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Dog or cat from Taiwan 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 10 official pages

Make my dated plan Reverse: Singapore → Taiwan

In short

Limited official guidance. The authority for leaving Taiwan publishes little for this route. Everything it does say is here, with its wording. APHIA's own pages (aphia.gov.tw) did not open from our network, so this is built from the law itself, in the Ministry of Agriculture's official English texts: the Act on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases (Art. 36), the regulations for animals carried by passengers and the quarantine fee regulations. They say when APHIA issues an export certificate and what you bring, but not where or how far ahead to apply, whether a vet's health certificate or other records are needed, or how long the inspection takes. Ask the APHIA branch at your airport of departure.

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 Taiwan 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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Taiwan → Singapore

What your pet needs

In the order you do them. Each step says whether Taiwan (leaving) or Singapore (entering) asks for it.

Taking a dog or cat out of Taiwan (APHIA): we summarised this from a short or older official page and it is still under review, so it may be incomplete.

  1. Get ready

    1. 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.”

    2. 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.”

    3. 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.”

    4. 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.”

    5. 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.”

    6. 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.”

    7. 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.”

  2. In the days before you travel

    1. 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”

    2. PaperworkTaiwan 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

      APHIA export animal quarantine certificate (when your destination asks for one): Your destination asks for an official certificate, so apply to APHIA (Taiwan's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency) for export quarantine: fill in the application form and show your passport, your ticket and other relevant documents (the law doesn't list them: ask APHIA). APHIA inspects your pet and, if it meets the requirements, issues the export animal quarantine certificate. Your pet may only leave once it has the certificate.

      The law doesn't say how far ahead to apply or how long the inspection takes. Ask the APHIA branch at your airport.

      “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.”

      “The quarantine objects may be exported only after they are inspected and certified as qualified by import/export animal quarantine authorities, and an export animal quarantine certificate is issued”

      “must complete the application form with the presence of passport, ticket and other relevant documents.”

      “Animal quarantine objects: Veterinary certificates must be issued by the import/ export animal quarantine authority”

  3. Travel day and arrival

    1. 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”

    2. 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.
  • APHIA issues an export animal quarantine certificate for a pet when your destination's authority asks for Taiwan's certificate, and turns down applications otherwise. Check what your destination asks for before you apply.
  • A passenger taking up to 3 dogs and 3 cats pays no quarantine fee and no quarantine-label fee. APHIA charges NT$100 per application for computer processing unless you enter the application yourself, on the computer at the counter or online.
  • Planning to bring your pet back to Taiwan? Apply for Taiwan's import permit before your pet leaves. If it will stay somewhere that isn't on Taiwan's rabies-free list, have its rabies blood test done before it leaves Taiwan: coming back within one year of that sample, it can skip the post-entry quarantine.

Money

What it costs

Government fees exactly as the official pages state them, and what vets and labs in Taiwan publish for the steps above. The two are never added together.

Government fees on this route

  • Export quarantine fee for a pet travelling with youLeaving TaiwanFree

    Exempt for the number of pets a passenger is allowed to carry (fee regulation, Art. 7).

    “The quarantine fees shall be exempted for the following cases: 1. The articles are used for military purposes and accompanied with proof from military authorities. 2. The articles of imported food are used for military or official purposes and accompanied with proof from food administration authorities. 3. The allowed quantity of quarantine objects or regulated articles carried by passenger or crew serving on vehicles, vessels and aircrafts pursuant to the Regulations for Quarantine of Animal/Plant Regulated Articles Carried by Passengers and Service Personnel on Vehicles”

    Regulations Governing Fees for Animal and Plant Quarantine (English, amended 14 Nov 2025) · as of 2025-11-14

  • 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: 50 SGD (each currency separately)

10 more fees may apply, depending on your case
  • Computer processing fee per applicationLeaving Taiwan100 TWD

    Not charged if you enter the application yourself at the counter computer or online.

    “Every application for importing or exporting animals and/or plants and their products shall be charged a computer processing fee of NT$100.”

    Regulations Governing Fees for Animal and Plant Quarantine (English, amended 14 Nov 2025) · as of 2025-11-14

  • Reissue or copy of the veterinary certificateLeaving Taiwan120 TWD

    Per new certificate, only if you need one.

    “For separation, reissuance, replacement or copy of the veterinary/ phytosanitary certificate, a fee of NT$120 shall be charged for each new certificate.”

    Regulations Governing Fees for Animal and Plant Quarantine (English, amended 14 Nov 2025) · as of 2025-11-14

  • 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

No published prices yet for Taiwan: 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 Taiwan

Nothing for the trip back has to happen before your pet leaves Taiwan (dogs).

The trip back asks for 9 steps: microchip, rabies vaccination (over 90 days old), rabies vaccination 30 days to 1 year before arrival and rabies blood test (at least 0.5 IU/ml) and more.

Nothing for the trip back has to happen before your pet leaves Taiwan (cats).

The trip back asks for 9 steps: microchip, rabies vaccination (over 90 days old), rabies vaccination 30 days to 1 year before arrival and rabies blood test (at least 0.5 IU/ml) and more.

Every step from Singapore to Taiwan

Nearby routes

Other routes

Where this comes from

Official sources

Last checked against the official pages: 2026-10-13.

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Questions owners ask

Does my dog or cat need a rabies blood test to go from Taiwan 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 Taiwan 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.

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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