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What You Need to Know for Export / Tranship of Live Poultry, Livestock & Live Animals
Businesses that want to export or tranship live poultry, livestock or live animals must have a licence from SFA for every consignment.
Exporting is the activity of sending goods out of 91̽»¨ and into another country/region.
Transhipment is the activity of transporting goods between countries/regions via 91̽»¨.
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Who is allowed to export or tranship live poultry, livestock & live animals from/via 91̽»¨?
Businesses that want to export or tranship live poultry, livestock, and live animals must have:
a from SFA
a Cargo Clearance Permit (CCP) issued by 91̽»¨ Customs for each consignment, which incorporates SFA’s requirements
How do I apply for the licence from SFA?
Step 1: Ensure you are eligible
Before you register to export or tranship live poultry, livestock or live animals, you need to fulfil some general requirements. For instance, registration with is mandatory, and your UEN must be activated with .

Step 2: Ensure the live poultry/livestock/live animal meet the requirements of the destination country/region
The destination country/region will require you to:
For Export & Transhipment
register your establishment or farm (e.g. by submitting a registration form and undergoing a site inspection by the importing authority of the country/region)
vaccinate and test your live poultry, livestock, or live animals before exporting or transhipping them
obtain an import entry permit from the importing country/region so that your live poultry, livestock, or live animals can enter the destination country/region
For Export only
provide a declaration from a veterinarian on the health status of your live poultry, livestock, or live animals
undergo inspection by SFA before exporting
obtain a Veterinary Certificate from SFA
As import requirements vary from different countries/regions, it is advisable to check with the destination country/region before you apply for this licence.
Step 3: Ensure your live poultry/livestock/live animals meet SFA’s export/ transhipment requirements
Export
export your live poultry, livestock or live animals within 30 days from the date of issuance of the licence
obtain a valid Veterinary Certificate, if required by the destination country/region, before exporting.
Ensure that the live poultry, livestock or live animals is also exported within the validity date of the Veterinary Certificate.
obtain an import permit from the destination country/region if required
obtain a signed declaration issued by the veterinarian (employed or engaged by the farm), detailing vaccination and health status of your live poultry, livestock, or live animals before exporting
obtain a Customs Clearance Permit for each export consignment
have the live poultry, livestock or live animals inspected where they are kept by SFA before exporting
Transhipment
tranship your live poultry, livestock or live animals within 30 days from the date of issuance of the licence
obtain an import permit from the destination country/region if required
undergo border control inspection by the
Live poultry from are not allowed
to transit via 91̽»¨. Only livestock from approved countries/regions are allowed to transit via 91̽»¨. Refer to our FAQs for more information.
Step 4: Gather the required information and supporting documents
Log into the GoBusiness portal and view details of the for the information and documents required for your licence application.
Step 5: Submit your licence application
Provide the required information and attach the supporting documents before submitting your application.
You should obtain your licence before applying for the .
Step 6: Make payment
You can make payment using GIRO, AXS or GoBusiness. For more information, refer to Payment Modes.
Cost: $87
Processing time: 2 working days for complete submissions
As licence validity period is 30 days for each consignment, you must complete the next steps and export/tranship your goods within this 30-day period.
How do I apply for a CCP for every consignment and export/tranship my goods?
Step 1: Apply for Veterinary Certificate (for exports only)
If the destination country/region requires a Veterinary Certificate (VC), you must obtain one from SFA. VCs are only issued for exports and are not available for transhipment.
You will need to prepare the required supporting documents such as a signed declaration issued by the veterinarian (employed or engaged by the farm), detailing vaccination and health status of your live poultry, livestock, or live animals.
For details on VCs and how to apply, see .
Step 2: Gather the supporting documents
You will also need to submit the following supporting documents when applying for your CCP:
Veterinary Certificate (if needed by destination country/region)
manufacturer’s declaration
ingredient list
invoices
bill of lading/airway bill
For more information on the documents required, go to and .
Step 3: Apply for a Cargo Clearance Permit (CCP)
You must apply for a CCP through for each consignment. You may refer to the for transhipment movements which require a transhipment permit. The CCP is equivalent to a SFA export or transhipment permit granted by SFA.
Remember to attach the supporting documents to avoid delays in processing your CCP.
Once your application is processed, you will be notified through TradeNet to make payment for the CCP. For applicants with a GIRO arrangement with SFA, we will deduct the fees via GIRO.
If an inspection is required, please email SFA at the same addresses above at least 3 working days before the departure of the consignment to schedule an appointment for the inspection.
Inspection for transhipments
All transhipments must undergo inspection at the port of entry upon arrival in 91̽»¨.
You should notify the at least 5 days before the planned arrival date of the consignment.