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Pet Transport from Germany to Singapore
36-44 wks
Preparation needed
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Quarantine on arrival
Very High
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
Official rules on this page checked
Step by step
The import process, in full
1
First step.
ISO microchip confirmed or implanted (before any vaccination)
Responsible: Your German vet
2
After microchip.
Rabies vaccination (at least 30 days before titre test blood draw)
Responsible: Your German vet
3
At least 30 days before planned arrival. Start early.
Apply for AVS import permit
Responsible: You or your agent via AVS e-service
4
Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination. Allow 2-4 weeks for results.
FAVN titre test at AVS-approved laboratory
Responsible: Your vet + AVS-approved lab
5
Once waiting period complete and travel date confirmed.
Book Lufthansa or Singapore Airlines Cargo FRA-SIN
Responsible: You or your agent
Which Singapore rules depend on a pet coming from Germany?
Singapore sorts countries into 3 groups, and Germany falls in “Schedule II”.
Rabies vaccination and serology (at least 0.5 IU/ml, sample 90 days to 12 months before export). Personal imports exempt from quarantine if the pet arrives within 5 days of the owner and has lived with the owner at the same address for over 6 months; otherwise minimum 10 days' home quarantine (10 days at AQC for commercial imports). Official source
These rules apply to that group, on top of the rules every pet follows:
- Quarantine: Schedule II personal imports are exempt from quarantine only if the pet arrives less than 5 days from the owner's entry and has lived at the owner's address for over 6 months; otherwise at least 10 days' home quarantine (10 days at AQC for commercial licences). Home quarantine conditions document is effective 18 Dec 2024. Applies to dogs and cats from Schedule II origins.
Importing dogs and cats, checked 1 October 2026 - Rabies titre test: Rabies serology at least 28 days after vaccination, result at least 0.5 IU/ml, sample taken not less than 90 days and not more than 12 months before export, at a WOAH reference laboratory or a lab in a Schedule I or II country approved by its competent authority. Applies to dogs and cats from Schedule II and III origins.
Veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats for countries/regions under Schedule II (DOGCAT 83-2, updated 1 April 2026), checked 1 October 2026 - Health certificate: Veterinary certificate (AVS template) dated not more than 7 days before export, signed by a government-approved vet and endorsed by an official government veterinarian of the exporting country. Applies to dogs and cats from Schedule II origins (same pattern in Schedule I and III conditions).
Veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats for countries/regions under Schedule II (DOGCAT 83-2, updated 1 April 2026), checked 1 October 2026 - Rabies vaccination: Schedule II (and III) pets need a valid rabies vaccination with an inactivated or recombinant vaccine acceptable to AVS, primary and boosters per the manufacturer. Applies to dogs and cats from Schedule II and III origins.
Veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats for countries/regions under Schedule II (DOGCAT 83-2, updated 1 April 2026), checked 1 October 2026 - How your pet may travel: Pets travelling in the cabin are handed to the Lost and Found counter in the arrival hall on landing and then cleared at CAPQ; all import clearance of personal pets, including in-cabin and excess baggage pets, must go through an AVS-recognised pet agent. Applies to Schedule II personal imports.
Veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats for countries/regions under Schedule II (DOGCAT 83-2, updated 1 April 2026), checked 1 October 2026 - Parasite treatment: External (fleas and ticks) and internal (nematodes and cestodes) parasite treatment between 2 and 7 days before export. Applies to dogs and cats from Schedule II origins (also stated on the main AVS page for all).
Veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats for countries/regions under Schedule II (DOGCAT 83-2, updated 1 April 2026), checked 1 October 2026 - Microchip: At CAPQ the pet is checked for a microchip whose code matches the one on the veterinary health certificate and the vaccination certificate. Applies to Schedule II.
Veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats for countries/regions under Schedule II (DOGCAT 83-2, updated 1 April 2026), checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: Since the conditions dated 1 April 2026, pet owners must engage an AVS-recognised pet agent before arrival; all import clearance for personal pets arriving as manifested cargo or accompanied/excess baggage must be done through such an agent. Note: the AVS pet agent page and general information page still say applications may be made by the owner or through an agent, so the owner can apply for licences, but clearance goes through an agent.
Veterinary conditions for the importation of dogs/cats for countries/regions under Schedule II (DOGCAT 83-2, updated 1 April 2026), checked 1 October 2026
The rules that apply to every pet entering Singapore, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Singapore guide.
What does Germany require before your pet leaves?
- Export health certificate: Berlin example: apply to the district veterinary office three to four weeks before travel; fees are time-based under tariff 31050 of the Berlin VSGebO, from EUR 41 to EUR 615. Applies to dogs and cats leaving from Berlin (Treptow-Köpenick).
Reisen mit Heimtieren, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Rhein-Erft-Kreis example: the district veterinary office charges EUR 35 to issue a health certificate for a stay abroad; it is valid for at most 10 days. Applies to dogs and cats leaving from Rhein-Erft-Kreis.
Gesundheitszeugnis für Auslandaufenthalte von Hunden/Katzen, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Official veterinary health and vaccination certificates for pets travelling abroad are issued by the local veterinary office (Veterinäramt) of the city or district (example: Munich city Veterinäramt). Applies to dogs and cats leaving Germany for non-EU countries.
Tiere im Ausland und bei Reisen, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: Entry rules for dogs and cats vary widely between non-EU destinations (blood tests, parasite treatment, entry permits); owners must check the destination's rules in advance. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Germany for non-EU countries.
Reisen mit Hund und Katze außerhalb der EU, checked 1 October 2026
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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.
Lufthansa
Lufthansa Cargo operates Frankfurt (FRA) to Singapore Changi (SIN). Strong cargo operation, experienced with AVS documentation. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo year-round.
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines Cargo operates SIN-FRA and FRA-SIN. The national carrier of the destination country, with strong familiarity with AVS import requirements at Changi.
Lufthansa/Singapore Airlines (partnership)
Both carriers codeshare on the Frankfurt-Singapore route. Your agent can advise which carrier's cargo terms apply to your booking.
Emirates
Via Dubai DXB to SIN. Emirates SkyCargo. Summer heat embargoes at Dubai may restrict brachycephalic acceptance. Temperature-controlled hold.
Qatar Airways
Via Doha DOH to SIN. Qatar Airways Cargo. Good live animal handling. Seasonal restrictions apply for brachycephalic breeds.
Costs
What this route typically costs
Lufthansa or Singapore Airlines Cargo fees FRA-SIN
FAVN titre test laboratory fee
AVS import permit fee
German health certificate and authority endorsement fees
Agent fee (strongly recommended for SG complexity)
Critical points
AVS import permit must be obtained before travel. Late applications cause refusal at Changi.
Always verify current AVS category for Germany and requirements at nparks.gov.sg/avs before starting.
FAQ
Common questions
Lufthansa Cargo and Singapore Airlines Cargo both operate direct FRA-SIN services with pet cargo capability. Lufthansa has strong cargo infrastructure at Frankfurt; Singapore Airlines has strong familiarity with AVS requirements at Changi. Either is a solid choice.
The AVS import permit is a mandatory Singapore government document that must be in place before your pet travels. Apply through the AVS e-service portal at nparks.gov.sg/avs at least 30 days before planned arrival. An approved agent can handle this on your behalf.
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Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.