Exporting ornamental birds

Find out what the import requirements of the destination country are. Some countries mandate that a veterinary health certificate is a condition for entry, and that the animal must be quarantined before export. 

Information on import requirements can be obtained from the website of the destination country’s relevant government authority. 

Inform us of your intended export at least six months before export. This will ensure our officers can assist you to make arrangements for pre-export quarantine and certification preparations if these are required. 

If you are exporting or re-exporting ornamental birds of CITES species, please ensure to obtain:

1. A CITES export/re-export permit from NParks.

2. A CITES import permit from the importing country.

You must obtain CITES permits prior to departure of the consignment from Singapore. 

Apply for and obtain an export licence to bring ornamental birds into Singapore via GoBusiness Licensing Portal.  The export licence is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. 

This step only applies to you if the destination country mandates that a veterinary health certificate is a condition for entry. 

You can obtain the certification requirements from the website of the destination country’s relevant authority. 

Some countries require that the veterinary health certificate be issued by a licensed private veterinarian. You can obtain this certificate by bringing your pet to an AVS-licensed veterinarian for examination. The statements needed on the certificate, as well as the certificate’s validity period, will depend on the destination country’s import conditions.  

Other countries require that the veterinary health certificate be issued or endorsed by a government veterinarian (i.e. from us). You can apply for and obtain an AVS-issued or endorsed veterinary health certificate via GoBusiness Licensing Portal.  

The following documents must be included in your application: 

•  Template of the veterinary health certificate required by the destination country 

• Pre-export quarantine or isolation records certified by your licensed private veterinarian 

• Laboratory test results (depending on the importing country requirements) 

• AVS-issued export permit 

• CITES import and export permits 

This step applies to you if the destination country mandates pre-export inspection. 

Make an appointment for an ornamental bird inspection by submitting your request via the eservices - National Parks Board (NParks). Submit your request at least five days before your consignment is due to leave Singapore. Bringing your ornamental bird for inspection without making an appointment will subject you to an inspection fee of S$133 per hour or part thereof. 

The inspection will be conducted at the Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine Station (CAPQ) at least four hours before departure so there is sufficient time to transport your consignment to the cargo or passenger terminal. Inspections must be done during CAPQ operating hours. 

This step applies if your pets are travelling as manifest cargo. 

Contact the transporting airline(s) to make arrangements with the ground handling agent prior to your pet’s departure. There are two ground handling agents for this purpose: 

• SATS Gateway Pte Ltd 

• DNATA Singapore

Before you transport your pet to the ground handling agent on the day of departure, please ensure that it is accompanied by the following documents: 

• A copy of the AVS-issued export licence

• The original veterinary health certificate that fulfils the import and/or entry requirements of the destination country 

• Any other additional supporting documents required by the destination country