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Pets in Singapore:
Living with pets, pet import, vets, pet supplies
Pet import to Singapore is relatively easy but costly and may require a quarantine of 4 weeks. Dogs and cats in category A as from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Ireland and further countries in category B are exempt from quarantine. All imported dogs and cats must be identified with an ISO-compatible microchip. Dogs/cats without or with unreadable microchips may be deported or detained for any necessary action. For Documents and vaccinations required see below.
What you need to know before importing your pet
The hot climate and the law requiring dogs be leashed in public places restrict freedom of action considerably. Category A & B dogs must also be muzzled while in public. While one dog of approved breeds is permitted in HDB flats, cats cannot be kept there. You may keep not more than three dogs at your home other than an HDB flat or one dog belonging to the Scheduled dog class. Prior before your pet import to Singapore you need written permission of your landlord to keep a pet at your home in Singapore.
Calculate the time for importing your pet.
Each dog needs a license that is renewed yearly. The license will be revoked if the dog causes a nuisance (excessive barking, defecating in public, biting etc.) All dogs above 3 months of age must be licensed for rabies control.
Licensing requirements
Applicants must comply with AVA's Conditions of Licensing. All dogs must be properly confined within the owner's premises. If the dogs are in a public place, they must be on leash and properly supervised and controlled.
In respect of the dog licence, the dog owner must ensure the following:
- The licence is renewed annually.
- AVA is informed of the change of ownership of the dog.
- AVA is informed of change of address where the dog is kept.
- AVA is informed should the dog be lost or if it has died.
- The conditions of licence are met.
Owners found breaching the Rules or licence conditions may be compounded for the offence.
Dogs belonging to breeds listed in the Second Schedule in the Rules are subject to additional conditions.
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Pet's Viewpoint on Living in Singapore Singapore is not so bad, once I survived 30 dreadful days of quarantine. Apparently I need a visa like the humans. I missed my family so much and got always very excited when they came for a visit. I never understood why they did not take me with them.
It is very hard to get used to the climate. I am constantly thirsty and miss running around in the park, as my owner needs to keep me on a leash.
My family cannot take me along for shopping or to restaurants and I have to stay with the maid. Boring...
The walks with the maid in the morning and evening are very short and end at the corner where I meet other pets with their maids. Lots of gossip, but no exercise and no chance to have a good bark!
You should ask your family to get a house with a garden, so at least I can mark my territory. Make sure your owner gets to know the places we doggies recommend below:
Find a pet-friendly home:
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Pet Import Procedure
The import of personal pets must comply with AVA's veterinary conditions which includes requirements such as health certification, quarantine and inspection by AVA. You are required to obtain an import licence from the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) within 30 days prior to the date of arrival.
I general the permission process is two working days after receipt of the form. The import licence is valid for 30 days from the date of issue and the fee is S$50 per licence. A surcharge equal to the licence fee will be imposed if the licence is required to be processed within a period shorter than 2 working days.
For mixed or cross breed dogs, a coloured photo of the dog showing the face and body clearly must be attached with your online application. This is to help AVA to verify that it is not a breed which is prohibited from import into Singapore.
See below if your pet needs to undergo quarantine after arriving in Singapore.
Documents Required
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Pet's rabies vaccination records |
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Rabies seology test report if applicable |
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Acceptance Form for quarantine space (if needed) |
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Import License |
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Health Certificate + 2- 10 days prior to export detick/deflea and deworm certification |
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Vaccination Card |
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Microchip ISO compatible for dogs and cats |
Vaccinations Required
Given at least 2 weeks before but less than 1 year prior to entry
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Operating hours/Clearance
If your pet arrives outside the operating hours (below) of the CMPQ the pet remains in its cage and cannot be claimed from the airline.
Note that the pet is confined to the cage until the next working day and that operating services close sharp. Food and water would be given to the your pet only if a pet mover is involved in importing the animal.
Clearance Procedures
When you import your pet as "access baggage" on the same flight with you, you must notify the airline's lost and found counter of your arrival.
Once you are through immigration report to the airline's lost and found counter and supply their staff with a copy of the import permit (usually provided by your pet importer).
Never hand any original documents to the staff there! You have to fill in and sign a "handover form" provided by the counter and then proceed to the arrival hall to meet your pet importer and give him the original Health Certificate and Vaccination Card for further clearance of your pet.
When your pet is imported as "cargo" you need to consign the pet/cargo to the pet mover's address, whom you have given details of the flight such as date and time of arrival, flight number and airway bill number. The shipment must be accompanied by the original documents as stated above.
Note: see below websites of pet importers for cost involved.
Quarantine for Pet Import to SingaporeNewly introduced import and quarantine requirements apply by the following categories:
CATEGORY A
Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom. Further info
CATEGORY B
Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, USA (Guam and Hawaii only) Further Info
Dogs and cats imports from category A and B countries need an Airline Declaration completed by the captainof the aircraft of by authorized airline staff. This declaration is to be presended to CAPQ, AVA upon the pet's arrival.
Download Template of Declaration
CATEGORY C
Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Netherlands, Spain, United States of America (except Guam and Hawaii)
Further Info
CATEGORY D
All countries other than those listed in Categories A, B or C Further Info
Dogs and cats imported from Category C and D countries have to undergo quarantine upon arrival. We recommend to submit an application for quarantine space at least 3 (three) months in advance of anticipated arrival . Further Info
See a Step by Step instruction for dogs and cats and small mammals.
Quarantine Duration
30 days at owner's expense
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| Operating Hours Changi Plant and Animal Quarantine Station (CPMO) | |
| Mondays to Saturdays | 8.00 am - 1.00 pm 2.00 pm - 10.30 pm |
| Sun and Public Holidays | closed |
| Sundays | 1pm - 6pm |
| Public Holidays | closed |
| Quarantine Discharge Hours | |
| Mon - Sun and Public Holidays | 10.00 am - 12.00 pm |
| Visiting Hours | |
| Mo - Fri | 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm |
| Sun and Public Holidays | closed |
| Dog Walking Exercise hours (15 minutes slot to book 48 hrs in advance by phone) | |
| Mon - Fri | 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm |
| Sa Sun and Public Holidays is closed |
3.00 pm - 5.30 pm |
| Fees | |
| Quarantine Fees per dog/cat (non-aircon) incl. of vet examination, food | SGD 18.80/day |
| Quarantine Fees per dog/cat (aircon) incl. of vet examination, food | SGD 26.25/day |
| Small mammals (no food or cleaning of bedding!) | SGD 26.25/day |
| There are additional tranport charges and fees for the required rabies vaccination. | |
After Quarantine Kennels
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Pet Emergency Ambulance (24 hours)
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Pet Obedience Training
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Pet Grooming
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Pet Insurance See Insurance
Pet RecoveryMicrochip your pet and report your loss to a centralized pet search system. The PSCA is offering this service at cost price and the pet's data are stored at Pet Call8 for free. The microchip has the shape and size of a grain and is injected under the skin of the animals, usually in the neck area.
The procedure is carried out by many vets and is similar to a vaccination given to your pet. You can either call or fax Pet-Call8 or start your pet search online with Petopia, an Internet Pet Reunification System for micro chipped pets.
Go to Important Telephone Numbers and Call the SPCA and the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore. They will look for your pet amongst the strays picked up.
Put up flyers at pet clinics and at the location where the pet disappeared. You may also advertise in the Straits Times Classified section for a minimum of S$ 30 a day.
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Pet Licenses & Law
The only pets allowed in Singapore are: dogs, cats, chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, terrapins, gerbils and some species of birds and fish. Keeping a snake may draw a fine!
Note: German Shephards, Rottweilers, Dobermann Pinschers and Bull Terriers have to be muzzled in a public place!
Dog licenses must be renewed yearly which can be done at the web site of the Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) by using the Cash Card reader.
Watch our for new regulations for pet owners designed by the AVA to encourage a community of responsible pet owners. As always education comes with a price! The annual license for male dogs goes up from SGD 14 to SGD 70 and is now the same as for unspayed female dogs.
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Veterinary Clinics
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Pet Cremation and Columbarium
The Pet Hotels offers a variety of cremations for all kind of pets ranging in price from SGD 10.50 for a common cremation for a hamster to over SGD 650 for a private cremation for your large dog. The Pet Hotel also offers ceremonial services and a final resting place for your pet's ashes.
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Useful Telephone Numbers and Web Sites
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Pet Supply
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