Pawsport Express
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Changi arrival · From SGD 760

Import your dog or cat to Singapore
done right, first time.

One missed step pushes your Singapore flight back a month. We handle every deadline, end to end.

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From SGD 760. Airline and quarantine costs quoted separately · UEN 53503373K

  • Every permit deadline tracked for you
  • Dog and cat specialists, not generalists
  • Fixed-price quote, nothing hidden
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“We had to move our Labrador from Spain to Singapore. We found the process really stressful but with Pawsport everything went great. They were there for the entire process.”
Teresa P. · Labrador, Spain to Singapore · Google review

What Singapore requires to import your pet

Every step below has a hard deadline. Get these in the right order or your arrival date slides.

01ISO microchip

A 15-digit ISO-compliant microchip must be implanted before any vaccinations are given. This is the first step, and everything else is linked to the chip.

02Rabies vaccination

Required for pets from most countries (AVS Schedule II and III). Pets from Schedule I countries (Australia, New Zealand, UK and Ireland) are exempt. Vaccination must follow manufacturer guidelines and be current at the time of import.

03Rabies titre test (if required)

Dogs and cats from Schedule II and III countries (including Malaysia) require a rabies antibody titre test. Blood must be drawn at least 28 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before export. Testing must be done at a WOAH reference laboratory or an approved lab in a Schedule I or II country.

04AVS import permit

Singapore law requires an import permit to be filed with AVS before your pet travels. Only a licensed agent can apply, so we file it through Paw Love House, our AVS-recognised licensed partner.

05Health certificate

An accredited vet in your origin country must issue a health certificate within the approved window before travel. AVS requires this to be issued between 2 and 7 days before export. Timing is strict.

06CAPQ clearance at Changi

All imported pets clear through CAPQ at SATS Coolport on arrival. We coordinate your collection slot and ensure everything is ready when your pet lands.

07Quarantine (if applicable)

Schedule I pets: no quarantine. Schedule II pets (e.g. from USA, Japan, Germany): 10-day home quarantine if owned less than 6 months. Schedule III pets (e.g. from Malaysia): mandatory 30-day quarantine at the Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC), which must be pre-booked.

What is included

Clearance is the one mandatory line. Everything else is optional.

Clearance and Changi handlingFrom SGD 760

We coordinate your CAPQ clearance slot and Singapore-side customs at Changi through our AVS-recognised licensed partners. The one mandatory line on every import.

Arrival transportOptional add-on

Optional pickup at Changi and ground transport to your home or quarantine.

Paperwork and quarantineOptional add-on

Optional permit paperwork, titre test guidance and quarantine management.

How Pawsport handles your Singapore pet import

  1. Fill in the form

    Tell us your pet type, origin country and planned move date. Takes about 1 minute. No commitment required.

  2. We map your requirements

    Within 1 business day we confirm your AVS permit timeline, CAPQ clearance slot, and any titre test or quarantine requirements specific to your route.

  3. We handle everything until your pet arrives

    Changi clearance, plus any permit, transport and quarantine steps you add to your quote. You just show up at the airport on your travel day.

Common questions about importing pets to Singapore

What is CAPQ and why do I need a licensed agent?

CAPQ (Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine) is the facility at Changi Airport where all imported pets are cleared on arrival. Singapore law requires the import permit to be filed by a licensed agent; you cannot apply directly. The CAPQ clearance slot must also be booked at least 5 days before your pet arrives. We handle both via Paw Love House, our AVS-recognised licensed partner.

How long does the Singapore pet import process take?

It depends on where your pet is coming from. Pets from Schedule I countries (Australia, UK, NZ, Ireland) can typically be ready in 4–8 weeks. Pets from Schedule II countries (USA, Japan, Germany) need a titre test, so allow 3–5 months minimum. Pets from Malaysia and other Schedule III countries require a titre test plus a mandatory 30-day quarantine on arrival, so allow at least 4–6 months from start to collection.

How much does it cost to import a dog or cat to Singapore?

Clearance and Changi handling is the one required line: we coordinate your CAPQ clearance slot and Singapore-side customs. Arrival transport, import permit paperwork and quarantine management are optional add-ons, each priced on your quote. Airline and quarantine facility costs are quoted separately. You get a fixed-price quote upfront with no hidden fees.

Will my pet need to go into quarantine?

Most Schedule I and Schedule II pets clear without quarantine. See our no-quarantine pet import guide for the full breakdown by country.

Is this the same as relocating my pet to Singapore?

Yes. "Import" is the official government term AVS uses, but it means the same thing as relocating your dog or cat to Singapore. This is a personal pet move service, not a commercial import or customs brokerage.

Country-specific import guides

No-quarantine pet import guideWhich Schedule I and II countries let your pet skip quarantine entirely.From AustraliaSchedule I: no rabies vaccination or titre test required.From the UKSchedule I: fastest route into Singapore, typically 4-8 weeks.From IrelandSchedule I: DAFM export certification instead of APHA.From the USASchedule II: titre test required, allow 3-5 months minimum.From JapanSchedule II: titre test and 10-day home quarantine if owned under 6 months.From CanadaSchedule II: titre test required, same timeline as USA and Japan.
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