Thailand Pet Import Requirements & Vet Timeline
Official pet import rules for bringing a dog or cat into Thailand under DLD (Department of Livestock Development). 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 Thailand Pet Import Rules at a Glance
Summary of DLD (Department of Livestock Development) entry rules for accompanied dogs and cats.
| Import Biosecurity Authority | DLD (Department of Livestock Development) |
|---|---|
| Outbound Export Authority | DLD Suvarnabhumi Quarantine Station |
| ISO Microchip Standard | ISO 11784/11785 15-digit (must be implanted on or before rabies vaccination) |
| Primary Rabies Vaccine Wait | Minimum 21 days before arrival |
| Rabies Blood Titer Test (FAVN / RNATT) | Not required when arriving with a valid rabies vaccination administered on or after ISO microchipping (21-day primary wait). |
| Dog Tapeworm (Echinococcus) Treatment | No 24–120 hour statutory tapeworm window; follow standard pre-flight parasite check |
| Health Certificate & Endorsement Window | DLD Form R.1/1 Import Permit & Export Health Certificate — endorsed within 10 days before departure |
| Advance Import Permit | Required (apply at least 15 days before travel) |
| Permitted Aircraft Arrival Mode | Passenger Cabin, Checked Excess Baggage (AVIH), or Manifest Cargo |
| Post-Arrival Quarantine | 0 days (immediate clearance when all pre-arrival rules are met) |
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Step-by-Step Vet & Travel Schedule
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📅 On or before Thu, Dec 24, 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 Thailand.
⚠️ Ensure the exact 15-digit barcode sticker is affixed to all vaccination and health certificates.
📅 No later than Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Administer WHO/WOAH-approved inactivated or recombinant rabies vaccine (pet must be >= 12 weeks old). Triggers 21-day primary immunity wait required by DLD (Department of Livestock Development).
⚠️ Record vaccine manufacturer, product name, batch/lot number, administration date, and valid-until date.
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Arriving in Thailand: Airport & Customs Checklist
- Email Form R.1/1 to DLD Animal Quarantine Station (qsap_bkk@dld.go.th) 7–45 days before arrival to obtain digital Import Permit.
- Dogs also require Leptospirosis vaccination (at least 21 days prior) or negative test within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bringing a Pet to Thailand
How far in advance should I start preparing to bring a dog or cat to Thailand?
DLD (Department of Livestock Development) recommends starting at least 40 days before travel. Your pet must have an ISO 11784/11785 15-digit implanted on or before its rabies vaccination, followed by a 21-day primary rabies immunity wait.
Does Thailand require a rabies antibody blood test (FAVN / RNATT)?
Not required when arriving with a valid rabies vaccination administered on or after ISO microchipping (21-day primary wait).
Can my dog or cat fly in the passenger cabin into Thailand?
Yes — Thailand 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 Thailand?
Your government-accredited veterinarian must issue "DLD Form R.1/1 Import Permit & Export Health Certificate" and obtain official export authority endorsement within 10 days before departure.
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