Taiwan (Republic of China) Pet Import Requirements & Vet Timeline
Official pet import rules for bringing a dog or cat into Taiwan (Republic of China) under BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine). Review the rule table below or pick your origin country, airline, breed, and flight date in the calculator to generate your exact paperwork schedule.
Official Taiwan Pet Import Rules at a Glance
Summary of BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine) entry rules for accompanied dogs and cats.
| Import Biosecurity Authority | BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine) |
|---|---|
| Outbound Export Authority | BAPHIQ |
| ISO Microchip Standard | ISO 11784/11785 15-digit (must be implanted on or before rabies vaccination) |
| Primary Rabies Vaccine Wait | Minimum 30 days before arrival |
| Rabies Blood Titer Test (FAVN / RNATT) | Required unless arriving directly from a recognized Step-Free / Rabies-Free country (180-day wait after blood draw, 30 days post-vaccination). |
| Dog Tapeworm (Echinococcus) Treatment | Required for dogs: Praziquantel administered strictly 24–720 hours before landing |
| Health Certificate & Endorsement Window | BAPHIQ Veterinary Health Certificate for Pet Import — endorsed within 10 days before departure |
| Advance Import Permit | Required (apply at least 30 days before travel) |
| Permitted Aircraft Arrival Mode | Passenger Cabin, Checked Excess Baggage (AVIH), or Manifest Cargo |
| Post-Arrival Quarantine | Minimum 7 days at an approved quarantine station |
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Min: 211d • Ideal: 225d
CRITICAL ALERT: This route requires 211 days minimum due to the 180-day Rabies Titer () wait, and your flight is in 75 days. Delay flight or face quarantine.
Your latest compliant veterinary start date was Jun 18, 2026. Arriving in Taiwan without meeting the full 180-day Rabies Titer (FAVN) wait triggers border refusal, mandatory quarantine detention, or re-export at owner expense unless your pet already holds an active, microchip-linked rabies vaccination and endorsed FAVN blood test.
Based on 30 kg weight and Delta Air Lines rules, your Golden Retriever must travel on an airway bill via Delta Cargo Variation Live (IATA Series 500 (102 x 69 x 76 cm)) from USA to Taiwan.
🌡️ Seasonal Temperature Advisory (January): Cargo embargo when forecasted ground temperature is above 27°C (80°F) or below 7°C (45°F) without acclimation certificate.
Step-by-Step Vet & Travel Schedule
Counting backward from USA (US) Taiwan (TW) arrival.
📅 On or before Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Implant or scan-verify a non-encrypted ISO 11784/11785 15-digit. Any rabies vaccination administered BEFORE the microchip implantation date is legally invalid for Taiwan.
⚠️ Ensure the exact 15-digit barcode sticker is affixed to all vaccination and health certificates.
📅 No later than Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Administer WHO/WOAH-approved inactivated or recombinant rabies vaccine (pet must be >= 12 weeks old). Triggers 30-day primary immunity wait required by BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine).
⚠️ Record vaccine manufacturer, product name, batch/lot number, administration date, and valid-until date.
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Arriving in Taiwan (Republic of China): Airport & Customs Checklist
- Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) border check. Rabies titer blood test must be sampled at least 180 days prior to arrival for rabies-endemic countries.
- Advance import permit and post-arrival quarantine space reservation required.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bringing a Pet to Taiwan (Republic of China)
How far in advance should I start preparing to bring a dog or cat to Taiwan (Republic of China)?
BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine) recommends starting at least 200 days before travel. Your pet must have an ISO 11784/11785 15-digit implanted on or before its rabies vaccination, followed by a 30-day primary rabies immunity wait (plus a 180-day FAVN rabies antibody wait where applicable).
Does Taiwan (Republic of China) require a rabies antibody blood test (FAVN / RNATT)?
Required unless arriving directly from a recognized Step-Free / Rabies-Free country (180-day wait after blood draw, 30 days post-vaccination).
Can my dog or cat fly in the passenger cabin into Taiwan (Republic of China)?
Yes — Taiwan (Republic of China) allows pets to arrive in the passenger cabin, checked hold (AVIH), or manifest cargo, subject to your airline's weight cap (typically 8 kg including carrier for cabin) and breed rules.
When must the veterinary health certificate be endorsed before flying to Taiwan (Republic of China)?
Your government-accredited veterinarian must issue "BAPHIQ Veterinary Health Certificate for Pet Import" and obtain official export authority endorsement within 10 days before departure. Dogs must also receive a Praziquantel tapeworm treatment strictly 24 to 720 hours before landing.
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