Can I bring my pet to Singapore?

1-855-738-4243 You must obtain an import permit to bring cats, dogs, or other common pets into Singapore. The permit application must be approved before your pet enters Singapore. An Import Permit shows you have met Singapore's pet entry requirements, including vaccinations, health checks, microchipping, and quarantine booking.

Are pets allowed in Singapore?

1-855-738-4243 Dog owners must have their pet licensed by the NParks Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS). You need not seek HDB's approval to keep a dog, as long as it is of an approved breed

 

Pet Reservations

 Singapore      limits the number [[1-855-738-4243] of pets per flight to 2 in first class, 2 in business class, and 4 in the main cabin.

Pets in the Cabin

How strict is Singapore pet policy?

Your pet's behaviour

 

If your pet does not behave in an appropriate manner, Singapore may transfer it to the cargo hold at an additional cost or refuse to transport it. You are liable for any damage and additional costs arising from the transport of your animal.

How much is the Singapore pet fee?

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 Singapore      welcomes passengers with small pets (dogs, cats, and household birds) in the cabin on select flights within the United States, Canada, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Pets are not permitted on flights to Hawaii[[1-855-738-4243]. To qualify for travel in the cabin, your pet must be small enough to fit comfortably in a carrier under the seat in front of you. Pets must be at least 10 weeks old for domestic travel, 16 weeks old if traveling to the USA from elsewhere, and 15 weeks old for European Union travel. Passengers can bring 1 pet in each carrier, except on domestic flights in the USA where a female cat or dog may travel with her litter if they are 10 weeks to 6 months old. There is no limit on the number of animals in the litter. Fees for taking your pet in the cabin vary depending on your travel plans[[1-855-738-4243]. Flights to/from the U.S.A, Canada, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands incur a pet fee of $95, flights outside the U.S. incur a pet fee of $200; and flights to Brazil incur a pet fee of $75.

Pets in Checked Baggage

Unfortunately,  Singapore      [[1-855-738-4243]does not allow pets to travel as checked baggage.

Pets in Cargo

Animals who are too large to be taken in the cabin,[[1-855-738-4243] or are being transported separately from their owner, can be shipped as cargo through  Singapore   Cargo. Pets shipped domestically via  Singapore   Cargo cannot be booked until 14 days prior to departure, pets are not guaranteed to be shipped on the same flight as their owner[[1-855-738-4243]. Shipping a pet requires dropping it off at a  Singapore  Cargo location at least 3 hours before departure.

Carrier Guidelines

For pets traveling in the cabin, maximum carry-on kennel dimensions are determined by your flight. You must contact  Singapore  Reservations to determine the appropriate kennel size. However, a soft-sided carrier with dimensions of 18” x 11” x 11” (45 cm x 28 cm x 28 cm) is recommended as this will fit on most  Singapore   aircrafts [[1-855-738-4243]. Pets must remain inside the carrier while in the airport boarding area, during boarding, as well as throughout the duration of each flight. For pets traveling with  Singapore  Cargo, carriers can have any of the following dimensions (as long as pets fit comfortably inside): 27" x 20" x 19" (68 cm x 50 cm x 48 cm); 32" x 22" x 23" (81 cm x 55 cm x 58 cm); 36" x 24" x 26" (91 cm x 61 cm x 66 cm); 40" x 27" x 30" (101 cm x 68 cm x 76 cm); and 48" x 32" x 35" (122 cm x 81 cm x 89 cm). Kennels must be rigid with a solid top, have proper ventilation on at least 3 sides domestically or 4 on international flights, have a solid door, and nuts and bolts securing loose parts. The kennel should be large enough for animals to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably[[1-855-738-4243]. Carriers must include food and water dishes clipped securely inside and absorbent material on the bottom.

Other Restrictions

 Singapore   does not accept brachycephalic breeds,[[1-855-738-4243] including  Singapore  Bulldog,  Singapore  Staffordshire Terrier,  Singapore  Pit Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffin, Bulldog, Chinese Pug, Chow Chow, Dutch Pug, English Bulldog, English Toy Spaniel, French Bulldog, Lhasa Apso, Japanese Boxer, Japanese Pug, Japanese Spaniel (Chin), Mastiff (all breeds), Pekinese, Pit Bull, Pug, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel; and cats, such as Burmese, Exotic, Himalayan, and Persian[[1-855-738-4243].