{"id":10992,"date":"2022-09-01T14:07:41","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T06:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=10992"},"modified":"2023-12-12T11:29:21","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T03:29:21","slug":"moving-pets-to-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/move-your-pets-into-singapore-in-7-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Move Your Pets into Singapore in 7 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"margin-top: 5px; width: 100px; height: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-width=\"100\" data-animate=\"yes\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Move Your Pets into Singapore in 7 Steps&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662101972803{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;You can still have your faithful companion, even when you&#8217;re home away from home.<br \/>\n&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662090028402{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Imagine having your beloved dog or cat frolicking around your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">living spaces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, wherever you are. But before that, there&#8217;s work to be done to move your pets into Singapore. It takes a bit more to do than just taking off on a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">business trip<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. There are a dizzying list of things to find out: import requirements, health certificates, inspection appointments. So planning is necessary for pet relocations, especially when you want your pet to travel and arrive in Singapore with you. There are a slew of details and time frames to go through. But fret not; we&#8217;ve got you covered. Here&#8217;s how to start:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702350208504{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#step-1\"><strong>Step 1: Figure out Singapore&#8217;s Pet Import Laws<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-2\"><strong>Step 2: Consult Your Vet<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-3\"><strong>Step 3: Get Rabies and General Vaccinations<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-4\"><strong>Step 4: Obtain an Import Licence<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-5\"><strong>Step 5: Call the Airline<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-6\"><strong>Step 6: Book an Inspection<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-7\"><strong>Step 7: Crate Training Your Pet<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#adopting-dog-singapore\"><strong>Adopting A Dog in Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments\"><strong>Looking for Pet-Friendly Singapore Serviced Apartments?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-playing-with-cat.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-playing-with-cat.png 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-playing-with-cat-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-playing-with-cat-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - playing with cat\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662001762647{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"step-1\"><strong>Step 1: Figure out Singapore&#8217;s Pet Import Laws<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662002570144{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is the most important, and most time-consuming, step of all. Some countries can have stricter pet import rules than others. Some don&#8217;t even allow specific types of animals.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.govt.nz\/personal\/move-to-nz-permanently\/import-pets-and-animals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In New Zealand, for example, restricts ferrets, birds, reptiles (including snakes), as well as mice and rats (unless they&#8217;re lab animals).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In Singapore, you can keep pets in HDB flats and private properties, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Singapore condo rentals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">serviced apartments<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, so long as they&#8217;re not considered<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sso.agc.gov.sg\/SL\/WA1965-S411-2020?DocDate=20200529&amp;WholeDoc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a protected wildlife species<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Though the rules vary between the different residential properties. To start, you can check out these<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/pet-ready-serviced-apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pet-ready <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Singapore serviced apartments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Not to mention, most of those serviced apartments come with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/the-3-perks-of-flexible-leases-for-singapore-serviced-apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">flexible leases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are certain breeds of dogs and cats that you can&#8217;t bring too:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"975\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-restricted-dogs-and-cat-breeds-in-singapore.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-restricted-dogs-and-cat-breeds-in-singapore.png 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-restricted-dogs-and-cat-breeds-in-singapore-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-restricted-dogs-and-cat-breeds-in-singapore-1024x832.png 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-restricted-dogs-and-cat-breeds-in-singapore-768x624.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - restricted dogs and cat breeds in singapore\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662001784030{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"step-2\"><strong>Step 2: Consult Your Vet<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662013313632{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They&#8217;re the best place to get advice before you move your pets into Singapore, especially when there are critical veterinary conditions that your pet has to fulfil. In Singapore, dogs and cats are categorised by the risk of contracting rabies in the countries that they&#8217;re from. There are four categories: Categories A through D.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/avs\/migrated-content\/animals-and-pets\/bringing-animals-into-singapore-and-exporting\/bringing-dogs-and-cats\/category-a-dog-cat-import-flowchart-apr2018.ashx?la=en&amp;hash=E4506A02F70EAA533B16801A984D34DDB0B80C4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dog and cat flowchart for Category A countries.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/avs\/migrated-content\/animals-and-pets\/bringing-animals-into-singapore-and-exporting\/bringing-dogs-and-cats\/category-b-dog-cat-import-flowchart-apr2018.ashx?la=en&amp;hash=861DA3408ADB3C051BDE503B0AF4297DA8384E96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dog and cat flowchart for Category B countries<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/avs\/migrated-content\/animals-and-pets\/bringing-animals-into-singapore-and-exporting\/bringing-dogs-and-cats\/category-c-dog-cat-import-flowchart-apr2018.ashx?la=en&amp;hash=0A72B986BD85EBC36FA81479E964E7B29B96B171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dog and cat flowchart for Category C countries.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/avs\/migrated-content\/animals-and-pets\/bringing-animals-into-singapore-and-exporting\/bringing-dogs-and-cats\/category-d-dog-cat-import-flowchart-apr2018.ashx?la=en&amp;hash=832E1FA03D0DC2ADD0E738C804E3D8EA78E78951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dog and cat flowchart for Category D countries.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0If it&#8217;s too much, fear not. The Animal &amp; Veterinary Service (AVS) has a nifty<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/avs\/e-services\/animals-and-pets\/pet-import-requirement-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Pet Import Requirement Calculator<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(though it works only on cats and dogs) The calculator tells you what to do and when you should do it. The flowcharts and the calculators also show when you need to get treated for parasites, and when to get a veterinary health certificate from your vet too. You can simply consult with your vet to see how to meet Singapore veterinary conditions.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-cat-and-dog-snuggling.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-cat-and-dog-snuggling.png 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-cat-and-dog-snuggling-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-cat-and-dog-snuggling-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - cat and dog snuggling\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662004876494{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not to mention, moving abroad is already a big deal for humans, let alone our furry friends. Talking to your vet could help check if your pet can handle the stresses during the move too. Your furkid may get anxious about going on a long flight and all the different environments, and your vet could prescribe some medication to help with that. When you&#8217;re there, you should stock up on your medications in case you need more time to find a new vet as you move. That opens up more head space for all your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">business meetings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as you start a new job too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your vet could also help with meeting the quarantine requirements for pet relocations into Singapore. They should have a record of all the health certificates and rabies vaccinations of your pet. You can use that for the new vet that you&#8217;ll have to find when you&#8217;re moving abroad. You can even ask for a referral to shorten your search.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662001810233{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"step-3\"><strong>Step 3: Get Rabies and General Vaccinations<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662032248261{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]And since you&#8217;re at your vet, you might as well check if your furkid has a valid rabies vaccination (and with the records to support it!). The records should show both current vaccinations and booster dates too. As for general vaccinations, dogs and cats have to be vaccinated against the common diseases in each of their own species. Dogs have to be vaccinated against canine hepatitis, canine distemper, and canine parvoviral infection. Our feline friends, on the other hand, have to have valid vaccinations for varieties of cat flu and cat enteritis.<\/p>\n<p>Before you move your pets into Singapore, the AVS recommends indicating your pet&#8217;s microchip number in all vaccination records. And just like our COVID-19 vaccine records, the records should show both current vaccinations. Rabies vaccination would need to show booster dates too. Phew, we think pets would need something like the TraceTogether app sooner or later.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-woman-hugging-dog.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-woman-hugging-dog.png 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-woman-hugging-dog-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-woman-hugging-dog-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - woman hugging dog\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662001833288{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"step-4\"><strong>Step 4: Obtain an Import Licence<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662005087879{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&#8217;re moving your dog into Singapore, you should<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pals.avs.gov.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">be getting a dog licence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> even before you apply for an import licence. Then, you have to get the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/licence1.business.gov.sg\/licence1\/neweadvisor\/showSelectedLicence.action?redirection=true&amp;selectedLicenceIds=201301030000131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Licence to import\/export\/transship animals, birds, eggs, and biologics (Personal)<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can apply for it via the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobusiness.gov.sg\/licences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GoBusiness Licensing Portal,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and you need to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singpass.gov.sg\/home\/ui\/register\/instructions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">have a SingPass account.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The licence is only valid for 30 days from the date it&#8217;s issued. And if you&#8217;re bringing a dog that&#8217;s a mixed breed or a cross breed, you&#8217;d need to attach a colour photo of your dog. The photo would need to show the dog&#8217;s face and body too, so that the AVS can check if its a prohibited breed.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662001851982{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"step-5\"><strong>Step 5: Call the Airline<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662090051520{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a couple of airlines that could provide some assistance on your flight as you move your pets into Singapore. It&#8217;s best to call and ask about their options for guidelines, because each airline might have their own. The airline might even have extra rules that Singapore doesn&#8217;t have. You could also find out the specific crate or carrier size, as well as the other documents and equipment the airline needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There could be additional notes to keep in mind too: if your pet is flying in cargo, what happens when the flight delays and you miss your connecting flight? What happens when the plane can&#8217;t accommodate your pet in cargo because it&#8217;s too hot or too cold? Best to get it from the horse&#8217;s mouth.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662001874702{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"step-6\"><strong>Step 6: Book an Inspection<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662032339337{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before you get to Singapore, you&#8217;d need to book an inspection for your dog or cat via<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/ifast.sfa.gov.sg\/eserviceweb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0the Intelligent Food Approval &amp; Safety Tracking System (iFAST)<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. You&#8217;d need to<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/avs\/migrated-content\/animals-and-pets\/bringing-animals-into-singapore-and-exporting\/bringing-dogs-and-cats\/create-an-account-(for-non-singpass-users-and-company).ashx?la=en&amp;hash=890357469FB9D921269C7D7A9551A16B4B9C1913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0create an account<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> too, and here&#8217;s<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/avs\/migrated-content\/animals-and-pets\/bringing-animals-into-singapore-and-exporting\/bringing-dogs-and-cats\/apply-for-e-booking-appointment-using-the-ava-licence.ashx?la=en&amp;hash=EF657DFA03E5B96AC1F8E84B37FF3CE27693DF75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0a guide to book an inspection.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The appointment should be scheduled five days ahead of the animal\u2019s arrival, or earlier. If you didn&#8217;t make an appointment, you&#8217;d be subjected to an S$80 fee. Your iFast booking would require your AVS import licence, flight details, and contact number.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you and your pet are entering Singapore via air, the inspection would be at the Changi Airfreight Centre. The available timings are on Mondays to Saturdays, 8am-1pm and 2pm-10.30pm. They are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. And the inspection has to be an hour and a half upon your arrival in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the other hand, if you and your pet are entering Singapore via Malaysia, you can only enter from the Tuas Checkpoint from 8 to 10 am from Mondays to Saturdays.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-crate-training-for-cats.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-crate-training-for-cats.png 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-crate-training-for-cats-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-crate-training-for-cats-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - crate training for cats\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662001893453{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"step-7\"><strong>Step 7: Crate Training Your Pet<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662032305029{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Before you do, do make sure that the animal container is suitable. If your pet is travelling with you in the passenger cabin, you need a suitable one so it&#8217;s easier to transport your pet from Changi Airport to the AVS quarantine facility that you chose.<\/p>\n<p>And start getting your pet to get used to being inside it. Because they&#8217;d be the ones spending hours on end in them. It might take some time, but you can make things easier for you and your pet by creating positive associations with it. You can encourage your pet to explore the crate by feeding treats and meals from inside the crate. Then, you can add their favourite blankets and toys.<\/p>\n<p>The key is to find ways to get them to spend more and more time alone in the crate. But you need to be gentle. Start with closing your pet in the crate for five minutes, and slowly work your way up. You can talk to your vet to see what&#8217;s the longest period to get your pet ready for the move.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/MetroResidences-Expat-Life-singapore-serviced-apartments-move-pets-into-singapore.jpg\"  alt=\"MetroResidences - Expat Life - singapore serviced apartments - move pets into singapore\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702351755347{border-top-width: 20px !important;border-right-width: 20px !important;border-bottom-width: 20px !important;border-left-width: 20px !important;background-color: #fbeed9 !important;border-left-color: #fbeed9 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #fbeed9 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #fbeed9 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #fbeed9 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"adopting-dog-singapore\"><strong>Adopting A Dog in Singapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>But if you&#8217;re already staying in Singapore and don&#8217;t have a pet to move into Singapore, do consider adopting a dog instead of buying one. It can be incredibly fulfilling to take care of an adopted dog because they wouldn&#8217;t have found their forever homes otherwise. Although, adopting a new dog can be daunting, especially if you have never had a pet before. There are all the regulations you have to follow, not to mention the preparations too. <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirchelleymuses.com\/guide-for-dog-adoption-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fear not, this extensive guide for dog adoption in Singapore by Micherlley Muses is here to help.<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 30px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/job-savelsberg-zKp2HkHtzRA-unsplash-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/job-savelsberg-zKp2HkHtzRA-unsplash-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/job-savelsberg-zKp2HkHtzRA-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/job-savelsberg-zKp2HkHtzRA-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/job-savelsberg-zKp2HkHtzRA-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/job-savelsberg-zKp2HkHtzRA-unsplash-1-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences_singapore_mbs_rooftop_view\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662013378739{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments\"><strong>Looking for Pet-Friendly Singapore Serviced Apartments After You Move Your Pets into Singapore?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consider MetroResidences Singapore serviced apartments as you move your pets into Singapore. We have a couple of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/pet-ready-serviced-apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pet-friendly Singapore condo rentals and serviced aparmtents<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0ready for you and your furkid. All our units have spacious <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">living spaces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">working spaces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2013perfect for when you\u2019re staying for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">longer period<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They are conveniently located, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/top-5-serviced-apartments-in-singapore-near-mrt-stations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hassle-free<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">access to public transport. 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