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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

Transhipping amphibians and reptiles

How to tranship amphibians and reptiles

Last updated 4 February 2026

Use our live chat service (click the Ask AVS button on the bottom right) for real-time responses to questions related to imports, exports and permits of pets.

To tranship amphibians and reptiles via Singapore, you will need an AVS-issued transshipment licence. 

Applying for a transhipment licence

Apply for and obtain an AVS-issued transhipment licence via GoBusiness Licensing Portal and upload the following documents:  

  • A valid health certificate from the exporting country

  • An import permit or import licence issued by the importing country (if required)

  • CITES import and export permits (for CITES species)

Licence cost and validity

Type of licence

Cost and validity

Licence to Import/Export/Tranship Non-Food Animals, Birds, Eggs, and Biologics (personal) 

• S$50 for normal service. Licence issuance will take place two working days after submission of all completed documents.
• S$100 for express service. Licence issuance will take place one working day after submission of all completed documents.

This licence is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.