Moving to Singapore from the UK with a pet: where to begin

Moving a dog or cat from the UK to Singapore starts with two decisions: establishing your pet’s entry requirements and choosing how you want to travel. SKYE PETS offers a shared charter option for owners who want their pets in the passenger cabin on the journey.

Whether you are relocating for work, returning to Singapore or beginning a new chapter overseas, your pet’s arrangements deserve a place near the top of the moving list. A little preparation early on gives you more room to coordinate the flight, your home and your arrival.

Will my pet need quarantine in Singapore?

The UK is currently in Singapore’s Schedule I category. Fully compliant pets qualifying under that schedule do not require arrival quarantine. Eligibility depends on the applicable conditions, including residence and travel history; departing from a UK airport alone is not enough. Check the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) import guidance before fixing the itinerary.

If your pet has recently lived elsewhere, mention that at the start. It is much easier to establish the correct pathway before making travel commitments.

Build one coordinated preparation plan

AVS preparation covers identification, relevant vaccinations, licensing, veterinary certification, treatments and arrival inspection. Check breed and intended housing eligibility too. These are separate requirements from being accepted onto an aircraft.

Start by gathering the records you already have into one place. Ask the travel team which appointments should happen early and which must be timed close to departure. Avoid booking the final veterinary appointment until the travel date and applicable window have been checked.

What is different about travelling in the cabin?

For owners who want to accompany their pet, the appeal is personal: making the flight together and sharing the move from the outset. A shared charter also means you can enquire about an individual booking without arranging a whole aircraft.

Cabin travel still involves organised ground handling and official arrival procedures. Ask what happens after landing, where clearance takes place and when you should arrange your onward transport. Do not assume that arrival at the terminal means you can immediately leave for your new home.

Prepare your Singapore arrival before departure

Confirm your accommodation accepts your particular pet and ask about any building arrangements that could affect moving day. Plan a vehicle that can carry both your luggage and your pet’s travel equipment.

If your employer is managing the relocation, ask whether pet travel is included in your package and who approves the budget. A clear written quote makes that conversation easier and helps avoid last-minute changes to your plans.

Bring your pet into the plan from the beginning.
Explore London–Singapore pet flights and tell us when you are hoping to move.

Official source: AVS: importing dogs and cats. Checked 26 September 2026. Your pet’s history and confirmed route determine the applicable conditions.