Do I have to declare pets (companion animals) at Singapore customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Singapore customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare pets (companion animals) in Singapore?

Under Goods and Services Tax, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1960, section 128L, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Customs Act 1960, section 124, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship pets (companion animals) to Singapore instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you is outside this allowance.

Can I take pets (companion animals) out of Singapore?

Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking pets (companion animals) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Singapore limit for pets (companion animals) apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Singapore Customs states it in With Personal Pets for Overseas Travel. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “All pets must also meet animal health and licensing requirements regulated by the National Parks Board (NParks) Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) prior to importation.”

How does Singapore compare with other countries on pets (companion animals)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit pets (companion animals), 20 limit it and 0 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Pets (companion animals) can I bring into Singapore?

Restricted

You can bring Pets (companion animals) into Singapore only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

With Personal Pets for Overseas Travel Singapore Customs
National Parks Board (NParks) Singapore Customs

Questions about Pets (companion animals) in Singapore

Do I have to declare pets (companion animals) at Singapore customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Singapore customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare pets (companion animals) in Singapore?: Under Goods and Services Tax, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1960, section 128L, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Customs Act 1960, section 124, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship pets (companion animals) to Singapore instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you is outside this allowance.
Can I take pets (companion animals) out of Singapore?: Singapore publishes no separate rule for taking pets (companion animals) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Singapore limit for pets (companion animals) apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Singapore Customs states it in With Personal Pets for Overseas Travel. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “All pets must also meet animal health and licensing requirements regulated by the National Parks Board (NParks) Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) prior to importation.”
How does Singapore compare with other countries on pets (companion animals)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit pets (companion animals), 20 limit it and 0 let it through. Singapore is among the ones that set a limit.

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