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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

Applying for an Animal Research Facility Licence

How to apply for an animal research facility licence

Last updated on 23 September 2026

 The Animals and Birds (Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes) Rules (opens in new tab) state that any research facility intending to use animals for scientific purposes need to apply for and obtain a licence from us before commencing work on animals. 

Application procedures and conditions of licensing 

Please log into GoBusiness  to apply for an Animal Research Facility Licence (opens in new tab). An active CorpPass (opens in new tab) will be required for application. It takes approximately 25 working days to process an application that is complete and in order. 

The licensing conditions for the animal research facility licence are available here [PDF, 400KB] (opens in new tab). 

Licence fees 

The licence fees are as follows: 

Licence fees

Fee description 

Total amount 

Application or inspection fee for animal research facility licence  

S$462 per premises application (inclusive of  GST) 

Licence fee for animal research facilities 

S$300 per licence per annum (inclusive of GST) 

Inspection fee for renewal of licence for animal research facilities 

S$462 per premises inspection (inclusive of GST) 


If you are self-employed*, ensure that you have no outstanding Medisave liabilities at the time of application.

 * Self-employed persons are required to contribute to their CPF MediSave Account, to ensure they have sufficient savings for their healthcare needs. Your licence application/renewal may be delayed unless you are up-to-date with your MediSave contributions – either paid in full or have an active GIRO arrangement with CPF Board. To check your MediSave payment status or make payment arrangements for any outstanding MediSave payable, please visit the Self-employment dashboard (opens in new tab).