Singapore - Pet Passport (Travel or Transport Your Pet)

ProcedureEdit

Singapore does not have an official ‘Pet Passport’, however it is a term used to describe the documents that are required to take a pet to Singapore. Customs officials will need to see these documents in order to clear your pet in customs. Essentially, a pet passport demonstrates that your pet is fit and healthy to travel.

Apply In Person

The following steps are involved to travel or transport the pet.

Step :1 - Research

The process will depend on the species of your pet, and where you are traveling from. Therefore, ensure you are aware of the specific requirements for taking your pet to Singapore. It’s also important to check that your pet is allowed to be imported to Singapore, as they have very strict rules, prohibiting many pets visiting.

Step:2 – visit the veterinarian

Most pets will require a microchip, vaccinations, parasite treatments and a rabies blood test. However, the requirements vary depending on your pet’s species and home country.

Step:3 – Organize a quarantine is necessary

If the pet requires a stay in Singapore pet quarantine, the applicant must reserve them a spot. The applicant can book this online at the Quarantine Management System (QMS) link

Step:4 – Apply for dog and import permit

The applicant will need to apply for an import permit or import license at least 30 days before importing pets to Singapore.
The applicant can apply the for dog license or import permit via gobusiness licensing portal link

Step:5 - Book an inspection for your dog or cat

The applicant will need to book this via the Intelligent Food Approval & Safety Tracking System (iFAST) link five days before the animal’s arrival, or earlier.

Required DocumentsEdit

Pet microchipping
Rabies vaccination
Additional vaccinations
Internal and external parasite treatments
Rabies blood test
Dog license
Import license and health certificate

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Animal & Veterinary Service in Singapore
National Parks Board HQ
1 Cluny Road
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore 259569
Contact link

Singapore customs
55 Newton Road
Revenue House
Singapore 307987
Enquiries on Customs Procedures +65 6355 2000
contact link

EligibilityEdit

Following breed of dogs are not allowed in Singapore:

Pit bull
Akita
Neapolitan Mastiff
Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasileiro
Boerboel
Perro de Presa Canario
Crosses of the above

Following breed of cats are not allowed in Singapore:

4th-generation (& below) Bengal & Savannah cat crosses

FeesEdit

Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.

ValidityEdit

The validity for this license is for one time travel.

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Processing TimeEdit

The processing time for this procedure is takes up to 14days.

InstructionsEdit

Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

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Need for the DocumentEdit

Essentially, a pet passport demonstrates that your pet is fit and healthy to travel. For a Singapore pet passport, you will likely need microchip documents, vaccination records, parasite treatment records, veterinary health certificate and import license. Your Singapore Pet Passport will vary depending on the species of your pet and where you are traveling from.

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