🔄 Updated : June 24, 2026📊 Difficulty : Very demanding

Singapore applies a strict, lengthy import procedure. The quarantine length and conditions depend on the rabies risk category Singapore assigns to your country of origin: it is essential to check with the Singaporean authorities (NParks/AVS) well in advance.

Entry requirements

Requirement Details
📝 Import license (AVS/NParks) Mandatory; conditions depend on the rabies risk category of the country of origin.
💉 Microchip + rabies vaccine Identification and vaccination up to date.
🧪 Rabies titer test (serological) Blood sample drawn ≥ 28 days after the vaccine (≥ 0.5 IU/ml).
🏥 Possible quarantine Up to ~30 days in an approved facility, depending on the assigned category.
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Warning. The process takes several months (license + rabies titer test + possible quarantine). Plan very far ahead and confirm every step with NParks/AVS.

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Once there: a garden city

Singapore is a modern, green city-state with plenty of parks. Local access rules (public transit, public spaces) are strict: find out which areas allow dogs once the entry procedure is squared away.

How to get there with your dog

The trip is by plane (long-haul): compare airlines that accept dogs in our dog flight checker, keeping in mind that a long flight in the hold is not recommended for your dog’s health.

➡️ Next step : your journey

  1. Put together your dog’s health file
  2. Choose an airline
  3. Prepare your dog for the flight

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Frequently asked questions

Is quarantine required to enter Singapore with a dog?
It depends on the rabies risk category assigned to your country of origin: quarantine (up to ~30 days) may be required. Check with NParks/AVS.
How long does it take to prepare the trip?
Several months: the import license, the rabies titer test and a possible quarantine all stack up. Start very early.

Sources

NParks / Animal & Veterinary Service (Singapore), accessed June 2026. The procedure is strict and evolving: confirm every step with the authorities before departure.