Singapore Pet Relocation Requirements Overview: Moving Pets to Singapore from Hong Kong (Relocation from/to other territories, please feel free to contact us for details) Singapore maintains strict biosecurity controls as a rabies-free country for over 50 years, with comprehensive import procedures for pets from Hong Kong. As Hong Kong is classified under Schedule II (countries with controlled rabies risk), pets benefit from streamlined import requirements with no mandatory quarantine period for most situations. However, pets must still meet comprehensive vaccination and health testing requirements overseen by Singapore's authority.
Start planning at least 2-3 months in advance to complete all required procedures Singapore categorizes Hong Kong as Schedule II based on rabies risk. No mandatory quarantine is required for pets moving from Hong Kong, but RNATT blood test must be conducted in advance. Key Planning Requirements: Timeline & Advanced Planning
Essential Requirements Checklist 1. Country Classification & Special Exemptions Singapore categorizes countries into three schedules based on rabies risk since July 1, 2024: Schedule I: Countries with negligible rabies risk Schedule II: Countries with controlled rabies risk (includes Hong Kong SAR) Schedule III: Countries with high rabies risk 2. Microchipping ISO-compliant microchip mandatory Microchip number must be consistent across all vaccination and treatment records 3. Vaccination Requirements Core vaccinations required and must be up-to-date Dogs: Valid vaccination against Canine Distemper virus, Canine Adenovirus type 1 & Canine Parvovirus type 2 Cats: Valid vaccination against Feline Calicivirus, Feline Herpesvirus-1 and Feline Panleukopenia 4. Age Requirements Pet must be at least 12 weeks of age at time of export 5. Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNATT) Mandatory blood test for Schedule II countries including Hong Kong Test must be conducted at least 90 days before travel and within 12 months prior to export Minimum antibody level: 0.5 IU/ml required
Breed Restrictions & Special Considerations Prohibited Breeds Dogs: American Pit Bull Terrier Argentine Dog (Dogo Argentino) Brazilian Fila (Fila Brasileiro) Japanese Tosa Perro de Presa Canario Any cross-breeds or dogs with physical characteristics of these breeds are also banned. Attempting to import a restricted breed may result in seizure, compulsory quarantine, or refusal of entry. Cats (Prohibits the import of certain Cat × Wild Felis hybrids): Bengal cats ( Prionailurus bengalensis × Felis catus ) must be at least 5th generation removed from the wild ancestor; any 4th generation or lower cross is banned. Savannah cats ( Leptailurus serval × Felis catus ) must likewise be a minimum of 5th generation; crosses of 4th generation or below are not permitted. All other domestic cat breeds and their crosses are allowed once they meet Schedule II health, vaccination, microchip, and permit requirements.
Quarantine Process No Quarantine Required for Most Cases Schedule II pets have no mandatory quarantine when all requirements are met Pet must arrive within 5 days of owner's arrival in Singapore Pet must have been owned for at least 6 months prior to import 10-Day Home Quarantine Required When: Pet arrives more than 5 days after owner's arrival in Singapore Pet ownership is less than 6 months (adopted, rescued, or purchased animals) Commercial imports require 10-day quarantine at Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC)Home Quarantine Conditions Smart collar tags used to ensure pets remain in quarantine premises Upfront payment of $29 per animal per day applicable
Logistics Transportation Methods All pets must arrive Singapore by manifest cargo only (no in- cabin or excess baggage allowed) IATA-approved travel crates mandatory for air transport Professional pet shipping services recommended for documentation coordination
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