Journal
Field notes on bringing pets home.
Everything we have learned about Singapore's import framework, written in plain English. No hype — just the rules, the timelines and the costs.
Brachycephalic breeds: flying precautions for snub-nosed cats
Persians, Exotics and other flat-faced cats face extra risk in the air. Here are the airline rules, welfare precautions and timing that matter when flying a snub-nosed cat to Singapore.
Importing a cat from Germany to Singapore
A country-specific guide to bringing a cat from Germany to Singapore — Schedule II requirements, EU pet passport, rabies serology timing, flights from FRA/MUC and CAPQ clearance.
RNATT: the rabies test that gates your pet's flight
The rabies neutralising antibody titre test sets the single longest clock in a pet import. Here is how the RNATT works, when to time it, and why it derails timelines.
Home quarantine for imported pets, explained
Some imported pets do their quarantine at home rather than at the AQC. Here is what triggers home quarantine in Singapore, how the 10 days work, and how to prepare.
Pet agent vs DIY: when each makes sense
Some parts of a pet import you can do yourself; others now require an agent. An honest look at where DIY works, where it does not, and what changed in April 2026.
Maine Coon import: what makes it different
Maine Coons are large, long-bodied cats — which changes the crate, the cargo cost and the welfare planning. Here is what to know about importing one to Singapore.
How much does it cost to import a cat to Singapore?
A transparent breakdown of every cost in importing a cat to Singapore — air cargo, crate, GST, AVS fees, vet paperwork, quarantine and agent handling.
AVS Schedules I, II and III, explained
Singapore sorts every country into one of three rabies-risk schedules. Here is what Schedule I, II and III mean for your pet's tests, timeline and quarantine.
Importing a cat from Europe to Singapore: the complete guide
A step-by-step guide to bringing a cat from Europe to Singapore — AVS schedules, rabies serology timing, flights, crates, GST and CAPQ clearance.
The April 2026 CAPQ rule change, in plain English
From 1 April 2026, only AVS-recognised pet agents can clear pets at Changi. Here is what changed, who it affects, and what you need to do.
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