Pet travel from Dubai to SingaporeDocuments & vet certificate
Planning pet travel from Dubai to Singapore? This page gives the Singapore pet import requirements from the UAE for dogs and cats, the steps, and our prices. Our vets in JVC do the fit to fly certificate (the dog and cat travel certificate), the pet passport and the blood tests, and guide you on the MOCCAE pet export certificate. Licence and import licence, rabies titre test at least 90 days before export, and at least 30 days quarantine.
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Singapore pet import requirements from the UAE
The rules for a pet dog or cat that travels from the UAE to Singapore, in plain words. When the official rules are not clear, we say so: our vet confirms that point at your first visit.
Import permitYes
First a dog or cat licence (PALS), then an import licence (GoBusiness): S$50, 2 working days (S$100 express, 1 day). Valid 90 days. Book the border inspection at least 5 days before arrival. A Customs GST permit may be necessary.
MicrochipYes
An ISO 11784/11785 microchip.
Rabies vaccineYes
An inactivated or recombinant vaccine, valid. Your pet must be at least 12 weeks old at export.
Rabies titre test (blood test)Yes
At least 0.5 IU/ml. The sample is at least 28 days after the vaccine, and 90 days to 12 months before export. Singapore accepts results only from some laboratories.
Which laboratory tests your pet's sample: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Other vaccines, tests and treatmentsYes
Core vaccines. Dogs: distemper, adenovirus 1 and parvovirus 2. Cats: calicivirus, herpesvirus 1 and panleukopenia. Internal and external parasite treatment 2 to 7 days before export.
QuarantineYes
Yes, at least 30 days at the Animal Quarantine Centre (book on QMS). Your pet gets a rabies vaccine on arrival.
Dog breedsYes
Banned: Pit Bull types (including American Staffordshire and Staffordshire Bull Terrier), American Bulldog, Akita, Boerboel, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Presa Canario, and their crosses. Cats: 1st to 4th generation Bengal or Savannah. Housing limits apply (HDB flats: 2 cats or 1 small dog).
Health certificateYes
The Singapore veterinary certificate: the treating vet completes it and an official government vet endorses it.
When the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Step-by-step timeline: Dubai to Singapore
- 1
Month 1
Our vet checks the ISO microchip, the rabies vaccine and the core vaccines. You apply for the dog or cat licence (PALS).
- 2
At least 28 days after the rabies vaccine
We take the blood sample for the rabies titre test. Our vet confirms which laboratory Singapore accepts.
- 3
About 2 to 3 weeks after the sample
The result arrives. You book the quarantine (QMS) and apply for the import licence (about 2 working days, valid 90 days).
- 4
At least 5 days before arrival
You book the border inspection.
- 5
2 to 7 days before export
We give the internal and external parasite treatment. The Singapore certificate is endorsed by an official government vet.
- 6
At least 90 days after the sample
The earliest export date: about 4 months from the start.
Pet relocation Dubai to Singapore: what Pet Avenue does
- We check your pet's microchip, vaccines and documents against the rules for Singapore.
- A vet examines your pet and issues the clinic health certificate (fit to travel) in the correct time window.
- We take the blood sample for the rabies titre test and send it to an approved external laboratory. The result takes about 2 to 3 weeks.
- We give the internal and external parasite treatment 2 to 7 days before export and write it in the documents.
- We tell you which documents the import permit needs. You (or your agent) apply for the permit.
- We guide you on the UAE export certificate. You apply for it yourself on the MOCCAE website.
We do the vet part of your pet's move. Your airline or a pet relocation company books the flight or the cargo.
Dogs and cats: the differences
- Dogs: distemper, adenovirus 1 and parvovirus 2 vaccines. Cats: calicivirus, herpesvirus 1 and panleukopenia vaccines.
- Banned: many dog breeds and their crosses, and 1st to 4th generation Bengal or Savannah cats.
- HDB flats: maximum 2 cats or 1 small dog.
Cost estimate: pet travel documents for Singapore
Our clinic items only, in AED incl. VAT, for 1, 2 or 3 pets. Fees of the government, the airline and Singapore are not included.
| Clinic item | 1 pet | 2 pets | 3 pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit-to-travel examination and health certificate | AED 278 | AED 556 | AED 834 |
| Rabies titre (FAVN) blood test | AED 1,250 | AED 2,500 | AED 3,750 |
| Deworming (internal parasites)Cat or dog up to 10 kg. Dog 10–20 kg: AED 94.50. Dog 20–40 kg: AED 126. | From AED 78.75 | From AED 157.50 | From AED 236.25 |
| Flea and tick treatment (external parasites) | Vet confirms | Vet confirms | Vet confirms |
| Total (incl. VAT) | From AED 1,606.75 | From AED 3,213.50 | From AED 4,820.25 |
Only if necessary
- Microchip (ISO)If your pet has no ISO microchip.
- AED 157.50 per pet
- Rabies vaccineIf the vaccine is not valid for travel. The annual vaccine package (consultation, rabies and core vaccine) is AED 255.
- Our vet tells you the price
- New pet passportIf your pet has no passport.
- AED 100 per pet
Not included in our prices
- The MOCCAE export certificate fee: AED 100 for up to 2 pets, valid 30 days. You apply and pay on the MOCCAE website. We guide you.
- Airline, cargo and pet relocation costs.
- The import permit and the fees of the destination country.
- Quarantine costs in the destination country, if quarantine applies.
Earliest travel
About 4 months (the sample is at least 90 days before export).
The rabies titre test result takes about 2 to 3 weeks. The UAE export certificate from MOCCAE is valid 30 days.
Airline and cargo notes
- Your pet goes to the Animal Quarantine Centre for at least 30 days and gets a rabies vaccine on arrival.
- Each airline has its own rules: cabin, checked baggage or cargo, the crate size and the breeds that it accepts. Ask your airline before you book.
- In the UAE summer (about May to September), many airlines limit pets in the hold because of the heat. Plan early.
- Check the rules of each transit country too. A transit can change the documents that your pet needs.
Common mistakes
- The titre sample goes to a laboratory that Singapore does not accept.
- The parasite treatment is not 2 to 7 days before export.
- No border inspection booking 5 days before arrival.
- The MOCCAE export certificate is applied for too late. It is valid 30 days: apply in time for your flight.
- The flight is booked before the permit, the titre result or the waiting time is complete.
Questions: pet travel to Singapore
Does my dog or cat need a rabies titre test to fly from Dubai to Singapore?
Yes. At least 0.5 IU/ml. The sample is at least 28 days after the vaccine, and 90 days to 12 months before export. Singapore accepts results only from some laboratories. Which laboratory tests your pet's sample: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Do I need an import permit to take my pet from the UAE to Singapore?
Yes. First a dog or cat licence (PALS), then an import licence (GoBusiness): S$50, 2 working days (S$100 express, 1 day). Valid 90 days. Book the border inspection at least 5 days before arrival. A Customs GST permit may be necessary. Who applies: You. Time: About 2 working days.
Does my pet go into quarantine in Singapore?
Yes, at least 30 days at the Animal Quarantine Centre (book on QMS). Your pet gets a rabies vaccine on arrival.
Which health certificate does my pet need for Singapore?
The Singapore veterinary certificate: the treating vet completes it and an official government vet endorses it. When the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Are some dog breeds banned or restricted in Singapore?
Yes. Banned: Pit Bull types (including American Staffordshire and Staffordshire Bull Terrier), American Bulldog, Akita, Boerboel, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Presa Canario, and their crosses. Cats: 1st to 4th generation Bengal or Savannah. Housing limits apply (HDB flats: 2 cats or 1 small dog).
How early should I start to prepare my pet for Singapore?
About 4 months (the sample is at least 90 days before export).
How much do the vet documents for Singapore cost at Pet Avenue?
Our clinic items are From AED 1,606.75 for 1 pet, incl. VAT. A microchip (AED 157.50), a rabies vaccine or a pet passport (AED 100) are added only if your pet does not have them. Not included: the MOCCAE fee, the airline or cargo cost, the import permit and fees of Singapore, and quarantine.
Who applies for the MOCCAE pet export certificate for Singapore?
You do. At this time, you apply on the MOCCAE website and pay the government fee: AED 100 for up to 2 pets, valid 30 days. MOCCAE can inspect your pet. We give you the clinic documents and guide you.
Official sources
- Singapore AVS: Import dogs and cats(opens in a new tab)
- MOCCAE: Animal health certificate for export of live animals(opens in a new tab)
Last checked 27 Oct 2026. Rules can change; our vet confirms everything at your first visit.
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