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Attention:  This information is to be used as general guidelines and may not be updated to meet the current requirements.  Before you travel, be sure to contact the appropriate authorities for your destination country.

SINGAPORE IMPORT RULES AND REQUIREMENT

Steps for Moving a Pet to Singapore

Moving to Singapore with pets requires at least a few weeks of careful preparation, and depending on where you're coming from, you'll also be facing quarantines of varying length. For the US, Canada, Netherlands, Spain and Belgium, these are the steps to keep in mind:

1.  Six Months Continuous Residence in Country of Export (or since birth)

Your issuing veterinarian (i.e. local veterinarian) will need to state on the health certificate that your pet has resided continuously in the country of export for the six months prior to departure.

Your government veterinarian (for example, the USDA) will also need to be willing to endorse paperwork stating that your pet has resided continuously in the country of export.

2.  Microchip

Each pet shall be identified by means of a microchip.  No other form of identification is acceptable. The microchip used should comply with ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO standard 11785, and AVID 9-digit chips are accepted as well.

3.  First Rabies Vaccination & Certificate & All Other Vaccinations

All pets must have an original Rabies Certificate and this certificate must state the microchip number, the date of inoculation, and the validity of the particular vaccination you obtain - some are good for two years, others are only good for one.  This vaccine must be an inactivated vaccine. For import into Singapore, the first rabies vaccine must be OLDER than four months.

Other Vaccinations (List on Separate Certificate)

Dogs:
Distemper*
Hepatitis*
Parvovirus*

Cats
Cat Flu (Feline calcivirus, Feline viral rhinotracheitis, Chlamydia psittaci)*
Cat Enteritis (Feline Panieukopaenia / Feline parvovirus)*

*At least two weeks prior to import.

(Wait 30 days between these two steps)

4. Rabies Serology (FAVN) Test

Your vet will need to perform a rabies blood test on your pet at least 30 days after the first rabies vaccination, but within six months prior to export.  The results need to show your pet has a rabies titre test of =/> .5 IU/mL.

5. Second Rabies Vaccination & Certificate

All pets must have an original Rabies Certificate and this certificate must state the microchip number, the date of inoculation and the validity of the particular vaccination you obtain - some are good for two years, others are only good for one.  This vaccine must be an inactivated vaccine. For import into Singapore, the second rabies vaccine must be OLDER than 30 days. The second rabies vaccine must be given AFTER the titer blood draw. It can be performed on the same day as long as it is done in the correct order.

6. Reserve Quarantine Space

Once the original lab results come back from the rabies serology FAVN test, you will be ready to apply for quarantine space.

7. Vet Health Certificate (Form 7001) & AVA Veterinary Certificate

This is the standard Health Certificate to be filled out by your USDA accredited Veterinarian, and it must be issued within seven days of the flight.  It must also state the pet was treated for external parasites within 2-10 days prior to the flight, and internal parasites within four days of the flight.

8. Import Permit

You must obtain an import permit prior to arrival in Singapore.

9. USDA Endorsement

The above referenced forms:

    * Two Rabies Certificates
    * Vaccination Certificate
    * Vet Health Certificate

Must be sent to your local USDA for their stamp of approval.  Please contact your PetRelocation representative about the best way to handle this.

10. Quarantine

There is now a 10-day mandatory quarantine upon arrival in Singapore for pets coming from the US, Canada, Netherlands, Belgium and Spain.  This cannot be avoided.  Reservations must be made with the Singapore Animal Quarantine Station prior to arrival.

You can find out more about Singapore quarantine facilities on our site.

If you're bringing pets to Singapore from a country other than the ones mentioned above, please consult the Singapore government website, and if you have questions about any of these regulations, please contact a Pet Relocation Specialist for more information.

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Pet import to Singapore is relatively easy but costly and requires a quarantine of 4 weeks. Dogs and cats from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Ireland are exempt from quarantine. From September 2004, 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. Check this website for information on vaccinations.

Veterinarians

Allpets & Aqualife Clinic: Veterinary surgeon and aquatic vet, Dr. Frederic Chua will look after anything with feet and fins. By appointment. 219 Jalan Kayu #01-01, Singapore 799442

Animal Medical Centre: Veterinary clinic for domestic animals. 105 Clementi St 12 #01-18, Singapore

Groomers and Pet Supplies

The Pet Safari: This is the largest pet store in Singapore and the first of its kind in Asia. It has 12 independent companies grouped together under one roof with 10 000 sq ft of space. You can find dogs, cats, birds, fish, small mammals and accessories here. They welcome you to bring along your pet during your shopping spree there.  Eastpoint Mall No 3 Simei Street 6 #01-06 Unit 1, 2, 3 Tel: (65) 6788 1016

Cathay Cats Services: 212 Joo Chiat Place Singapore  Tel: (65) 6345 0345

Joy Doggy: 197 Upper Thomson Road Singapore  Tel: (65) 6252 2889 Fax: (65) 6252 2162,  E-mail: joydoggy@singnet.com.sg

Geography

The name Singapore was derived from the Malay words singa (lion) and pura (city) and is an Island city. It is also the smallest country in South East Asia and located at the Southern tip of Malay Peninsula.

Capital: Singapore City

Currency: Singapore Dollars (SGD)

Language: English, Standard Mandarin (Chinese), Malay, Tamil

Climate

Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with no distinct seasons.

Geography:

Singapore consists of 63 islands, including the main island itself. There are two connections to Johor — the man-made Johor-Singapore Causeway in the north and Tuas Second Link in the west. Jurong Island, Pulau Tekong, Pulau Ubin and Sentosa are the largest of Singapore's many smaller islands. The highest point of Singapore is Bukit Timah Hill 166m or 538 ft. About 23% of Singapore's land area consists of forest and nature reserves.

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