Flying to Singapore with a pet
Requirements reviewed: April 2026 · Official authority: Singapore National Parks Board — AVS pet import
Entry requirements at a glance
- Microchip
- Required
ISO 11784/11785 standard 15-digit microchip. Must be implanted before or at the time of the first rabies vaccination — never after.
- Rabies vaccine
- Required. Must be current. Singapore accepts only cats and dogs from Category I and II countries; the U.S. is Category II.
- Health certificate
- USDA APHIS-endorsed health certificate required. AVS (Animal and Veterinary Service) requires specific documentation.
- Rabies titer test
- Required Required for Category II countries like the U.S.: FAVN titer test showing ≥0.5 IU/mL, performed at an approved laboratory at least 30 days before import.
- Quarantine on arrival
- Mandatory quarantine 30 days mandatory quarantine at an approved facility in Singapore at the owner's expense.
Step-by-step process notes
Confirm with the official authority
This page summarizes Singapore's pet-import requirements as of April 2026. Pet-import rules change. Always verify with the official government authority before travel.
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