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Southeast Asia · KH

Bringing a pet to Cambodia: import rules

Cambodia's pet relocation traffic flows mainly through Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, with expat families and NGO staff bringing dogs and cats along on multi-year postings. Documentation is the lever, health certificate, rabies vaccination, and import authorisation. Quarantine is typically not enforced for compliant pets, but local arrival coordination and access to trusted vets shape the post-arrival experience just as much as the flight itself.

Pet Travel Asia · Cambodia

Cambodia

Pet Travel Asia · Southeast Asia

Relocation details

Pick direction: import or export.

Requirements, permits, and timeline differ for entering Cambodia vs leaving Cambodia.

Overview

Cambodia requires an import authorisation, rabies vaccination, and a vet health certificate.

Quarantine

None for compliant pets

Permit

Ministry of Agriculture import authorisation

Timeline

Plan 3–6 weeks ahead

Regulations change. We verify current requirements before every move.

Next step

Start your relocation timeline to Cambodia

Send origin, pet type, and target date. We'll reply with an initial timeline and required documents.

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