Thailand → Singapore

ISO 11784 or ISO 11785 Annex A microchip, number on all vaccination and treatment records; with a non-ISO chip bring a reader.

Valid rabies vaccination (inactivated or recombinant vaccine), primary and/or up-to-date boosters per the manufacturer, without a lapse until export.

WOAH-prescribed rabies antibody test, at least 0.5 IU/ml; blood sample at least 28 days after the primary vaccination or last booster, and at least 90 days but not more than 12 months before export. The lab must be a WOAH reference laboratory or a lab in a Schedule I or II country approved by that country's authority — a local lab in a Schedule III country does not qualify unless it is a WOAH reference laboratory.

Distemper (CDV), adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1) and parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2), per the manufacturer, at least 14 days before export.

External (fleas and ticks) and internal (nematodes and cestodes) treatments, both 2–7 days before export.

At least 12 weeks old at export (in practice about 4 months after the first rabies vaccination).

AVS certificate template from the Schedule III PDF; Sections I–III by a government-approved or official vet, Section IV endorsed by an official government veterinarian of the exporting country. Dated no more than 7 days before export; valid 7 days.

Reserve a space at the Animal Quarantine Centre in the Quarantine Management System (qms.avs.gov.sg) once the titer report is ready — microchip number, rabies vaccination records and titer report are required. Pay a non-refundable deposit (10 days' fees + transport); the space is held only up to 3 days after the allocated date; date/room changes cost S$65 (first change free if more than 30 days ahead). High demand — book early. The AQC acceptance must be attached to the import licence application.

First-time cat/dog licence applicants must first complete AVS's free online Pet Ownership Course (about 20–30 minutes).

Singapore cat/dog licence on PALS (pals.avs.gov.sg) before applying for the import licence.

AVS import licence (personal) via GoBusiness, with the AQC quarantine acceptance attached. S$50 (2 working days) or S$100 express (1 working day); valid 90 days from issue, no extension. Show it at check-in.

Moving to Singapore — GST relief application to Singapore Customs at least 5 working days before arrival.

Temporary visit or Singapore resident returning with the same pet — GST relief application at least 5 working days before arrival.

Otherwise — Customs In-Payment (GST) permit before arrival (GST on the CIF value); valid 10 working days from approval.

Appoint an AVS-recognised pet agent before arrival; only these agents may clear pets at CAPQ since 1 April 2026.

Book the arrival inspection on AVS eServices at least 5 working days before arrival (web pages: 5 days); S$133 per hour without a booking.

IATA container; pets in the cabin also need a rigid IATA hard crate for the transfer to CAPQ (no soft bags). No captain's declaration is required for Schedule III.

Inspection at CAPQ (air) or Tuas Checkpoint (land): import licence, health certificate, cat/dog licence, vaccination records, titer report, GST permit/relief. The pet is then moved by AVS transport to the Animal Quarantine Centre (CAPQ→AQC transfers Mon–Fri 10:00–10:30; later arrivals stay overnight at CAPQ).

AVS vaccinates every Schedule III dog and cat against rabies on arrival at the AQC (S$68), then quarantine starts.