Understanding Pet Import Regulations for Category C Countries: A Guide for Pet Owners

Normally the pet owner will handle this preparation.

Step 1 - Residency Requirement

Your pet must be resident in the country of origin for either 6 months or since birth.

Step 2 - Microchip

Your pet must be recognized by an ISO compatible microchip.

• Your local veterinarian should scan your pet microchip at every vet visit to ensure it is readable and working.
• If the microchip cannot be read or is recorded incorrectly on
  your pet's paperwork, this will cause potential delays.

Step 3 - Rabies Vaccination

Timeframe: This must be at least 30 days old when the rabies blood test is administered and 4 months prior to export.

• Your pet must be least 12 weeks of age when vaccinated.
• Your pet's rabies vaccine certificate must show:

1. Microchip number.
2. Full name and manufacturer of the rabies vaccine.
3. Serial, lot or batch number of this vaccine.
4. Vet stamp and/or signature.
5. The vet administering the rabies vaccination must be an official
   government approved veterinarian (USDA accredited in the
   USA).
6. The vaccination must also be administered as per the
   manufacturer's guidelines

Rabies Blood Titre Level Test

reframe: At least 30 days after the most recent rabies vaccination

less than 6 months prior to travel.

• The vet needs to be approved in the country of origin to draw blood samples.
• This blood sample must be done in accordance with OIE guidelines

1. OIE-prescribed tests for international trade for rabies include the Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralising (FAVN) Test, the
   Rapid Fluorescent Focus
2. Inhibition Test (RFFIT), and the Enzyme-linked Immunoassay
   (ELISA).



The result of the blood test must be greater than or equal to

0.5UI/ml.

Step 5 - Second Rabies Vaccination

Timeframe: This must be at least 30 days old on arrival in Singapore.

• After the above blood test, your pet will require a Second rabies
  vaccination. This can be done on the same day as the blood draw,
  but, it must be done after the blood draw.
• Your pet rabies vaccine certificate must show:

1. Microchip number
2. Full name and manufacturer of the rabies vaccine
3. Serial, lot or batch number of this vaccine
4. Vet stamp and/or signature.
5. The vet administering the rabies vaccination must be an official
   government approved veterinarian (USDA accredited in the
   USA).
6. The vaccination must also be administered as per the
   manufacturer's guidelines

Step 6 - General Vaccinations

These must be greater than 14 days and less than 12 months at the time of departure.

Dogs

Singapore requires "DHP" vaccinations, commonly vaccinations are

given against "DHPPiL"

Your dog must have a valid vaccination against the diseases listed

below, diseases listed in italics are recommendations only.

Your dog should be protected against these diseases: • Distemper •Hepatitis • Parvovirus • Parainfluenza • Leptospirosis • Bordetella

(kennel cough)



Cats Commonly given as an "RCP" or "FVRCP" vaccination

Your cat should be protected against these diseases:

• Feline enteritis (also known as feline paleukopenia or feline
  distemper),
• Rhinotracheitis.
• Calicivirus.

Step 1 - Residency Requirement

Your pet must be resident in the country of origin for either 6 months or since birth.

Step 2 - Microchip

Your pet must be recognized by an ISO-compatible microchip.

• Your local veterinarian should scan your pet microchip at every vet visit to ensure it is readable and working.
• If the microchip cannot be read or is recorded incorrectly on your pet's paperwork, this will cause potential delays.

Step 3 - Rabies Vaccination

Timeframe: This must be at least 30 days old when the rabies blood test is administered and 3 months prior to export.

• Your pet rabies vaccine certificate must show:

1. Microchip number
2. Full name and manufacturer of the rabies vaccine
3. Serial, lot or batch number of this vaccine
4. Vet stamp and/or signature.
5. The vet administering the rabies vaccination must be an official government approved veterinarian (USDA accredited in the USA)
6. The vaccination must also be administered as per the
   manufacturer's guidelines

Step 4 - Rabies Blood Titre Level Test

Timeframe: At least 30 days after the most recent rabies vaccination and less than 6 months prior to travel.

• The vet needs to be approved in the country of origin to draw blood samples.
• This blood sample must be done in accordance with OIE guidelines

1. OIE-prescribed tests for international trade for rabies include the Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralising (FAVN) Test, the Rapid Fluorescent Focus
2. Inhibition Test (RFFIT), and the Enzyme-linked Immunoassay (ELISA).

• The result of the blood test must be greater than or equal to 0.5UI/ml.
• Once the rabies vaccination is 3 months old, your pet can enter Singapore with 30 days quarantine.
  

Step 5 - General Vaccinations

These must be greater than 14 days and less than 12 months at the time of departure.

Dogs

Singapore requires "DHP" vaccinations, commonly vaccinations are given against "DHPPiL"

Your dog must have a valid vaccination against the diseases listed below, diseases listed in italics are recommendations only.

Your dog should be protected against these diseases: • Distemper

Hepatitis • Parvovirus • Parainfluenza • Leptospirosis • Bordetella

(kennel cough)

Cats Commonly given as an "RCP" or "PVRCP" vaccination

Import Permit

Valid for 30 days

We will use your address in Singapore if available. If not, we will use our partner pet agent's address.

Dog License

To be renewed annually, we will obtain the first one for you

International Health Exam & Certificate to Travel

Timeframe: Within 10 days of departure.

• A Veterinarian (i.e. any licensed vet) must complete an International Health Certificate which states that your pet is fit to fly. This document is required by the airline.
• Singapore Specific Health Exam & Certificate to Travel
• Timeframe: Within 7 days of departure.
• To be completed by an official government vet in the country of origin.
• The internal and external parasite treatment will be recorded on this.

Internal and External Parasite Treatment

Timeframe: Within 2-7 days of departure.

• Your pet will need to be treated by products that are effective against internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) and external parasites (fleas and ticks) between 2 and 7 days of export.
• This will be recorded on the Singapore health certificate.