Schedule III Updated Sep 2024
Schedule III Updated Sep 2024
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
THE ANIMALS AND BIRDS ACT (CHAP.7)
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VI QUARANTINE
Upon arrival the animal shall be vaccinated with an anti-rabies vaccine (irrespective of whether it had been vaccinated
before import) and subsequently quarantined for a period of not less than 30 days. The owner or his agent is
responsible for ensuring that a quarantine space has been booked for the animal at the Animal Quarantine Centre.
VII APPLICATION FOR NPARKS/AVS LICENCES
Owners or agents importing cats or dogs must apply for the cat/dog licence prior to import licence application. Both
licences can be applied at https://pals.avs.gov.sg, 30 days prior to the arrival of animals. The approved cat/dog
licence must be attached to the online application of the import licence.
(i) Owners of any cat or dog must apply for a licence to keep the cat or dog in Singapore. See Fee Schedule:
Attachment-1.
(ii) Owners should be aware of the conditions of the cat/dog licence available through NParks/AVS’s website
(https://www.nparks.gov.sg/avs/), of which your attention is drawn in particular to the following requirements:
- A maximum of 3 cats or dogs, or a combination of both may be kept in private premises.
- Only one (1) dog of an approved breed and up to 2 cats are allowed in a HDB residential unit.
- The following breeds of dogs must comply with additional conditions listed below - Bull Terrier, Doberman
Pinscher, Rottweiler, German Shepherd Dog with its related breeds such as the Belgian Shepherd Dog and
the East European Shepherd Dog, Mastiffs including the Bull Mastiff, Cane Corso and Dogue De Bordeaux,
and crosses between any of the above breeds and other breeds:
a. Only one (1) dog from the above breeds is permitted to be kept in a premises.
b. The dog must be leashed and securely muzzled when in a public place.
c. Owners must take up an insurance policy for at least $100,000 and a banker’s guarantee for $2,000.
For all other animals, the owner or agent must apply for the import licence by submitting an online application
through GoBusiness Licensing Portal (https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/licences) 30 days prior to the arrival of
animals. The Application and Acceptance for Quarantine of Dogs and Cats at Animal Quarantine Centre must be
attached to the online application form.
VIII NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL
The owner or agent must make an appointment for the pet’s inspection at least 5 working days before the arrival of
the animal by submitting an online booking request via Intelligent Food Approval & Safety Tracking System (iFAST)
at https://ifast.sfa.gov.sg/eserviceweb/. Please ensure your NParks/AVS Import licence no. & flight details are ready
and fill in the required information on your application. Inspections without any prior appointment will be charged
$80.00/hour or part thereof even if performed during office hours.
IX VETERINARY INSPECTION
On arrival at the port of disembarkation in Singapore, the dog/cat and documents (Import Licence, Veterinary Health
Certificate, Cat/Dog Licence, Vaccination records and Rabies Serology Test report) shall be presented to and
examined by an authorised Veterinary Officer. If the animal is found to be healthy and documents are in order, the
animal shall be taken to the Animal Quarantine Centre by a Quarantine officer.
X PENALTY
All imports must comply fully with the conditions of the Import Licence and Veterinary Conditions, unless prior written
approval has been obtained from NParks/AVS. Any consignment of animals or related products that do not meet
the requirements may be detained, returned to the country/region of export or destroyed at the discretion of the
Director-General, Animal Health and Welfare. In addition, the importer shall be guilty of an offence under the Animals
and Birds Act Section 8(1) and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for
a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.
XI FEES
(i) Import Licence }
(ii) Accommodation fee at Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine Unit } see Fee Schedule:
(iii) Transport charges to Animal Quarantine Centre } Attachment-1
(iv) Quarantine fee at Animal Quarantine Centre }
(v) Rabies Vaccination }
XII OTHER REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION
(i) Owners should take into account the age and condition of their animals as well as travel and climatic stress when
deciding to export their dogs/cats to Singapore.
BREED RESTRICTIONS
(ii) The following breeds of dogs and their crosses are not allowed to be imported into Singapore – Pit Bull(which
includes the American Pit Bull Terrier also known as the American Pit Bull and Pit Bull Terrier, American
Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog, and crosses between them and with other
breeds) Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Akita, Dogo Argentino, Boerboel, Fila Brasileiro, Perro de Presa Canario and
their crosses.
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(iii) Bengal cat crosses imported into Singapore require documentary proof that they are at least a 5 th generation
cross from the ancestral stock of Prionailurus bengalensis. 4th generation crosses and below cannot be
imported to Singapore as pets as they are not considered domesticated cats.
(iv) Savannah cat crosses imported into Singapore require documentary proof that they are at least a 5th
generation cross from the ancestral stock of Leptailurus serval. 4th generation crosses and below cannot be
imported to Singapore as pets as they are not considered domesticated cats.
MICROCHIP
(v) The microchip that is implanted into the dog/cat must meet with ISO (International Standards Organisation)
Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard 11785. If the dog/cat is implanted with a microchip which does not
comply with these stated ISO Standards, the owner of the dog/cat or his authorized agent must provide a reader
which is able to read the identification code of the implanted microchip at the point of entry into Singapore.
TRANSPORTATION
(vi) Owners must ensure that the animal has been transported in escape-proof containers conforming to the latest
International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Live Animal Regulations.
(vii) Owners should ensure to the best of their ability that the animal is not pregnant at the time of export. Should
the animal whelp in quarantine, the owner must ensure that adequate quarantine facilities and veterinary care
are available for the well-being of the newborn animals. The owner must bear any additional costs as a result
of such an event.
OTHER LICENCES
(viii) A licence must be obtained from NParksAVS to use any place for exhibition, sale or export of any animal or bird.
OTHERS
(ix) Any expenditure incurred in the process of importation shall be borne by the owner or agent. Any loss
occasioned during the removal, handling or treatment of an imported dog/cat under the directions of
NParks/AVS or occurring during the period of detention in quarantine, shall be borne by the owner or agent.
(x) If the animal dies or is destroyed while under the custody of NParks/AVS, NParks/AVS will not be liable
for any compensation.
(xi) Regulations and fees are subject to change without notice notwithstanding the issuance of a licence by
NParks/AVS.
Please note:
Section 72 of the Animals and Birds Act states that:
“(1) Any action taken under the provisions of this Act or of any rule, order or direction made or given thereunder in respect of
any animal, bird, carcase, article, building or conveyance shall be at the risk of the owner thereof.
(2) No liability shall attach to the Board or to any officer thereof in respect of any expense, loss, damage or delay arising in or
from the lawful exercise of the powers under this Act.
APPLICATION/ENQUIRIES:
ANIMAL & VETERINARY SERVICE (AVS)
JEM OFFICE TOWER
52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #09-01
SINGAPORE 608550
E-mail: [email protected]
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VETERINARY CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF DOGS AND CATS INTO SINGAPORE
For Schedule III countries/regions: all countries/regions other than those listed in Schedule I or II
NParks/AVS Import Licence No.: ____________ Veterinary Certificate No. (if applicable):___________________
N.B. A valid NParks/AVS Import Licence to import the dog/cat must be obtained before shipment.
The cat was vaccinated against Feline calicivirus, Feline Herpesvirus-1 and Feline Panleukopaenia virus according to
the vaccine manufacturer’s recommendations and at least 14 days prior to export.
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Date of vaccinations:
Feline Calicivirus: ____________________ (day/month/year)
Feline Herpesvirus-1: ___________________ (day/month/year)
Feline Panleukopenia virus: ______________________(day/month/year)
Dog/cat imported under this protocol and fulfilling the above would be subjected to rabies vaccination on
arrival and following which quarantine for a period of not less than 30 days upon import.
Prohibited breeds
After due enquiry I am satisfied that the animal is not one of the prohibited breeds or crosses as listed in Section
I.
Clinical examination
I have examined the dog/cat and found it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease
and fit for travel.
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Endorsement
Sections I to III may be endorsed by a government-approved veterinarian or an official government veterinarian.
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After due enquiry and examination of documents, the dog/cat is not under quarantine restriction at the time of
export.
I have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the information given in Sections I to III and am satisfied to the best of
my ability that the dog/cat certified above meets with the requirements for importation into Singapore.
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Import Clearance of your pets upon their arrival in Singapore
Confirmation of import
• You will require a Customs In-Payment (GST) permit before arrival in Singapore. You should engage a forwarding agent to obtain the
permit. Please refer to Singapore Customs website on Importing Personal Pets for more details.
• Make an appointment for your pet’s inspection by submitting an online booking request via AVS’s Intelligent Food Approval & Safety
Tracking System (iFAST) at https://ifast.sfa.gov.sg/eserviceweb/. Please ensure your AVS Import licence no. & flight details are ready and
fill in the required information on your application.
• Inspections without any prior appointment will be charged $80.00/hour or part thereof during office hours.
• Pet animals will now be transferred directly from the aircraft to Changi Animal and Plant Quarantine Station by the relevant ground handling
agent (SATS/dnata).
• Upon arrival at the Changi Airfreight Centre, you must present a printed copy of the AVS import licence and your identity card or passport
to the Police Pass Office, located at the entrance of the cargo complex, to exchange for a Visitor Pass.
• After you have obtained the Visitor Pass, you must proceed to the cargo office (SATS/dnata) of the relevant airline that carried your pet to
Singapore.
• At SATS/ dnata, you must produce the AVS import licence and collect all documents accompanying your pet. This includes the pet’s original
health certificate, original vaccination records, original rabies serology test result, airway bill and Captain’s declaration (where applicable).
• If you are importing your pet dog or cat, you must then proceed immediately to CAPQ, located at the Changi Airfreight Centre with your
pet’s original health certificate, original vaccination records, original rabies serology test result, airway bill and Captain’s declaration (where
applicable) for inspection and clearance of your pet.
• If you are importing a pet other than dogs and cats e.g. your pet bird, pet rabbit, the airline representative will direct you to the location of
the SATS/ dNATA cargo section to claim your pet. You must then proceed immediately to CAPQ, located at the Changi Airfreight Centre
with your pet and your pet’s original health certificate, original vaccination records, original rabies serology test result, airway bill and
Captain’s declaration (where applicable) for inspection and clearance of your pet.
• Upon leaving the SATS/ dnata building, drive down the Airport Cargo Road until you reach a junction with a “U-turn” sign. Make a “U-turn”
and continue along the road. After the bend, there will be a bus stop on the left, turn left into Gate C7 located after the bus stop (look out
for green fencing and AVS CAPQ signage).
• Pet animals will be transferred directly from the aircraft to Changi Animal and Plant Quarantine Station by the relevant ground handling
agent (SATS/ dnata).
• After you have disembarked from the aircraft, proceed to the “Lost & Found” counter located at the arrival hall near the baggage belt (before
Customs/ Immigration Clearance).
Either:
1) If your pet travelled with you in the passenger cabin, surrender your pet to the staff at the Lost & Found counter located at the arrival
hall near the baggage belt (before Customs/ Immigration Clearance). Your pet will be transferred to CAPQ by the relevant Ground
Handling Agent OR
2) If your pet was checked in under excess baggage, declare your pet to the staff at the Lost & Found counter. Your pet would have been
transferred directly from the aircraft to CAPQ by the relevant Ground Handling Agent.
• You will not be allowed to take your pet out of the Customs/ Immigration area in the arrival hall of the Passenger Terminal.
• You must then proceed immediately to CAPQ, located in the Changi Airfreight Centre with your pet’s original health certificate, original
vaccination records, original rabies serology test result and AVS import licence for inspection and clearance of your pet.
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Veterinary Inspection/ Verification of Documents
• At CAPQ, the AVS officer will verify the AVS import licence, your pet’s health certificate in AVS template, vaccination records, rabies
serology test result and Captain’s declaration(where applicable) and inspect your pet.
• For pets that require quarantine upon arrival in Singapore will be held at CAPQ after veterinary inspection. An AVS-appointed transport
service will be arranged to send your pet to Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC) to undergo quarantine.
Late arrivals
• We encourage you to select flights that arrive in Singapore before 8pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) and 7pm (Tuesday
and Thursday) to allow the pets to reach CAPQ during CAPQ’s opening hours. CAPQ’s opening hours are from 8am-10.30pm (Mondays,
Wednesday and Friday), 9am-9pm (Tuesday and Thursday) and 10am-10.30pm (Saturday). CAPQ is closed during public holidays and
Sunday. Animals that arrive outside of AVS CAPQ’s opening hours will be held at the respective Ground Handling Agents’ air-conditioned
animal holding room overnight.
By Bus: 9, 19 and 89 (alight at the 3rd bus stop after Police Pass Office, along Airline Road)
By MRT: Bedok or Simei (transfer to bus 9), Tampines (transfer to bus 19)
From Airport Passenger Terminal: Drive or take a taxi to Changi Airfreight Centre (Travel on ECP and exit 2A towards Changi Airfreight
Centre)
Please be informed that pets are not allowed on buses and MRT trains.
*Please note that the above clearance procedure for animals arriving as cargo does not apply to commercially imported animals, such as
laboratory animals, small mammals or ornamental birds. For commercial consignments of animals imported by cargo, the importers will need
to continue to proceed to SATS/ dnata cargo section to claim the animals. Once the animals are collected, please bring the animals immediately
to AVS’s CAPQ office for inspection and clearance. Please note that you are not to break the seal (if any) on the animal’s cage/crate or take
the animal out of the cage/crate.
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Attachment-1
(2) ACCOMMODATION AT - $26.25 per dog or cat (with feed) for one day or
Changi Animal and Plant Quarantine part thereof
Unit (CAPQ)
(4) QUARANTINE FEES - $16.80 per animal per day or part thereof
(at Animal Quarantine Centre) (non-air conditioned, with feed);
$26.25 per animal per day or part thereof
(air conditioned, with feed)
(6) INSPECTION FEE AT CAPQ - $80.00 per hour or part thereof for those without
online appointment for inspection even if
performed during office hours
A cat/dog licence is obtainable from the National Parks Board/Animal & Veterinary Service
website https://pals.avs.gov.sg.
Non-sterilised: Non-sterilised: