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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.

Pet Travel Asia · Vietnam

Vietnam

Pet Travel Asia · Southeast Asia

Relocation details

Pick direction: import or export.

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

Overview

Vietnam requires an import permit and current rabies vaccination, with vet-issued health certification.

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

Plan a move to Vietnam