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Taking a dog or cat out of Singapore

Exit rules verifiedChecked 2026-10-09Authority: Animal & Veterinary Service

The steps the authorities in Singapore require before your pet leaves, mostly the health certificate and who has to sign or endorse it. The destination adds its own requirements on top: pick it below, or make a dated plan.

The steps

  1. Permit

    AVS export licence (GoBusiness)

    Every pet leaving Singapore needs an export licence. Apply on the GoBusiness Licensing Portal within 90 days before you leave: it is valid for 90 days from issue. It costs S$50 and is issued two working days after you submit all documents (S$100 for the one-working-day express service).

    Details and the official words

    “This licence is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.”

    “Licence issuance will take place two working days after submission of all completed documents.”

  2. Official stamp

    AVS endorsement of the destination's health certificate

    If the destination needs a vet health certificate: a licensed private vet examines your pet and completes the destination's template; if the destination wants an official vet's endorsement, apply on GoBusiness and drop the original template, vaccination records and lab results at the AVS drop-off box (Raffles Building, Singapore Botanic Gardens). Endorsement takes two working days; express isn't available.

    Details and the official words

    If the destination has no certificate template of its own, AVS can issue a QR-verifiable certificate from your vet's certificate; it is valid for only seven days from issue.

    “The service standard for endorsement of importing country’s veterinary health certificate template is two (2) working days.”

    “The QR verifiable veterinary health certificate is only valid for seven days from its date of issue.”

Only if the destination asks for it

  1. On arrival · only if the destination asks

    Pre-export inspection (only if the destination requires it)

    If the destination makes a pre-export inspection a condition of entry, request an appointment through NParks eServices at least five days before departure. The inspection is at the Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine Station during its opening hours. Turning up without an appointment means an inspection fee.

    Details and the official words

    “at least five days before the animal’s departure”

Good to know

  • AVS tells you to check the destination country's import requirements first: some countries ask for vaccinations, lab tests or a vet health certificate before your pet can enter.
  • Once your dog has left Singapore, cancel its dog licence in PALS.When: Your pet is a dog
  • AVS fees: export licence S$50 (normal, issued 2 working days after complete documents) or S$100 (express, 1 working day); vet certificate endorsement S$23 (normal) or S$46 (express, not available for endorsing a destination's own template).
  • On the day, bring your pet to the ground handling agent (SATS Gateway or dnata at Changi) with a copy of the AVS export licence, the original vet health certificate and any other documents the destination needs.

Where are you taking your pet?

Routes from Singapore where we cover both sides.