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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 |
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) |
Note:
- The above allowances are for baggage of travellers only and not applicable to items shipped by cargo.
- 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.
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 Section (OFS)
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 5043
Email: ava_email@ava.gov.sg
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