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Export pet mammals to Singapore: certificate 6600

Use these forms and guidance document to export rabbits, hares, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs and chinchillas as domestic pets to Singapore.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the Guidance notes for certificate 6600

Download a specimen certificate Export pet mammals to Singapore: EHC 6600, version 3

Attach a schedule with your application Schedule for additional information: 6600SCH

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

  • a Government Gateway account
  • a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

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Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

  • see the status of your applications
  • always use the latest version of the EHC
  • copy existing applications
  • apply for blocks of certificates

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you no longer need to download this EHC. You will complete the EHC template as part of the DAERA online application process (DECS).

For more information, see the DECS Application User Guide

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the Guidance notes for certificate 6600 and Export pet mammals to Singapore: EHC 6600, version 3.

  2. Download and complete the Schedule for additional information: 6600SCH which you will upload as part of your application.

  3. Start your application.

Make sure you examine the latest version of the EHC and guidance notes as they are sometimes updated. The latest versions are on this page.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

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Updates to this page

Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 5 May 2026 show all updates
  1. Process for applying for EHC in Northern Ireland has changed

  2. EHC now available on EHC Online

  3. First published.