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Pet travel from the United States to Singapore

What you need, in order

  1. Microchip recorded (ISO 11784/11785)
  2. Rabies vaccination valid (on/after the microchip)
  3. Rabies antibody titre (FAVN/RNAT ≥ 0.5 IU/mL), 90-365 days before export
  4. Canine distemper vaccination valid (Applies to: dog)
  5. Canine adenovirus vaccination valid (Applies to: dog)
  6. Canine parvovirus vaccination valid (Applies to: dog)
  7. Feline herpesvirus (FVR) vaccination valid (Applies to: cat)
  8. Feline calicivirus vaccination valid (Applies to: cat)
  9. Feline panleukopenia vaccination valid (Applies to: cat)
  10. AVS Veterinary Health Certificate (APHIS-endorsed)

Recommended lead time: start about 90 days before travel.

Requirements reviewed against the destination authority's published instructions on 2026-09-21. Steps decided outside Petra are listed below.

Last reviewed
2026-09-21
Recommended lead time
90 days
Ruleset
Singapore (AVS)
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Requirements

  • Microchip recorded (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination valid (on/after the microchip)
  • Rabies antibody titre (FAVN/RNAT ≥ 0.5 IU/mL), 90-365 days before export
  • Canine distemper vaccination valid

    Applies to: dog

  • Canine adenovirus vaccination valid

    Applies to: dog

  • Canine parvovirus vaccination valid

    Applies to: dog

  • Feline herpesvirus (FVR) vaccination valid

    Applies to: cat

  • Feline calicivirus vaccination valid

    Applies to: cat

  • Feline panleukopenia vaccination valid

    Applies to: cat

  • AVS Veterinary Health Certificate (APHIS-endorsed)

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Owner checklist

  • Confirm ISO 11784/11785 microchip compatibility (or a compatible reader will accompany the animal) Required

    ISO 11784/11785 compatibility is NOT inferred from the chip number; confirm the chip is ISO-compatible, or that a compatible reader will accompany the animal.

  • Obtain a Singapore dog or cat licence (via PALS) Required

    Owners must hold a Singapore dog OR cat licence (through the PALS portal) BEFORE applying for the import licence. Applies to both dogs and cats.

  • Apply for the AVS import licence Required

    Apply online (S$50/100, ~90-day validity) before travel. Present it during airline check-in. Without it the pet is refused entry or quarantined.

  • Obtain a Customs In-Payment / GST permit before arrival Required

    A Singapore Customs In-Payment (GST) permit must be obtained before the pet arrives. Mandatory part of the AVS import process.

  • Book a border-inspection appointment (≥5 days before arrival) Required

    Book the AVS border inspection, generally at least 5 days before arrival. Arriving without an appointment risks an additional fee and delay.

  • Post-arrival quarantine is conditional Required

    A Schedule II personal pet can AVOID post-arrival quarantine if it enters Singapore within 5 days of its owner AND has lived continuously with the owner at the same residential address for more than 6 months before import. Otherwise a minimum 10-day home quarantine applies (commercial-licence pets serve ≥10 days at the Animal Quarantine Centre). The waiver itself is authority-controlled and cannot be self-attested; confirm the quarantine arrangement.

  • Airline captain's declaration (Schedule I/II) Required

    Schedule I and II animals need a signed airline captain's declaration. Confirm with the carrier before travel.

  • Parasite treatment 2–7 days before export Required

    Internal + external parasite treatment administered 2 to 7 days before export, recorded on the health certificate. Owner/vet attestation of the window; the date is attested, not independently verified by Petra.

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions

How far ahead do I need to start?

Petra's recommended lead time for the United States to Singapore is 90 days before travel.

Does my dog or cat need a rabies titer test?

Yes — Rabies antibody titre (FAVN/RNAT ≥ 0.5 IU/mL), 90-365 days before export.

What certificate do I need?

AVS Veterinary Health Certificate (APHIS-endorsed)

What is this based on?

Petra's Singapore (AVS) ruleset for this corridor, last reviewed 2026-09-21 (see Primary sources below).

Is this verified?

Requirements reviewed against the destination authority's published instructions on 2026-09-21. Steps decided outside Petra are listed below.

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