Pet Transport from Singapore to the United States

Moving a dog or cat from Singapore to United States is very doable with the right preparation. Preparation is relatively light here, so plan on about 4-8 weeks to be comfortable. There is no routine …

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4-8

Weeks lead time needed

Start this early minimum

None

Quarantine on arrival

Low

Route complexity

Airlines on this route

Lead time needed

4-8 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

Low

Airlines

4 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Singapore to United States typically takes around 4-8 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.

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Step by step

The Singapore to United States import process

Before booking flights.

Complete CDC Dog Import Form via CDC portal (dogs only)

Responsible: You

4-8 weeks before travel.

Book Singapore Airlines cargo space to US city

Responsible: You or your cargo agent

AVS vet exam + AVS endorsement within 10-day window.

Obtain AVS-endorsed USDA-format health certificate within 10 days of US arrival

Responsible: AVS vet + AVS

USDA/CBP inspection at US port of entry.

Travel day: cargo desk at Changi 4 hours before departure

Responsible: You + cargo team

Requirements

United States entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip

Strongly recommended. Required for CDC Dog Import Form.

Rabies vaccination

Required for dogs. Current valid vaccination.

Rabies titre test

Not required from Singapore.

Quarantine

No routine quarantine for compliant dogs.

Import permit

Not required for personal pet imports.

Health certificate

USDA-format, AVS-endorsed, issued within 10 days of US arrival.

Leaving Singapore

Export requirements

Export permit

AVS export endorsement required.

Health certificate

USDA-format health certificate issued by AVS-authorised vet and endorsed by AVS. Issued within 10 days of US arrival.

Costs

What this route typically costs

Singapore Airlines cargo fee SIN to US city (varies by destination and pet size)

IATA crate

AVS endorsement fee

AVS vet fee for health certificate

Agent fee (optional)

Critical points

CDC Dog Import Form required for all dogs since August 2024. Register and complete via CDC portal before travel. Singapore is not high-risk so the process is administrative.

No cabin pets on transpacific flights. All pets travel as cargo.

Summer temperature embargoes may restrict brachycephalic breeds from June onwards. Confirm with the cargo agent before booking summer departures.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
Singapore Airlines	Cargo: SIN to LAX, SFO, JFK, IAH, EWR. Direct and one-stop services. Live animal facility at Changi. Standard choice for SG-USA.	Cargo Only
United Airlines	Cargo: United PetSafe via SIN-SFO, SIN-LAX connections. Seasonal temperature embargoes. Brachycephalic restricted.	Cargo Only
American Airlines	Cargo: Via transpacific connections. Seasonal restrictions apply.	Cargo Only
Delta Air Lines	Cargo: Via SIN-NRT-USA or other Pacific connections. Seasonal embargoes.	Cargo Only

United States entry requirements at a glance

The requirements for United States are light, but not zero. A little planning goes a long way on a route like this.

Getting the details right

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.

If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.

Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

Yes. Since August 2024, all dogs entering the USA require a CDC Dog Import Form regardless of origin. Singapore is not a high-risk country, so the process is administrative. Complete the form via the CDC portal before travel and present the confirmation at the US port of entry.

No. A titre test is not required for pets from Singapore entering the USA. The main requirements for dogs are a current rabies vaccination, the CDC Dog Import Form, and a USDA-format health certificate endorsed by AVS.

Singapore Airlines is the strongest choice, with direct transpacific services to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Houston, and Newark, plus the dedicated live animal facility at Changi. United Airlines is an alternative for West Coast destinations.

No. Singapore is not a high-risk country under CDC or USDA definitions. Compliant pets face no quarantine on arrival in the USA.

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