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Bringing a dog or cat into a new country is the one logistics task you can't undo — miss the rabies-titer window and your pet lands in quarantine. Here's what each of 50 countries requires: microchip, rabies timing, blood test, quarantine and banned breeds, with the official authority for every step.
Country Blood titer test Quarantine Official source
Colombia Easy 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required for pets over 3 months; at least 21 days before entry, within prior 12 months 📄 Health certificate from accredited vet, government-endorsed (e.g. USDA/APHIS) within 10 days of travel 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testNo QuarantineNone if compliant (documents inspected on arrival) SourceInstituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) →
Mexico Easy 💉 Required; valid rabies vaccination shown on cert; pets under 3 months exempt 📄 Vet health/vaccination cert (from non-US/Canada, valid 15 days); no cert needed from US since Dec 2019 — SENASICA inspects on arrival 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testNo QuarantineNone if compliant SourceSENASICA (SADER/AGRICULTURA) →
Peru Easy 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required for pets over 3 months; given at least 21 days before entry and valid on arrival 📄 Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel; from US must be USDA/APHIS endorsed. No prior import permit needed 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testYes QuarantineNone if compliant; SENASA inspection on arrival (mainly Lima Jorge Chavez airport) SourceSENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria del Peru) →
Albania Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; primary shot 21+ days before entry; pet over 12 weeks 📄 EU Pet Passport / EU health cert; from US, APHIS Form 7001 USDA-endorsed within 10 days 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 none (verify) Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (when applicable); sample 30+ days post-vaccination QuarantineNone if compliant SourceNational Food Authority (AKU) / Ministry of Agriculture →
Argentina Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; given 30+ days before entry, within validity (not for pups under 3 months) 📄 Veterinary health certificate (CVI) issued within 10 days, endorsed by origin authority (e.g. USDA/APHIS), plus Spanish translation; SENASA import application pre-approved 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testNo QuarantineNone if paperwork compliant SourceSENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria) →
Armenia Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; given 21+ days and within ~11-12 months before entry. Pet must be old enough (dogs 6+ months per some sources). 📄 Veterinary health certificate issued within 5 days of travel (USDA/APHIS-endorsed for US); EU health certificate/pet passport for EU. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 none noted (verify) Blood titer testYes QuarantineNone if compliant. Import permit + quarantine only for >2 animals/person, unaccompanied, or commercial. SourceFood Safety Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia (State veterinary service); import via USDA APHIS for US origin. →
Austria Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; after 12 wks age, valid 21+ days before entry 📄 EU Pet Passport (EU/listed) or EU animal health certificate (Reg. 2021/403, CANIS-FELIS-FERRETS model) from third countries 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None at national import level (verify local Bundesland dog laws) Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months for non-listed countries; none for listed/EU QuarantineNone if compliant SourceBundesamt für Verbrauchergesundheit (BAVG) →
Brazil Moderate 💉 Required for pets over 90 days; at least 21 days after primary vaccination and still valid. Exempt if origin is WOAH-recognized rabies-free 📄 CVI (Certificado Veterinario Internacional) per Portaria MAPA 741/2024, new model mandatory since 6 Sep 2025; issued/endorsed by origin's official vet authority (e.g. USDA/APHIS for US). Valid 60 days 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testYes QuarantineNone if all requirements met SourceMAPA (Ministerio da Agricultura e Pecuaria); VIGIAGRO inspects on arrival →
Bulgaria Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; pet min 12 weeks old at vaccination, then wait 21+ days before entry 📄 EU Pet Passport (EU/NI residents); otherwise EU Animal Health Certificate issued within 10 days of arrival (USDA/APHIS-endorsed for US) 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None nationally notable; verify (some local dangerous-dog rules may apply) Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (blood drawn 30+ days after vaccination, then wait 3 months before entry) QuarantineNone if fully compliant SourceBulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA/BABH) →
Canada Moderate 💉 Required for dogs/cats 3 months and older; valid rabies certificate (English/French) from licensed vet. No fixed pre-entry waiting period mandated. Exempt if under 3 months or from a CFIA-recognized rabies-free country 📄 Rabies vaccination certificate (English/French). No import permit needed for personal-owned pets; no general health cert for cats. Dogs may face additional checks by age/origin 🚫 None federally (breed bans are municipal/provincial, e.g. some pit bull restrictions in Ontario/cities) Blood titer testYes QuarantineNone if compliant SourceCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) →
Chile Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; vaccinated at least 21 days before entry (pets under 3 months exempt) 📄 Govt-endorsed export health cert (e.g. USDA/APHIS-endorsed), issued within 10 days of travel 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testNo QuarantineNone if compliant SourceSAG (Servicio Agricola y Ganadero) →
Costa Rica Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required for pets over 3 months; give 21+ days before entry (3-yr vaccines accepted) 📄 Govt-endorsed international health certificate issued within 14 days (USDA/APHIS-endorsed from US); SENASA import permit for cargo/checked/unaccompanied 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testYes QuarantineNone if compliant SourceSENASA (Servicio Nacional de Salud Animal), Ministry of Agriculture →
Croatia Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; inactivated vaccine at/after microchip; wait 21+ days before entry; pet min 12 weeks at vaccination 📄 EU Pet Passport (from EU/authorized vet) or EU animal health certificate (AHC); non-EU needs official/USDA-APHIS endorsed EU AHC 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Dangerous-dog rules exist (e.g. pit bull terriers restricted/banned for breeding); verify current list Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (from blood draw date; waived if test done in EU before leaving) QuarantineNone if compliant SourceMinistry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate (Uprava za veterinarstvo) →
Cyprus Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; pet 12+ weeks, vaccine after microchip, valid before entry 📄 EU Pet Passport (EU origin) or EU Animal Health Certificate (non-EU), valid 10 days 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Restricted: Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro (verify) Blood titer testYes · wait 3 QuarantineNone if compliant SourceCyprus Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment →
Czechia Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required. Pet 12+ weeks; entry only 21+ days after primary vaccination (EU rule). 📄 EU Pet Passport (EU/re-entry) or EU animal health certificate for non-EU origin (valid 10 days to entry, 4 months onward); import declaration at first EU point of entry. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None nationally. Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (from date of successful blood sampling); waived if titer done in EU before leaving. QuarantineNone if compliant. SourceState Veterinary Administration of the Czech Republic (SVS / Státní veterinární správa) →
Ecuador Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required for pets over 3 months; at least 21 days before entry and within prior 12 months. 📄 Government-endorsed veterinary health certificate (USDA/APHIS Form 7001 endorsed from US) issued within 10 days of travel, plus Agrocalidad zoosanitary import permit. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testYes QuarantineNone if compliant. SourceAgrocalidad (Agencia de Regulacion y Control Fito y Zoosanitario) →
Estonia Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; pet 12+ weeks old at vaccination. Standard EU: entry no sooner than 21 days after primary vaccination. 📄 EU Pet Passport (from EU) or EU Animal Health Certificate for third countries; USDA/APHIS-endorsed from the US. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None nationally notable (verify local rules). Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (waived if titer done in EU before travel and passport maintained) QuarantineNone if fully compliant. SourceAgriculture and Food Board (Pollumajandus- ja Toiduamet, PTA) →
France Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; valid rabies vaccination, min 21 days after primary shot before entry. Microchip must precede vaccine. 📄 EU Pet Passport (if from EU) or EU animal health certificate endorsed by origin's official vet (e.g. USDA/APHIS in US); valid 10 days to entry. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Category 1 dogs (e.g. unregistered Pit Bull/American Staffordshire, Boerboel, Tosa types) banned from import; Category 2 (registered attack/guard breeds) restricted. Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (blood drawn >=30 days post-vaccination; entry >=3 months after successful sample). None if from listed country. QuarantineNone if compliant. SourceFrench Ministry of Agriculture (Ministère de l'Agriculture / DGAL); EU rules via European Commission DG SANTE. Declare to French Customs (Douanes). →
Georgia Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; given 21 days to 11 months before entry; pet must be 12+ weeks old. 📄 International/export health certificate (issued within 10 days, vet-signed and government-endorsed); EU Pet Passport accepted. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 none (no published list) Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (only when titer applies; also >30 days after vaccination) QuarantineNone if compliant; non-compliant pets face quarantine, return, or euthanasia. SourceNational Food Agency (Georgia) / Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture →
Germany Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; valid vaccination given after microchipping, at least 21 days before entry. 📄 EU Pet Passport (from EU/some listed) or EU Animal Health Certificate (non-EU), endorsed by official vet within 10 days of entry; owner declaration for non-commercial move. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Yes - import banned/restricted: Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier (and crosses); some Bundeslander add more. Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (blood draw >=30 days after vaccination, then 3-month wait) for unlisted countries; none for EU/listed countries QuarantineNone if fully compliant with all requirements. SourceBMLEH (Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture; formerly BMEL) with local Veterinaramt / Amtstierarzt →
Greece Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; chip first, then vaccinate, then wait 21+ days before entry 📄 EU Pet Passport (from EU) or EU-format animal health certificate endorsed by origin's official vet (USDA/APHIS for US) 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None at EU/national import level; verify local/municipal rules Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months from date of blood sampling (non-listed origins); none if listed QuarantineNone if fully compliant SourceGreek Ministry of Rural Development and Food (Hellenic Veterinary Services); EU Commission (DG SANTE) →
Ireland Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; pet min 12 weeks old at vaccination, then wait 21+ days before entry. 📄 EU Pet Passport (if EU-issued) or EU animal health certificate; non-EU entry via approved Travellers' Point of Entry with advance notice. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 No import ban, but restricted breeds (Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, etc.) face strict control laws (muzzle/leash). Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months from passing blood sample (waived for listed/EU countries) QuarantineNone if fully compliant; non-compliant pets may be quarantined, re-exported or detained. SourceDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) →
Italy Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; valid rabies vaccination given after microchip, at least 21 days before entry. 📄 EU Pet Passport (EU residents) or EU health certificate; from USA a USDA/APHIS-endorsed EU cert (bilingual English+Italian). 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None nationally (Italy repealed its breed blacklist; some breed/insurance rules may apply locally). Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (only when titer required; none for listed countries) QuarantineNone if fully compliant. SourceItalian Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute); for US exports, USDA APHIS →
Malta Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; pet 12+ weeks, vaccinated after microchip, then wait 21 days before entry 📄 EU Pet Passport (EU origin) or EU Annex IV third-country veterinary health certificate (non-EU origin) 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 none (verify - standard dangerous-dog rules may apply) Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (from date of blood sampling; none for EU/listed countries) QuarantineNone if fully compliant; non-compliant pets held up to 6 months (approx. 3 weeks for UK) or refused/returned SourceVeterinary Regulation Directorate, Agriculture & Fisheries Regulation Dept (Ministry for the Environment) →
Netherlands Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; ≥21 days before entry (after microchip); pet min 12 weeks old at vaccination 📄 EU Pet Passport (from EU/vaccinated in EU) or EU animal health certificate (Annex IV) issued within 10 days of entry for third countries 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None (breed-specific ban repealed; verify local rules) Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (waived for EU-vaccinated pets re-entering) QuarantineNone if fully compliant SourceNVWA (Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority) →
Panama Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required for pets over 3 months; given 30+ days before entry and within 12 months 📄 USDA/APHIS-endorsed health certificate, then Panamanian consulate legalization 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testYes Quarantine40-day quarantine, but home quarantine allowed (~$130 fee, form emailed 3-5 days pre-travel) SourceMIDA (Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario) / MINSA quarantine at Tocumen →
Philippines Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; not less than 14 days (and not more than 1 year) before SPS application; min age 12 weeks 📄 BAI SPS Import Clearance (import permit) + govt-endorsed veterinary health certificate from origin, issued within 30 days of arrival 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testYes QuarantineNone if fully compliant on arrival SourceBureau of Animal Industry (BAI), Dept. of Agriculture →
Poland Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; after microchip, min 21 days before entry; pet min 12 weeks at vaccination (so min 16 weeks at entry) 📄 EU Pet Passport (from EU) OR EU animal health certificate (from non-EU), vet-issued/official-endorsed, valid 10 days to entry 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None banned for import; some breeds (e.g. certain aggressive types) need an ownership permit domestically - verify Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (blood drawn min 30 days after vaccination, then 3-month wait; waived for listed countries) QuarantineNone if fully compliant SourceGIW - General Veterinary Inspectorate (Glowny Inspektorat Weterynarii) / EU rules →
Portugal Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; valid vaccine, min 21 days after primary shot before entry. Microchip must precede vaccination. 📄 EU Pet Passport (EU/listed) or EU animal health certificate endorsed by origin authority (non-EU); import into EU via a Traveller's Point of Entry. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 7 restricted "dangerous" breeds (e.g. Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Tosa, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, Brazilian Mastiff, American Staffordshire) require permit/license; verify Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (from non-listed countries); none if titer not required QuarantineNone if compliant SourceDGAV (Direcao-Geral de Alimentacao e Veterinaria) →
Romania Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; pet min 12 wks old, then wait 21+ days after primary shot before entry 📄 EU Pet Passport (from EU); or EU animal health certificate endorsed by origin authority (e.g. USDA/APHIS for US) 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Certain dangerous breeds (e.g. Pit Bull, Bandog) restricted/require special conditions - verify Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (from non-listed countries); none if EU/listed QuarantineNone if compliant SourceANSVSA (National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority) →
South Africa Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; given 30+ days and no more than 12 months before entry. Exempt if from rabies-free AU/NZ/UK. 📄 Government veterinary import permit (from DALRRD) PLUS official government-endorsed veterinary health certificate (e.g. USDA/APHIS-endorsed). Cert valid ~10 days. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testYes QuarantineNone if fully compliant; 14-day quarantine may apply for pets from certain higher-risk countries (verify by origin). SourceDept of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development (DALRRD), Directorate Animal Health →
South Korea Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; current vaccination. Titer draw must be 30+ days after vaccination (pets under 90 days & from rabies-free countries exempt) 📄 Government-endorsed veterinary health/export certificate (e.g. USDA/APHIS-endorsed for US); some countries have QIA-agreed forms 🚫 None notable for import Blood titer testYes · wait None (no wait after passing titer) QuarantineNone if fully compliant (released same day); ~10 days at owner cost if documents incomplete SourceAnimal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA/QIA) →
Spain Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; valid vaccination, min 21 days after primary shot (microchip first) 📄 EU Pet Passport (from EU); or EU-format Animal Health Certificate, USDA/APHIS-endorsed from USA (valid 10 days to entry) 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 No import ban; "potentially dangerous" breeds (e.g. Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro) need special ownership license/insurance Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (waived for listed countries incl. USA) QuarantineNone if fully compliant SourceMinisterio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación (MAPA); TRACES/EU rules; USDA APHIS for US departures →
Sri Lanka Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; vaccinated within 1 year and at least 30 days before arrival 📄 DAPH import permit (obtain ~2 weeks before, valid 90 days) + origin-country veterinary good-health & rabies certificate (issued within ~10 days of travel) 🚫 none confirmed (verify) Blood titer testYes Quarantine30 days post-arrival home quarantine at owner's premises under Quarantine Surveillance Agreement (inspection at Katunayake) SourceDepartment of Animal Production and Health (DAPH), Sri Lanka →
Switzerland Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; animal must be 12+ weeks at vaccination, then wait 21 days before entry. 📄 EU Pet Passport (from EU/listed) or EU-format veterinary health certificate; import permit from FSVO for high-rabies countries. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None nationally, but some cantons restrict/ban certain breeds (e.g. pit bull-type) - verify canton of residence. Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (blood drawn 30+ days after vaccination); none for EU/listed countries. QuarantineNone if compliant. SourceFederal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO/BLV) →
Thailand Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; pet ≥12 weeks at vaccination and ≥21 days before entry 📄 Government/USDA-APHIS (or origin authority) endorsed health certificate valid 10 days + DLD import permit (R7) 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 none (no breed bans by DLD; airlines may restrict brachycephalic/snub-nosed) Blood titer testYes · wait none (not routinely required) QuarantineNone if fully compliant; inspection at Animal Quarantine Station on arrival (up to 30 days if non-compliant) SourceDepartment of Livestock Development (DLD), Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives →
Turkey Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; given after microchip, from 12 weeks age, at least 30 days before entry 📄 Veterinary health certificate (EU pet passport/EU cert or origin-country official/USDA-APHIS endorsed cert) 🚫 Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa (import banned) Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (90 days from blood-draw date; enforced from 2025) QuarantineNone if fully compliant; otherwise possible hold/quarantine at owner's expense SourceMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry - General Directorate of Food and Control (GKGM) →
United Arab Emirates Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required for pets over 3 months; given after microchip, between 21 days and 12 months before entry. 📄 MOCCAE import permit (valid 90 days) PLUS government-endorsed veterinary health certificate issued within 5 days of travel. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Yes: pit bull types, all mastiffs, Rottweiler, Doberman, Tosa Inu, Presa Canario, Boxer and their crosses (Federal Law 22/2016). Permits auto-denied. Blood titer testYes · wait From high-risk countries: titer must be done >=21 days post-vaccination and 3-12 months before entry (effective ~3-month wait). Verify per origin. QuarantineNone if fully compliant. SourceMinistry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) →
United States Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Dogs from high-risk rabies countries: valid rabies vax required; if first dose, dog >=12 wks at vax and >=28 days before entry. Dogs from low-risk/free countries: no rabies vax required by CDC. Cats: not federally required (some states require). 📄 Dogs: CDC Dog Import Form (online receipt) for all; plus Certification of US-issued Rabies Vax OR Certification of Foreign Rabies Vax w/ microchip (USDA-endorsed). All dogs >=6 months old. Cats: none federally, but CVI often required by airline/state. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None federally (breed rules only at some state/local levels). Blood titer testYes · wait none (no fixed post-titer wait like EU); verify facility booking rules QuarantineNone if compliant; healthy animals admitted. High-risk-country dogs lacking valid titer may be sent to a CDC-registered facility for quarantine/revaccination at owner cost. SourceCDC (dogs) & USDA APHIS / CBP (cats & agriculture) →
Uruguay Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required for pets over 3 months; vaccinated ~21-30 days before entry and still valid (within 12 months) 📄 Government/official veterinary export health certificate issued within 10 days of travel (USDA/APHIS endorsed from US); no import permit for owner-accompanied pets 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 none published Blood titer testYes QuarantineNone if fully compliant; non-compliant pets face quarantine/return/euthanasia SourceMGAP - Ministerio de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca (Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries) →
Vietnam Moderate 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; administered at least 30 days before entry and within 12 months (360 days). 📄 Veterinary health certificate from origin (USDA/APHIS-endorsed for US) issued within 7-10 days of travel. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment Blood titer testYes QuarantineNone if compliant; officials may inspect on arrival. SourceDepartment of Animal Health (Cuc Thu y), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) →
Malaysia Strict 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; vaccinate at least 30 days before travel (pet min 3 months old) 📄 MAQIS import permit (via registered agent) + government-vet health certificate 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Banned: Pit Bull/Am. Staffordshire, Akita, American Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Neapolitan Mastiff. Restricted (need approval): Rottweiler, Doberman, German/Belgian Shepherd, Bull Mastiff, Bull Terrier, Presa Canario Blood titer testYes · wait verify (no fixed multi-month wait; titre must be valid/passing before entry) QuarantineScheduled countries (UK, IE, NZ, JP, AU, SG, Brunei, Sweden): none if fully compliant. Non-scheduled: min 7-30 days, up to 6 months on risk assessment SourceMalaysian Quarantine & Inspection Services (MAQIS) / Dept of Veterinary Services (DVS) →
Qatar Strict 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; pet 3+ months old, inactivated/recombinant vaccine given after microchip, min ~4 weeks before entry and within last 12 months (not expired). 📄 Import permit from Dept. of Animal Resources (apply within 30 days pre-arrival) PLUS original veterinary health certificate issued within 14 days of travel (govt-endorsed). 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Yes - ~28 restricted breeds (Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Doberman, Cane Corso, Presa Canario, Fila Brasileiro, Boxer, Bulldog, etc.); import needs special Ministry of Interior dispensation. Blood titer testYes · wait ~3 months (92-day wait after blood draw); titer valid up to 12 months. Verify current rule. QuarantineNone if fully compliant. SourceMinistry of Municipality - Department of Animal Resources (Qatar) →
Saudi Arabia Strict 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; pet 3+ months old; given 30+ days before entry and within past 12 months (permit requires 6+ months validity remaining at import). 📄 Govt-endorsed veterinary health certificate (e.g. USDA/APHIS endorsed) + certificate of origin, legalized by Saudi Embassy; plus MEWA import permit via Naama/Anaam platform. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Yes: Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Boxer, Mastiff, Tosa, Bulldog, Perro de Presa Canario, Bull/Staffordshire terriers and other "dangerous" breeds. Dogs generally limited to working/guard/guide/hunting dogs. Blood titer testYes QuarantineGenerally none if fully compliant; may be 10-30 days depending on origin/health status. Verify. SourceMinistry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) →
Taiwan Strict 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; inactivated vaccine, pet 90+ days old, given 30+ days (max 1 yr) before shipment. 📄 Import permit from APHIA (apply 30+ days ahead) plus official/govt-endorsed veterinary health certificate (e.g. USDA/APHIS endorsed). 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None notable (verify local breed restrictions). Blood titer testYes · wait ~6 months (blood draw 180 days to 1 yr before arrival) QuarantineMin 7-day post-arrival quarantine at govt facility (advance reservation required); can be minimized if titer/timing compliant. SourceAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA), formerly BAPHIQ →
Australia Very strict 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; must be vaccinated before RNATT blood sample and valid at export. 📄 DAFF import permit + government-veterinarian-endorsed veterinary health certificate (RNATT declaration). 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Yes: pit bull terrier, dogo Argentino, fila Brasileiro, Japanese tosa, Perro de Presa Canario; some dog/cat hybrids also banned. Blood titer testYes · wait ~6 months (180 days from RNATT blood-sample date to earliest export). QuarantineMinimum 10 days at Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine Facility (Melbourne); non-compliance up to 30 days or re-export. SourceDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) →
Indonesia Very strict 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; between 30 days and 12 months before entry (min age 3 months) 📄 Import permit from Ministry of Agriculture (Director of Animal Health) + provincial recommendation letter + govt vet health certificate + rabies/titer certs 🚫 None notable; but pets banned from rabies-free areas (Bali, NTB, NTT, Maluku, Papua, W. Kalimantan, Madura, Sumatra islands) Blood titer testYes · wait verify (no fixed wait published; commonly aligned with vaccine validity) QuarantineQuarantine on arrival at govt facility, typically 7-14 days; may be reduced/waived if fully compliant (verify) SourceIndonesian Agricultural Quarantine Agency (Barantin/Barantan), Ministry of Agriculture →
Japan Very strict 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required; TWO rabies vaccinations after microchip (2nd within valid period of 1st), then titer 📄 Government-endorsed export health certificate (e.g. USDA/APHIS Form AC or origin govt equivalent) plus MAFF Animal Quarantine Service documentation 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 None nationally (verify local ordinances) Blood titer testYes · wait 180 days (approx 6 months) from date of blood sampling before entry QuarantineShort (usually within 12 hours) at airport if fully compliant; non-compliant pets detained up to 180 days SourceAnimal Quarantine Service (AQS), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) →
New Zealand Very strict 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required (except rabies-free origins like Australia). Inactivated vaccine, animal 3+ months old; primary dose given within set window before export 📄 MPI import permit + government/official-vet endorsed veterinary certificate (e.g. USDA/APHIS-endorsed for US) 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Restricted: certain dog breeds banned (e.g. Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Brazilian Fila, Japanese Tosa); no rabies-vaccinated animals from non-approved countries Blood titer testYes · wait 3 months (90 days) minimum after passing titre before export; verify per country group QuarantineMinimum 10 days at an MPI-approved quarantine facility on arrival (Auckland/Christchurch); none for direct imports from Australia if compliant SourceMinistry for Primary Industries (MPI) / Biosecurity New Zealand →
Singapore Very strict 🔖 Microchip 💉 Required (except Schedule 1 rabies-free origins). Vaccinate, then titer 28+ days later. 📄 AVS import licence/permit + veterinary health certificate; captain's declaration for some origins. 🪱 Tapeworm treatment 🚫 Yes: Pit Bull, Tosa, Akita, Boerboel, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Neapolitan Mastiff and crosses (banned/restricted). Blood titer testYes · wait Enter between 3 and 12 months after titer sample (valid 90 days-12 months). QuarantineSchedule 2: min 10 days (home quarantine possible if compliant). Schedule 3: min 30 days at AQC + re-vaccination on arrival. Schedule 1: none. SourceAnimal & Veterinary Service (AVS), National Parks Board (NParks) →
A general guide, not veterinary or legal advice — pet import rules change and depend on your origin country and species. Rabies-free destinations (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore) are strictest and need months of lead time. Always confirm with the destination's official authority before booking anything.
The one thing that goes wrong
It's almost always the rabies antibody (titer) test. Many rabies-free or low-rabies countries require a blood test taken a set number of days after the rabies vaccine, then a mandatory wait (often 3 months) before your pet may enter. Start the chain — microchip → rabies vaccine → titer test → wait — as early as four to seven months before you move, in that exact order, or you'll face quarantine or a denied entry.