Can I bring my pet dog or cat back from Singapore to Australia? Singapore is on the approved list of countries as a Category II country, and you can bring your pet back to Australia very easily from Singapore. Ensure your pet has been vaccinated for rabies and has an ISO-compliant microchip implanted.
It's up to you as the furparent to get the right microchip to keep your pet safe and sound, at all times! Like their owners, pets need a passport when moving to Australia from Singapore. All pets entering Australia require an import permit. Import permits take a long time to process, so get started as early as you can.
All pets relocating to Australia must undergo a Rabies Antibody Titer Test at least three to four weeks after receiving an inactivated rabies vaccination. This blood test, which ensures the vaccine has provided your pet with adequate levels of the rabies antibody, must be reviewed at an approved lab.
Your cat or dog must arrive in Australia with a microchip that can be scanned and linked to the import permit and any accompanying laboratory reports. If the microchip cannot be scanned in Australia, or the microchip number is inconsistent on any import paperwork, your cat or dog may be exported from Australia.
Australia is free from a number of cat and dog diseases and has a highly favourable animal health status. In order to protect this status, cats and dogs must undertake a period of quarantine upon arrival in Australia.
Entering Australia With A Pet
Bringing pets to Australia by air, can only be done as manifest cargo. Pets can't fly in cabin or as excess luggage. Pets can only land in Melbourne International Airport where they will be transferred to the post entry quarantine facility.
Rules at Changi Airport
The only pets permitted inside the public areas of the terminals at Changi Airport are service dogs unless you are traveling with them. If your pet is boarding a flight with you they must be transported in a pet carrier at all times. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
Singapore is a dog-friendly city, and there is so much to do with your pooch in the city. The city has lots of open spaces to take your dog out walking, a variety of pet-friendly activities, and plenty of dog-friendly cafés and restaurants.
You must import your cat or dog directly from an approved country. The conditions your cat or dog must meet can vary depending on the approved country. Your cat or dog must also undergo veterinary preparations and certification in the approved country before you import them to Australia.
While the process to move a dog to Australia does take 190 days when it's all said and done, your dog will only need to stay in a quarantine facility for 10 days, and that occurs at the very end, after she has arrived in Australia.
The short answer to your question is "no, you can't avoid quarantine" -- your dog will have to follow the standard rules and fulfill a 30-day quarantine upon arrival. As a rabies-free country, Australia imposes specific procedures upon pets imported there.
Dogs and cats entering Australia from an approved country require an Import permit issued by Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). Pet Carriers International has a team specialising in Import Pets to Australia.
The total cost of bringing a dog to Australia is around $4,000 (USD) / $5,600 (AUD). The cost is broken down into the following fees: Vet fees – microchipping, vaccinations and treatments varies on your veterinarian centre's fees and home country (average $300 (USD) / $425 (AUD))
Generally, airlines charge a pet fee of $100 to $200 each way, but prices will vary depending on where you're traveling and your airline. Check the airline's pet policy before purchasing a ticket to make sure your pet meets the airline's breed and size requirements. If not, the airline won't let them board.
In-Cabin Pet Policy
Singapore Airlines does not permit pets to travel in the cabin of the aircraft with the exception of medically certified service dogs* which are not included on their banned breed list (see step #6). Two weeks notice should be provided.
A maximum of three dogs is allowed to be kept in any one private (non-HDB residential or commercial) premises. Only one Specified dog can be licensed and kept in each private (non-HDB residential or commercial) premises.
The East side of Singapore in general is a great place to live with pets. With public options like East Coast Park, or Changi Beach, families with pets and kids will find that the East provides everything they need — food, entertainment and culture, the East has it all.
Many airlines allow pets to fly in the cabin as a carry-on, so long as they stay inside a carrier that's small enough to fit under the seat in front of you for the duration of the flight. Southwest, Alaska, United, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Spirit, and Frontier are some of the airlines that allow pets as carry-ons.
Singapore Pet Quarantine Requirements
Singapore divides departure countries into different categories: Category A and B countries (rabies-free or low rabies) may not require quarantine, while pets from Category C and D countries may need to undergo a 10 to a 30-day quarantine.
Singapore is a designated rabies-free country, which means the rules for importing pets are more complex than in countries like the United States. However, with careful preparation, bringing your pets to Singapore is possible. All pets entering Singapore must complete either a 10 or 30-day quarantine.
Domestic Pet Friendly Airlines
Qantas and Virgin allow pets to fly in their cargo area. REX allows pets as checked baggage on some flights. Jetstar doesn't allow pets at all. If you want to fly with your dog or other pet in the cabin with you in Australia, you're out of luck.
Dogs can fly long distances, but they can find it a little stressful. A 12-hour flight with them in a cargo hold is going to be much more unnerving for them than a 1-hour flight in a pet carrier on the seat next to you.
Yes. We do not accept pet bookings on any Jetstar services and only selected Qantas domestic flights (QF400 and above) will be available for pet bookings as not all aircraft types offer the conditions required for the safe transport of pets which limits the flight options on display during the booking.