Pet travel route
Dog or cat from Morocco to Singapore: official requirements
Possible. With nothing done yet, start at least about 4 months ahead. The main steps: ISO microchip, rabies vaccination and core vaccinations and 7 more.
Rules checked up to 13 October 2026From 8 official pages
In short
- Singapore puts Morocco in the group “Schedule III country”, which decides part of the rules.
- On this route: rabies blood test needed, import permit needed, quarantine on arrival and parasite treatment before travel.
Limited official guidance. The authority for leaving Morocco publishes little for this route. Everything it does say is here, with its wording. Morocco's food safety office (ONSSA) publishes the health certificate model agreed with each destination, as scanned documents, and its fee list, but no guide for pet owners: it doesn't say how far ahead to apply, what to bring or how long it takes. It asks you to contact the veterinary service where you live. Do that well before you travel, and follow your destination's rules for the vaccinations and tests.
At a glance
The rules on this route are the same for dogs and cats.
How early to start
about 4 months
if your pet has no microchip or rabies vaccination yet
Set by: Rabies blood test (serology) (at least 90 days before export)
about 3 months
if it is already microchipped and vaccinated
Set by: Rabies blood test (serology) (at least 90 days before export)
The least time the official waiting periods allow. Vet, lab and paperwork appointments come on top.
On this route
- Rabies blood test needed
- Import permit needed
- Quarantine on arrival
- Parasite treatment before travel
Part of this route is still under review, so we don’t say what it doesn’t need.
Which rules apply to you
Singapore puts Morocco in the group “Schedule III country”. See every group
Official name: Schedule III — rabies vaccination + serology + at least 30 days' quarantine
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Morocco → Singapore
What your pet needs
In the order you do them. Each step says whether Morocco (leaving) or Singapore (entering) asks for it.
Taking a dog or cat out of Morocco (ONSSA): we summarised this from a short or older official page and it is still under review, so it may be incomplete.
Get ready
Age ruleEntering Singapore
At least 12 weeks old at export
Your dog or cat must be at least 12 weeks old on the day it leaves for Singapore.
Details and the official words
“Your dog/cat must be at least twelve (12) weeks of age at the time of export.”
IdentificationEntering Singapore
ISO microchip
Your pet must have an ISO 11784 or ISO 11785 (Annex A) microchip, and the number must appear on every vaccination and treatment record.
Details and the official words
“Ensure that your dog or cat is microchipped according to International Standards Organisation (ISO) Standard 11784 or ISO Standard 11785 Annex A.”
VaccinationEntering Singapore
Rabies vaccination
Your pet needs a valid rabies vaccination (inactivated or recombinant vaccine) — a valid primary vaccination and up-to-date boosters.
Details and the official words
“The dog or cat must have a valid vaccination against rabies using an inactivated vaccine or recombinant vaccine acceptable to NParks/AVS.”
VaccinationEntering Singapore
Core vaccinations
Dogs: valid vaccinations against canine distemper, adenovirus type 1 and parvovirus type 2. Cats: calicivirus, herpesvirus-1 and panleukopaenia. They must be given at least 2 weeks before export. Bring the records (with microchip number, dates, vaccine brand and batch, vet's signature).
Details and the official words
Schedule I (Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, United Kingdom): a dog or cat under 16 weeks old needs at least two vaccinations, the first no earlier than 6 weeks of age and the second at least 2 weeks before export.
“in the case of a dog, the dog was vaccinated according to the vaccine manufacturer’s recommendations and not less than two (2) weeks prior to export against Canine Distemper virus, Canine Adenovirus type 1 and Canine Parvovirus type 2.”
“in the case of a cat, the cat was vaccinated according to the vaccine manufacturer’s recommendations and not less than two (2) weeks prior to export against Feline calicivirus, Feline Herpesvirus-1 and Feline Panleukopaenia virus.”
“in the case of a dog under sixteen (16) weeks of age, the dog was vaccinated according to manufacturer’s recommendations against Canine Distemper virus, Canine Adenovirus type 1 and Canine Parvovirus type 2 with at least two (2) vaccinations, with the first vaccination administered at no earlier than 6 weeks of age, and the second vaccination must be given at least two (2) weeks prior to export”
“These must be supported by vaccination records upon arrival in Singapore.”
Blood testEntering Singapore
Rabies blood test (serology)
A blood sample at least 28 days after a valid rabies vaccination, tested at a WOAH reference laboratory or an approved lab in a Schedule I/II country (result at least 0.5 IU/ml). Your pet can only be exported at least 90 days — and no more than 12 months — after the sample date.
Details and the official words
If your pet's rabies boosters never lapsed, the sample can be taken soon after a booster.
“The dog or cat must undergo blood sampling for rabies serology at least 28 days after a valid vaccination against rabies.”
“The blood sampling must be done at least 90 days and within 12 months prior to the date of export.”
PermitEntering Singapore
Dog or cat licence (PALS)
Get a dog or cat licence on the Pet Animal Licensing System (PALS) — you need it before you can apply for the import licence.
Details and the official words
“To import a dog or cat, you must obtain a dog or cat licence before applying for an import licence.”
PermitEntering Singapore
Import licence
Apply on the GoBusiness Licensing Portal (S$50, issued in 2 working days; S$100 express, 1 working day). It's valid for 90 days from issue with no extension, so your pet must arrive within that time. Mixed breeds need a colour photo.
Details and the official words
“An import licence is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.”
In the days before you travel
TreatmentEntering Singapore
Internal and external parasite treatment
Between 2 and 7 days before export, your vet treats your pet for internal and external parasites and completes Sections I–III of Singapore's veterinary certificate.
Details and the official words
“Between 2 and 7 days of export, send your dog or cat for parasite treatments and complete the veterinary health certificate.”
“the dog/cat has been treated with a product effective against external parasites (fleas and ticks) between 2 and 7 days of export”
PaperworkMorocco and Singapore
Veterinary health certificate endorsed by an official vet
Use Singapore's certificate template for your country's Schedule. Your vet completes Sections I–III; your country's official government veterinarian endorses Section IV. The certificate must be dated no more than 7 days before export and is valid for 7 days.
Details and the official words
ONSSA export health certificate (150 dirhams): An ONSSA official vet issues your pet's health certificate on the model agreed with your destination (ONSSA lists them by destination country). Ask the veterinary service where you live how and when to apply. The fee for a veterinary health certificate for exporting live animals is 150 dirhams per certificate.
“Request the exporting country’s official government veterinarian to endorse Section IV of the same veterinary certificate.”
“a veterinary certificate (in accordance with the attached template) bearing a date not more than seven (7) days prior to export”
“a veterinary certificate (in accordance with the attached template) bearing a date not more than seven (7) days prior to export”
“a veterinary certificate (in accordance with the attached template) bearing a date not more than seven (7) days prior to export”
“CERTIFICATION VALIDITY: This certification is valid for seven (7) days.”
“Contrôle à l’exportation des animaux de compagnie (Chiens, Chats et Furets)”
“Certificat sanitaire vétérinaire à l’exportation des animaux vivants et des produits de multiplication animale”
“(à l'exception des chevaux)”
“Je soussigné, vétérinaire officiel certifie que les animaux désignés ci-dessus et examinés ce jour”
“Ont été examinés au cours des 48 dernières heures, ont été trouvés en bon état de santé et n’ont présenté aucun signe clinique de maladies contagieuses propres à l’espèce”
“Ont été correctement vaccinés contre la rage par un vaccin inactivé (ci-joint l’attestation de vaccination contre la rage)”
Travel day and arrival
On arrivalEntering Singapore
Book the border inspection
Book your pet's arrival inspection at least 5 days before it arrives (with the import licence number and flight details). Without a booking you pay S$133 per hour.
Details and the official words
“five days before the animal’s arrival, or earlier”
“The owner or agent must make an appointment for the pet’s inspection at least 5 working days before the arrival of the animal”
QuarantineEntering Singapore
Book 30 days' quarantine at the Animal Quarantine Centre
Pets from Schedule III countries stay at least 30 days at the Animal Quarantine Centre and are vaccinated against rabies on arrival. Reserve the space in the Quarantine Management System (QMS) once the serology result is ready, with your pet's vaccination records.
Details and the official words
“For animals arriving from Schedule III countries, post-arrival quarantine of at least 30-days at AQC is required.”
Good to know
- Not allowed into Singapore: Pit Bull types (incl. American Staffordshire and Staffordshire Bull Terriers), American Bulldog, Akita, Boerboel, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Perro de Presa Canario and their crosses; and 1st–4th generation Bengal or Savannah cat crosses. Housing rules also limit pets (an HDB flat: 2 cats or 1 non-specified dog).
- Even if your pet flies in the cabin, bring a rigid IATA-standard crate: soft bags aren't allowed for the transfer to the quarantine station.
- You may need a Customs In-Payment (GST) permit before arrival — check Singapore Customs' rules for personal pets.
- For any question about taking your pet abroad, ONSSA asks you to contact its veterinary service where you live; the export page links a list of these services with their addresses and phone numbers. ONSSA publishes no lead time, so ask them early.
Money
What it costs
Government fees exactly as the official pages state them, and what vets and labs in Morocco publish for the steps above. The two are never added together.
Government fees on this route
ONSSA veterinary health certificate for exporting live animals (per certificate)Leaving Morocco150 MAD
The tariff line is for exporting live animals other than horses; it doesn’t name pets, so ask ONSSA whether it is per certificate or per animal for several pets.
“Certificat sanitaire vétérinaire à l’exportation des animaux vivants et des produits de multiplication animale (semences, embryons, œufs à couver, …etc.) (à l'exception des chevaux) Certificat 150”
Décision fixant la liste et les prix des services et prestations rendus aux tiers par l'ONSSA (signed 7 April 2025, scanned PDF) · as of 2026-10-13
AVS import licence (normal service)Entering Singapore50 SGD
Issued two working days after a complete application.
“S$50 Normal service, where licence issuance will take place two working days after submission of all completed documents.”
Importing dogs and cats · as of 2026-09-21
Government fees in total: 150 MAD + 50 SGD (each currency separately)
8 more fees may apply, depending on your case
AVS import licence (express service)Entering Singapore100 SGD
Instead of the normal service; issued one working day after a complete application.
“S$100 Express service, where licence issuance will take place one working day after submission of all completed documents.”
Importing dogs and cats · as of 2026-09-21
Home quarantine smart collarEntering Singapore29 SGD
Per pet per day, paid upfront, for pets allowed to quarantine at home.
“Upfront payment of $29 per animal per day or part thereof will be applicable to importers whose pet(s) are eligible for the smart collar tag.”
Importing dogs and cats · as of 2026-09-21
Inspection without an appointmentEntering Singapore133 SGD
Per hour, only if you didn’t book the border inspection.
“Bringing your dog or cat for inspection without making an appointment will subject you to an inspection fee of S$133 per hour or part thereof.”
Importing dogs and cats · as of 2026-09-21
Holding at Changi Animal & Plant QuarantineEntering Singapore35 SGD
Per pet per day, if your pet is held there.
“(2) ACCOMMODATION AT - $35.00 per dog or cat per day or part thereof”
Veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats, Schedule I (AVS, 1 April 2026) · as of 2026-04-01
Animal Quarantine Centre, fan kennelEntering Singapore26 SGD
Per pet per day. Rises to SGD 36 from 1 December 2026.
“Quarantine accommodation fee (Fan) per day $26 $36”
Animal Quarantine Centre · as of 2026-07-03
Animal Quarantine Centre, air-conditioned kennelEntering Singapore35 SGD
Per pet per day, instead of a fan kennel. Rises to SGD 44 from 1 December 2026.
“Quarantine accommodation fee (Aircon) per day $35 $44”
Animal Quarantine Centre · as of 2026-07-03
Transport to the Animal Quarantine CentreEntering Singapore75 SGD
Per pet per trip.
“Transport charge from the Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine Station or Tuas Checkpoint to AQC $75 per dog or cat per trip”
Animal Quarantine Centre · as of 2026-07-03
Rabies vaccination at the Animal Quarantine CentreEntering Singapore68 SGD
Per pet, if required.
“Rabies vaccination (if required) $68 per dog or cat”
Animal Quarantine Centre · as of 2026-07-03
What vets and labs charge Not official figures
Rabies blood test: the lab’s own pricean approved laboratory; your vet adds the blood draw and the courier · for: rabies blood test (serology)Prices from 8 countries
Austria: 1 published price
- AGES (Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety), Institute for Veterinary Investigations Mödling: Lab price for the rabies antibody titre test for pets (EU-recognised lab), samples sent from EU countries, 20% VAT included; transport to the lab paid by the sender97.26 EUR · per sample · read 2026-10-13
France: 2 published prices
- Laboratoire départemental de la Haute-Garonne (LD31 EVA): Lab price for the FAVN (WOAH/OMSA method) rabies antibody test, VAT included, price guaranteed until 31/12/2026 (from the lab's order form)99 EUR · per test · read 2026-10-13
- Inovalys (laboratory): Lab price only: rabies antibody titration (COFRAC accredited), ordered online by the owner; the page says the blood sample is taken by your vet and sending it to the lab is the owner's responsibility (no amounts given for those)99.18 EUR · per test · read 2026-10-13
the United Kingdom: 2 published prices
- Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test for dogs and cats for pet travel (test code TC0712), single sample, excluding VAT72.30 GBP · per test · read 2026-10-13
- Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test for dogs and cats, extended method (test code TC0570), single sample, excluding VAT106 GBP · per test · read 2026-10-13
Japan: 1 published price
- Research Institute for Animal Science in Biochemistry and Toxicology (RIAS, 一般財団法人生物科学安全研究所): Lab fee only: rabies antibody test at RIAS (a MAFF-designated lab), tax included, paid in advance by bank transfer; vet's blood draw and shipping not included15,000 JPY · per sample · read 2026-10-13
Poland: 1 published price
- National Veterinary Research Institute (PIWet-PIB), Puławy: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test, standard service (max 21 calendar days), electronic report only, gross (VAT included)280 PLN · per test · read 2026-10-13
Sweden: 1 published price
- Swedish Veterinary Agency (SVA): Lab price for the FAVN rabies vaccination-check antibody test (article D142410), excluding VAT (exkl. moms)1,365 SEK · per test · read 2026-10-13
the United States: 1 published price
- University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test for pet travel/export (University of Missouri VMDL One Health-Rabies Laboratory); shipping not stated79 USD · per test · read 2026-10-13
South Africa: 1 published price
- Agricultural Research Council – Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC-OVR): Lab price for the rabies neutralization (antibody) test per clear serum sample, VAT included; the price list does not name FAVN or RFFIT (ARC-Onderstepoort diagnostic price list, PDF created May 2026)2,030 ZAR · per clear serum sample · read 2026-10-13
No published prices yet for Morocco: microchip, rabies vaccination, other vaccinations, parasite treatment, health certificate (vet’s fee).
Prices that businesses publish on their own pages, quoted as we read them; yours can differ. Ranges are the lowest to highest of these examples, never our estimate. How we collect prices
Airline fees aren’t included: check your airline’s pet page.
Round trip
Coming back to Morocco
Nothing for the trip back has to happen before your pet leaves Morocco (dogs).
The trip back asks for 7 steps: microchip or tattoo before the rabies vaccination, 6 months in a rabies-free country or area (ask ONSSA), rabies vaccination (inactivated vaccine) and rabies blood test, if your pet stays less than 12 months and more.
Nothing for the trip back has to happen before your pet leaves Morocco (cats).
The trip back asks for 7 steps: microchip or tattoo before the rabies vaccination, 6 months in a rabies-free country or area (ask ONSSA), rabies vaccination (inactivated vaccine) and rabies blood test, if your pet stays less than 12 months and more.
Nearby routes
Other routes
Where this comes from
Official sources
- Importing dogs and cats
- Veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats, Schedule I (AVS, 1 April 2026)
- Veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats, Schedule II (AVS, 1 April 2026)
- Veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats, Schedule III (AVS, 1 April 2026)
- Animal Quarantine Centre
- Contrôle à l'exportation des animaux de compagnie (chiens, chats et furets): certificats sanitaires par pays de destination (ONSSA, page modified 2 July 2026)
- Certificat sanitaire pour l'exportation de chats à partir du Maroc vers les États-Unis d'Amérique (modèle E.CHAT.USA.NOV.2020, scanned PDF)
- Décision fixant la liste et les prix des services et prestations rendus aux tiers par l'ONSSA (signed 7 April 2025, scanned PDF)
Last checked against the official pages: 2026-10-13.
Questions owners ask
Does my dog or cat need a rabies blood test to go from Morocco to Singapore?
Yes: A blood sample at least 28 days after a valid rabies vaccination, tested at a WOAH reference laboratory or an approved lab in a Schedule I/II country (result at least 0.5 IU/ml).
Do I need an import permit to bring my dog or cat into Singapore?
Yes: Get a dog or cat licence on the Pet Animal Licensing System (PALS) — you need it before you can apply for the import licence.
Will my dog or cat be quarantined in Singapore?
It can be: Pets from Schedule III countries stay at least 30 days at the Animal Quarantine Centre and are vaccinated against rabies on arrival.
How early should I start preparing my pet for Morocco to Singapore?
With nothing done yet, start at least about 4 months ahead. The main steps: ISO microchip, rabies vaccination and core vaccinations and 7 more.
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