Bringing a pet to Myanmar

Last reviewed July 3, 2026

Myanmar's pet import rules are uniform across dogs, cats, and ferrets, meaning the same requirements apply regardless of the animal's rabies-risk category. The process is moderately strict, with a mandatory 30-day quarantine upon arrival, even for pets with valid rabies vaccination and microchip. Owners should plan for this quarantine period and ensure all documentation is in order before travel.

Requirements for your pet

Myanmar 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, DEFRA, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing vaccine date and validity)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Valid pet passport or equivalent travel document

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, health certificate ~$100-200, no import permit fee. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the LBVD.

No additional requirements for rabies-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, DEFRA, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing vaccine date and validity)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Valid pet passport or equivalent travel document

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, health certificate ~$100-200, no import permit fee. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the LBVD.

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, DEFRA, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing vaccine date and validity)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Valid pet passport or equivalent travel document

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, health certificate ~$100-200, no import permit fee. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the LBVD.

No additional requirements for high-risk origin countries.

Frequently asked questions

No, Myanmar does not require a rabies titer (FAVN) test for dogs from any origin country. A valid rabies vaccination with a 21-day wait after the primary vaccine is sufficient.
Myanmar does not impose a strict limit on the number of pets for non-commercial entry, but customs may treat more than 2 dogs as commercial. Check with the LBVD if bringing more than 2 dogs.
No. Myanmar does not recognise emotional support animals under import rules. Service dogs must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate requirements as pet dogs. No special documentation or exemptions apply.
The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of the dog's arrival in Myanmar. It must be endorsed by an official government veterinarian in the origin country.
Pets are only accepted at Yangon International Airport (RGN) and Naypyidaw International Airport (NYT). Other airports may not have LBVD inspection facilities. Confirm with your airline.
No. Myanmar does not impose quarantine for dogs arriving from any country, provided all documentation is in order. Dogs may be inspected at the airport by LBVD officials.
The rabies vaccine must be valid (not expired) on the day of arrival. If the vaccine expires before travel, your dog must receive a booster and wait 21 days before entering Myanmar.

Myanmar 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 (e.g., USDA APHIS for US, DEFRA for UK) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (administered after microchip, valid, with 21-day wait)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, endorsed by origin government veterinarian
  • Vaccination record (e.g., FVRCP) if required by airline

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 Myanmar's Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department.

Myanmar does not require a rabies titer test or import permit for cats from rabies-free origins. Quarantine is not imposed for healthy, properly documented pets.

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

  • ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (administered after microchip, valid, with 21-day wait)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, endorsed by origin government veterinarian
  • Vaccination record (e.g., FVRCP) if required by airline

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 Myanmar's Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department.

Myanmar does not require a rabies titer test or import permit for cats from low-risk origins. Quarantine is not imposed for healthy, properly documented pets.

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

  • ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (administered after microchip, valid, with 21-day wait)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, endorsed by origin government veterinarian
  • Vaccination record (e.g., FVRCP) if required by airline

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 Myanmar's Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department.

Myanmar does not require a rabies titer test or import permit for cats from high-risk origins. Quarantine is not imposed for healthy, properly documented pets.

Frequently asked questions

No. Myanmar does not require a rabies titer test for cats from any origin tier. Only a valid rabies vaccination certificate (administered after microchip, with a 21-day wait) is needed.
Myanmar does not publish a specific numeric cap for non-commercial pet cats. Typically, up to 2-3 cats per person is accepted as personal pets. If you plan to bring more than 3, contact the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department in advance to confirm commercial rules do not apply.
No. Myanmar does not recognise emotional support or service animals as exempt from standard import rules. All cats must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate requirements regardless of role.
The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of the date of arrival in Myanmar. It must be endorsed by an official government veterinarian of the origin country.
No. Myanmar does not impose quarantine for cats arriving from any origin tier, provided they have a valid health certificate and rabies vaccination. Officials may inspect documents at the airport, but no isolation period is required.
Cabin travel depends on the airline's policy, not Myanmar's import rules. Most international airlines allow cats in the cabin if the carrier fits under the seat (typically max 8 kg including carrier). Check with your airline for specific weight and size limits.
Myanmar does not mandate specific non-rabies vaccinations for entry. However, airlines often require proof of core vaccines (FVRCP) for health certificate endorsement. Check with your vet and airline for any additional requirements.

Myanmar 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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing microchip number, vaccine batch, date of vaccination, and validity period)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, endorsed by an official government or USDA/DEFRA veterinarian
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip implantation (must be implanted before rabies vaccination)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) in Myanmar.

Myanmar does not have published ferret-specific import rules. Requirements follow general pet import guidelines from the LBVD. Ferrets must be at least 12 weeks old for rabies vaccination. No quarantine for rabies-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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing microchip number, vaccine batch, date of vaccination, and validity period)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, endorsed by an official government or USDA/DEFRA veterinarian
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip implantation (must be implanted before rabies vaccination)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the LBVD in Myanmar.

Myanmar does not differentiate between rabies-free and low-risk origins in published rules. No quarantine required.

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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing microchip number, vaccine batch, date of vaccination, and validity period)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, endorsed by an official government or USDA/DEFRA veterinarian
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip implantation (must be implanted before rabies vaccination)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the LBVD in Myanmar.

Myanmar does not require rabies titer tests or import permits for ferrets from high-risk countries in published rules. No quarantine. However, the LBVD may impose additional checks at the border; contact them directly before travel.

Frequently asked questions

No. The LBVD does not list a rabies titer test as a requirement for ferrets, regardless of origin country rabies status. Only a valid rabies vaccination (given at least 21 days before travel) and a health certificate are required.
Myanmar does not publish a specific limit for non-commercial pet ferrets. In practice, 1-2 ferrets are generally accepted as personal pets. If you plan to bring more than 2, contact the LBVD in Naypyidaw to confirm whether commercial import rules apply.
No. Myanmar does not recognize emotional support or service animals under its pet import regulations. All ferrets must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate requirements regardless of their role.
Myanmar does not specify a minimum age for ferrets, but the rabies vaccination requirement implies the ferret must be at least 12 weeks old (the minimum age for rabies vaccination in most countries). Younger ferrets may be denied entry.
No. Myanmar does not impose quarantine for ferrets arriving from any country, provided the required documents (microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate) are in order. However, the LBVD may inspect the animal at the port of entry.
The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival in Myanmar. If it expires during transit, you risk the ferret being denied entry or placed in quarantine. Schedule the veterinary exam so the certificate is valid on the day you land.
No. An ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip is mandatory for all ferrets entering Myanmar. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination. If your ferret has a non-ISO chip, bring your own scanner or have a compatible chip implanted.

Good to know

All pets must be microchipped and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 30 days before travel. A health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of departure is required, along with an import permit from Myanmar's Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department. Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or extended quarantine.

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 Myanmar, 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 Myanmar's official veterinary/agriculture authority and your airline before travelling.