Pet Transport from Singapore to Seychelles: 2026 Guide
Relocating a pet from Singapore to Seychelles follows a clear path once you understand what Seychelles asks for. Set aside roughly 12-16 weeks for this route and keep a close eye on the sequencing. …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Singapore to Seychelles
typically takes around 12-16 weeks.
Expect 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
A rabies titre test may be required depending on your pet's origin, so check the requirements below.
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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Singapore to Seychelles import process
01
At least 2 weeks before travel for the non-rabies vaccinations; rabies 30 days to 12 months before export.
Microchip implanted, then rabies vaccination and other core vaccinations completed.
Responsible: Vet in Singapore.
02
Weeks 4-8, allowing for laboratory turnaround.
Titre test blood draw at least 30 days after vaccination, tested within 6 months of departure.
Responsible: Vet and laboratory.
03
2-3 months ahead of the planned arrival.
Apply to the NBA for the import permit and confirm Singapore's quarantine-length classification directly.
Responsible: Owner or agent, liaising with the NBA.
04
Close to the travel date, valid 90 days once issued.
Apply for the AVS export licence and complete the health certificate.
Responsible: Owner and AVS.
05
4-6 weeks before departure.
Book cargo via a Gulf hub to Mahe and travel.
Responsible: Owner or agent.
06
Immediately after arrival.
Quarantine on arrival at the Mahe facility, most likely 14 days pending direct NBA confirmation.
Responsible: NBA quarantine facility.
Requirements
Seychelles entry requirements
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted before the rabies vaccination so the two dates line up on the certificate.
Rabies vaccination
Minimum age 3 months for an inactivated vaccine. Booster given 30 days to 12 months before export. All vaccinations, not just rabies, must be given at least 2 weeks before departure, and the pet must be at least 16 weeks old to travel.
Rabies titre test
Required for every pet regardless of origin, since Seychelles' National Biosecurity Agency (NBA) applies the titre test as a universal rule rather than an origin-specific one. Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, tested within 6 months of departure, result above 0.5 IU/ml.
Quarantine
Mandatory by law, no exceptions by origin, but the length depends on the NBA's own risk classification of the exporting country. Singapore's own rabies-free record, and its presence on both Australia's and New Zealand's recognised rabies-free lists, puts it in the same practical bracket the NBA applies to rabies-free or rabies-controlled origins such as the UK: 14 days at Seychelles' single quarantine facility on Mahe, not the fuller month reserved for origins the NBA treats as rabies-affected, such as the US. This classification could not be confirmed against a machine-readable NBA source list during this research; verify directly with the NBA before booking.
Import permit
Required from the NBA, issued within 7 working days of a complete application, valid 1 month from the intended arrival date. Apply at least 2 to 3 months ahead given Singapore's likely lighter-tier classification. A second Ministry of Finance import permit clears customs on arrival.
Health certificate
Certificate confirming microchip, vaccination and titre result, endorsed by AVS. Dogs also need clearance for Brucella canis, Trypanosoma evansi, Babesia gibsoni, Leishmania and Erlichia canis, unless the Singapore vet certifies the country free of these diseases, a certification Singapore's own controlled veterinary environment is well placed to support.
Leaving Singapore
Export requirements
Export permit
AVS export licence, applied for through the GoBusiness Licensing Portal before departure. SGD 50 standard or SGD 100 express, valid 90 days from issue.
Health certificate
A licensed private vet completes the certificate. AVS endorses a destination-specific template within 2 working days, or issues its own QR-verifiable certificate, valid 7 days, if no template is published for Seychelles.
Costs
What this route typically costs
AVS export licence: SGD 50-100.
Titre test at an approved laboratory: SGD 250-450.
NBA import permit and Ministry of Finance customs permit: fees set at application.
Quarantine, likely 14 days pending NBA confirmation: SR 1,000 for the first 2 weeks at current published rates.
IATA-compliant travel crate: SGD 150-450.
Cargo, Singapore to Mahe via Dubai or Abu Dhabi: SGD 2,600-4,800.
Total typical range: SGD 3,200-6,000 over 3-4 months, including the mandatory wait and quarantine.
Critical points
Singapore's likely 14-day quarantine bracket, rather than the fuller month applied to rabies-affected origins, rests on its rabies-free record and its place on Australia's and New Zealand's own recognised lists. It is a reasonable planning assumption, not a confirmed NBA classification. Confirm directly with the NBA before booking flights or a quarantine slot.
The titre test applies to every pet entering Seychelles, whatever the origin's own rabies status. Confirm the 30-day-to-6-month window carefully; a blood draw outside it invalidates the result.
The wider disease panel, Brucella canis and others, applies to dogs unless a Singapore vet can certify the country free of a given condition. Raise this with the AVS-endorsed vet early rather than discovering it close to the travel date.
There is no direct flight from Singapore to Seychelles. Every move connects through Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
Airline
Notes
Type
Singapore Airlines
Covers the long-haul leg out of Changi to a Gulf hub such as Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with an established live-animal cargo operation at the Singapore end.
Cargo Only
Emirates SkyCargo via Dubai
Emirates Pets connects Dubai to Mahe directly, a reliable second leg once the Singapore-Dubai sector is booked.
Cargo Only
Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi
An alternative Gulf routing, using the Pet Oasis facility in Abu Dhabi for the connection through to Mahe.
Cargo Only
Seychelles import rules, explained
Seychelles asks for several pieces of paperwork, and they all need to line up. A checklist and a clear timeline are your best tools here.
Practical tips for this move
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
Likely not. Seychelles’ quarantine length depends on the NBA’s risk classification of the origin country, and Singapore’s clean rabies record and its place on Australia’s and New Zealand’s rabies-free lists point toward the shorter 14-day bracket the NBA applies to rabies-free or rabies-controlled origins, rather than the month-plus stay reserved for rabies-affected countries. Confirm this directly with the NBA before booking, since the classification wasn’t independently verifiable against a published NBA list during this research.
Yes. Seychelles requires the titre test for every pet regardless of the origin country’s own rabies status. Blood must be drawn at least 30 days after vaccination and tested within 6 months of departure.
No. The realistic routing connects through Dubai on Emirates or Abu Dhabi on Etihad, following the long-haul leg from Singapore on Singapore Airlines.
Yes, unless the Singapore vet can certify the country free of Brucella canis, Trypanosoma evansi, Babesia gibsoni, Leishmania or Erlichia canis. Given Singapore’s own disease surveillance standards, this certification is worth pursuing rather than defaulting to the full test panel.
Airline guides
Singapore Airlines
Emirates SkyCargo via Dubai
Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi
Breed guides
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