Hong Kong Pet Owners Relocating to Singapore
Planning a Move to Singapore? Will the new rules and regulations affect your pet travel plans? Are you updated on the new import regulations ?
Effective from July 2024, Singapore’s Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) has revised its rabies risk categorisation.
There is a SIX month transition to the new rules so it is critical to plan ahead.
What are the AVS revised categories and regulations, and what does this mean for Hong Kong pet owners considering a move to Singapore?
New Rabies Risk Categories
Category I Countries with negligible rabies risk.
Category II Countries with controlled rabies risk. This is now a combination of previous B&C categories.
Category III: Countries with high rabies risk.
Key Updates for Hong Kong which is now Category II
Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titre Test (RNATT):
Must be conducted 90 days before travel.
Valid for 1 year only.
Quarantine Requirements:
10-day home quarantine for non-commercial pets.
Mandatory 10-day quarantine at Animal Quarantine Centre (AQC) for commercial shipments. Ensure to book in advance
Vaccination Requirements:
Ensure your pet receives the rabies vaccine at least 30 days before the RNATT, valid within one year.
Impact of the New System:
Benefiting Countries: Places like Cyprus and Greece will see reduced or no quarantine with the new categorisation.
Countries Like Hong Kong: Will need to follow stricter RNATT protocols with potential home quarantine requirements.
At PetExportVet, we’re here to help you understand and navigate these changes. Let us support you in planning your pet’s move to Singapore.
Dr Gerry and the team at PetExportVet are capable and confident in shipping Hong Kong Pets globally. Remember that your RNATT blood drawer and lab testing can only be taken and sent off by a Hong Kong registered veterinarian.
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Contact us today to ensure all requirements are met for your pet's safe journey to Singapore. We are IPATA members and have a team of Singapore IPATA associates that we communicate with and have great connection with.
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In Hong Kong NO third party can send blood results off on a veterinarians behalf. Be aware of this important rule and do not compromise RNATT lab results as timelines are critical
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