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Import permit not required
The import of the following does not require an AVA import permit if the amount of import falls within the personal allowances listed below. Please note that for CITES-listed species, you are still required to apply for a CITES permit before import. Imports of quantities exceeding the personal allowances will require an AVA import permit.
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| Asian Arowana (Dragon fish) |
Any country |
One fish in not more than 3 litres of packing water per person per trip, subject to a maximum of 2 pieces in not more than 6 litres of water per car (2 or more persons in the car) |
| Hard/CITES corals/Calcareous algae rocks (larger than palm-size) |
Any country |
5 pieces per person per trip, subject to a maximum of 10 pieces per car (2 or more persons in the car) |
| Seahorse |
Any country |
5 pieces per person per trip, subject to a maximum of 10 pieces per car (2 or more persons in the car) |
| Giant clams |
Any country |
5 pieces per person per trip, subject to a maximum of 10 pieces per car (2 or more persons in the car) |
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Fish
(except kois/carps) |
Any country |
30 pieces packed in not more than 3 litres of water per person per trip, subject to a maximum of 60 pieces in not more than 6 litres of water per car (2 or more persons in the car) |
| Marine invertebrates (Non-swimming, e.g. soft corals, soft corals or other invertebrates on rocks, not larger than palm-size) |
Any country |
5 pieces of not more than 5kg in total weight per person per trip, subject to a maximum of 10 pieces and total weight not more than 10kg per car (2 or more persons in the car) |
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The above allowances are for baggage of travellers only and are not applicable to items shipped by cargo.
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Combinations of the above may be imported by travellers but the total quantity must not exceed 5kg and the quantity of each item must be within the respective stated limit.
Import permit is required
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Non-CITES Species |
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Types of Ornamental Fish |
Country from which the product may be imported |
Personal Allowance
(Maximum amount which may be imported without a licence from AVA) |
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Kois/carps (Cyprinus carpio) - Effective from 1 July 2010
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Any country |
30 pieces packed in not more than 3 litres of water per person per trip, subject to a maximum of 60 pieces in not more than 6 litres of water per car (2 or more persons in the car) |
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Note:
- An application for import permit must be obtained from the AVA prior to the import. The import permit fee is $3.50 per consignment.
- Any quantity exceeding the above would require a licence to import or export ornamental fish from the AVA.
The guidelines above apply to species allowed for importation under Singapore laws. If you are not sure if the species you will be bringing is allowed or require CITES permits, it is always advisable to clarify with the AVA before importation. When in doubt, please declare your items to the ICA officers. Travellers can contact AVA for further information.
Please refer to the following for more information:
Ornamental Fish
Import & Export Regulation Division Quarantine & Inspection Department
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority
Sembawang Research Station
Lorong Chencharu
Singapore 769194
Operating Hours:
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8.30am - 1.00pm |
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2.00pm - 5.30 pm |
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Close | Tel: (65) 6751 9804
Fax: (65) 6759 5042
Email: ava_email@ava.gov.sg
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