Overview
AVS applies different veterinary conditions according to the exporting country’s rabies-risk schedule. Check the current schedule and your pet’s records before booking.
Southeast Asia · SG
Bringing a pet to Singapore: import rules
Moving a dog or cat to Singapore starts with the country of departure and the pet’s records. Pet Travel Asia coordinates the route, documents and arrival arrangements with its partner network. If your pet is leaving Singapore instead, use the export section below for the opposite direction.
Singapore
Pet Travel Asia · Southeast Asia
Planning guidance reviewed:
What should you prepare for a move to Singapore?
Start with a review of the route and your pet’s records, then organise the document and flight sequence. This page helps you prepare for the first conversation with a coordinator; the final travel checklist is prepared for your pet and route.
| Item | What to send | How it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Route and destination | Departure country, destination city and preferred travel month. | Helps the team establish the direction of travel and which stages need coordination. |
| Pet profile | Species, breed, age, weight, and measurements of the pet and crate. | Provides a starting point for discussing flight options and handling needs. |
| Veterinary records | Available microchip, vaccination and laboratory records. | Allows the team to map existing documents and questions that still need veterinary review. |
| Owner’s plans | Whether you will travel too, flexible dates, and who will receive the pet. | Helps coordinate the owner’s and pet’s schedules as separate parts of the move. |
Quarantine and timing depend on the route
AVS conditions differ by origin, licence type and the pet’s eligibility. Some routes require testing and waiting periods before travel. A single preparation estimate does not fit every country. Check the AVS import guidance.
What should a relocation quote explain?
Ask which stages are included in the quote: collection, crate arrangements, document coordination, flights, arrival handling and agreed delivery. Clarify separately payable costs and what changes if the date or route changes. Cat and dog quotes can differ; share your pet’s profile so you compare like-for-like arrangements.
If your pet is leaving Singapore
The AVS export licence is valid for 90 days. Health certificate validity is separate and depends on the certificate type and destination. Coordinate both with the travel date. AVS export guidance.
The official sources above were checked on 21 September 2026. Requirements may change; a quote does not replace authority approval or airline confirmation.
Relocation details
Pick direction: import or export.
Requirements, permits, and timeline differ for entering Singapore vs leaving Singapore.
Quarantine
Requirements vary by origin, licence type and eligibility; follow the applicable AVS conditions.
Permit
AVS import licence
Timeline
Some routes need months of preparation. Review veterinary readiness before choosing travel dates.
Regulations change. We verify current requirements before every move.
Next step
Start your relocation timeline to Singapore
Send your origin, destination, pet profile, and preferred travel date. We’ll review the next steps and documents for your route.
See pet relocation to & from Singapore