Middle East and Asia
Pet travel to Singapore
AVS import permit and approved-country certification managed.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
AVS import license obtained before travel
- 2
Originating from AVS-approved country
- 3
Current core vaccinations per AVS requirements
- 4
Health certificate signed by government veterinarian
- 5
Mandatory tick treatment
These are the official entry rules for Singapore.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Singapore.Quarantine required on arrival.
Singapore's AVS maintains a strict approved-country list. Pets from non-approved countries face extended quarantine at AVS-licensed facilities. We manage pre-approval licensing and facility coordination.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Singapore.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Singapore.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Singapore.
Changi Airport (SIN) has an AVS-operated Animal & Plant Quarantine Station. Pets from AVS-approved countries are released within hours of inspection for compliant documentation. Non-approved country pets face quarantine at AVS-licensed facilities. We manage AVS import licensing and confirm your country's approval status before any booking.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
30–90 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Singapore.
ISA Hotel Amber Road
ISA Hotel Amber Road is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats are also welcome.
VRBO Singapore
Pet policies are determined by the individual owner of each Vrbo property. For more information on the pet fee, weight limit and other restrictions
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Singapore.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Singapore. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Singapore with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
MRT and buses do not permit dogs without a fully enclosed carrier. Grab operates extensively and is the most practical option; specify pet-friendly at booking.
Private Cars
Our Singapore network of pre-vetted Grab drivers and private hire vehicles operates island-wide. All confirmed pet-friendly at dispatch; Changi Airport pickup available.
On Foot
Singapore's park connector network links major green spaces. We map the shaded routes between East Coast Park, Telok Blangah, and Dempsey — optimising for the morning cool.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Singapore. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
Dempsey Hill Cafes
Dempsey Hill
Multiple restaurants across Dempsey Hill actively welcome dogs on their sprawling terraces.
Terrace Dining
The White Rabbit
Dempsey
Garden terrace dining in a colonial chapel; dogs welcome on the lawn.
Market
Lau Pa Sat Festival Market
Raffles Place
Historic cast-iron hawker centre with open-air satay street; well-behaved dogs at outdoor tables.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Specialty Food
Nekojam
7 Yong Siak St, Singapore 168643
Premium wet and dry food boutique; imports Orijen and Acana; staff knowledgeable on import feeding requirements.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre
Export Clinic
Animal Recovery Centre
Boarding & Daycare
Hotel Furry Friends Singapore
Get a Quote
Get a custom quote for Singapore.
We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Singapore.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Singapore: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Singapore and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Singapore.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
