make an appointment for the pet’s inspection at least 5 working days before the arrival 
of the animal by submitting a n online booking request via  Intelligent Food Approval & Safety Tracking System 
(iFAST) at https://ifast.sfa.gov.sg/eserviceweb/ . Please ensure that the  NParks /AVS  Import licence  no. & 
flight details are ready and fill in the required information on the application. Inspections without any prior 
appointment will be charged $80.00/hour or part thereof even if performed during office hours.  
IX VETERINARY INSPECTION   
 On arrival at the port of disembarkation in Singapore, the dog/cat and documents (Import Licence, Veterinary 
Health Certificate, Dog Licence, Vaccination records and Captain’s Declaration) shall be presented to and 
examined by an authorised Veterinary Officer.  If the a nimal is found to be healthy and documents are in order, 
the animal shall be released to the owner or agent.  
X PENALTY   
 All imports must comply fully with the conditions of the Import Licence and Veterinary Conditions, unless prior 
written app roval has  been obtained from NParks /AVS . Any consignment of animals or related products that do 
not meet the requirements may be detained, returned to the country /region  of export or destroyed at the 
discretion of the Director -General, Animal Health and Welfare . In ad dition, the importer shall be guilty of an 
offence under the Animals and Birds Act Section 8(1) and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding 
$10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.  
XI FEES   
(i) Import Licence   } 
(ii) Accommodation fee at Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine Unit   }  see Fee Schedule:  
(iii) Transport charges to Animal Quarantine Centre   }  Attachment -1 
(iv) Quarantine fee at  Animal Quarantine Centre    } 
    
  
 
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XII OTHER REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION     
(i) Owners should take into account the age and condition of their animals as well as travel and climatic stress 
when deciding to export their dogs/cats 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 Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog, and c rosses between them 
and with other breeds) Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Akita, Dogo Argentino, Boerboel, Fila Brasileiro, Perro de 
Presa Canario and their crosses.  
(iii) Bengal cat crosses imported into Singapore require documentary proof that they are at least a 5th 
generation cross from the ancestral stock of Prionailurus bengalensis. 4th generation crosses and 
below cannot be imported to Singapore as pets  as they are  not considered domesticated cats . 
(iv) Savannah cat crosses imported into Singapore require documentary proof that they are at least a 5th 
generation cross from the ancestral stock of Leptailurus serval . 4th generation crosses and below 
cannot be imported to Si ngapore as pets  as they are  not considered domesticated cats . 
(v) Cats are not allowed to be kept in Housing Development Board (HDB) residential units.  
MICROCHIP  
(vi) The microchip that is implanted into the dog /cat must meet with ISO (International Standards Organisation) 
Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard 11785. If the dog /cat is implanted with a microchip which 
does not comply with these stated ISO Standards, the owner of the dog /cat 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  
(vii) Owners must ensure that the animal has been transported in escape -proof containers conforming to the 
lates t International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Live Animal Regulations.  
(viii) 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.  
OTHER LICENCE S 
(ix) A licence must be obtained from NParks /AVS  to use any place for exhibition, sale or export of any animal 
or bird.  
OTHERS  
(x) Any expenditure incurred in the process of importation shall be borne by the owner or agent. Any loss 
occasioned during the removal, handling or treatment of an imported dog/ca t under the directions of 
NParks /AVS  or occurring during the period of detention in quarantine, shall be borne by the owner or 
agent.  
(xi) If the animal dies or is destroyed while under the custody of NParks/AVS, NParks/AVS will not be 
liable for any compensati on. 
(xii) Regulations and fees are subject  to change without notice notwithstanding the issuance of a licence by 
NParks /AVS . 
 
Please note:  
Section 72 of the Animals and Birds Act states 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 exp ense, 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 other 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 in 
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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DOGCAT 80 -1 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED)   
VETERINARY CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF DOGS AND CATS INTO SINGAPORE  
For Schedule I  countries /regions : Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, United Kingdom  
 
NParks /AVS  Import Licence No.: _________  Veterinary Certificate No.  (if applicable): __________________ _ 
 
N.B. A valid NParks /AVS  Import Licence to import the dog/cat must be obtained before shipment.  
 
 
SECTION I  IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOG/CAT  
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: _______________________  
[N.B. The following breeds and their crosses are prohibited for import: Pit Bull (including the American Pit Bull 
Terrier also known as the American Pit Bull and Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire  
Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog, and crosses between them and other breeds), Neopolitan Mastiff, Tosa, 
Akita, Dogo Argentino, Boerboel, Fila Brasileiro , Perro de Presa Canario  and their crosses ; Bengal and 
Savannah cat crosses of 4th generation and bel ow.]  
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/CAT (indicate the option that applies)  
After due enquiry I am satisfied that the dog/cat (delete as appropriate) identified in this certificate has been 
continuously resident in the country /region  of export: -  
 
(a) since birth, or  
 
continuously resident in the country /region  of export or in other countries listed in Schedule I :- 
 
(b) since being imported directly from Singapore on ____ ___________  (day/month/year), or  
(c) for a minimum period of 6 months prior to export, and is not under quarantine restriction at the time of export.  
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 
dog/cat (delete as appropriate) descr ibed above that:  
 
General Vaccinations (strike out whichever does not apply)  
For dogs under 16 weeks of age at the time of  export:  
The dog was vaccinated against Canine Distemper, Canine Infectious Hepatitis, Canine Parvoviru s according to 
manufacturer’s r ecommendations with at least 2 vaccinations, with the first vaccination administered at no earlier 
than 6 weeks of age, and  the second vaccination given at least 14 days prior to export.    
  
 
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DOGCAT 80 -1 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED)  For dogs 16 weeks of age and abo ve at the time of  export:  
The dog was vaccinated against Canine Distemper, Canine Infectious Hepatitis, Canine Parvovirus according 
to the vaccine manufacturer’s recommendations and at least 14 days prior to export.  
Date of vaccinations:  
Canine distemper: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine infectious hepatitis: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine parvovirus: ______________________(day/month/year)  
 
Canine distemper: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine infectious hepatiti s: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Canine parvovirus: ______________________(day/month/year)  
 
For cats under 16 weeks of age at the time of  export:  
The cat was vaccinated against Feline Calicivirus, Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus  and Feline Panleukopenia Virus, 
according to manufacturer’s recommendations with at least 2 vaccinations, with the first vaccination 
administered at no earlier than 6 weeks of age, and the second vaccination  given  at least 14 days prior to export.  
 
For cats 16  weeks of age and above at the time of  export:  
The cat was vaccinated against Feline Calicivirus, Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus, Feline Panleukopenia Virus, 
according to the vaccine manufacturer’s recommendations and at least 14 days prior to export.  
Date o f vaccinations:  
Feline Calicivirus: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Feline Panleukopenia Virus: ______________________(day/month/year)  
 
Rabies Vaccinations  
Not required. Dog/cat imported under this protocol does not require quarantine upon import.  
 
External Parasite Treatment  
The dog/cat 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/cat 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: ____________________    
  
 
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DOGCAT 80 -1 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED)  Pregnancy (for females)  
After due enquiry I am satisfied that the animal is not pregnant at the time of export.  
Prohibited breeds  
After due enquiry I am satisfied that the animal is not one of the prohibited breeds or crosses as listed in Section I.  
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 vet erinarian or an official government veterinarian.  
 
Signature: ___________________________________  Date:  ________________________  (day/month/year)   
Name of government -approved veterinarian or an official government veterinarian (delete as appropriate) :  
__________________ _________ __________________________ ______ _______________________________  
 
Address, telephone, fax, email of practice : ________________________________________________________  
____________________________________________ ___________  
 ________________________________________ ________________  
 
SECTION IV  (must be endorsed by 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 dog/cat (delete as 
appropriate) described above that:  
 
After due enquiry  and examination of documents, the dog/cat is not under quarantine restriction at the time of 
export.  
 
No case of rabies has been reported in _____________________________( the country /region  of export) for at 
least twenty four ( 24) months prior to date 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/cat certified above meets with the requirements for importation into Singapore.  
 
CERTIFICATION VALID ITY: This certification is valid for seven (7) days.  
 
Signature: ___________________________________  Date: ________________________  (day/month/year)
  
Name of official government veterinarian : ________________________________________________________  
Address, telephone, fax, email contact :  Official Stamp:  
_________________________________________________________  
____________________________________________ _____________  
_________________________ ________________ ________________  
   
  
 
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DOGCAT 80 -1 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED)  DECLARATION BY CAPTAIN /AUTHORISED AIRLINE STAFF  OF 
AIRCRAFT CARRYING LIVE DOGS/CATS FOR IMPORT INTO SINGAPORE  
 
FOR THE IMPORTATION OF DOGS/CATS FOR COUNTRIES UNDER  
SCHEDULE I  – AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, IRELAND AND UNITED KINGDOM AND  
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  
 
Section A (For dog(s)/cat(s) travelling from exporting country/ region  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 or cat was loaded in the exporting country / region  and transported to Singapore without any stop -over.  
The dog or cat remained in tamper -proof sealed cages and do 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(s)/cat(s) travelling from exporting country/ region  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 Singapor e via 
_______________________ (Port & Country / Airport) on ____________________ (Flight No.) on 
_____________________ (dd/mm/yy).  To the best of my knowledge, I also declare that the dog or cat remained 
in tamper -proof sealed cages and had not been in co ntact 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 captain/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 / 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 or cat remained 
in tamper -proof sealed cages and had not been in contact with any other animal at any time enroute.  
 
Name of Declarant:  
Signature:  
Rank:  
Date & Time:  Insert Official Stamp here:  
N.B. In the event that an animal escapes from its cage during flight and/or trans it, the airlines must 
inform NParks /AVS  immediately o n arrival.  All dogs/cats destined for Singapore involved in such 
incidents may  be subject to quarantine by NParks /AVS . 
 
   
 
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Declaration by Airport/Airline staff  
(This is to be completed only if  the seal of the pet carrier is broken during the flight journey)  
 
This is to certify that,  __________________________ (name) of ____________________ (NRIC/Passport 
No.), presented his/her cat/dog in a tamper -proof sealed pet carrier prior to going throug h airport security at 
____________________ (name of port/country) and that the seal was broken in my presence.   
 
 
I certify that a new tamper -proof  seal, _____________________ (seal number), was put in place after 
passing through airport security, also in my presence.   
 
 
I further certify that the cat/dog was only removed from the carrier for the duration of the security check and 
during this process , did not come in contact with any other animal(s).  
 
 
 
Name  ___________________________   Position  ___________________________  
 
 
 
Signature__________________________   Location ___________________________  
 
 
 
Date  ___________________________  
 
N.B. In the even t that an animal escapes from its cage d uring flight and/or transit, NParks /AVS  
must be informed immediately on arrival.  All dogs/cats destined for Singapore involved in such 
incidents may  be subject to quarantine by NParks /AVS .  All dogs/cats that are no t presented in a 
cage with an intact seal or accompanied by an incomplete or falsely completed form may als o be 
subject to quarantine by NParks /AVS .   
 
 
   
 
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DOGCAT 80 -1 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED)  Import Clearance of your pets upon their arrival in Singapore  
 
 
Confirmation of import  
 
• Make an appointment for your pet’s inspection by submitting an online booking request via AVS’s  Intelligent Food Approval & Safety 
Tracking System (iFAST) at https://ifast.sfa.gov.sg/eserviceweb/ . Please ensure your AV S Import licence no. & flight details are ready and 
fill in the required information on your application.  
 
• Inspections without any prior appointment will be charged $80.00/hour or part thereof during office  hours.  
  
If your pet is imported as manifested cargo * 
 
• Pet animals will now be transferred directly from the aircraft to Changi Animal and Plant Quarantine Station by the relevant ground 
handling agent (SATS/d nata). 
 
• Upon arrival at the Changi Airfreight Centre, you must present a printed copy of the AV S import licence and your identity card or passport 
to the Police Pass Office, located at the entrance of the cargo complex, to exchange for a Visitor Pass.  
 
• After you h ave obtained the Visitor Pass, you must proceed to the cargo office ( SATS/d nata) of the relevant airline that carried your pet 
to Singapore.  
 
• At SATS/ dnata, you must produce the AV S import licence and collect all documents accompanying your pet. This inc ludes the pet’s 
original health certificate, original vaccination records, original rabies serology test result, airway bill and Captain’s de claration (where 
applicable).  
 
• If you are importing your pet dog or cat, you must then proceed immediately to CAPQ,  located at the Changi Airfreight Centre with your 
pet’s original health certificate, original vaccination records, original rabies serology test result, airway bill and Captai n’s declaration 
(where applicable) for inspection and clearance of your pet.  
 
• If you are importing a pet other t han dogs and cats e.g. your pet bird , pet rabbit, the airline representative will direct you to the location 
of the SATS/ d NATA  cargo section to claim your pet. You must then proceed immediately to CAPQ, located at the Chan gi Airfreight 
Centre with your pet and your pet’s original health certificate, original vaccination records, original rabies serology test result, airway bill 
and Captain’s declaration (where applicable) for inspection and clearance of your pet.  
 
Directions to CAPQ from SATS / DNATA  
 
• Upon leaving the SATS/ dnata building, drive down the Airport Cargo Road until you reach a junction with a “U -turn” sign. Make a “U -
turn” and continue along the road. After the bend, there will be a bus stop on the lef t, turn left into Gate C7 located after the bus stop 
(look out for green fencing and AV S CAPQ signage).  
 
If your pet is imported as accompanied/ excess baggage  
 
• Pet animals will  be transferred directly from the aircraft to Changi Animal and Plant Quarantin e Station by the relevant ground handling 
agent (SATS/  dnata). 
 
• After you have disembarked from the aircraft, proceed to the “Lost & Found” counter located at the arrival hall near the bagg age belt 
(before Customs/ Immigration Clearance).  
 
Either:  
 
1) If you r pet travelled with you in the passenger cabin, surrender your pet to the staff at the Lost & Found counter  located at the 
arrival hall near the baggage belt (before Customs/ Immigration Clearance). Your pet will be transferred to CAPQ by the relev ant 
Ground Handling Agent OR 
 
2) If your pet was checked in under excess baggage, declare your pet to the staff at the Lost & Found counter. Your pet would ha ve 
been transferred directly from the aircraft to CAPQ by the relevant Ground Handling Agent.  
 
• You will not be allowed to take you r pet out of the Customs/ Immigration area in the arrival hall of the Passenger Terminal.  
 
• You must then proceed immediately to CAPQ, located in the Changi Airfreight Centre with your pet’s original health certificat e, original 
vaccination records, origina l rabies serology test result and AV S import licence for inspection and clearance of your pet.  
 
 
Veterinary Inspection/ Verification of Documents  
 
• At CAPQ, the AV S officer will verify the AV S import licence, your pet’s health certificate  in AVS template , vaccination records, rabies 
serology test result and Captain’s declaration(where applicable).  The AV S officer will visually inspect your pet to ensure it is clinically 
healthy, and verify your pet’s microchip number.  
 
• For p ets that require quarantine upon arrival in Singapore will be held at CAPQ after veterinary inspection. An AV S-appointed transport 
service will be arranged to send your pet to Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC ) to undergo quarantine.  
 
 
Late arrivals  
   
 
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DOGCAT 80 -1 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED)  • We encourage you to selec t flights that arrive in Singapore before 8pm  (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) and 7pm (Tuesday 
and Thursday)  to allow the pets to reach CAPQ during CAPQ’s opening hours. CAPQ’s opening hours are from 8am -10.30pm  
(Mondays , Wednesday and Friday), 9a m-9pm (Tuesday and Thursday) and 10am -10.30pm (Saturday) . CAPQ is closed during public 
holidays and Sunday. Animals that arrive outside of AV S CAPQ’s opening hours will be held at the respective Ground Handling Agents’ 
air-conditioned animal holding room o vernight.  
 
 
CAPQ Address:       CAPQ Operation hours:   
Gate C7, Airport Cargo Road       Mondays , Wednesday, Friday : 8:00AM to 10:30PM  
Changi Airfreight Centre                                                                            Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00AM to 9:00PM  
Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine      Saturday: 10:00AM to 10:30PM  
Singapore 918104                                                                                      Lunch: 1 -2PM (Office closed)    
Tel: 6 545 75 23                                                                                          Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed  
Email: anima l_feedback@nparks.gov.sg   
Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/avs  
Getting to CAPQ:  
 
By Bus:     9, 19 and 89 (alight at the 3rd bus stop after Police Pass Office, along Airline Road)  
By MRT:     Bedok  or Simei  (transfer to bus 9), Tampines (transfer to bus 19)  
From Airport Passenger Terminal: Drive or take a taxi to Changi Airfreight Centre (Travel on ECP and exit 2A towards Changi Airfreight 
Centre) 
 
• CAPQ is not located within  passenger terminal  premises . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*Please note that the above  clearance procedure for animals arriving as cargo does not apply to commercially imported animals, such as 
laboratory animals, small mammals or ornamental birds. For commercial consignment s of animals imported by cargo, the importers will 
need to continue  to proceed to SATS/ dnata cargo section to claim the animals. Once the animals are collected, please bring the animals 
immediately to AV S’s CAPQ office for inspection and clearance. Please note that you are not to break the seal (if any) on the animal’s 
cage/crate or take the animal out of the cage/crate.  
 
Updated on 15 March 2022  
 
 
  Please be informed that pets are not allowed on buses and MRT trains.  
   
 
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DOGCAT 80 -1 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED)  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, Singapore 698919  
  
  
   
(3) TRANSPORT CHARGE  
(from Changi Animal & Plant 
Quarantine Unit to Animal Quarantin e 
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 19 Oct 2021 ]