Bringing a pet to Cambodia

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Cambodia is relatively lenient for pet imports: no mandatory quarantine for dogs arriving from any country, and the core requirements are a valid rabies vaccination and an official health certificate. Enforcement is inconsistent — some airlines and border officers ask for more paperwork than the written rules require, so owners should carry a complete file regardless of origin. Cambodia does not formally tier origin countries by rabies status the way the EU or Japan does, but in practice pets from high-risk origins face more scrutiny and airline-level restrictions.

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to Cambodia.

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 or accredited private veterinarian endorsed by the origin country's competent authority (e.g. USDA APHIS-accredited vet for the US, an Official Veterinarian for the UK/EU) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Breed restrictions

Cambodia has no national breed ban for dogs. However, many airlines refuse to carry brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds — e.g. pugs, French bulldogs, English bulldogs, Boston terriers, boxers, shih tzus, Pekingese — especially as checked cargo, and especially in the hot season. Some carriers also restrict 'dangerous' breeds such as pit bull types. Check the operating carrier's embargo list before booking; the airline rule is usually the binding one.

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Airline pet booking confirmation and AWB (air waybill) if travelling as manifest cargo

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — verify locally: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-60, airline pet fee ~$100-500 depending on cabin vs cargo. Cambodia does not normally charge a published import permit fee for a single pet. Confirm current prices with your vet and the airline.

No quarantine and no advance import permit are required in practice for a single pet dog from a low-rabies-risk origin. Bring the original health certificate and rabies certificate in your hand luggage — photocopies are sometimes refused at Phnom Penh.

Apply / official dog import page

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

Import permit

Not required

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Airline pet booking confirmation and AWB (air waybill) if travelling as manifest cargo

Rough budget

Cambodia treats most low-risk origins (US, UK, Japan, Australia, most of Europe) the same as free origins for a single pet dog: rabies vaccination plus health certificate, no quarantine, no titer test. Some airlines flying from Australia or Japan require a rabies titre as a carrier condition even though Cambodia does not — check with the airline, not just the government.

Apply / official dog import page

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 or accredited private veterinarian endorsed by the origin country's competent authority · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Airline pet booking confirmation and AWB (air waybill) if travelling as manifest cargo
Optional but recommended: FAVN rabies titre result (≥0.5 IU/ml)

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — verify locally: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-60, FAVN titre test ~$100-250 if you choose to do one, airline pet fee ~$100-500. Confirm current prices with your vet and the airline.

Cambodia does not impose quarantine on dogs from high-risk origins, but expect more questions at the airport and more airline pushback. Keep the dog's vaccination booklet with you, not in checked baggage. If you are transiting a strict country (e.g. Singapore, Australia) en route, that country's transit rules may require a permit or titre even though Cambodia does not.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

No. Cambodia does not require an advance import permit for a single privately owned dog, and there is no mandatory quarantine. You need a valid rabies vaccination (given at least 21 days before travel), an international health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, and a microchip. Some airlines or border officers may ask for additional paperwork, so carry originals.

Cambodia does not publish a hard numeric cap for non-commercial pet movement, but in practice one to two dogs per traveller is treated as personal pets. Bringing three or more, or repeated shipments, can be treated as commercial import and may require a GDAHP import licence and additional veterinary inspection. If you are moving multiple dogs, contact the General Department of Animal Health and Production in Phnom Penh in advance.

Not under Cambodian government rules — a current rabies vaccination is sufficient. However, some airlines and some officers at Phnom Penh will ask for a FAVN result, particularly for dogs coming from high-rabies-risk countries. A titre of at least 0.5 IU/ml, drawn 30 or more days after vaccination, is the safest evidence to carry if you have time to arrange it.

No. Cambodia does not exempt emotional support animals or service dogs from rabies vaccination, health certificate, or microchip requirements. Service dogs may be allowed in the cabin by the airline, but the animal still needs the same veterinary documents as any other dog. Do not assume an assistance-dog card replaces the health certificate.

You present the rabies certificate, health certificate, and microchip proof to the animal health officer. There is normally no quarantine and no fee for a single pet. Keep the originals in your hand luggage — officers may not accept photocopies, and if documents are missing the dog can be held at the airport at your cost until a vet clears it.

No. An EU pet passport or US vaccination record is useful supporting evidence, but Cambodia expects an international health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country's competent authority (USDA APHIS for the US, an Official Veterinarian for the EU/UK). The passport alone is not the entry document.

That depends entirely on the airline, not on Cambodia. Carriers such as Korean Air, EVA Air, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways each set their own cabin weight limits (commonly 5-8 kg including carrier) and brachycephalic embargoes. Cambodia itself does not restrict cabin carriage. Book the pet space early — cabin slots per flight are typically capped at 2-4 animals.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to Cambodia.

Microchip

Not required

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-accredited vet for US-origin pets, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Proof of identity (passport copy of owner)

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only: health certificate ~$50-150, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, plus courier/agent fees. No titer test or quarantine applies. Confirm current prices with a local vet and Cambodia's GDAHP.

Cambodia does not maintain a formal tiered system. Cats from all origins are subject to the same basic requirements: a rabies vaccination certificate and an international health certificate. No quarantine is imposed for cats with valid paperwork. Microchipping is not mandated but strongly recommended for identification.

Apply / official cat import page

Microchip

Not required

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-accredited vet for US-origin pets, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Proof of identity (passport copy of owner)

Rough budget

Cambodia does not formally differentiate between low-risk and high-risk origins for cats. Cats from low-risk countries (e.g. US, UK, Japan, Australia) are routinely admitted with a valid rabies vaccination and health certificate. No quarantine is imposed. Microchipping is not required but recommended; some airlines may require a microchip for travel, so check with your carrier.

Apply / official cat import page

Microchip

Not required

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-accredited vet for US-origin pets, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Proof of identity (passport copy of owner)

Rough budget

Cambodia does not impose additional requirements for cats from high-risk rabies countries beyond the standard rabies vaccination and health certificate. No titer test or quarantine is required. Some airlines may have stricter rules for pets originating from high-risk countries, so verify with your carrier. Microchipping is not mandated but recommended.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

In practice, Cambodia's General Directorate of Animal Health and Production (GDAHP) often does not require an import permit for a single pet cat accompanying its owner, especially if the cat arrives with a valid rabies vaccination certificate and health certificate. However, the regulation is not clearly published, and some airlines or border officials may ask for one. Contact GDAHP at least 2 weeks before travel to confirm whether a permit is needed for your specific case. If required, the fee is typically around $50-100 and processing takes 3-5 working days.

No. Cambodia does not require a rabies titer test for cats, regardless of the country of origin. A current rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel is sufficient. This applies even if you are coming from a high-risk rabies country like Thailand or India.

Cambodia does not have a published limit for non-commercial pet import, but in practice, up to 2-3 pets per traveller are usually treated as personal pets. If you are bringing more than 3 cats, expect additional scrutiny and possibly a requirement for a commercial import permit. For 1-2 cats, the standard health certificate and rabies vaccination are typically enough. Confirm with GDAHP if you plan to bring more than 2.

No. Cambodia does not grant any exemption for emotional support or service animals. All cats, including those accompanying travellers with disabilities, must meet the same rabies vaccination and health certificate requirements. There is no special lane or waiver. If you are travelling with a service cat, you must still have a valid rabies vaccination certificate and an international health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival.

Kittens must be at least 3 months (12 weeks) old and vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before travel. This means the kitten must be at least 12 weeks old at vaccination, so the earliest a kitten can travel is at 15 weeks of age (12 weeks + 21 days). There is no upper age limit.

No. Cambodia does not require a microchip for cats entering the country. However, many airlines require a microchip for international travel, and it is strongly recommended for identification purposes. If you do microchip, use an ISO 11784/11785 compliant chip.

You need an international health certificate issued by an official government veterinarian (e.g. a USDA APHIS-accredited veterinarian for US-origin cats) within 10 days of arrival in Cambodia. The certificate must state that the cat is healthy and free of infectious diseases, and it must include the rabies vaccination details. Some veterinarians may also include a statement about internal and external parasite treatment, but this is not strictly required by Cambodia.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to Cambodia.

Microchip

Not required

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 of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for the US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before arrival and not expired
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel and endorsed by the origin country's government veterinarian
Proof of origin (e.g., pet passport or official statement)

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: rabies vaccination ~$20-50; health certificate ~$100-200; optional microchip ~$30-50. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current fees with a local vet and Cambodia's GDAHP.

Ferrets are not listed as prohibited animals in Cambodia, but they are exotic pets and may be subject to additional scrutiny. No quarantine on arrival if documents are in order.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip

Not required

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 of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for the US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before arrival and not expired
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel and endorsed by the origin country's government veterinarian
Proof of origin (e.g., pet passport or official statement)

Rough budget

Ferrets are not listed as prohibited animals in Cambodia, but they are exotic pets and may be subject to additional scrutiny. No quarantine on arrival if documents are in order.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for the US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before arrival and not expired
FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an OIE-approved laboratory, completed at least 90 days before travel
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel and endorsed by the origin country's government veterinarian
Import permit from Cambodia's General Directorate of Animal Health and Production (GDAHP)
Proof of origin (e.g., pet passport or official statement)

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: microchip ~$30-50; rabies vaccination ~$20-50; FAVN titer test ~$100-250; health certificate ~$100-200; import permit ~$50-100. No quarantine fee applies. Confirm current fees with a local vet and Cambodia's GDAHP.

Ferrets are not listed as prohibited animals in Cambodia, but they are exotic pets and may be subject to additional scrutiny. No quarantine on arrival if documents are in order. The import permit must be obtained in advance from GDAHP.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes, ferrets are not prohibited, but they are considered exotic pets. You must comply with rabies vaccination, health certificate, and possibly import permit requirements. Check with Cambodia's General Directorate of Animal Health and Production (GDAHP) for current rules.

Cambodia does not specify a strict limit for non-commercial pet ferrets, but generally, a small number (e.g., 1-2) is considered personal pets. If you bring more, they may be considered commercial and require additional permits. Confirm with GDAHP.

No. Cambodia does not exempt emotional support or service animals from standard import requirements. All ferrets must meet the same vaccination, health certificate, and permit rules.

It depends on the origin country's rabies risk. For high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia), a FAVN titer test ≥0.5 IU/ml is required. For low-risk or free countries, it is not required.

The rabies vaccine must be administered at least 21 days before arrival and must be current (not expired). The ferret must be at least 12 weeks old at vaccination.

The international health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel and endorsed by the official government veterinarian of the origin country.

For high-risk origins, yes. For low-risk and free origins, it is not required, but it is recommended to confirm with GDAHP as rules can change.

Good to know

Cambodia's General Department of Animal Health and Production (GDAHP) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is the competent authority. There is no published fee schedule for pet import permits and no mandatory quarantine facility for privately owned dogs. Airlines flying into Phnom Penh (PNH) and Siem Reap (REP) often impose their own stricter rules — especially for brachycephalic breeds and for pets in cabin — so the carrier's rules frequently matter more than the government's. Rabies is endemic in Cambodia, so a current rabies vaccination is the single most important document.

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).