Singapore AQC Quarantine Fees Are Increasing in December 2026

TLDR: Singapore's Animal Quarantine Centre is increasing its daily quarantine fees on December 1 2026. Fan-cooled quarantine rises from S$26 to S$36 per day. Air-conditioned quarantine rises from S$35 to S$44 per day. Any pet arriving on or after December 1 2026 must be quoted and budgeted at the new rates. The non-refundable deposit required at booking is calculated on 10 days of quarantine fees, so the deposit amount also increases on December 1 2026.

Singapore's Animal Quarantine Centre is increasing its daily quarantine fees on December 1 2026. The increase affects both fan-cooled and air-conditioned quarantine options. Any move with an arrival date on or after December 1 2026 must be quoted and budgeted at the new rates. Quoting at current rates for a late 2026 arrival will result in a budget shortfall at the time of payment.

The Fee Increases

The fan-cooled daily rate increases by S$10 per day. The air-conditioned daily rate increases by S$9 per day. For a 30-day minimum quarantine at fan-cooled rates, the total quarantine cost increases from S$780 to S$1,080. For air-conditioned, it increases from S$1,050 to S$1,320. These are quarantine fees only and do not include transport or other associated costs.

Impact on the Non-Refundable Deposit

When booking AQC space through the Quarantine Management System, a non-refundable deposit equal to 10 days of quarantine fees plus transport charges is required at the time of booking. Because the deposit is calculated on the daily rate, the deposit amount also increases on December 1 2026.

Any booking made for an arrival on or after December 1 2026 will require the higher deposit at the time of booking.

The 3-Day Hold Risk Near the Rate Change Date

The AQC 3-day hold rule means that if a flight is delayed by more than 3 days, the reserved space is forfeited and must be rebooked. For moves booked before December 1 2026 with an arrival date close to that date, a delay that pushes arrival past December 1 2026 means the rebooking will be at the new higher rates. The forfeited deposit was paid at the old rate. The new deposit will be at the new rate.

Moves with arrival dates in late November 2026 carry a specific risk: a short delay of a few days pushes the arrival into the December 2026 rate period. Factor this into move planning for any late November 2026 arrival.

Who This Affects

AQC quarantine applies primarily to pets arriving from Schedule III countries, which require a minimum 30-day post-arrival quarantine at the facility. Pets from the US, a Schedule II country, are not required to undergo AQC quarantine as a standard requirement. However if an AQC booking is required for any reason for a US-origin pet, the same fee increase applies.

What to Do Before December 1 2026

If your client's move is planned for late 2026, confirm the arrival date relative to December 1 2026 before preparing any budget estimate. Quote at current rates only if the arrival is confirmed before November 30 2026. Quote at new rates for any arrival on or after December 1 2026. If the arrival date is uncertain, quote at the new rates to avoid a budget shortfall.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do the new AQC rates take effect?

December 1 2026. Arrivals through November 30 2026 are charged at current rates. Arrivals on or after December 1 2026 are charged at the new rates.

Does the fee increase affect the non-refundable deposit?

Yes. The deposit is calculated as 10 days of quarantine fees plus transport charges. The deposit amount increases on December 1 2026 in line with the new daily rates.

My client's move is planned for late November 2026. Should I quote at current or new rates?

If the arrival date is confirmed before November 30 2026, quote at current rates. If there is any uncertainty about the arrival date or risk of delay, quote at new rates to protect against a budget shortfall. Given the 3-day hold rule, a short delay near the rate change date can push the arrival into the new rate period.

Does the transport fee also increase?

The curriculum flags transport at S$75 per pet with a note to confirm at new rates. Confirm the transport fee directly with AVS before quoting any December 2026 or later arrivals.

Does this affect pets arriving from the US?

US-origin pets are Schedule II and are not required to undergo AQC quarantine as a standard requirement. If an AQC booking is needed for a US-origin pet for any reason, the same fee schedule applies.