Pet relocation agents (category guide)

Pet relocation is a compliance project, not a courier add-on. AVS requires a pet licence (PALS), an import licence before arrival, vaccination and rabies-serology records where applicable, and CAPQ clearance — from 1 April 2026, personal-pet import clearance at CAPQ must run through an AVS-recognised pet agent. Pick from the published AVS-recognised list, not a Facebook recommendation alone; the list is not an endorsement ranking. Confirm who books CAPQ, who holds original vet certificates, crate IATA compliance, and whether quarantine applies for your origin category. Export for a home leave still needs the destination country’s rules on the way out and full Singapore import rules on return. Budget agent fees separately from airline pet charges and Customs GST permits. Pair with the importing-pets guide before you buy non-refundable flights. Once CAPQ clears, switch from the relocation agent to a neighbourhood AVS-aligned veterinary clinic for boosters, licences, and emergencies — agent import packages rarely include ongoing GP-vet care. Family ops note: PH long-weekend travel with pets collides with school-closed coverage — decide pet boarding before you invent a dual-career Batam day trip.