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Pet Transport Philippines to Singapore: 2026 AVS Schedule III Guide

If you are relocating a pet from Philippines to Singapore, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Set aside roughly 10-16 weeks for this route and keep a close eye …

10-16 wks
Preparation needed
30 days
Quarantine on arrival
Moderate-High
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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Lead time needed
10-16 weeks
Quarantine
30 days
Route complexity
Moderate-High
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipISO 11784/11785 microchip required.
Rabies vaccinationCurrent rabies vaccination required.
Rabies titre testRabies antibody titre test required. …
Quarantine30-day mandatory quarantine at an …
Health certificateBAI-endorsed health certificate in AVS …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Philippines to Singapore typically takes around 10-16 weeks. Expect 30 days of quarantine on arrival.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
Before any other preparation.
Appoint an AVS-recognised pet agent (mandatory from April 2026 for Schedule III CAPQ clearance).

Responsible: Owner

2
4-6 weeks before travel. Allow 2-4 weeks for BAI processing.
BAI export clearance application. Apply for AVS import licence. Pre-book AQC quarantine place.

Responsible: Owner or AVS-recognised agent

3
Allow 2-3 weeks for titre result.
ISO microchip confirmed. Current rabies vaccination. Titre test at AVS-approved laboratory.

Responsible: BAI-registered vet

4
4-6 weeks before travel.
AVS import licence confirmed. AQC booking confirmed. Book cargo: MNL to SIN.

Responsible: Owner or agent

5
Within AVS-specified window before departure.
BAI-endorsed health certificate in AVS format issued before travel.

Responsible: BAI-registered vet

6
Travel day.
Travel MNL to SIN. CAPQ inspection at Changi via AVS agent. Transfer to AQC for 30-day quarantine.

Responsible: Airline, AVS agent, and AQC

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required.
Rabies titre test
Rabies antibody titre test required. Must meet AVS minimum level. Performed at an AVS-approved laboratory. Source: Singapore AVS, nparks.gov.sg/avs.
Quarantine
30-day mandatory quarantine at an AVS-approved quarantine centre (AQC). Owner-paid. Pre-booking required.
Health certificate
BAI-endorsed health certificate in AVS format. Issued within the AVS-specified window before travel.
Export permit
BAI export clearance required. Apply through BAI. Allow 2-4 weeks.
Health certificate
Veterinary health certificate issued by a registered veterinarian and endorsed by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI, under the Department of Agriculture). Must comply with AVS Singapore import format.
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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines operates Manila (MNL) to Singapore Changi (SIN) with cargo services. Philippine Airlines Cargo handles live animals on selected routes. Confirm live animal acceptance for your specific flight.
Cargo Only
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines operates MNL to SIN with regular cargo services. Singapore Airlines Cargo has strong live animal handling at Changi. A reliable option for the Philippines to Singapore routing.
Cargo Only
Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific operates MNL to SIN and some Cebu (CEB) to SIN services. Check cargo live animal acceptance with Cebu Pacific directly before booking.
Cargo Only
Costs

What this route typically costs

BAI export clearance and health certificate: PHP 2,000-5,000
Titre test at AVS-approved laboratory: USD 100-200
AVS import licence fee: SGD 26-100
30-day AQC quarantine: SGD 1,500-3,000
Air cargo MNL to SIN: SGD 400-1,200 depending on crate size
AVS-recognised agent fee: SGD 500-1,500
Total typical range: SGD 3,500-8,000

Critical points

From 1 April 2026, an AVS-recognised pet agent is mandatory for Schedule III CAPQ clearance. Appoint one before any other step.

30-day AQC quarantine is mandatory for all Philippine pets. No exceptions.

Book the AQC place before confirming your cargo flights. AQC places are limited.

BAI processing takes 2-4 weeks. Start the export clearance application well before your travel date.

Singapore import rules, explained

Singapore has a detailed set of import rules, and each one needs to be satisfied before travel. None of it is unusual, but the order and timing are what catch people out.

Practical tips for this move

Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.

Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. The 30-day AQC quarantine applies to all cats and dogs arriving from Schedule III countries, including the Philippines. There is no separate cat pathway. Both species complete the full 30-day quarantine period.
From 1 April 2026, all pets from Schedule III countries must use an AVS-recognised pet agent for CAPQ clearance at Singapore Changi. The agent acts as the registered importer, handles the CAPQ documentation, and manages the transfer to the AQC. This is mandatory, not optional. The AVS agent list is at nparks.gov.sg/avs.
Allow 2 to 3 months for preparation (BAI clearance, AVS import licence, titre test, health certificate) plus 30 days of AQC quarantine on arrival. Total from first vet visit to your pet leaving quarantine: approximately 3 to 4 months.
No. An AQC booking confirmation is required as part of the CAPQ clearance process. Without a confirmed AQC place, your pet cannot be cleared on arrival. Pre-booking the AQC before confirming cargo flights is essential.
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