Country import guides
Import rules, quarantine and permits by destination.
Region
Southeast Asia
9 countries
BN
Brunei
Brunei requires an import permit and rabies clearance per origin country status.
Plan 6–10 weeks ahead
KH
Cambodia
Cambodia requires an import authorisation, rabies vaccination, and a vet health certificate.
Plan 3–6 weeks ahead
StoryID
Indonesia
Importing a pet into Indonesia requires an import recommendation, microchip, rabies titer and government quarantine.
Plan 4–8 weeks ahead
LA
Laos
Laos requires DLF import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination and vet health certificate.
Plan 6–10 weeks ahead
MY
Malaysia
Malaysia requires an import permit from DVS, microchip and current rabies vaccination.
Plan 4–8 weeks ahead
StoryPH
Philippines
Philippines requires a BAI import permit, microchip and rabies certification; home quarantine applies.
Plan 4–8 weeks ahead
StorySG
Singapore
Singapore uses a category system; licence, microchip and vaccination records are mandatory.
Plan 4–10 weeks ahead
StoryTH
Thailand
Thailand requires an import permit, microchip and rabies certificate; no quarantine for compliant pets.
Plan 3–6 weeks ahead
VN
Vietnam
Vietnam requires an import permit and current rabies vaccination, with vet-issued health certification.
Plan 4–8 weeks ahead
Region
East Asia
6 countries
CN
China
China requires microchip, rabies vaccination, GACC import permit, with city-level quarantine rules.
Plan 3–6 months ahead
HK
Hong Kong
Hong Kong uses Group I/II/III origin classifications; AFCD permit, microchip and vaccination required.
Plan 2–6 months ahead
JP
Japan
Japan requires advance MAFF notification, two rabies vaccinations and a 180-day titer wait.
Plan 7+ months ahead
MN
Mongolia
Mongolia requires GAVS import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination with titer, and vet health certificate.
Plan 3–5 months ahead
StoryKR
South Korea
South Korea requires microchip, rabies titer, and APQA import inspection certificate.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
TW
Taiwan
Taiwan requires microchip, two rabies vaccines and 180-day titer wait via BAPHIQ.
Plan 7+ months ahead
Region
South Asia
3 countries
BD
Bangladesh
Bangladesh requires DLS import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, and vet health certificate.
Plan 2–4 months ahead
StoryIN
India
India requires NOC, microchip, rabies titer and AQCS clearance on arrival.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
LK
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka requires DAPH import permit, microchip, rabies titer and vet health certificate.
Plan 3–5 months ahead
Region
Pacific
2 countries
Region
Middle East
3 countries
QA
Qatar
Qatar requires MME import permit, microchip, current rabies vaccination and health certificate.
Plan 3–6 weeks ahead
SA
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia requires MEWA import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, and authenticated health certificate.
Plan 4–8 weeks ahead
AE
United Arab Emirates
UAE requires MOCCAE import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination and vet health certificate.
Plan 4–8 weeks ahead
Region
Europe
10 countries
BE
Belgium
Belgium follows EU pet rules; rabies titer for rabies-controlled origins.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
StoryFR
France
France follows EU pet rules; 3-month titer wait for rabies-controlled origins.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
DE
Germany
Germany follows the EU pet travel scheme; rabies titer required from rabies-controlled origins.
Plan 4–7 months ahead
IE
Ireland
Ireland follows EU pet rules with tapeworm treatment for dogs from select origins.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
IT
Italy
Italy follows EU pet rules; rabies titer required from rabies-controlled origins.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
NL
Netherlands
Netherlands follows EU pet rules; rabies titer for rabies-controlled origins.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
ES
Spain
Spain follows EU pet rules; rabies titer required from rabies-controlled origins.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
SE
Sweden
Sweden follows EU pet rules; rabies titer for rabies-controlled origins.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
CH
Switzerland
Switzerland aligns with EU pet rules; rabies titer for rabies-controlled origins.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
StoryGB
United Kingdom
UK requires microchip, rabies vaccination, EU-style health certificate; tapeworm treatment for dogs.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
Region
North America
3 countries
CA
Canada
Canada requires rabies vaccination, vet certification, and CFIA-compliant documentation.
Plan 4–8 weeks ahead
MX
Mexico
Mexico requires rabies vaccination, vet-issued health certificate, and arrival inspection.
Plan 3–6 weeks ahead
StoryUS
United States
USA dog imports follow CDC rules by rabies-risk origin; cats follow airline/state rules.
Plan 6–12 weeks ahead
Region
South America
3 countries
AR
Argentina
Argentina requires SENASA import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate.
Plan 6–10 weeks ahead
BR
Brazil
Brazil requires vet health certificate, microchip, rabies vaccination, and MAPA import declaration.
Plan 6–10 weeks ahead
CL
Chile
Chile requires microchip, rabies vaccination, vet health certificate, and SAG inspection.
Plan 6–10 weeks ahead
Region
Africa
4 countries
EG
Egypt
Egypt requires GOVS import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, and authenticated health certificate.
Plan 6–10 weeks ahead
KE
Kenya
Kenya requires DVS import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, and vet health certificate.
Plan 6–10 weeks ahead
MU
Mauritius
Mauritius requires MAIFS import permit, microchip, rabies titer, and vet health certificate.
Plan 4–6 months ahead
ZA
South Africa
South Africa requires DALRRD veterinary import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, and titer.
Plan 3–5 months ahead
Other destinations are coordinated case-by-case through our partner network.