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Bringing a dog from Australia to Singapore

Yes. Australia is a Schedule I (rabies-free) country for Singapore's AVS, so your dog needs no rabies vaccination, no rabies blood test and faces no quarantine if fully compliant and healthy on arrival. The work is administrative: the dog must have lived continuously in a Schedule I country for at least 6 months (or since birth), be licensed in Singapore's PALS system before the import licence is issued via GoBusiness (S$50, valid 90 days), and travel on a veterinary certificate signed and DAFF-endorsed within 7 days of export, with core vaccinations current and parasite treatments done 2 to 7 days before the flight. Singapore also requires the crate to be sealed for the journey, arranged through DAFF.
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Quarantine days
Schedule I origin: no quarantine if fully compliant and healthy on arrival
6 mo
Residency rule
Continuous residency in a Schedule I country for 6 months, or since birth
7 days
Certificate window
Veterinary certificate signed and government-endorsed within 7 days before export
S$50
Import licence fee
GoBusiness licence valid 90 days; express processing is S$100

Step-by-step checklist

Requirements — Dog · Australia → Singapore
StepWhat to doWhen
Licences, in orderApply for the Singapore dog licence via PALS first — the AVS import licence cannot be issued without it — then apply for the import licence via GoBusiness (S$50 standard, 2 working days; S$100 express, 1 working day; valid 90 days, no extension) 4+ weeks out
DAFF export processLodge the DAFF Notice of Intention at least 10 working days ahead and tell DAFF Singapore requires a sealed transport container — DAFF provides the seal 10+ working days out
Core vaccinationsDistemper, adenovirus type 1 and parvovirus type 2 vaccinations valid per the manufacturer's schedule, with the last dose at least 2 weeks before export (dogs under 16 weeks need two doses); ISO 11784/11785 microchip verified 2+ weeks out
Parasite treatmentsExternal (flea/tick) and internal (nematode/cestode) treatments both given between 2 and 7 days before export Final week
Certificate and arrival bookingVeterinary certificate dated within 7 days of export, signed by a government-approved vet and endorsed by a DAFF official veterinarian after an exam within 7 days; dog at least 12 weeks old at export. Book the CAPQ inspection at Changi at least 5 working days before arrival, arrange the captain's declaration from the airline, and obtain a Customs GST in-payment permit if required Final week

Your preparation timeline

  1. 16+ months out — Make sure the residency condition is satisfied — continuous Schedule I residency for 6 months or since birth — and check your dog is not a banned or restricted breed.
  2. 24 weeks out — Dog licence via PALS, then the import licence via GoBusiness.
  3. 310+ working days out — DAFF Notice of Intention lodged; vet and DAFF appointments booked; crate seal arranged.
  4. 4Final 7 days — Vet exam and certificate, DAFF endorsement, parasite treatments inside the 2–7 day window, CAPQ inspection booked.
  5. 5Arrival — Inspection at the Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine station; a fully compliant, healthy dog is released without quarantine.
The mistake that causes trouble on this route: Doing the licences in the wrong order, or too late. The import licence cannot exist before the PALS dog licence, standard processing takes 2 working days, and the licence cannot be extended past its 90 days. Layer on the short final-week windows — certificate within 7 days, parasite treatments within 2 to 7 days, CAPQ booking at least 5 working days ahead (an unbooked inspection is charged at S$133 per hour) — and a casual timeline fails. Banned breeds never get in at all: Pit Bull types (including American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and American Bulldog) and their crosses, Akita, Boerboel, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa and Perro de Presa Canario.

Costs you can plan for

AVS import licence: S$50 (2 working days) or S$100 express (1 working day). The PALS dog licence fee depends on the dog (including sterilisation status) — check PALS when applying. An arrival inspection without a booking is charged at S$133 per hour. Specified breeds (including Bull Terrier, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, German Shepherd family and Mastiffs) carry extra ownership conditions, including S$100,000 public liability insurance and a S$2,000 banker's guarantee. Add DAFF export fees, vet fees and air freight; a Customs GST in-payment permit may also be required before arrival.

✈️ Government rules are only half the trip. Airlines set their own pet carriage rules (crate size, breed limits, seasonal embargoes). Re-confirm carriage with your airline after you meet the rules above.

Questions people ask about this route

Does my dog need a rabies vaccination or blood test for Singapore?

No. Australia is a Schedule I (rabies-free) country, so AVS requires neither a rabies vaccination nor a rabies serology test. Core vaccinations (distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus) must be current instead.

Which dog breeds are banned or restricted in Singapore?

Banned: Pit Bull types including American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and American Bulldog (and crosses), Akita, Boerboel, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa and Perro de Presa Canario. Specified breeds such as the Bull Terrier, Doberman, Rottweiler, German Shepherd family and Mastiffs are allowed only with extra conditions, including insurance and a banker's guarantee.

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✓ Last verified: 2026-11-12

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