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REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE  
THE ANIMALS AND BIRDS ACT (CHAP.7)   
VETERINARY CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF 
DOGS/CATS FOR  COUNTRIES /REGIONS  
 UNDER SCHEDULE II  (2/4) 
 
 
I COUNTRY/ REGION  OF EXPORT  
 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, Sl ovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,  Taiwan,  the Netherlands, USA  
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 approv ed 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 had been continuously 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 birt h. 
(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 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.  
(iv) 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 
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 b y the 
respective Competent Authority of  the Schedule I or II country.  
(v) in the case of a dog , 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 , the cat  was vaccinated according to the vaccine manufacturer’s recommendations  
and not less than two (2) weeks p rior to export against Cat Flu (Feline calicivirus and Feline viral 
rhinotracheitis) and Cat enteritis (ie Feline Panleukopaenia/ Feline parvovirus).  
(vii) the dog/cat 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 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 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 whic h the 
animal was carried stating:      
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(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 interme diate port outside the country/region of export .  In the 
case of 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 l anded (Prior permission from NParks/AVS  is required 
should there be a change of aircraft carrying the animal).  
VI QUARANTINE   
 For the import of personal dogs/cats, n o quarantine  is required  if all the veterinary regulations are complied with and 
the animals are clinically healthy on arr ival. 
For the commercial* import of dogs/cats, the animals shall be quarantined for a period of not less than 10 days 
upon 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  
VII APPLICATION FOR NPARKS /AVS  LICENCE S  
 Owners or agents importing dogs must apply for the dog licence prior to import licence application . Both licences 
can be applied at  https://www.nparks.gov.sg/avs/e -services , 30 days prior to the arrival 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 aware of the condi tions 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 additiona l conditions listed below - Bull Terrier, Doberman 
Pinscher, 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, t he 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 NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL   
 The owner or agent m ust 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/es erviceweb/ . Please ensure your NParks /AVS  Import licence no. & flight details are 
ready and fill in the required info rmation 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, Veter inary Health 
Certificate, Dog Licence, Vaccination records, Rabies Serology Test Report and Captain’s Declaration) 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 agent.  
X 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 re lated 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 addition, 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  } 
      
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(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   } 
(v) Rabies Vaccination  
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 no t 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 Singapore 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 Or ganisation) 
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 th e 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 latest 
International Air Transport Association’s (IA TA) 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/cat 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 compensation.  
(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, or der 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, lo ss, 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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VETERINARY CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF DOGS AND CATS INTO SINGAPORE  
For Schedule II  countries /regions : 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 
 
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 belo w.]  
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/re gion of export :-  
 
(a) since birth, or  
continuously resident in the country/region of export  or in other countries listed in Part I of Schedule I and II :- 
(b) since being imported directly from Singapore on ________ _______  (day/month/year), or  
(c) for a minimum pe riod of 6 months prior to export, and is not under quarantine restriction at the time of export.  
 
SECTION III  NATURE/PURPOSE OF IMPORT (indicate the option that applies)  
 
After due enquiry I am satisfied that nature/purpose of the import of this animal is considered as: - 
a) Personal, or  
b) Commercial*  
 
[N.B. 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 anima ls brought to Singapore to be rehomed) , 
or 
• for Sale or offered for sale by retail and export      
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For the commercial* import of dogs/cats, the animals shall be quarantined for a period of not less than 10 days upon arrival 
at the Animal Quarantine Centre in Si ngapore. The owner/agent is responsible for ensuring that quarantine space is 
available at the Animal Quarantine Centre.]  
 
SECTION I V 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 appr opriate) described above that:  
 
 
 
General Vaccinations (strike out whichever does not apply)  
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)  
The cat was vaccinated against Feline Calicivirus, Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus, and Feline Panleukopenia Virus , 
according to the vaccine manufacturer’s recommendations andat least 14 days prior to export.  
Date of vac cinations:  
Feline Calicivirus: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus: ___________________ (day/month/year)  
Feline Panleukopenia Virus: ______________________(day/month/year)  
 
Rabies Vaccinations and Serological Testing  
The dog /cat was vaccinated 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.  
Date of rabies vaccination: ___________________ (day/month/year).   
 
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 titr e 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 respect ive Competent 
Authority of  the Schedule I or II  country.  A valid test report must accompany this certification.  
 
Date of blood sampling: ____________________ (day/month/year)  
Rabies neutralising antibody titre: ______________________IU/ml  
Thereafter, the dog/cat has maintained up -to-date vaccination against rabies, in accordance with the 
recommendations of the vaccine manufacturer. N.B. The test report is only deemed valid if up -to-date vaccination 
against rabies  is maintained.  
 
Dates of rabies vaccinations following the date of blood sampling for the rabies neutralizing antibody test (if 
applicable):  
1. ___________________ (day/month/year)  2. ___________________ (day/month/year)  
3. ___________________ (day/month /year)  4. ___________________ (day/month/year)      
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External Parasite Treatment  
The dog/cat was treated with a product effective against external parasites (fleas and ticks) betwee n 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 interna l 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.  
 
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 ve terinarian 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 V  (must be endorsed by official government veterinarian)  
 
I, ____________________________________ _________ ____________________ (Name in BLOCK 
LETTERS), the undersigned veterinarian, being an Of ficial government veterinarian  of     
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appropriate) described above that:  
 
After due enquiry and examination of documents, the dog/cat 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/cat certified above meets with the requirements for importation into Singapore.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION VALIDITY:  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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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) trav elling 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 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 seale d 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:  
 
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:  
 
 
 
 
     
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DOGCAT 80 -2 (W_FEEATTD1) 28102022 (REVISED)  N.B. In the event that an animal escapes from its cage during flight and/or transit, the airlines must inform 
NParks/ AVS immediately on arrival.  All dogs/cats destined for Singapore involved in such incidents may  
be subject to quarantine by NParks /AVS. 
 
 
 
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 through 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 p assing 
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 event 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 not presented in a cage with an intact seal 
or accompanied by an incom plete or falsely completed form may also be subject to quarantine by 
NParks/AVS .   
 
 
      
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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 C aptain’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 Cha ngi 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.  
 
Directi ons 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 left, 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 Quarantine 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 baggag e belt 
(before Customs/ Immigration Clearance).  
 
Either:  
 
1) If your pet travelled with you in the passenger cabin, surrender your pe t 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 bag gage, declare your pet to the staff at the Lost & Found counter. Your pet would 
have been transferred directly from the aircraft to CAPQ by the relevant Ground Handling Agent.  
 
• You will not be allowed to take your 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, original rabies serology test res ult 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 you r 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 quara ntine.  
 
 
Late arrivals  
  
  
    
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 • We encourage you to select 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), 9am -9pm (Tuesday and Thursday) and 10am -10.30pm (Saturday) . CAPQ is closed 
during public holidays and Sunday. Animals t hat arrive outside of AV S CAPQ’s opening hours will be held at the respective Ground 
Handling Agents’ air -conditioned animal holding room overnight.  
 
 
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: animal_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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 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 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]