Question 1

What documents are required to export a dog or cat from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Exporting a pet from Thailand typically requires a microchip certificate, rabies (and core) vaccination records, an official veterinary health certificate, and an export permit from the government. Some destinations also require a rabies titer test result.

Question 2

Can my dog fly in the cabin from Thailand to Europe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible but it depends on the airline's own pet policy, your dog's weight, and the destination country's import rules. Some countries require pets to travel as manifest cargo regardless of size, and some require the pet to arrive within a set number of days (e.g. 5 days) of the owner's own travel.

Question 3

Is a rabies titer test required to leave Thailand?

Accepted Answer

It depends entirely on your destination country, not on Thailand's export rules. Some countries require a rabies titer (antibody) test before entry; others accept a valid rabies vaccination alone.

Question 4

How long is the waiting period after a rabies vaccination in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

The standard waiting period after a rabies vaccination is 30 days before travel, but the exact requirement depends on your destination country some accept 21 days, others require longer, especially if a titer test is also involved.

Question 5

What are the exact IATA crate requirements for international flights?

Accepted Answer

Under the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), 2026 edition (52nd edition), pet crates must let the animal stand, turn around, and lie down naturally, with solid leak-proof floors, ventilation on multiple sides, secure non-plastic-snap fasteners, and correct sizing based on the pet's measurements.

Question 6

How do I prepare a nervous pet for a long international flight?

Accepted Answer

Preparing a nervous pet involves crate training well in advance, keeping their routine stable close to travel day, and working with your vet on a fit-to-fly health check sedation is not recommended for air travel.

Question 7

Is a rabies titer test required to import a cat into Thailand?

Accepted Answer

No. A rabies titer test is not required to import a cat into Thailand.

Question 8

How do I bring a dog from Thailand to the USA?

Accepted Answer

Dogs can be brought from Thailand to the USA by meeting CDC and USDA requirements: an ISO microchip, valid rabies vaccination, a USDA-endorsed health certificate, and since Thailand is a high-risk rabies country completion of the CDC Dog Import Form with a recent photo of the dog.

Question 9

Do I need tapeworm and tick treatment for my dog before flying?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your destination country not every country requires it. Even where it isn't a requirement, we recommend tapeworm and tick treatment before flying for your pet's own health and comfort during travel.

Question 10

Does Singapore require quarantine for pets arriving from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Singapore's Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) requires a mandatory 30-day quarantine for dogs and cats arriving from Thailand, in addition to an ISO microchip, rabies and core vaccinations, and a rabies titer test before travel.

Question 11

Can I bring my dog or cat to Japan from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dogs and cats can be exported from Thailand to Japan if they meet Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) import conditions, which include an ISO microchip, two rabies vaccinations, a rabies antibody (titer) test, and a 180-day waiting period after the blood draw.

Question 12

How do I get a pet export permit from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

To export a dog or cat from Thailand, you apply for an export permit through the government. The permit is issued once your pet's microchip, vaccination records, and health certificate meet the destination country's entry requirements.

Question 13

How much does international pet relocation from Thailand cost?

Accepted Answer

Pet relocation costs from Thailand vary widely by pet size, destination, airline routing, crate requirements, and whether a titer test or extended waiting period is needed so there's no single fixed price across all routes.

Question 14

How many days before flying must the health certificate be issued?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your destination country. For most pets exporting from Thailand, we recommend the official health certificate be issued within 3–5 days prior to departure, though some destinations allow a longer window.

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