Overview
Vietnam requires an import permit and current rabies vaccination, with vet-issued health certification.
Southeast Asia · VN
Bringing a pet to Vietnam: import rules
Vietnam moves cluster around Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, where expat families and returning Vietnamese owners bring pets home for new postings. The Department of Animal Health requires an import permit and current rabies vaccination; entry is feasible with the right paperwork even though Vietnam is not as well-trodden as Thailand or Singapore. Local pickup and arrival handling matter, we coordinate with partners on the ground to keep the last mile smooth.
Vietnam
Pet Travel Asia · Southeast Asia
Relocation details
Pick direction: import or export.
Requirements, permits, and timeline differ for entering Vietnam vs leaving Vietnam.
Quarantine
None to short, case-by-case
Permit
DAH import permit
Timeline
Plan 4–8 weeks ahead
Regulations change. We verify current requirements before every move.
Next step
Start your relocation timeline to Vietnam
Send your origin, destination, pet profile, and preferred travel date. We’ll review the next steps and documents for your route.
See pet relocation to & from Vietnam