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Calculated Shard: 29 (from laksa038)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa029.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/","crawl_time":1775878187,"first_indexed_time":1708806147,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,ferndalekennels!www,\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/ s443","src_root_hash":"7851824108486918829","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Singapore’s Pet Import Rules- Ferndale Kennels","meta_descriptions":["Discover Singapore's pet import regulations by country category. Prepare your furry friend for a smooth transition with our comprehensive guide."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Table of Contents\nCategory A Import Requirements\nWhich country\/region of export belongs to Category A?\nWhat requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\nWhat should my pet be vaccinated against?\nWhat about external and internal parasites?\nIs quarantine required for my pet?\nCategory B Import Requirements\nWhat should my pet be vaccinated against?\nWhat about external and internal parasites?\nIs quarantine required for my pet?\nCategory C Import Requirements\nWhich country\/region of export belongs to Category C?\nWhat requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\nDetails of requirements for Category C1:\nDetails of requirements for Category C2:\nWhat should my pet be vaccinated against?\nWhat about external and internal parasites?\nCategory D Import Requirements\nWhich country\/region of export belongs to Category D?\nWhat requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\nWhat should my pet be vaccinated against?\nWhat about external and internal parasites?\nIs quarantine required for my pet?\nIf you’re\nrelocating to Singapore\nwith your cherished canine or feline companion, there are essential pet import regulations you must adhere to in order to bring your pet into the country. The process involves several meticulous steps, each of which must be completed accurately. Below, we’ll outline what you need to do to prepare for flying your dog or cat to Singapore.\nIdentify Your Country’s Category:\nSingapore classifies countries based on their rabies risk status, and the rules for bringing in dogs and cats vary accordingly. The first step is to determine the category of the country from which your pet is originating. The Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) categorizes countries into four distinct country categories: A, B, C, and D.\nCategory A\n: Countries free from rabies, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.\nCategory B\n: Countries with negligible risk of rabies, such as the Cayman Islands, Denmark, Hong Kong, and the United States (limited to Guam & Hawaii).\nCategory C\n: Countries with low incidence of rabies, like Canada, Greece the United States (excluding Guam & Hawaii), see the full list below.\nCategory D\n: Countries with undetermined risk of rabies, encompassing all other countries.\nEach category comes with its own set of requirements and procedures, designed to ensure the health and safety of both the animals and the local community. While the specifics of these requirements may vary, depending on the category, having a general understanding of the classification system can help streamline the process and avoid any last-minute surprises.\nUnderstanding these country categories is crucial for pet owners planning to import their furry companions into Singapore. By familiarizing themselves with the requirements associated with each category, they can ensure a smoother transition for their pets and avoid any unnecessary delays or complications.\nWhile the process of importing pets into Singapore may seem daunting at first, it’s ultimately about ensuring the well-being of both the animals and the community. By adhering to the regulations set forth by the authorities and understanding the country categorization system, pet owners can look forward to welcoming their beloved companions into their new home with confidence and peace of mind.\nCategory A Import Requirements\nWhich country\/region of export belongs to Category A?\nAustralia, New Zealand, Ireland, and\nUnited Kingdom\n(Great Britain and Northern Ireland)\nWhat requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for\nat least 6 months\nprior to export, or since birth.\nYour pet must be at least 12 weeks of age at the time of export.\nYour pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate.\nIf your pet is under 16 weeks old, they must have at least 2 vaccinations, with the first vaccination administered at no earlier than 6 weeks old, and second vaccination given at least 2 weeks prior to export.\nIf your pet is 16 weeks old and above, they must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure\nYour pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country\/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export.\nWhat should my pet be vaccinated against?\nFor dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus\nFor cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis\nWhat about external and internal parasites?\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure\nIs quarantine required for my pet?\nNo, pets arriving in Singapore under Category A are not required to be quarantine.\nCategory B Import Requirements\nWhich country\/region of export belongs to Category B?\nAustria, Belgium, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, New Caledonia, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Guam & Hawaii\nWhat requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for\nat least 6 months\nprior to export, or since birth.\nYour pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate.\nYour pet must have a valid primary vaccination and\/or up to date booster against rabies at least 1 month prior to departure.\nYour pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its rabies vaccination.\nYour pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure\nYour pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country\/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export.\nWhat should my pet be vaccinated against?\nFor dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies\nFor cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies\nWhat about external and internal parasites?\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure\nIs quarantine required for my pet?\nNo, pets arriving in Singapore under Category B are not required to be quarantine.\nCategory C Import Requirements\nWhich country\/region of export belongs to Category C?\nCanada, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan, USA\nWhat requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\nFor Category C1 – to qualify for 10 days quarantine: Your pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1st vaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2\nnd\nvaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure.\nFor Category C2 – 30 days quarantine: Your pet must have a single valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster, given at least 3 months prior to departure.\nDetails of requirements for Category C1:\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for \nat least 6 months\nprior to export, or since birth.\nYour pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate.\nYour pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1\nst\nvaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2\nnd\n vaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure.\nYour pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its 1\nst\nrabies vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure.\nYour pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure.\nCheck Out:\nSingapore Pet Quarantine\nDetails of requirements for Category C2:\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for \nat least 6 months \nprior to export, or since birth.\nYour pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate.\nYour pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 3 months prior to departure.\nYour pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure.\nYour pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure.\nWhat should my pet be vaccinated against?\nFor dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies\nFor cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies\nWhat about external and internal parasites?\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure.\nCategory D Import Requirements\nWhich country\/region of export belongs to Category D?\nThese are countries with a relatively higher risk of rabies, and they include for example Thailand, China, Vietnam, and all countries not specifically categorized as A to C.\n(Please ask us if you need clarification on your origin countries status)\nWhat requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for\nat least 6 months\nprior to export, or since birth.\nYour pet must have an\nISO compliant microchip\nimplanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate.\nYour pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 6 months prior to departure.\nYour pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure.\nYour pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure\nYour pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country\/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export.\nWhat should my pet be vaccinated against?\nFor dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies\nFor cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies\nWhat about external and internal parasites?\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure\nIs quarantine required for my pet?\nYes, pets arriving in Singapore under Category D are subjected to a 30 days quarantine at the Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC). Your pet will be given a rabies vaccination upon arrival at the AQC.\nClick Here For Shipping Enquiry\nDr Matthew Murdoch\nVeterinary Surgeon, Director\nDr Matthew is a UK-trained practicing Veterinarian and a globally recognized expert in pet travel who is committed to providing safe and smooth journeys for your beloved pets.  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\")\n  - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet \"Is quarantine required for my pet?\")\n- [Category B Import Requirements](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Category_B_Import_Requirements \"Category B Import Requirements\")\n  - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-2 \"What should my pet be vaccinated against?\")\n  - [What about external and internal parasites?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-2 \"What about external and internal parasites?\")\n  - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet-2 \"Is quarantine required for my pet?\")\n- [Category C Import Requirements](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Category_C_Import_Requirements \"Category C Import Requirements\")\n  - [Which country\/region of export belongs to Category C?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Which_countryregion_of_export_belongs_to_Category_C \"Which country\/region of export belongs to Category C?\")\n  - [What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_requirements_need_to_be_met_before_bringing_my_pet_into_Singapore-2 \"What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\")\n    - [Details of requirements for Category C1:](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Details_of_requirements_for_Category_C1 \"Details of requirements for Category C1:\")\n    - [Details of requirements for Category C2:](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Details_of_requirements_for_Category_C2 \"Details of requirements for Category C2:\")\n  - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-3 \"What should my pet be vaccinated against?\")\n  - [What about external and internal parasites?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-3 \"What about external and internal parasites? \")\n- [Category D Import Requirements](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Category_D_Import_Requirements \"Category D Import Requirements\")\n  - [Which country\/region of export belongs to Category D?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Which_countryregion_of_export_belongs_to_Category_D \"Which country\/region of export belongs to Category D?\")\n  - [What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_requirements_need_to_be_met_before_bringing_my_pet_into_Singapore-3 \"What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\")\n  - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-4 \"What should my pet be vaccinated against?\")\n  - [What about external and internal parasites?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-4 \"What about external and internal parasites? \")\n  - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet-3 \"Is quarantine required for my pet?\")\n\n![Singapore’s Pet Import Rules](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Singapores-Pet-Import-Rules.jpg)![Singapore’s Pet Import Rules](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Singapores-Pet-Import-Rules.jpg)\n\nIf you’re [relocating to Singapore](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/pet-relocation-singapore\/) with your cherished canine or feline companion, there are essential pet import regulations you must adhere to in order to bring your pet into the country. The process involves several meticulous steps, each of which must be completed accurately. Below, we’ll outline what you need to do to prepare for flying your dog or cat to Singapore.\n\n**Identify Your Country’s Category:**\n\nSingapore classifies countries based on their rabies risk status, and the rules for bringing in dogs and cats vary accordingly. The first step is to determine the category of the country from which your pet is originating. The Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) categorizes countries into four distinct country categories: A, B, C, and D.\n\n**Category A**: Countries free from rabies, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.\n\n**Category B**: Countries with negligible risk of rabies, such as the Cayman Islands, Denmark, Hong Kong, and the United States (limited to Guam & Hawaii).\n\n**Category C**: Countries with low incidence of rabies, like Canada, Greece the United States (excluding Guam & Hawaii), see the full list below.\n\n**Category D**: Countries with undetermined risk of rabies, encompassing all other countries.\n\nEach category comes with its own set of requirements and procedures, designed to ensure the health and safety of both the animals and the local community. While the specifics of these requirements may vary, depending on the category, having a general understanding of the classification system can help streamline the process and avoid any last-minute surprises.\n\nUnderstanding these country categories is crucial for pet owners planning to import their furry companions into Singapore. By familiarizing themselves with the requirements associated with each category, they can ensure a smoother transition for their pets and avoid any unnecessary delays or complications.\n\nWhile the process of importing pets into Singapore may seem daunting at first, it’s ultimately about ensuring the well-being of both the animals and the community. By adhering to the regulations set forth by the authorities and understanding the country categorization system, pet owners can look forward to welcoming their beloved companions into their new home with confidence and peace of mind.\n\n## **Category A Import Requirements  ![category a](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-a-1.webp)![category a](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-a-1.webp)**\n## **Which country\/region of export belongs to Category A?**\nAustralia, New Zealand, Ireland, and [United Kingdom](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/moving-pets-to-singapore-from-uk\/) (Great Britain and Northern Ireland)\n\n### **What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?**\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for **at least 6 months** prior to export, or since birth.\n\n|   |\n|---|\n| Your pet must be at least 12 weeks of age at the time of export. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate. If your pet is under 16 weeks old, they must have at least 2 vaccinations, with the first vaccination administered at no earlier than 6 weeks old, and second vaccination given at least 2 weeks prior to export. If your pet is 16 weeks old and above, they must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country\/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. |\n### **What should my pet be vaccinated against?**\n- For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus\n- For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis\n### **What about external and internal parasites?**\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure\n\n### **Is quarantine required for my pet?**\nNo, pets arriving in Singapore under Category A are not required to be quarantine.\n\n## **Category B Import Requirements**\n![category b](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-b-1.webp)![category b](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-b-1.webp)\n\n**Which country\/region of export belongs to Category B?** Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, New Caledonia, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Guam & Hawaii\n\n**What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?**\n\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for **at least 6 months** prior to export, or since birth.\n\n|   |\n|---|\n| Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have a valid primary vaccination and\/or up to date booster against rabies at least 1 month prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its rabies vaccination. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country\/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. |\n### **What should my pet be vaccinated against?**\n- For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies\n- For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies\n### **What about external and internal parasites?**\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure\n\n### **Is quarantine required for my pet?**\nNo, pets arriving in Singapore under Category B are not required to be quarantine.\n\n## **Category C Import Requirements**\n![category c](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-c.webp)![category c](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-c.webp)\n\n### **Which country\/region of export belongs to Category C?**\nCanada, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan, USA\n\n### **What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?**\nFor Category C1 – to qualify for 10 days quarantine: Your pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1st vaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2nd vaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure.\n\nFor Category C2 – 30 days quarantine: Your pet must have a single valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster, given at least 3 months prior to departure.\n\n|   |\n|---|\n| Details of requirements for Category C1: Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for **at least 6 months** prior to export, or since birth. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1stvaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2nd vaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its 1strabies vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure. |\n\nCheck Out: [Singapore Pet Quarantine](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-quarantine\/)\n\n|   |\n|---|\n| **Details of requirements for Category C2:** Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for **at least 6 months** prior to export, or since birth. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 3 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure. |\n### **What should my pet be vaccinated against?**\n- For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies\n- For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies\n### **What about external and internal parasites?**\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure.\n\n## **Category D Import Requirements**\n![category d](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-d.webp)![category d](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-d.webp)\n\n### **Which country\/region of export belongs to Category D?**\nThese are countries with a relatively higher risk of rabies, and they include for example Thailand, China, Vietnam, and all countries not specifically categorized as A to C.  \n (Please ask us if you need clarification on your origin countries status)\n\n### **What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?**\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for **at least 6 months** prior to export, or since birth.\n\n|   |\n|---|\n| Your pet must have an [ISO compliant microchip](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/resources\/iso-microchips\/) implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country\/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. |\n### **What should my pet be vaccinated against?**\n- For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies\n- For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies\n### **What about external and internal parasites?**\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure\n\n### **Is quarantine required for my pet?**\nYes, pets arriving in Singapore under Category D are subjected to a 30 days quarantine at the Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC). 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All Rights Reserved.\n\n![IPATA\\_logo](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/themes\/fkc_theme\/img\/IPATA_logo_w.png)\n\n![IPATA\\_logo](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/themes\/fkc_theme\/img\/IPATA_logo_w.png)\n\n![IAM\\_logo](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/themes\/fkc_theme\/img\/IAM_logo_w.png)\n\n![IAM\\_logo](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/themes\/fkc_theme\/img\/IAM_logo_w.png)","attrs_readable_markdown":"Table of Contents\n\n- [Category A Import Requirements](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Category_A_Import_Requirements \"Category A Import Requirements \n  \")\n- [Which country\/region of export belongs to Category A?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Which_countryregion_of_export_belongs_to_Category_A \"Which country\/region of export belongs to Category A?\")\n  - [What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_requirements_need_to_be_met_before_bringing_my_pet_into_Singapore \"What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\")\n  - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against \"What should my pet be vaccinated against?\")\n  - [What about external and internal parasites?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites \"What about external and internal parasites? \")\n  - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet \"Is quarantine required for my pet?\")\n- [Category B Import Requirements](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Category_B_Import_Requirements \"Category B Import Requirements\")\n  - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-2 \"What should my pet be vaccinated against?\")\n  - [What about external and internal parasites?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-2 \"What about external and internal parasites?\")\n  - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet-2 \"Is quarantine required for my pet?\")\n- [Category C Import Requirements](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Category_C_Import_Requirements \"Category C Import Requirements\")\n  - [Which country\/region of export belongs to Category C?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Which_countryregion_of_export_belongs_to_Category_C \"Which country\/region of export belongs to Category C?\")\n  - [What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_requirements_need_to_be_met_before_bringing_my_pet_into_Singapore-2 \"What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\")\n    - [Details of requirements for Category C1:](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Details_of_requirements_for_Category_C1 \"Details of requirements for Category C1:\")\n    - [Details of requirements for Category C2:](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Details_of_requirements_for_Category_C2 \"Details of requirements for Category C2:\")\n  - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-3 \"What should my pet be vaccinated against?\")\n  - [What about external and internal parasites?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-3 \"What about external and internal parasites? \")\n- [Category D Import Requirements](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Category_D_Import_Requirements \"Category D Import Requirements\")\n  - [Which country\/region of export belongs to Category D?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Which_countryregion_of_export_belongs_to_Category_D \"Which country\/region of export belongs to Category D?\")\n  - [What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_requirements_need_to_be_met_before_bringing_my_pet_into_Singapore-3 \"What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?\")\n  - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-4 \"What should my pet be vaccinated against?\")\n  - [What about external and internal parasites?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-4 \"What about external and internal parasites? \")\n  - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-import-rules\/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet-3 \"Is quarantine required for my pet?\")\n\n![Singapore’s Pet Import Rules](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Singapores-Pet-Import-Rules.jpg)\n\nIf you’re [relocating to Singapore](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/pet-relocation-singapore\/) with your cherished canine or feline companion, there are essential pet import regulations you must adhere to in order to bring your pet into the country. The process involves several meticulous steps, each of which must be completed accurately. Below, we’ll outline what you need to do to prepare for flying your dog or cat to Singapore.\n\n**Identify Your Country’s Category:**\n\nSingapore classifies countries based on their rabies risk status, and the rules for bringing in dogs and cats vary accordingly. The first step is to determine the category of the country from which your pet is originating. The Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) categorizes countries into four distinct country categories: A, B, C, and D.\n\n**Category A**: Countries free from rabies, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.\n\n**Category B**: Countries with negligible risk of rabies, such as the Cayman Islands, Denmark, Hong Kong, and the United States (limited to Guam & Hawaii).\n\n**Category C**: Countries with low incidence of rabies, like Canada, Greece the United States (excluding Guam & Hawaii), see the full list below.\n\n**Category D**: Countries with undetermined risk of rabies, encompassing all other countries.\n\nEach category comes with its own set of requirements and procedures, designed to ensure the health and safety of both the animals and the local community. While the specifics of these requirements may vary, depending on the category, having a general understanding of the classification system can help streamline the process and avoid any last-minute surprises.\n\nUnderstanding these country categories is crucial for pet owners planning to import their furry companions into Singapore. By familiarizing themselves with the requirements associated with each category, they can ensure a smoother transition for their pets and avoid any unnecessary delays or complications.\n\nWhile the process of importing pets into Singapore may seem daunting at first, it’s ultimately about ensuring the well-being of both the animals and the community. By adhering to the regulations set forth by the authorities and understanding the country categorization system, pet owners can look forward to welcoming their beloved companions into their new home with confidence and peace of mind.\n\n## **Category A Import Requirements  ![category a](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-a-1.webp)**\n## **Which country\/region of export belongs to Category A?**\nAustralia, New Zealand, Ireland, and [United Kingdom](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/moving-pets-to-singapore-from-uk\/) (Great Britain and Northern Ireland)\n\n### **What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?**\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for **at least 6 months** prior to export, or since birth.\n\n- Your pet must be at least 12 weeks of age at the time of export.\n- Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate.\n- If your pet is under 16 weeks old, they must have at least 2 vaccinations, with the first vaccination administered at no earlier than 6 weeks old, and second vaccination given at least 2 weeks prior to export.\n- If your pet is 16 weeks old and above, they must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure\n- Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country\/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export.\n### **What should my pet be vaccinated against?**\n- For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus\n- For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis\n### **What about external and internal parasites?**\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure\n\n### **Is quarantine required for my pet?**\nNo, pets arriving in Singapore under Category A are not required to be quarantine.\n\n## **Category B Import Requirements**\n![category b](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-b-1.webp)\n\n**Which country\/region of export belongs to Category B?** Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, New Caledonia, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Guam & Hawaii\n\n**What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?**\n\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for **at least 6 months** prior to export, or since birth.\n\n- Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate.\n- Your pet must have a valid primary vaccination and\/or up to date booster against rabies at least 1 month prior to departure.\n- Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its rabies vaccination.\n- Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure\n- Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country\/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export.\n### **What should my pet be vaccinated against?**\n- For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies\n- For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies\n### **What about external and internal parasites?**\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure\n\n### **Is quarantine required for my pet?**\nNo, pets arriving in Singapore under Category B are not required to be quarantine.\n\n## **Category C Import Requirements**\n![category c](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-c.webp)\n\n### **Which country\/region of export belongs to Category C?**\nCanada, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan, USA\n\n### **What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?**\nFor Category C1 – to qualify for 10 days quarantine: Your pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1st vaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2nd vaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure.\n\nFor Category C2 – 30 days quarantine: Your pet must have a single valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster, given at least 3 months prior to departure.\n\n#### Details of requirements for Category C1:\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for **at least 6 months** prior to export, or since birth.\n\n1. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate.\n2. Your pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1stvaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2nd vaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure.\n3. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its 1strabies vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure.\n4. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure.\n\nCheck Out: [Singapore Pet Quarantine](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/blog\/singapore-pet-quarantine\/)\n\n#### **Details of requirements for Category C2:**\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for **at least 6 months** prior to export, or since birth.\n\n1. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate.\n2. Your pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 3 months prior to departure.\n3. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure.\n4. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure.\n### **What should my pet be vaccinated against?**\n- For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies\n- For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies\n### **What about external and internal parasites?**\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure.\n\n## **Category D Import Requirements**\n![category d](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/category-d.webp)\n\n### **Which country\/region of export belongs to Category D?**\nThese are countries with a relatively higher risk of rabies, and they include for example Thailand, China, Vietnam, and all countries not specifically categorized as A to C.  \n (Please ask us if you need clarification on your origin countries status)\n\n### **What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?**\nYour pet must have been continuously a resident in the country\/region of export, or any country listed for **at least 6 months** prior to export, or since birth.\n\n- Your pet must have an [ISO compliant microchip](https:\/\/www.ferndalekennels.com\/en\/resources\/iso-microchips\/) implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card\/certificate and veterinary certificate.\n- Your pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 6 months prior to departure.\n- Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure.\n- Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure\n- Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country\/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export.\n### **What should my pet be vaccinated against?**\n- For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies\n- For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies\n### **What about external and internal parasites?**\nYour pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure\n\n### **Is quarantine required for my pet?**\nYes, pets arriving in Singapore under Category D are subjected to a 30 days quarantine at the Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC). 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Boilerpipe Text	Table of Contents Category A Import Requirements Which country/region of export belongs to Category A? What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? What should my pet be vaccinated against? What about external and internal parasites? Is quarantine required for my pet? Category B Import Requirements What should my pet be vaccinated against? What about external and internal parasites? Is quarantine required for my pet? Category C Import Requirements Which country/region of export belongs to Category C? What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? Details of requirements for Category C1: Details of requirements for Category C2: What should my pet be vaccinated against? What about external and internal parasites? Category D Import Requirements Which country/region of export belongs to Category D? What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? What should my pet be vaccinated against? What about external and internal parasites? Is quarantine required for my pet? If you’re relocating to Singapore with your cherished canine or feline companion, there are essential pet import regulations you must adhere to in order to bring your pet into the country. The process involves several meticulous steps, each of which must be completed accurately. Below, we’ll outline what you need to do to prepare for flying your dog or cat to Singapore. Identify Your Country’s Category: Singapore classifies countries based on their rabies risk status, and the rules for bringing in dogs and cats vary accordingly. The first step is to determine the category of the country from which your pet is originating. The Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) categorizes countries into four distinct country categories: A, B, C, and D. Category A : Countries free from rabies, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Category B : Countries with negligible risk of rabies, such as the Cayman Islands, Denmark, Hong Kong, and the United States (limited to Guam & Hawaii). Category C : Countries with low incidence of rabies, like Canada, Greece the United States (excluding Guam & Hawaii), see the full list below. Category D : Countries with undetermined risk of rabies, encompassing all other countries. Each category comes with its own set of requirements and procedures, designed to ensure the health and safety of both the animals and the local community. While the specifics of these requirements may vary, depending on the category, having a general understanding of the classification system can help streamline the process and avoid any last-minute surprises. Understanding these country categories is crucial for pet owners planning to import their furry companions into Singapore. By familiarizing themselves with the requirements associated with each category, they can ensure a smoother transition for their pets and avoid any unnecessary delays or complications. While the process of importing pets into Singapore may seem daunting at first, it’s ultimately about ensuring the well-being of both the animals and the community. By adhering to the regulations set forth by the authorities and understanding the country categorization system, pet owners can look forward to welcoming their beloved companions into their new home with confidence and peace of mind. Category A Import Requirements Which country/region of export belongs to Category A? Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. Your pet must be at least 12 weeks of age at the time of export. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. If your pet is under 16 weeks old, they must have at least 2 vaccinations, with the first vaccination administered at no earlier than 6 weeks old, and second vaccination given at least 2 weeks prior to export. If your pet is 16 weeks old and above, they must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. What should my pet be vaccinated against? For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure Is quarantine required for my pet? No, pets arriving in Singapore under Category A are not required to be quarantine. Category B Import Requirements Which country/region of export belongs to Category B? Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, New Caledonia, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Guam & Hawaii What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have a valid primary vaccination and/or up to date booster against rabies at least 1 month prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its rabies vaccination. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. What should my pet be vaccinated against? For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure Is quarantine required for my pet? No, pets arriving in Singapore under Category B are not required to be quarantine. Category C Import Requirements Which country/region of export belongs to Category C? Canada, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan, USA What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? For Category C1 – to qualify for 10 days quarantine: Your pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1st vaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2 nd vaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure. For Category C2 – 30 days quarantine: Your pet must have a single valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster, given at least 3 months prior to departure. Details of requirements for Category C1: Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1 st vaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2 nd vaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its 1 st rabies vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure. Check Out: Singapore Pet Quarantine Details of requirements for Category C2: Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 3 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure. What should my pet be vaccinated against? For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure. Category D Import Requirements Which country/region of export belongs to Category D? These are countries with a relatively higher risk of rabies, and they include for example Thailand, China, Vietnam, and all countries not specifically categorized as A to C. (Please ask us if you need clarification on your origin countries status) What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. What should my pet be vaccinated against? For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure Is quarantine required for my pet? Yes, pets arriving in Singapore under Category D are subjected to a 30 days quarantine at the Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC). Your pet will be given a rabies vaccination upon arrival at the AQC. Click Here For Shipping Enquiry Dr Matthew Murdoch Veterinary Surgeon, Director Dr Matthew is a UK-trained practicing Veterinarian and a globally recognized expert in pet travel who is committed to providing safe and smooth journeys for your beloved pets. His compassion and care for animals are second to none.
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") - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet "Is quarantine required for my pet?") - [Category B Import Requirements](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Category_B_Import_Requirements "Category B Import Requirements") - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-2 "What should my pet be vaccinated against?") - [What about external and internal parasites?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-2 "What about external and internal parasites?") - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet-2 "Is quarantine required for my pet?") - [Category C Import Requirements](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Category_C_Import_Requirements "Category C Import Requirements") - [Which country/region of export belongs to Category C?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Which_countryregion_of_export_belongs_to_Category_C "Which country/region of export belongs to Category C?") - [What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_requirements_need_to_be_met_before_bringing_my_pet_into_Singapore-2 "What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?") - [Details of requirements for Category C1:](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Details_of_requirements_for_Category_C1 "Details of requirements for Category C1:") - [Details of requirements for Category C2:](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Details_of_requirements_for_Category_C2 "Details of requirements for Category C2:") - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-3 "What should my pet be vaccinated against?") - [What about external and internal parasites?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-3 "What about external and internal parasites? ") - [Category D Import Requirements](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Category_D_Import_Requirements "Category D Import Requirements") - [Which country/region of export belongs to Category D?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Which_countryregion_of_export_belongs_to_Category_D "Which country/region of export belongs to Category D?") - [What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_requirements_need_to_be_met_before_bringing_my_pet_into_Singapore-3 "What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?") - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-4 "What should my pet be vaccinated against?") - [What about external and internal parasites?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-4 "What about external and internal parasites? ") - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet-3 "Is quarantine required for my pet?") ![Singapore’s Pet Import Rules](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Singapores-Pet-Import-Rules.jpg)![Singapore’s Pet Import Rules](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Singapores-Pet-Import-Rules.jpg) If you’re [relocating to Singapore](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/pet-relocation-singapore/) with your cherished canine or feline companion, there are essential pet import regulations you must adhere to in order to bring your pet into the country. The process involves several meticulous steps, each of which must be completed accurately. Below, we’ll outline what you need to do to prepare for flying your dog or cat to Singapore. Identify Your Country’s Category: Singapore classifies countries based on their rabies risk status, and the rules for bringing in dogs and cats vary accordingly. The first step is to determine the category of the country from which your pet is originating. The Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) categorizes countries into four distinct country categories: A, B, C, and D. Category A: Countries free from rabies, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Category B: Countries with negligible risk of rabies, such as the Cayman Islands, Denmark, Hong Kong, and the United States (limited to Guam & Hawaii). Category C: Countries with low incidence of rabies, like Canada, Greece the United States (excluding Guam & Hawaii), see the full list below. Category D: Countries with undetermined risk of rabies, encompassing all other countries. Each category comes with its own set of requirements and procedures, designed to ensure the health and safety of both the animals and the local community. While the specifics of these requirements may vary, depending on the category, having a general understanding of the classification system can help streamline the process and avoid any last-minute surprises. Understanding these country categories is crucial for pet owners planning to import their furry companions into Singapore. By familiarizing themselves with the requirements associated with each category, they can ensure a smoother transition for their pets and avoid any unnecessary delays or complications. While the process of importing pets into Singapore may seem daunting at first, it’s ultimately about ensuring the well-being of both the animals and the community. By adhering to the regulations set forth by the authorities and understanding the country categorization system, pet owners can look forward to welcoming their beloved companions into their new home with confidence and peace of mind. ## Category A Import Requirements ![category a](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-a-1.webp)![category a](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-a-1.webp) ## Which country/region of export belongs to Category A? Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and [United Kingdom](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/moving-pets-to-singapore-from-uk/) (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) ### What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. \| \| \|---\| \| Your pet must be at least 12 weeks of age at the time of export. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. If your pet is under 16 weeks old, they must have at least 2 vaccinations, with the first vaccination administered at no earlier than 6 weeks old, and second vaccination given at least 2 weeks prior to export. If your pet is 16 weeks old and above, they must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. \| ### What should my pet be vaccinated against? - For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus - For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis ### What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure ### Is quarantine required for my pet? No, pets arriving in Singapore under Category A are not required to be quarantine. ## Category B Import Requirements ![category b](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-b-1.webp)![category b](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-b-1.webp) Which country/region of export belongs to Category B? Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, New Caledonia, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Guam & Hawaii What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. \| \| \|---\| \| Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have a valid primary vaccination and/or up to date booster against rabies at least 1 month prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its rabies vaccination. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. \| ### What should my pet be vaccinated against? - For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies - For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies ### What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure ### Is quarantine required for my pet? No, pets arriving in Singapore under Category B are not required to be quarantine. ## Category C Import Requirements ![category c](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-c.webp)![category c](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-c.webp) ### Which country/region of export belongs to Category C? Canada, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan, USA ### What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? For Category C1 – to qualify for 10 days quarantine: Your pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1st vaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2nd vaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure. For Category C2 – 30 days quarantine: Your pet must have a single valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster, given at least 3 months prior to departure. \| \| \|---\| \| Details of requirements for Category C1: Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1stvaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2nd vaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its 1strabies vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure. \| Check Out: [Singapore Pet Quarantine](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-quarantine/) \| \| \|---\| \| Details of requirements for Category C2: Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 3 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure. \| ### What should my pet be vaccinated against? - For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies - For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies ### What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure. ## Category D Import Requirements ![category d](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-d.webp)![category d](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-d.webp) ### Which country/region of export belongs to Category D? These are countries with a relatively higher risk of rabies, and they include for example Thailand, China, Vietnam, and all countries not specifically categorized as A to C. (Please ask us if you need clarification on your origin countries status) ### What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. \| \| \|---\| \| Your pet must have an [ISO compliant microchip](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/resources/iso-microchips/) implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. Your pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. \| ### What should my pet be vaccinated against? - For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies - For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies ### What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure ### Is quarantine required for my pet? Yes, pets arriving in Singapore under Category D are subjected to a 30 days quarantine at the Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC). Your pet will be given a rabies vaccination upon arrival at the AQC. 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Readable Markdown	Table of Contents - [Category A Import Requirements](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Category_A_Import_Requirements "Category A Import Requirements ") - [Which country/region of export belongs to Category A?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Which_countryregion_of_export_belongs_to_Category_A "Which country/region of export belongs to Category A?") - [What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_requirements_need_to_be_met_before_bringing_my_pet_into_Singapore "What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?") - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against "What should my pet be vaccinated against?") - [What about external and internal parasites?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites "What about external and internal parasites? ") - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet "Is quarantine required for my pet?") - [Category B Import Requirements](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Category_B_Import_Requirements "Category B Import Requirements") - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-2 "What should my pet be vaccinated against?") - [What about external and internal parasites?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-2 "What about external and internal parasites?") - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet-2 "Is quarantine required for my pet?") - [Category C Import Requirements](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Category_C_Import_Requirements "Category C Import Requirements") - [Which country/region of export belongs to Category C?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Which_countryregion_of_export_belongs_to_Category_C "Which country/region of export belongs to Category C?") - [What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_requirements_need_to_be_met_before_bringing_my_pet_into_Singapore-2 "What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?") - [Details of requirements for Category C1:](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Details_of_requirements_for_Category_C1 "Details of requirements for Category C1:") - [Details of requirements for Category C2:](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Details_of_requirements_for_Category_C2 "Details of requirements for Category C2:") - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-3 "What should my pet be vaccinated against?") - [What about external and internal parasites?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-3 "What about external and internal parasites? ") - [Category D Import Requirements](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Category_D_Import_Requirements "Category D Import Requirements") - [Which country/region of export belongs to Category D?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Which_countryregion_of_export_belongs_to_Category_D "Which country/region of export belongs to Category D?") - [What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_requirements_need_to_be_met_before_bringing_my_pet_into_Singapore-3 "What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore?") - [What should my pet be vaccinated against?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_should_my_pet_be_vaccinated_against-4 "What should my pet be vaccinated against?") - [What about external and internal parasites?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#What_about_external_and_internal_parasites-4 "What about external and internal parasites? ") - [Is quarantine required for my pet?](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-import-rules/#Is_quarantine_required_for_my_pet-3 "Is quarantine required for my pet?") ![Singapore’s Pet Import Rules](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Singapores-Pet-Import-Rules.jpg) If you’re [relocating to Singapore](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/pet-relocation-singapore/) with your cherished canine or feline companion, there are essential pet import regulations you must adhere to in order to bring your pet into the country. The process involves several meticulous steps, each of which must be completed accurately. Below, we’ll outline what you need to do to prepare for flying your dog or cat to Singapore. Identify Your Country’s Category: Singapore classifies countries based on their rabies risk status, and the rules for bringing in dogs and cats vary accordingly. The first step is to determine the category of the country from which your pet is originating. The Agri-food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) categorizes countries into four distinct country categories: A, B, C, and D. Category A: Countries free from rabies, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Category B: Countries with negligible risk of rabies, such as the Cayman Islands, Denmark, Hong Kong, and the United States (limited to Guam & Hawaii). Category C: Countries with low incidence of rabies, like Canada, Greece the United States (excluding Guam & Hawaii), see the full list below. Category D: Countries with undetermined risk of rabies, encompassing all other countries. Each category comes with its own set of requirements and procedures, designed to ensure the health and safety of both the animals and the local community. While the specifics of these requirements may vary, depending on the category, having a general understanding of the classification system can help streamline the process and avoid any last-minute surprises. Understanding these country categories is crucial for pet owners planning to import their furry companions into Singapore. By familiarizing themselves with the requirements associated with each category, they can ensure a smoother transition for their pets and avoid any unnecessary delays or complications. While the process of importing pets into Singapore may seem daunting at first, it’s ultimately about ensuring the well-being of both the animals and the community. By adhering to the regulations set forth by the authorities and understanding the country categorization system, pet owners can look forward to welcoming their beloved companions into their new home with confidence and peace of mind. ## Category A Import Requirements ![category a](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-a-1.webp) ## Which country/region of export belongs to Category A? Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and [United Kingdom](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/moving-pets-to-singapore-from-uk/) (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) ### What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. - Your pet must be at least 12 weeks of age at the time of export. - Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. - If your pet is under 16 weeks old, they must have at least 2 vaccinations, with the first vaccination administered at no earlier than 6 weeks old, and second vaccination given at least 2 weeks prior to export. - If your pet is 16 weeks old and above, they must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure - Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. ### What should my pet be vaccinated against? - For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus - For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis ### What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure ### Is quarantine required for my pet? No, pets arriving in Singapore under Category A are not required to be quarantine. ## Category B Import Requirements ![category b](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-b-1.webp) Which country/region of export belongs to Category B? Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, New Caledonia, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Guam & Hawaii What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. - Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. - Your pet must have a valid primary vaccination and/or up to date booster against rabies at least 1 month prior to departure. - Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its rabies vaccination. - Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure - Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. ### What should my pet be vaccinated against? - For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies - For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies ### What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure ### Is quarantine required for my pet? No, pets arriving in Singapore under Category B are not required to be quarantine. ## Category C Import Requirements ![category c](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-c.webp) ### Which country/region of export belongs to Category C? Canada, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan, USA ### What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? For Category C1 – to qualify for 10 days quarantine: Your pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1st vaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2nd vaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure. For Category C2 – 30 days quarantine: Your pet must have a single valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster, given at least 3 months prior to departure. #### Details of requirements for Category C1: Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. 1. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. 2. Your pet must have at least 2 vaccinations against rabies, 1stvaccination given at least 4 months prior to departure and 2nd vaccination given at least 1 month prior to departure. 3. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month after its 1strabies vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. 4. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure. Check Out: [Singapore Pet Quarantine](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/blog/singapore-pet-quarantine/) #### Details of requirements for Category C2: Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. 1. Your pet must have an ISO compliant microchip implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. 2. Your pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 3 months prior to departure. 3. Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. 4. Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure. ### What should my pet be vaccinated against? - For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies - For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies ### What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure. ## Category D Import Requirements ![category d](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/category-d.webp) ### Which country/region of export belongs to Category D? These are countries with a relatively higher risk of rabies, and they include for example Thailand, China, Vietnam, and all countries not specifically categorized as A to C. (Please ask us if you need clarification on your origin countries status) ### What requirements need to be met before bringing my pet into Singapore? Your pet must have been continuously a resident in the country/region of export, or any country listed for at least 6 months prior to export, or since birth. - Your pet must have an [ISO compliant microchip](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/resources/iso-microchips/) implanted that bears the same identification code as indicated on their vaccination card/certificate and veterinary certificate. - Your pet must have a valid primary rabies vaccination, or a booster given at least 6 months prior to departure. - Your pet must have an acceptable rabies antibody blood test at least 1 month following the date of vaccination and within 6 months prior to departure. - Your pet must have an up-to-date core vaccination, or a booster given at least 14 days prior to departure - Your pet must be examined by a government approved veterinarian of the country/region of export to find it to be healthy, free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease and fit for travel at the time of export. ### What should my pet be vaccinated against? - For dogs: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus & Rabies - For cats: Cat Flu and Cat Enteritis & Rabies ### What about external and internal parasites? Your pet will need to be treated with a product effective against fleas, ticks and internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) between 2 and 7 days prior to departure ### Is quarantine required for my pet? Yes, pets arriving in Singapore under Category D are subjected to a 30 days quarantine at the Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC). Your pet will be given a rabies vaccination upon arrival at the AQC. [Click Here For Shipping Enquiry](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/shipping/) [![Dr Matthew Murdoch](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/dr-matthew.webp)](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/dr-matthew/) [Dr Matthew Murdoch](https://www.ferndalekennels.com/en/dr-matthew/) Veterinary Surgeon, Director Dr Matthew is a UK-trained practicing Veterinarian and a globally recognized expert in pet travel who is committed to providing safe and smooth journeys for your beloved pets. His compassion and care for animals are second to none.
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