Bringing a pet to Cambodia

Last reviewed July 2, 2026

Cambodia has a uniform set of import rules for dogs, cats, and ferrets, with no distinction based on the animal's rabies-risk category. The process is moderately strict, requiring a valid rabies vaccination and an import permit from the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, but there is no mandatory quarantine for healthy, properly documented pets. Expect to coordinate with a licensed veterinarian and the Cambodian embassy or consulate in advance, as paperwork can take several weeks to process.

Requirements for your pet

Cambodia applies the same dog import rules regardless of where your pet is travelling from.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA in the US, DEFRA in the UK) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • ISO microchip certificate or proof of implantation
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccine date and validity (at least 21 days before travel)
  • Official health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, health certificate ~$100-200. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Cambodian embassy.

No additional requirements for free-origin countries.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA in the US, DEFRA in the UK) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • ISO microchip certificate or proof of implantation
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccine date and validity (at least 21 days before travel)
  • Official health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, health certificate ~$100-200. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Cambodian embassy.

No additional requirements for low-risk-origin countries.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA in the US, DEFRA in the UK) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • ISO microchip certificate or proof of implantation
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccine date and validity (at least 21 days before travel)
  • Official health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, health certificate ~$100-200. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Cambodian embassy.

No additional requirements for high-risk-origin countries.

Frequently asked questions

No, Cambodia does not require a rabies titer test for dogs from any origin country. A valid rabies vaccination certificate showing the vaccine was given at least 21 days before travel is sufficient.
No, Cambodia does not impose any quarantine on dogs arriving from any country. Your dog can be cleared at the airport or border crossing on the same day, provided all paperwork is in order.
Cambodia does not set a specific limit for non-commercial pet imports. However, if you bring more than 2-3 dogs, customs may treat the shipment as commercial and require additional permits. For a single traveller with 1-2 dogs, no commercial rules apply.
No, Cambodia does not grant any exemptions for emotional support or service dogs. All dogs must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate requirements, regardless of their working or support status.
Cambodia requires a current rabies vaccination. If the vaccine is older than 12 months, your dog must receive a booster at least 21 days before travel. A vaccination certificate showing the booster date is acceptable.
Yes, but the puppy must be at least 12 weeks old to receive a rabies vaccine, and the 21-day waiting period applies. If the puppy is younger than 15 weeks at travel, it cannot meet the 21-day post-vaccination wait. In practice, puppies under 12 weeks cannot be vaccinated, so they cannot enter until they are at least 15 weeks old (12 weeks + 21 days).
You need three documents: an ISO microchip certificate (or proof of implantation), a rabies vaccination certificate showing the vaccine date and validity (at least 21 days before travel), and an official health certificate issued by a government veterinarian within 10 days of arrival. All documents should be in English or accompanied by a certified translation.

Cambodia applies the same cat import rules regardless of where your pet is travelling from.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing microchip number and vaccine date at least 21 days before arrival
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, endorsed by origin government veterinary authority
  • Microchip certificate or proof of implantation (ISO 11784/11785, implanted before rabies vaccine)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — verify locally: Microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. No import permit fee. Confirm current prices with a local vet and Cambodia's Department of Animal Health and Production.

No quarantine for cats from rabies-free origins.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing microchip number and vaccine date at least 21 days before arrival
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, endorsed by origin government veterinary authority (e.g., USDA in the US, DEFRA in the UK)
  • Microchip certificate or proof of implantation (ISO 11784/11785, implanted before rabies vaccine)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — verify locally: Microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. No import permit fee. Confirm current prices with a local vet and Cambodia's Department of Animal Health and Production.

No quarantine for cats from low-risk origins.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing microchip number and vaccine date at least 21 days before arrival
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, endorsed by origin government veterinary authority
  • Microchip certificate or proof of implantation (ISO 11784/11785, implanted before rabies vaccine)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — verify locally: Microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. No import permit fee. Confirm current prices with a local vet and Cambodia's Department of Animal Health and Production.

No quarantine for cats from high-risk origins — Cambodia does not impose quarantine on cats regardless of origin rabies status.

Frequently asked questions

No. Cambodia does not require a rabies titer test for cats from any origin country, regardless of rabies risk tier. Only a valid rabies vaccination and health certificate are needed.
The rabies vaccine must be given at least 21 days before arrival in Cambodia. The cat must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination.
No. Cambodia does not impose quarantine on cats arriving from any country, regardless of rabies risk classification. Your cat can be cleared at the airport on arrival with the correct documents.
Cambodia does not publish a specific numeric limit for non-commercial pet cats. Travellers bringing more than 2-3 cats should contact the Department of Animal Health and Production in advance to confirm whether commercial import rules apply.
No. Cambodia does not recognise emotional support or service animal categories for import purposes. All cats must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate requirements regardless of their role.
The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. If it expires before arrival, your cat may be denied entry, placed in quarantine at your expense, or returned to the origin country. Always time the certificate to the arrival date.
Yes. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccine is given. The vaccine certificate must list the microchip number. Cambodia requires ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchips.

Cambodia applies the same ferret import rules regardless of where your pet is travelling from.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS for US, DEFRA for UK) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Microchip certificate (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with vaccine batch number and vet signature)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel by an official government veterinarian

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — confirm with local vet and destination agency: microchip ~$30–50, health certificate ~$100–200, rabies vaccine ~$20–50.

No import permit or titer test required for ferrets from rabies-free origins.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS for US, DEFRA for UK) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Microchip certificate (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with vaccine batch number and vet signature)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel by an official government veterinarian

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — confirm with local vet and destination agency: microchip ~$30–50, health certificate ~$100–200, rabies vaccine ~$20–50.

No titer test or import permit required for ferrets from low-risk origins.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS for US, DEFRA for UK) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Microchip certificate (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with vaccine batch number and vet signature)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel by an official government veterinarian

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — confirm with local vet and destination agency: microchip ~$30–50, health certificate ~$100–200, rabies vaccine ~$20–50.

No additional requirements (titer test, import permit, quarantine) for ferrets from high-risk origins beyond standard microchip, rabies vaccine, and health certificate.

Frequently asked questions

No. Cambodia does not require a rabies titer test for ferrets from any origin. A valid rabies vaccination certificate and health certificate are sufficient.
Cambodia does not publish a specific limit for non-commercial pet ferrets. Generally, up to 2–3 pets per traveller is accepted as personal baggage. For more than 5 animals, commercial import rules may apply — check with the Cambodian Animal Health and Production Department.
No. Cambodia does not recognize emotional support or service animals as exempt from standard import rules. All ferrets must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate requirements.
The rabies vaccine must be administered at least 21 days before arrival. The vaccine must be given after the microchip is implanted, and the ferret must be at least 12 weeks old at vaccination.
Yes. The health certificate must be issued by an official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS for the US, DEFRA for the UK) within 10 days of travel. It must state the ferret is healthy, free from infectious diseases, and vaccinated against rabies. No specific Cambodian form is required — a standard international health certificate endorsed by the origin country's veterinary authority is accepted.
No. Cambodia does not impose quarantine on ferrets from any origin. The animal can be cleared at the airport upon arrival with the required documents.
You must bring your own ISO-compatible scanner to the airport. Cambodian officials may not have a scanner that reads non-ISO chips. Alternatively, have a vet implant an ISO chip before travel and ensure the old chip is noted on the health certificate.

Good to know

All pets must be microchipped and accompanied by a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, endorsed by the government veterinary authority in the country of origin. The import permit application must be submitted at least 30 days before arrival, and pets must enter through Phnom Penh International Airport or the designated border checkpoint.

Airline rules & connecting flights

Government import rules are only half the picture — your airline sets its own pet policy on top of them: whether your petcan fly in the cabin at all, size/weight limits for the carrier, breed embargoes (many airlines refuse brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs in cargo), and seasonal heat restrictions. Check your specific airline's pet policy before booking — see IATA's Traveler's Pet Corner .

If your flight has a layover, the transit country can have its own pet rules — sometimes these apply even if you never leave the airport. If you're transiting through another country on the way to Cambodia, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).

For guidance only. Pet import rules change without notice and a wrong step can mean quarantine or a refused entry for your animal — always confirm current requirements with Cambodia's official veterinary/agriculture authority and your airline before travelling.