Pet relocation from Indonesia to United States
Since August 2024 the CDC reshaped how dogs reach the United States: every dog now needs a CDC Dog Import Form receipt, a scannable microchip, and to be at least six months old. Dogs counted as coming from a high-rabies-risk country face added vaccination, titer and routing conditions, landing only at a limited set of approved airports. We classify your pet's status correctly from the start so a paperwork technicality never becomes a turned-away dog.
Get a Quote: Indonesia → United StatesLeaving Indonesia
Indonesia export requires Karantina (Kementan) endorsement, microchip ISO, rabies titer (per destination), and a vet health certificate stamped within validity window.
- Permit / authority
- Karantina Pertanian export endorsement (Kementan)
- Border control
- Pre-departure cargo inspection at CGK or DPS; IATA crate compliance check
Entering United States
USA dog imports follow CDC rules by rabies-risk origin; cats follow airline/state rules.
- Permit / authority
- CDC Dog Import Form (rabies-control countries)
- Border control
- None federally; state may vary
How long it takes
- Leaving Indonesia: Plan 6–10 weeks ahead (longer for strict destinations like AU/UK)
- Entering United States: Plan 6–12 weeks ahead
- Flight: Usually a one-stop routing via an Asian hub into New York (JFK) or Los Angeles (LAX), around 18–24 hours total including the connection.
Estimated cost
$2,500–$5,500
Indicative range for one cat or small dog, door-to-door. The final quote depends on pet size, crate dimensions, routing and season.
Document checklist
- ISO 15-digit scannable microchip
- CDC Dog Import Form receipt (filed online) and dog at least 6 months old
- Rabies vaccination and, for high-risk-country dogs, a titer per current CDC rules
- Routing through a CDC-approved airport where required
- IATA-compliant travel crate sized to the pet
Regulations change. We verify current requirements before every move.
Airlines we coordinate with
- Singapore Airlines / SIA Cargo
- Cathay Cargo
- Korean Air Cargo
Subject to each airline's live-animal acceptance at the time of booking.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does pet relocation from Indonesia to United States take?
- Timelines depend on import permits and quarantine rules for United States. Most Indonesia-to-United States moves are planned 4–8 weeks ahead; we map the exact timeline after a quick assessment.
- What documents are required to move a pet from Indonesia to United States?
- Typically a health certificate, vaccination records, microchip, and an import permit for United States. We prepare and verify the full document set for you.
- What changed for bringing a dog to the US in 2024?
- From August 2024 the CDC requires every dog to have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt, a scannable microchip, appear healthy, and be at least six months old. Dogs from high-rabies-risk countries have extra steps and can only land at approved airports. We confirm your dog's risk category and file the form before travel.
- How much does moving a pet from Indonesia to the US cost?
- Plan on roughly USD 2,500–5,500 for one cat or small dog, door-to-door. Pet size, crate, routing and the dog's rabies-risk category shift the figure; we confirm a fixed quote after a short assessment.