Pet relocation to Singapore

Relocating to Singapore with your pets is possible but you need to make sure you take care of all the paperwork, and you choose the best pet relocation company.

Moving people is far simpler than relocating your pet to Singapore. Most of the time, it is a highly complex process that requires careful management of time, budget and resources. This will be helped with the right international relocation company, easing the journey ahead.

Can you move to Singapore with your beloved pets?

Yes, you can, but each pet must have a valid import license and dog license (for dogs) issued by the veterinary authority (AVA) in Singapore. Dogs – The owner or agent must apply for a dog license prior to applying for the import license. Under the Animals and Birds (Dog Licensing and Control) Rules, all dogs must be licensed. This is for traceability in the event of an outbreak in disease, such as rabies.

For a Singapore pet passport, you will likely need microchip documents, vaccination records, parasite treatment records, veterinary health certificate and import license. Your Singapore Pet Passport will vary depending on the species of your pet and where you are traveling from.

Steps to take before bringing your beloved pets into Singapore

• Identify exporting country/region rabies risk category
• Ensure the breed of dog or cat you are importing is allowed in Singapore
• Ensure your dog or cat is allowed at your intended residence in Singapore
• Send your dog or cat for a rabies vaccination and a serology test
• Send your dog or cat for general vaccinations
• Reserve quarantine space 
• Obtain a dog licence before applying for an import licence
• Book an inspection for your dog or cat
• Send your dog or cat for parasite treatments and obtain a veterinary health certificate
• Present your dog's or cat's import licence during check-in

Is Singapore a dog-friendly city? 

Singapore is a dog-friendly city, and there is so much to do with your furry friends in the city. The city has lots of open spaces to walk with your dog, a variety of pet-friendly activities, and many dog-friendly cafés and restaurants.

Pet Airport- A specialist in pet relocation

Pet Aiport is a Singapore-based company specializing in pet/animal transport around the world. Other services includes animal transport, pet relocation, pet export, pet import and pet taxi.
Our sophisticated search engine allows you to choose the perfect flight for your destination worldwide. You can choose between 3 main options:

IN-CABIN
Passengers + Pets in-cabin

IN-HOLD
Passengers + Pets in-hold

ALONE
Pets with no passengers

Transporting pets to a different country is stressful for pet owners and even more so for pets who don’t understand what’s happening. Imagine being packed into a crate and transported to different places along the way, surrounded by strange noises, smells and strangers; as well as the occasional turbulence. The least you could do to minimize your pet’s stress is to choose the right pet mover.Our staff has many years of experience in pet relocation and offers relocation services for cats, dogs, horses and even exotic animals. We have transported thousands of animals over the last 20 years and we will do our utmost to offer a stress free experience and relieve pet owners.

Can pets fly alone? 

Yes. If you're not traveling on the same flight as your pet, it will be put in a specialized livestock hold and in a travel crate for the entirety of the flight.

Pet relocation prices

In most circumstances, pet travel doesn’t mean sitting next to each other and most pets have to go down in the hold while you stay seated in the cabin. Your animal will go in a special livestock hold that is pressurized and temperature controlled. Each animal needs to go inside its own travel crate which needs to be IATA (International Air Transport Association) approved. The bigger your animal, the more you’ve got to spend on a suitable box to put them in. The crate should give the animal enough space to turn around while standing and to lie down in a ‘natural position’.

While budget airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair don’t allow pet travel, airlines such as Delta and Lufthansa are among the cheapest airlines to fly with a dog.

Vaccination and veterinary visit

To ensure that your dogs and cats are allowed to fly, you need to take them to the vet for a proper health assessment. Domestic animals are welcome in most countries but not if they’re bringing diseases with them.

The health checks your pet needs is different for each country, but in general, your pet will need to be micro-chipped and have a rabies vaccination. 

How do you start the international relocation process?