Naval Support Activity Singapore

Established in 2007, Naval Support Activity Singapore provides comprehensive shore support services to the fleet, fighter and family. Supporting a broad customer base of United States service members from four services, U.S. civilian employees, family members and Singaporean nationals plus visiting ships and aircrafts, NSASG efficiently delivers top-quality services while maintaining a quality-of-life standard that's second to none.

School-Aged Children

While you have the option of enrolling your children in any of the international schools in Singapore, being affiliated with the United States Armed Forces (active duty or civilian) does not guarantee acceptance to any school. You're strongly advised to apply to your school of choice early on in the move process and inform your sponsor of any concerns regarding your school-aged child. Be sure to work closely with the school liaison officer regarding the school application process. Due to the strict attendance guidelines at many schools, you are discouraged from taking extended leave during the school year prior to reporting on board. Unexcused or excessive absences can jeopardize your child’s enrollment and result in the cancellation of their Foreign Identification Number, or FIN. Maintaining a valid FIN status is essential for legal residency in Singapore.

Special needs programs for children are very limited. Contact the school liaison officer for more information.

Pets

While you may bring pets into Singapore, there are several things to consider regarding types and sizes of pets. According to Singapore law, only dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, chinchillas, red-eared sliders and many types of ornamental birds and fish may be kept as pets. It's illegal to keep reptiles such as snakes and lizards, exotic animals (tigers, lynx), monkeys, spiders, insects or any endangered species as pets. Additionally, Sembawang's government-leased housing has a limit of two pets per unit. For those living on the economy, many local landlords impose similar limits on pets. For pet importation guidelines and policy, please be sure to visit the Animal & Veterinary Service website.

Unless you're coming from Hawaii, England/Ireland or Australia/New Zealand, most pets will be quarantined for a minimum of 10 days at the Animal Quarantine Station. Quarantine space books up fast during the peak moving months of June through August, so please be sure to begin the Animal & Veterinary Service process early. Singapore requires you to coordinate shipment to a booked quarantine space for your pet(s). Bringing pets into Singapore is expensive (often $1,000USD or more) and time-consuming, but it can be done. You can either do the work yourself or hire a pet agent to complete the import arrangements (for a fee). Check with the agent to make sure the services offered match your needs. If you use such a service, usually you will need a pet agent from your country of origin, plus another pet agent from Singapore. If you hire a pet agent from Singapore, they can act as a liaison between you and the Quarantine Station and the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore, or AVA. The agent can assist with processing necessary forms, scheduling fee payments, booking a quarantine space, arranging for additional transportation and delivery of your pet.

The following breeds are not allowed to be imported into Singapore:

• Pit Bull Terriers (including the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier)
• American Bulldog
• Akita and Neapolitan Mastiff
• Dogo Argentino
• Fila Brazieleiro
• Boerboel
• Tosa
• Any crosses of these breeds

Certain other breeds are known as “Category B” dogs. These animals can be imported to Singapore but must be leashed and muzzled at all times when in public. These breeds include:

• Bull Mastiff Bull Terrier
• Doberman Pinscher
• German Shepherd or related breed
• Rottweiler
• Perro de Prensa Canario

There are several airlines that allow pets to be imported to Singapore as excess baggage. The list changes frequently, as do the rules. Please be sure to check directly with your preferred airline for the most up-to-date rules and process. If your pet is small enough, you can bring the pet with you in the cabin. Korean Air, ANA, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, KLM, Air France and Singapore Airlines are just some of the airlines that allow for this.

Please check with the airlines on the process to book and bring your pets with you to Singapore and remember to check pet transit requirements if your flight to Singapore includes a layover. Some airports do not allow pets to transit through. Bringing your pets in cabin or as excess baggage is the most cost-effective way to move with pets. There are several pet relocation agencies that also provide this service, but the cost will be significantly higher. Shop around online for pet agency services. No private pet agents are endorsed by the U.S. government.

Passports

All incoming personnel and dependents must obtain a valid passport prior to traveling to Singapore. Read your orders thoroughly and visit https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm to determine which passport(s) will be required for you and your dependent family members. Tourist passports are strongly advised and are not reimbursable.

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