Pet Transport from Singapore to Canada
The Singapore to Canada import process
Responsible: Your vet in Singapore
Responsible: You or your cargo agent
Responsible: You + cargo team
Which Canada rules depend on a pet coming from Singapore?
Canada sets different rules for 3 groups of countries, and the official wording does not settle on its own which group covers Singapore. Check the group table in our Canada guide before you plan.
None of the Canada rules we have verified names Singapore on its own.
The rules that apply to every pet entering Canada, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Canada guide.
What does Singapore require before your pet leaves?
- Export permit: An AVS export licence is required for all pets leaving Singapore, applied for via GoBusiness within 90 days of departure; S$50 normal or S$100 express; valid 90 days. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Singapore.
Exporting dogs and cats, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: A licensed private vet examines the pet and issues the veterinary health certificate; AVS can convert it into a QR verifiable certificate (S$23 normal, S$46 express) or manually endorse the importing country's template. The QR certificate is valid 7 days from issue. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Singapore.
Exporting dogs and cats, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Where the destination requires its own template, AVS manually endorses it. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Singapore.
Exporting dogs and cats, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: Not required: an AVS-recognised pet agent is not mandatory for export; AVS states licence applications may be made by the pet owner or through an agent, and the export page names no agent requirement. Applies to personal pets leaving Singapore.
List of AVS-Recognised Pet Agents, checked 1 October 2026
What this route typically costs
Critical points
No titre test and no quarantine makes this route much simpler than Singapore to Australia or Singapore to the UK.
Brachycephalic breeds may face restrictions on Air Canada and other carriers. Confirm your breed is accepted before booking.
AVS export endorsement is required even for outbound pets. Start this process at least 2-3 weeks before travel.
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Airlines | Cargo: SIN to Vancouver (YVR) direct, and to Toronto (YYZ) via connections. Live animal facility at Changi. Strong first choice for SG-Canada. | Cargo Only |
| Air Canada | Cargo: Via connections from SIN. Heated, pressurised hold. Brachycephalic restricted year-round. | Cargo Only |
| Cathay Pacific | Cargo: SIN-HKG-YVR/YYZ. Single transfer via Hong Kong. Live animal handling at HKG. | Cargo Only |
| Japan Airlines | Cargo: SIN-NRT-YVR. Via Tokyo Narita. An alternative with one transfer. | Cargo Only |
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