Pet Relocation from India to Singapore
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Moving a Pet from India to Singapore
A short flight and a strict biosecurity process: India sits in AVS Schedule III, which means serology, an import licence and at least 30 days at the Animal Quarantine Centre.
Pet relocation from India to Singapore looks geographically simple — Changi is a short hop from Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad or Delhi — and legally demanding. The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) of NParks groups origin countries into Schedule I, II and III. Schedule I is a short list (Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom). Schedule II is a longer list of lower-rabies-risk places (the USA, Canada, Japan, much of western Europe and others). India appears on neither list, so it falls under Schedule III: every country not named in I or II.
Schedule III is why a Singapore move from India is not “just book the pet on my flight”. Your dog or cat needs a valid rabies vaccination, a serology test taken at least 28 days after that vaccination, and then a wait so that the blood sample is at least 90 days old (and not more than 12 months old) on the day of export. On arrival the pet goes to the Animal Quarantine Centre for at least 30 days and is vaccinated against rabies again. You also need a Singapore pet licence (PALS) before you can apply for the import licence, which itself is valid for 90 days from issue.
PawSpace builds that calendar backwards from your hoped-for arrival and lines it up with India’s AQCS export certificate and a crate accepted both by the airline and for the CAPQ transfer. Soft bags are not accepted for that transfer.
Sister routes: USA, UK, Canada, UAE and Australia. Overview: international pet relocation from India.
How India to Singapore Pet Relocation Works
Serology first, then the 90-day wait, then licences, QMS, CAPQ and AQC.
Share breed, age and housing
Send your name, WhatsApp number and email. We check that the breed is allowed in Singapore and that your intended housing (especially an HDB flat) can legally keep the animal.
Vaccinate and time the serology
After a valid rabies vaccination we plan a blood draw at least 28 days later at a laboratory AVS will accept, then count 90 days from that sample before export.
Licences, QMS and crate
PALS licence, then the 90-day import licence, AQC space booked in QMS, Schedule III health certificate endorsed in India, and a rigid IATA crate.
CAPQ inspection and AQC stay
Inspection is booked at least five days before arrival. After CAPQ clearance the pet begins at least 30 days at AQC and receives a rabies vaccination on arrival.
How Your Pet Can Fly to Singapore
In-cabin or excess-baggage travel, where an airline allows it, still ends with a rigid crate for the CAPQ transfer.
Accompanied, then CAPQ
If the airline lets a small pet travel in the cabin or as excess baggage, AVS still requires a rigid IATA-compliant crate for the transfer from the airport to CAPQ. Soft bags are not allowed for that transfer.
Manifest cargo
Larger dogs, and many airline–route combinations, travel as live-animal cargo into Changi, then move to CAPQ for inspection and onward to AQC. We match the airline to a routing AVS and the carrier will both accept.
Documents Most Routes Need
AVS Schedule III papers, Singapore licences, and matching Indian export documents.
ISO 11784 / 11785 microchip
The number must appear on every vaccination and treatment record.
Rabies vaccine and serology
Inactivated or recombinant vaccine acceptable to NParks/AVS. Blood sampled at least 28 days after vaccination, and that sample at least 90 days and within 12 months before export.
Schedule III veterinary certificate
AVS template, with parasite treatments 2 to 7 days before export, endorsed by an official government veterinarian in India.
PALS licence and import licence
Pet licence first, then the import licence (valid 90 days from issue) via GoBusiness.
QMS quarantine booking
AQC space reserved before travel, with vaccination records uploaded as QMS requires.
Rigid IATA crate
Required for the CAPQ transfer even if the airline accepted another carrier on the aircraft.
NParks/AVS Rules for Pets Travelling from India to Singapore
The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) of NParks groups countries into Schedule I, II and III. India is not listed under Schedule I or II, so it falls under Schedule III: “any country/region except countries/regions listed under Schedule I and II.”
Schedule III is the strictest published category. Dogs and cats need a valid rabies vaccination (inactivated or recombinant, acceptable to NParks/AVS) and rabies serology on a sample taken at least 28 days after that vaccination, at least 90 days and within 12 months before export, at a WOAH rabies reference laboratory or an approved laboratory in a Schedule I or II country. On arrival, Schedule III pets serve at least 30 days at the Animal Quarantine Centre and are vaccinated against rabies again. Reserve AQC space in QMS and upload vaccination records when you book.
The pet must be microchipped to ISO 11784 or 11785 Annex A and at least 12 weeks old at export. Dogs need valid vaccines against distemper, adenovirus type 1 and parvovirus type 2; cats against calicivirus, herpesvirus-1 and panleukopaenia. Obtain a PALS pet licence before applying for the import licence, which is valid for 90 days from issue (AVS lists S$50 normal or S$100 express for the personal licence — government fees, not PawSpace prices). Book CAPQ inspection at least five days before an air arrival. Parasite treatments and the Schedule III veterinary certificate fall 2 to 7 days before export and must be endorsed by a government veterinarian. A rigid IATA crate is required for the CAPQ transfer; soft bags are not allowed. Some breeds are prohibited, and HDB housing rules cap how many pets you may keep.
Source: NParks/AVS, Importing dogs and cats (page last updated 19 October 2026). Confirm the current schedules, QMS availability and licence fees before you book.
What Affects the Cost
International moves are quoted for the destination, the airline and your pet. We do not publish a fixed export tariff, and we do not reuse domestic India rupee ranges as if they were export prices.
Destination rules
Tests, permits and quarantine differ sharply by country.
Airline and travel mode
Accompanied baggage versus manifest cargo, plus the airline’s live-animal charges.
Pet size and crate
Crate dimensions and weight drive the airline fare.
Documents and tests
Microchip, vaccines, rabies titer (RNATT), health and export certificates.
Quarantine and permits
Government fees where the destination requires them.
Pickup, boarding and delivery
Door pickup in India, any stay before the flight, and arrival handling.
PawSpace international relocation is quote-based. Cost depends on the destination country’s rules, the airline and travel mode, your pet’s size and crate, documents and tests, and any government quarantine or permit fees. Fill in the form for a quote on this route.
Why Choose PawSpace
4.5★ from 2,000+ Google reviews and 15,000+ pet relocations done.
One point of contact
One team from booking to arrival, so you are never chasing updates.
Paperwork handled with you
Help with vaccination records, fit-to-travel certificates and the documents your route needs.
Safe travel
Vetted carriers with temperature control, ventilation and secure enclosures.
Pets of all sizes
From small cats to large dogs, with advice on crate size, airline or road rules and breed restrictions.
Door to door
We move your own pet door to door with a trained handler. It’s pet transport, not a parcel courier.
7-day WhatsApp support
Reach us on WhatsApp any day of the week while you plan the move.
India to Singapore Pet Relocation FAQs
Questions about Schedule III, the 90-day serology wait and AQC.
What schedule is India under for Singapore pet import?
India is not listed in AVS Schedule I or Schedule II, so it falls under Schedule III — any country not named in those two lists.
Does my pet need a rabies blood test?
Yes. For Schedule II and III, AVS requires rabies serology on a sample taken at least 28 days after a valid vaccination, and that sample must be at least 90 days and within 12 months before export.
Will my pet be quarantined in Singapore?
Yes. Schedule III arrivals require at least 30 days at the Animal Quarantine Centre and a rabies vaccination on arrival. This is different from many Schedule I or II personal imports.
How old must my pet be?
At least 12 weeks of age at the time of export.
How long is the import licence valid?
90 days from the date of issue. AVS says it cannot be extended; you would apply again if you miss the window.
Where is the pet inspected?
Air arrivals are inspected at Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine (CAPQ). Book the inspection at least five days before arrival or an extra inspection fee can apply.
How much does pet relocation from India to Singapore cost?
It depends on the airline and mode, crate, tests, licences, AQC quarantine (a government stay of at least 30 days) and pickup or boarding in India. AVS also publishes its own licence fees (S$50 normal or S$100 express for the personal import licence). Those are government fees, not PawSpace prices. We quote the relocation work we do.
How early should I start?
Count at least 28 days after vaccination before the blood draw, then at least 90 days after that sample, plus time for licences and a QMS slot. Starting four months ahead is a sensible minimum for many pets.
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