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Pet Transport from Singapore to United Arab Emirates
6-10
Weeks lead time needed
Start this early minimum
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Quarantine on arrival
Moderate
Route complexity
11
Airlines on this route
Official rules on this page checked
Which United Arab Emirates rules depend on a pet coming from Singapore?
The United Arab Emirates sorts countries into 2 groups, and Singapore falls in “Low-risk countries”.
No rabies titre test required; animal must be at least 12 weeks old. Official source
The rules that apply to every pet entering the United Arab Emirates, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our United Arab Emirates 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
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates | Cargo Only | |
| British Airways | Cargo Only | |
| Lufthansa | Small pets allowed in cabin. Cargo transport available. Transport of large animals to certain destinations not possible due to local circumstances. Fighting dog breeds subject to special rules | Cabin and Cargo |
| Singapore Airlines | Cargo: Pets travel as cargo in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds subject to restrictions. Temperature embargoes apply on certain routes/seasons | Cargo Only |
| Qantas | Cargo transport available. Brachycephalic breeds restricted year-round. Temperature embargoes: seasonal restrictions during Australian summer (Dec-Feb) | Cargo Only |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Small pets allowed in cabin. Cargo: Pets can travel in the hold as checked baggage or via KLM Cargo | Cabin and Cargo |
| Air France | Cabin and Cargo | |
| Cathay Pacific | Cargo Only | |
| Etihad Airways | Cargo: Pets travel as cargo through Etihad Cargo. Brachycephalic breeds subject to seasonal restrictions. Temperature embargoes during Abu Dhabi summer months | Cargo Only |
| Turkish Airlines | Small pets allowed in cabin. Cargo transport available. Brachycephalic breeds restricted in cargo. Temperature restrictions apply | Cabin and Cargo |
| Swiss International Air Lines | Small pets allowed in cabin. Cargo: Larger pets travel in hold. Swiss WorldCargo for freight. | Cabin and Cargo |
FAQ
Common questions about this route
Required. Veterinary health certificate / Official health certificate. Issued by: Government veterinarian or government-endorsed veterinarian in country of export. Certificate must confirm: rabies vaccination status, microchip number, pet is free from infectious disease, fit to travel Your Singapore vet must be approved to issue official veterinary certificates. The certificate must be issued within the timeframe required by United Arab Emirates: usually 10 days before travel. Present the original at check-in.
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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.
- IATA · International Air Transport Association, Live Animals Regulations