Limited Availability of Quarantine Space for Dogs & Cats
The Animal Quarantine Centre is currently receiving high number of applications for quarantine space. The earliest date of availability is as follows For Dogs, January 2023 onwards. For Cats, March 2023 onwards. We would only be able to accept applications to reserve a quarantine space for dates for the mentioned periods above. Requests to reschedule existing reservations, or other urgent requests, will only be considered if space is available (e.g. due to others cancellation) and the necessary import veterinary conditions are met.

CESSATION OF RABIES ELISA TEST AS VALID RABIES SEROLOGY TEST
Please note that from 24 May 2021, only the Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralisation (FAVN) test and Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition Test (RFFIT) will be considered as valid rabies serological tests for the import of dogs and cats into Singapore. The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) will cease to accept the Rabies Enzyme-linked Immunoassay (ELISA) test as a valid rabies serological test in accordance with recommendations by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). All applications to reserve a quarantine space will be required to upload valid test reports of rabies serology tests done using FAVN or RFFIT only. Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact us at 6545 7523 from 8am to 10.30pm,Mondays to Saturdays. Alternatively, you contact us via the online feedback form at AVS website. Thank you.

Reservation of Quarantine Space
Please be informed that booking of quarantine space is on a first come first served basis. Our system will indicate the nearest available dates from your preferred date of arrival. We are receiving high volume of imports and the facility may get fully booked. Do book in advance to avoid disappointments. To avoid delay in the processing of applications, please attach the required documents. Please ensure that you click the submit button. Applications in draft status will not be received. Thank you.