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Iceland
Pet Transport from Singapore to Iceland
12-16 weeks
Typical preparation
14 days
Quarantine on arrival
High
Route complexity
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In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Singapore to Iceland
typically takes around 12-16 weeks.
Expect 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Overview
A move from Singapore to Iceland with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. Expect around 12-16 weeks of lead time to line up the documents and the fixed waiting periods. Factor in 14 days of quarantine at the destination.
You will need a rabies titre test, which adds a mandatory wait, so begin it as soon as possible. Read on for the requirements, timing and carrier options for this route.
Step by step
The Singapore to Iceland process
1
Start of planning.
Implant the ISO microchip, then administer the rabies vaccination.
Responsible: AVS-accredited vet in Singapore
2
Runs alongside the rabies vaccination schedule.
Complete leptospirosis, distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus and parainfluenza cover alongside rabies.
Responsible: AVS-accredited vet
3
Roughly 5-6 weeks before target travel, allowing for lab turnaround.
Draw blood for the titre test at least 30 days after vaccination, submit to an approved laboratory.
Responsible: Vet and laboratory
4
4-6 weeks before travel.
Apply for the AVS Export Licence via the CITES e-Licence system.
Responsible: You or your agent
5
At least 4 weeks before travel, can run in parallel with the AVS export licence.
Apply to MAST for the Iceland import permit.
Responsible: You or your agent
6
As early as possible.
Book isolation station space at Reykjanesbae or Mosel. Intake dates are limited, so lock this in early.
Responsible: You or your agent, direct with the station
7
Within 7 days of departure.
Get MAST's Category 1 certificate completed by the AVS-accredited vet within 7 days of departure, endorsed by AVS.
Responsible: AVS-accredited vet and AVS
8
Day of travel.
Fly Singapore Changi to a European hub, then the connecting leg into Keflavik.
Responsible: Cargo handlers at each leg
9
Immediately after arrival.
14 days minimum in isolation before release to you.
Responsible: Quarantine station staff
Checklist
Iceland: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | ISO 11784/11785 microchip required, implanted before the rabies vaccination. Source: MAST, mast.is. |
| Rabies vaccination | Primary rabies vaccination after the microchip. MAST also requires two leptospirosis doses 3 to 4 weeks apart, plus current distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus and parainfluenza cover for dogs. Source: MAST guidance notes, 2026. |
| Rabies titre test | Required. Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, minimum result 0.5 IU/ml. Singapore is named on MAST's own Category 1 list, alongside the EU member states, so once the result clears there is no further fixed wait before travel, the same treatment MAST gives Germany or France. This is a notably easier pre-export timeline than the reverse direction, since Singapore's own AVS does not extend Iceland the same courtesy. Source: MAST, mast.is, 2026. |
| Quarantine | Mandatory 14 days minimum at one of two approved isolation stations, Einangrunarstoedin i Reykjanesbae or Einangrunarstoedin Mosel, for every dog and cat entering Iceland, Category 1 origin or not. Source: MAST, mast.is, 2026. |
| Import permit | Required from MAST before travel, with the application form, a photo, the health certificate and lab results. Base fee is roughly ISK 40,000 (about EUR 270). Quarantine station space is booked separately and has limited intake dates. Source: MAST, mast.is, 2026. |
| Health certificate | MAST's Category 1 certificate (Form D1 or C1), completed by the AVS-accredited vet in Singapore and endorsed by AVS. |
Leaving Singapore
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | AVS Export Licence required, applied for through the CITES e-Licence system before departure. |
| Health certificate | MAST's Category 1 certificate (Form D1 for dogs, Form C1 for cats), completed by an AVS-accredited vet in Singapore within 7 days of departure and endorsed by AVS as the competent authority of origin. Source: AVS, avs.nparks.gov.sg; MAST, mast.is, 2026. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Rabies titre test at an approved laboratory: SGD 200-400 |
| 2 | AVS Export Licence: SGD 50-100 |
| 3 | MAST import permit base fee: around ISK 40,000 (roughly EUR 270) |
| 4 | Quarantine, 14 days: around ISK 220,000 for a dog (roughly EUR 1,450), ISK 100,000-110,000 for a cat (roughly EUR 670-730) |
| 5 | IATA-compliant travel crate: SGD 150-450 |
| 6 | Cargo fees, Singapore to a European hub plus the hub to Keflavik: EUR 1,800-3,500 depending on crate size and season |
| 7 | Agent and handling fees at both ends: EUR 400-800 |
| 8 | Total typical range: EUR 3,200-5,800 |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ The 14-day quarantine applies regardless of Singapore's Category 1 status with MAST. That status shortens the pre-export titre test wait, not the isolation period on arrival.
⚠ No airline flies Singapore to Keflavik directly. Every move on this route transits at least one European hub, and the connecting Iceland-bound leg has to be booked as cargo since Icelandair no longer carries pets as checked baggage.
⚠ Keflavik is the only approved pet entry point in Iceland. Whatever hub you route through, that is where the final leg has to land.
⚠ MAST's Category 1 certificate must be completed by an AVS-accredited vet within 7 days of departure, a tighter window than the 10-day certificate validity used for most other EU-adjacent routes. Time this appointment carefully against your booked flight.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Singapore Airlines Cargo
Handles the long-haul leg out of Changi to a European hub such as Frankfurt or Amsterdam. No single carrier flies Singapore to Keflavik, so this is booked as the first of two or more cargo legs.
Lufthansa Cargo
Covers the final Frankfurt to Keflavik sector, roughly 8 flights a week, receiving pets into Lufthansa's own Frankfurt Animal Lounge for the transfer between the long-haul and short-haul legs. Icelandair also flies Frankfurt to Keflavik but, since 1 November 2024, only accepts pets as manifested cargo rather than checked baggage, worth confirming against Lufthansa's own terms before choosing between them.
What Iceland requires
Bringing a pet into Iceland involves a fair amount of documentation. Keep everything organised and check each item against the current requirements before you book.
Avoiding the common mistakes
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
FAQ
Common questions
Partly. MAST places Singapore on its Category 1 list, the same tier as Germany and France, which limits the pre-export titre test wait to 30 days after vaccination rather than the 90-day wait a Category 2 country faces. The mandatory 14-day quarantine on arrival applies regardless of this status.
Yes, and it is not optional. Every dog and cat entering Iceland spends a minimum of 14 days at an approved isolation station, Einangrunarstoedin i Reykjanesbae or Einangrunarstoedin Mosel, regardless of the origin country’s MAST category.
No. There is no direct flight between Singapore and Iceland. Pet moves on this route transit at least one European hub, most workably Frankfurt, using Singapore Airlines Cargo for the long-haul leg and Lufthansa for the connecting Frankfurt to Keflavik sector.
Allow 12 to 16 weeks of preparation before travel, covering vaccination, the 30-day wait to the titre test blood draw, the AVS export licence, and MAST’s import permit and quarantine booking. Add the mandatory 14 days of quarantine after arrival before the pet is released to you.
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