Export Permits

To export a pet from Singapore an Export Permit from the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) must be obtained within the 30 days prior to the export date.

• Application forms are available on the AVA website: Click here

A valid Singapore dog licence must be presented to the Agri-food and Veterinary Authority before an export permit can be issued for a dog.

It will take two days to process the completed application form. Export permits are valid for 30 days from the date of issue. 

A permit can be processed within less than two working days for a fee.

Documentation required for travelling with a pet

As requirements for importing animals vary greatly between countries, it is advisable to obtain all the necessary details from the authorities of the destination country. Alternatively, if the country has an Embassy or High Commission in Singapore, all necessary information may be obtained there.

Documents needed to export pets from Singapore:

• Health Certificate: an original certificate, issued by a private or government veterinarian, stating that "the pet is healthy and free from any contagious or infectious disease at the time of examination"
  Note: the date of examination must not be more than seven days from the date of export from Singapore
• Vaccination Card: a vaccination certificate certifying all routine vaccinations (and if required by the country of destination, a rabies vaccination) are current and complete
• Dog Licence: required by the Agri-food and Veterinary Authority before an export permit can be issued
• Export Permit: an Export Permit issued by the AVA

Endorsing or Converting a Health Certificate

The AVA can endorse any veterinary certificates needed to facilitate the export of pets.

If the country of destination requires a government health certificate or endorsement of a health certificate by an official veterinarian, take the animal to any of the veterinary clinics in Singapore for examination and a health certificate. If the country needs the animal tested for diseases, the AVA can provide laboratory and diagnostic services at the Animal and Plant Health Centre.

• AVA laboratory tests
  Tel: 6316 5168/88 o
  Fax: 6316 1090
  Click here

Complete a General Application Form for Veterinary Certificate then submit it with the health certificate to the AVA for conversion to a government health certificate or for endorsement.

• General application form available online: Click here

Conversion of the health certificate takes one working day to process; the endorsement of a health certificate can be done within the same day.

Travelling with a Pet

If the animal is travelling on the same plane as its owner, try to send it as "excess baggage" rather than as "cargo". This is generally much cheaper. Not all airlines allow this, so enquire about the airline's services and requirements well ahead of time and if possible get agreement in writing.

Find out the airline's specifications for the animal's travel container.

Allow time to check in as the authorities will check all documents before allowing travel.

Further Information

For more information contact:

• Import & Export Division
  Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority
  At: 5 Maxwell Road, #02-03, Tower Block, MND Complex, Singapore 069110
  Tel: 6227 0670 or 6325 7333
  Fax: 6227 6305
  Website
• See AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Importing Pets & Animals to Singapore

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