Step-by-step timeline
D-210
Destination Rabies titer blood draw
RNATT ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn after second vaccination (can be same day as second shot), 180-day wait after blood draw. Titer report valid for 2 years.
D-180
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
ISO 11784/11785, implanted before rabies vaccination. Chips starting with '900 202' are not accepted.
D-14
Departure Apply export health certificate (Singapore)
Licence to Import/Export/Transship Non-Food Animals — Valid: Permit valid 90 days; commercial per consignment
D-7
Departure Pre-departure clinical examination
Official vet health check within validity window
DEPARTURE DAY
Departure Departure day
Bring all original documents + copies. Confirm crate meets airline requirements.
Departure — Singapore
Certificate
Licence to Import/Export/Transship Non-Food Animals
Validity
Permit valid 90 days; commercial per consignment
Fees
Personal S$50/consignment (2 days) or S$100 expedited (1 day)
Transit
Direct flight — no transit stop.
Destination — Japan
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785, implanted before rabies vaccination. Chips starting with '900 202' are not accepted.
Rabies vaccine
First vaccination at ≥91 days old; second vaccination ≥30 days after first
Titer test
RNATT ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn after second vaccination (can be same day as second shot), 180-day wait after blood draw. Titer report valid for 2 years.
Quarantine
None if compliant; customs clearance within 12 hours
Airline constraints
No specific airline restrictions recorded for this route. Check with your chosen carrier before booking.
Singapore → 
Japan
