Pet travel route
Dog or cat from Singapore to Egypt: official requirements
Possible. With nothing done yet, start at least 3 weeks ahead for a dog. The main steps: ISO microchip, before the rabies vaccination, rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel, AVS export licence (GoBusiness) and official veterinary health certificate.
Rules checked up to 13 October 2026From 7 official pages
In short
- Dogs and cats differ on this route: choose Dog or Cat to see just yours.
- On this route: import permit needed.
- No rabies blood test or quarantine on this route for a pet that meets the rules.
- Coming back to Singapore? One step has to happen before your pet leaves.
Limited official guidance. The authority for entering Egypt publishes little for this route. Everything it does say is here, with its wording. We couldn't reach a page for pet owners from Egypt's veterinary authority (the General Organization for Veterinary Services). The basic rules below are the ones Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture sent to Australia's agriculture department in December 2025 for pets entering Egypt; the details for the UK, the US and Morocco come from the certificates those governments issue for Egypt. For other countries Egypt doesn't say how long before travel the health certificate may be issued, and it gives no minimum age. Ask the Egyptian embassy or consulate in your country and your own veterinary authority before you travel.
At a glance
How early to start (dogs)
3 weeks
if your pet has no microchip or rabies vaccination yet
Set by: Rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel (at least 21 days before travel)
4 days
if it is already microchipped and vaccinated
Set by: AVS export licence (GoBusiness) (valid 90 days from issue; allow 2 working days (about 4 calendar days, our conversion) to get it)
The least time the official waiting periods allow. Vet, lab and paperwork appointments come on top.
On this route (dogs)
- No rabies blood test
- Import permit needed
- No quarantine
How early to start (cats)
3 weeks
if your pet has no microchip or rabies vaccination yet
Set by: Rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel (at least 21 days before travel)
4 days
if it is already microchipped and vaccinated
Set by: AVS export licence (GoBusiness) (valid 90 days from issue; allow 2 working days (about 4 calendar days, our conversion) to get it)
The least time the official waiting periods allow. Vet, lab and paperwork appointments come on top.
On this route (cats)
- No rabies blood test
- Import permit needed
- No quarantine
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Singapore → Egypt
What your pet needs
In the order you do them. Each step says whether Singapore (leaving) or Egypt (entering) asks for it.
Dogs
Get ready
IdentificationEntering Egypt
ISO microchip, before the rabies vaccination
Your pet must have an ISO-compliant microchip, put in before its rabies vaccination, and the microchip number must be written on all its documents.
Details and the official words
Egypt's requirement reached us through Australia's export database (Micor), which records the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture's correspondence of 18 December 2025 for pets entering Egypt. It is newer than the US and UK documents that don't require a chip; we follow it because it is Egypt's own, more recent statement.
“The following basic health requirements are mandatory for pets entering Egypt:”
“The pet must be microchipped with an ISO-compliant microchip.”
“The pet must be microchipped with an ISO-compliant microchip.”
“Based on correspondence received from the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture on 18 December 2025.”
“Animal microchips are not required for entry into Egypt”
“Dogs and cats should be identified either by tattoo or microchip number or by a full description including coat colour and type, markings, weight, breed, sex and declared age.”
VaccinationEntering Egypt
Rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel
Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies after its microchip, at least 21 days before it travels, and the vaccination must still be valid when it enters Egypt. Bring a valid rabies vaccination certificate.
Details and the official words
Egypt doesn't say whether a booster restarts the 21 days. We count them from the first vaccination of your pet's current, unbroken series; if a booster falls within 3 weeks of the trip, ask the Egyptian embassy.
“A valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate is required.”
“The rabies vaccine must be administered after microchipping and at least 21 days prior to travel and remain valid at the time of entry.”
“The rabies vaccine must be administered after microchipping and at least 21 days prior to travel and remain valid at the time of entry.”
“Egypt require separate evidence that the dog or cat has been vaccinated against rabies.”
“This can either be in an up to date Pet Passport or a document provided by the veterinary practice.”
“Passport & Proof of Vaccinations for rabies”
“Ont été vaccinés contre la rage par un vaccin inactivé”
PermitLeaving Singapore
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.”
In the days before you travel
PaperworkSingapore and Egypt
Official veterinary health certificate
Your pet needs an official veterinary health certificate issued by a government-authorised vet in your country, within its period of validity before you travel. Egypt doesn't publish how long that is for your country: ask your veterinary authority, which knows the certificate it issues for Egypt.
Details and the official words
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.
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.
“An official Veterinary Health Certificate issued by a government-authorized veterinarian in the country of origin is required.”
“The certificate must be issued within the valid period prior to travel.”
“3900EHC may be used to accompany dogs and cats, not intended for sale, exported to Egypt accompanied by their owners”
“The clinical examination should be carried out no more than 96 hours prior to export.”
“This certificate is valid for 14 days after issuance.”
“I certify that the animals described in box 21 have been inspected by me on this date and appear to be free of any infectious or contagious diseases”
“Ont été examinés au cours des 24 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 identifies à l’aide d’une micropuce électronique.”
“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 in some cases
On arrival · only in some casesLeaving Singapore
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
- Egypt asks for accurate, original documents: bring the original health certificate and rabies vaccination certificate, with your pet's microchip number written on every document, to avoid delays on arrival.
- 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.
- 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.
Cats
Get ready
IdentificationEntering Egypt
ISO microchip, before the rabies vaccination
Your pet must have an ISO-compliant microchip, put in before its rabies vaccination, and the microchip number must be written on all its documents.
Details and the official words
Egypt's requirement reached us through Australia's export database (Micor), which records the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture's correspondence of 18 December 2025 for pets entering Egypt. It is newer than the US and UK documents that don't require a chip; we follow it because it is Egypt's own, more recent statement.
“The following basic health requirements are mandatory for pets entering Egypt:”
“The pet must be microchipped with an ISO-compliant microchip.”
“The pet must be microchipped with an ISO-compliant microchip.”
“Based on correspondence received from the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture on 18 December 2025.”
“Animal microchips are not required for entry into Egypt”
“Dogs and cats should be identified either by tattoo or microchip number or by a full description including coat colour and type, markings, weight, breed, sex and declared age.”
VaccinationEntering Egypt
Rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel
Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies after its microchip, at least 21 days before it travels, and the vaccination must still be valid when it enters Egypt. Bring a valid rabies vaccination certificate.
Details and the official words
Egypt doesn't say whether a booster restarts the 21 days. We count them from the first vaccination of your pet's current, unbroken series; if a booster falls within 3 weeks of the trip, ask the Egyptian embassy.
“A valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate is required.”
“The rabies vaccine must be administered after microchipping and at least 21 days prior to travel and remain valid at the time of entry.”
“The rabies vaccine must be administered after microchipping and at least 21 days prior to travel and remain valid at the time of entry.”
“Egypt require separate evidence that the dog or cat has been vaccinated against rabies.”
“This can either be in an up to date Pet Passport or a document provided by the veterinary practice.”
“Passport & Proof of Vaccinations for rabies”
“Ont été vaccinés contre la rage par un vaccin inactivé”
PermitLeaving Singapore
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.”
In the days before you travel
PaperworkSingapore and Egypt
Official veterinary health certificate
Your pet needs an official veterinary health certificate issued by a government-authorised vet in your country, within its period of validity before you travel. Egypt doesn't publish how long that is for your country: ask your veterinary authority, which knows the certificate it issues for Egypt.
Details and the official words
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.
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.
“An official Veterinary Health Certificate issued by a government-authorized veterinarian in the country of origin is required.”
“The certificate must be issued within the valid period prior to travel.”
“3900EHC may be used to accompany dogs and cats, not intended for sale, exported to Egypt accompanied by their owners”
“The clinical examination should be carried out no more than 96 hours prior to export.”
“This certificate is valid for 14 days after issuance.”
“I certify that the animals described in box 21 have been inspected by me on this date and appear to be free of any infectious or contagious diseases”
“Ont été examinés au cours des 24 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 identifies à l’aide d’une micropuce électronique.”
“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 in some cases
On arrival · only in some casesLeaving Singapore
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
- Egypt asks for accurate, original documents: bring the original health certificate and rabies vaccination certificate, with your pet's microchip number written on every document, to avoid delays on arrival.
- 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.
- 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.
Money
What it costs
Government fees exactly as the official pages state them, and what vets and labs in Singapore publish for the steps above. The two are never added together.
Government fees on this route
AVS export licence (normal service)Leaving Singapore50 SGD
Issued two working days after a complete application.
“S$50 for normal service. Licence issuance will take place two working days after submission of all completed documents.”
Exporting dogs and cats · as of 2026-10-12
AVS veterinary certificate (normal service)Leaving Singapore23 SGD
Issued or endorsed two working days after a complete application.
“Normal service (S$23) takes two working days, and express service (S$46) takes one working day, after submission of all completed documents.”
Exporting dogs and cats · as of 2026-10-12
Government fees in total: 73 SGD (each currency separately)
May also apply, depending on your case
AVS export licence (express service)Leaving Singapore100 SGD
Instead of the normal service.
“S$100 for express service. Licence issuance will take place one working day”
Exporting dogs and cats · as of 2026-10-12
AVS veterinary certificate (express service)Leaving Singapore46 SGD
Instead of the normal service.
“express service (S$46) takes one working day”
Exporting dogs and cats · as of 2026-10-12
Egyptian consulate in London: legalising the health certificateEntering Egypt20 GBP
“Send all documents to our Consulate together with a postal order in respect of our fee (GBP20)”
Frequently asked questions: Can I take my pets with me? (Consulate General of Egypt in London) · as of 2026-10-12
What vets and labs charge Not official figures
Microchipyour vet · for: ISO microchip, before the rabies vaccination68 SGD
Singapore: 1 published price
- Town Vets Animal Clinic, Havelock Road: Microchip implantation (incl. 9% GST); a microchip certificate is priced separately68 SGD · per pet · read 2026-10-13
Health certificate (vet’s fee)your vet · for: official veterinary health certificate150 SGD
Singapore: 1 published price
- Town Vets Animal Clinic, Havelock Road: Health certificate consultation, from SGD 150 (incl. 9% GST)150 SGD · per consult (from) · read 2026-10-13
No published prices yet for Singapore: rabies vaccination.
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 Singapore
Do before your pet leaves Singapore
- Rabies vaccination
Their timing rules put them before the outbound trip, for a three-month stay.
The trip back asks for 11 steps: ISO microchip, at least 12 weeks old at export, rabies vaccination and rabies blood test (serology) and more.
Nearby routes
Other routes
Where this comes from
Official sources
- Micor (Manual of Importing Country Requirements), live animals, Egypt: dogs (Australian Department of Agriculture; based on correspondence from the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture of 18 December 2025, last reviewed 23 December 2025)
- Micor (Manual of Importing Country Requirements), live animals, Egypt: cats (Australian Department of Agriculture; based on correspondence from the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture of 18 December 2025, last reviewed 23 December 2025)
- Frequently asked questions: Can I take my pets with me? (Consulate General of Egypt in London)
- Export of dogs and cats from the United Kingdom to Egypt: notes for guidance 3900NFG (APHA, cleared 15 October 2025)
- Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats from the United States to Egypt (USDA APHIS, 14 January 2026)
- Certificat sanitaire pour l'exportation de chiens et de chats à partir du Maroc vers l'Égypte (ONSSA model E.CT.CN.EGYPTE.JUL.2018, scanned PDF)
- Exporting dogs and cats
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 Singapore to Egypt?
No. The official rules we have verified for this route don't ask for a rabies blood test.
Do I need an import permit to bring my dog or cat into Egypt?
Yes: Every pet leaving Singapore needs an export licence.
Will my dog or cat be quarantined in Egypt?
Not on the routes we have verified: the official rules list no quarantine for a pet that meets the requirements.
How early should I start preparing my pet for Singapore to Egypt?
With nothing done yet, start at least 3 weeks ahead for a dog. The main steps: ISO microchip, before the rabies vaccination, rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel, AVS export licence (GoBusiness) and official veterinary health certificate.
Every rule here is quoted from the official page and checked word for word; not legal advice. How we verify · Report a mistake
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