Bringing a pet to Thailand

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Thailand requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, government-endorsed health certificate, and an import permit (Ror 6) from the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) for every dog entering the country. Requirements differ by the rabies-risk status of the origin country: dogs from high-risk origins also need a rabies titer test, while dogs from low-risk or rabies-free origins do not. Properly documented dogs from low-risk or free origins are not quarantined; dogs arriving without valid paperwork may be detained or quarantined at the owner's expense.

Requirements for your pet

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

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

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Thailand does not ban specific dog breeds at the national level, but many airlines restrict brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds such as pugs, bulldogs, and boxers on flights to Thailand due to heat and respiratory risk. Check with your airline before booking.

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days and no more than 12 months before travel
Official health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin government
Import permit (Ror 6) issued by the Thai Department of Livestock Development
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Owner's passport copy and flight itinerary

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30–50, health certificate ~$100–200, import permit fee ~$30–60, airline pet fee ~$100–300. No titer test is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Thai DLD.

No quarantine if all documents are in order.

DLD Thailand

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

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days and no more than 12 months before travel
Official health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin government
Import permit (Ror 6) issued by the Thai Department of Livestock Development
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Owner's passport copy and flight itinerary

Rough budget

No quarantine if documents are complete. Some airlines may require a titer test for transit through certain countries — check with your carrier.

DLD Thailand

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

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days and no more than 12 months before travel
FAVN/RFFIT rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) performed at least 90 days before arrival
Official health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin government
Import permit (Ror 6) issued by the Thai Department of Livestock Development
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Owner's passport copy and flight itinerary

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30–50, rabies titer test ~$100–250, health certificate ~$100–200, import permit fee ~$30–60, airline pet fee ~$100–300. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Thai DLD.

Without a valid titer test, the dog may be quarantined for up to 30 days at the owner's expense or refused entry. The DLD may require additional testing or quarantine on a case-by-case basis.

DLD Thailand

Frequently asked questions

Thailand's DLD generally allows up to 5 dogs per person under non-commercial rules. If you bring more than 5, the shipment is treated as commercial and requires additional import licences and veterinary inspections. Each dog must have its own import permit and health certificate.

Yes. All dogs entering Thailand require an import permit (Ror 6) issued by the Thai Department of Livestock Development. Apply online or through a Thai embassy at least 2–4 weeks before travel. The permit is valid for 60 days from issue.

It depends on the rabies-risk status of the country you are travelling from. Dogs from high-risk countries (e.g. most of Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, and Russia) must have a FAVN or RFFIT rabies titer test showing at least 0.5 IU/ml, performed at least 90 days before arrival. Dogs from low-risk or free countries do not need a titer test.

No quarantine is required if your dog has a valid import permit, current rabies vaccination (given at least 21 days before travel), a health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, and — for high-risk origins — a compliant titer test. If any document is missing or invalid, the dog may be quarantined for up to 30 days at your expense or refused entry.

No. Thailand does not exempt emotional support animals or service dogs from import requirements. All dogs, regardless of function, must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and import permit rules. Some airlines may allow service dogs in cabin, but the Thai government still requires full documentation on arrival.

Puppies must be at least 3 months (12 weeks) old and have a valid rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before arrival. Puppies younger than 3 months are not eligible for import because the rabies vaccine is not considered valid before that age.

Yes, Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) are the main entry points for pets. You must declare your dog to customs and present the original import permit, health certificate, rabies vaccination record, and microchip proof. Arrivals are processed at the airport's animal quarantine station. Phuket (HKT) and Chiang Mai (CNX) also accept pets with prior arrangement.

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

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

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Veterinary Health Certificate (issued within 10 days of travel, endorsed by origin country's government veterinary authority)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, at least 21 days post-vaccination)
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Copy of pet owner's passport

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Thai Department of Livestock Development (DLD).

Cats from rabies-free countries (e.g., Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City) are exempt from the rabies titer test and import permit, but a health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination are still required. Quarantine is not required if all documents are in order. The cat must be at least 3 months old for rabies vaccination.

DLD Thailand

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

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Veterinary Health Certificate (issued within 10 days of travel, endorsed by origin country's government veterinary authority)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, at least 21 days post-vaccination)
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Copy of pet owner's passport

Rough budget

Cats from low-risk countries (e.g., most of Europe, US, UK, Japan, Australia) are exempt from the rabies titer test and import permit, but a health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination are still required. Quarantine is not required if all documents are in order. The cat must be at least 3 months old for rabies vaccination.

DLD Thailand

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

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Import permit issued by Thai Department of Livestock Development (DLD) prior to travel
Veterinary Health Certificate (issued within 10 days of travel, endorsed by origin country's government veterinary authority)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, at least 21 days post-vaccination)
FAVN rabies titer test result (at least 0.5 IU/ml, from OIE-approved lab, blood drawn at least 30 days post-vaccination, test completed at least 90 days before travel)
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Copy of pet owner's passport

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, import permit ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Thai Department of Livestock Development (DLD).

Cats from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East) must have a rabies titer test and an import permit. Quarantine is not required if all documents are in order, but the cat may be quarantined at the owner's expense if documents are incomplete. The import permit must be obtained before travel. The titer test must be done at an OIE-approved laboratory. The cat must be at least 3 months old for rabies vaccination.

DLD Thailand

Frequently asked questions

Thai regulations allow a maximum of 5 cats per person for non-commercial import. If you bring more than 5, the shipment is considered commercial and requires additional permits, inspections, and possibly a quarantine period. Each cat must have its own health certificate and vaccination records.

No. Thailand does not exempt emotional support or service animals from import requirements. All cats, regardless of function, must meet the same entry rules: microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and for high-risk countries, a rabies titer test and import permit. Airlines may have their own policies for cabin travel, but the destination country's veterinary rules apply.

Cats from high-risk countries must have a rabies titer test (FAVN) with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after rabies vaccination and tested at an OIE-approved laboratory. The test is valid for 1 year from the date of blood sampling and must be completed at least 90 days before travel. This test is not required for cats from low-risk or rabies-free countries.

Start at least 4-5 months before travel. The rabies vaccination must be given at least 21 days before travel, and for high-risk countries, the titer test requires a 30-day wait after vaccination plus time for lab results (typically 2-4 weeks) and must be completed at least 90 days before travel. The import permit (if required) should be applied for at least 30 days in advance. The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel.

No quarantine is required if all import documents are complete and valid. However, if the cat arrives without proper documentation, Thai authorities may impose quarantine at the owner's expense. The quarantine period can vary but is typically up to 30 days. Ensure all paperwork is in order before travel to avoid this.

Thailand requires an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. If your cat has a non-ISO microchip (e.g., AVID 125 kHz), you must bring your own microchip scanner. The microchip must be implanted before rabies vaccination to link the vaccination record to the cat.

Airlines set their own cabin policies. Many allow cats in the cabin on flights to Bangkok if they meet size and weight limits (typically under 8 kg including carrier). However, Thai import rules apply regardless of how the cat travels. Check with your airline for specific cabin requirements and book early, as cabin pet spots are limited.

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

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 of the origin country (or USDA/APHA-endorsed veterinarian) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate (at least 21 days old and not expired)
ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit from Thailand Department of Livestock Development (DLD)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip US$30–50, health certificate US$100–200, DLD import permit US$20–50. No FAVN titer test is required for this tier. Confirm current fees with a local vet and the Thai DLD.

Ferrets are not exempt from Thailand's animal import rules and are treated as 'other animals'; an import permit is mandatory even from rabies-free countries. The ferret must be at least 3 months old for rabies vaccination. No quarantine if all documents are in order.

DLD Thailand

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 of the origin country (or USDA/APHA-endorsed veterinarian) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate (at least 21 days old and not expired)
ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit from Thailand Department of Livestock Development (DLD)

Rough budget

Thailand does not differentiate between rabies-free and low-risk countries for ferrets; an import permit is always required. No quarantine if documents are complete.

DLD Thailand

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 (or USDA/APHA-endorsed veterinarian) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate (at least 21 days old and not expired)
ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate
FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an approved laboratory
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit from Thailand Department of Livestock Development (DLD)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip US$30–50, health certificate US$100–200, FAVN titer test US$100–250, DLD import permit US$20–50. Confirm current fees with a local vet and the Thai DLD.

For high-risk origins, a rabies titer test is mandatory. The 90-day wait after the blood draw is strictly enforced. No quarantine if all documents are correct, but the ferret may be quarantined at the importer's expense if paperwork is incomplete. Ferrets from high-risk countries may face additional scrutiny; check with DLD for current restrictions.

DLD Thailand

Frequently asked questions

Yes, but ferrets are not on Thailand's list of exempt pets (like dogs and cats from certain countries). They require an import permit from the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) and must meet rabies vaccination and health certificate requirements. Ferrets are classified as 'other animals' and the process is stricter than for dogs/cats.

Thailand does not have a specific published limit for ferrets, but generally, non-commercial imports are limited to a small number of animals (typically up to 5) per traveller. If you bring more, the shipment may be considered commercial and require additional permits and inspections. Confirm with DLD before travel.

It depends on the origin country. If you are travelling from a high-risk rabies country (e.g., most of Africa, Asia, Middle East, Russia), a FAVN titer test is required. The test must be done at least 90 days after rabies vaccination and show a titer ≥0.5 IU/ml. You must then wait 90 days after the blood draw before entering Thailand. From low-risk or rabies-free countries, no titer test is required.

No quarantine is required if all import conditions are met (valid rabies vaccination, microchip, health certificate, import permit, and titer test if applicable). However, if documents are incomplete or the animal shows signs of illness, it may be quarantined at the owner's expense. Quarantine for ferrets is not routinely imposed for compliant pets.

The ferret must be at least 3 months (12 weeks) old at the time of rabies vaccination, and the vaccination must be valid for at least 21 days before travel. So the minimum age at entry is 3 months + 21 days = approximately 15 weeks. For high-risk origins, add 90 days after titer test, making the minimum age much higher.

No. Thailand does not recognize emotional support animals or service animals as exempt from import requirements. All ferrets, regardless of their role, must comply with the same import regulations: import permit, rabies vaccination, microchip, health certificate, and titer test if applicable. Airlines may have their own policies, but Thai law does not provide exemptions.

You need: 1) Rabies vaccination certificate (valid for at least 21 days and not expired), 2) ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate, 3) Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, 4) Import permit from Thailand DLD, and 5) For high-risk origins, a FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an approved laboratory. All documents should be in English or Thai.

Good to know

The DLD import permit (Ror 6) is required for all dogs, including non-commercial pets, and must be obtained before travel; it is valid for 60 days from issue. Apply at least 2–4 weeks before departure. Rabies vaccination must be given at least 21 days before travel and no more than 12 months before arrival. Many airlines restrict brachycephalic breeds on hot-weather routes and require advance booking for pets in cabin or as checked baggage.

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 Thailand, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).