Pet Quarantine?

[Retired2]

We are planning an extended stay in Thailand beginning in December of this

year. We are planning to bring our two small dogs as we do not wish to leave

them in the USA.

Does anybody have any fairly recent experience or knowledge of Pet Quarantine

requirments in Thailand.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you from Bob and Patty.....

[lampard10]

We are planning an extended stay in Thailand beginning in December of this

year.  We are planning to bring our two small dogs as we do not wish to leave

them in the USA.

Does anybody have any fairly recent experience or knowledge of Pet Quarantine

requirments in Thailand.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you from Bob and Patty.....

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We bought our cat straight in with a animal firm. Neede the right paperwork. A friend of mine had his cat in the hold and it came through on the carousel. Even less problems. Straight through customs. No questions.

[Firefan]

Recently helped getting a cat in. You need to ensure that animal has the proper vaccinations (I found info on this via a google search) and get a certificate from your local vet on that.

You should also contact the animal quarantine office at BKK airport and give them pre-advise of your arrival (we did that but must admit they did not seem to care much - but the cat was brought as hand luggage which seemed to make the main difference there).

There is a fee (think was 100 Baht) - and it took 10 minutes to get the needed form at animal q.

Hope helps. Cheers!

[stoweqoweq]

I brought 9 cats in from the UK last yr. None had to go thru quarantine.

Just make sure they have their vacs. My agent wanted pics too and invoices but I guess that was because he thought I was going to flog them. I mean why on earth would anyone bring 9 cats to thailand??? I often ask myself that question.

[BambinA]

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF DOGS AND CATS

INTO THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND

1) A health certificate in English, signed or further endorsed by a full-time authorized veterinary official of the government of the exporting country, if it is previously acknowledged by a veterinary surgeon, stating:-

1.1) number and species ,

1.2) breed, sex, age and color or animal identification,

1.3) name and address of the owner OR the kennel of origin,

1.4) certification of condition items (2) to (5).

2) The animals must come from an area where animal diseases are under control. They are found to be healthy, free from signs of any infectious and contagious diseases including ectoparasitism at the time of export and fit to travel.

3) The country has been free from Rabies for at least the past 12 (twelve) months OR the animals are vaccinated against Rabies with an official approved vaccine not less than 21 (twenty- one) days prior to the departure.

4) EITHER a) The dog is vaccinated against Leptospirosis at least 21(twenty-one) days preceding departure.

OR b ) The dog is subjected to a test for Leptospirosis with negative result during the 30 (thirty) days prior to the departure.

5) The animals shall be vaccinated against other significant infectious or contagious diseases i.e. Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvovirus, with an official approved vaccine at least 21 (twenty-one) days prior to the departure.

6) The animals must be conveyed in nose-and-paw proof crates designed to avoid any risk of injury or unnecessary suffering.

7) The animals are not allowed to expose to other animals if they have to be landed in transit at any approved intermediate port. They shall not be allowed to leave precinct of the port except to an officially approved transit quarantine area.

8) The animals are subjected to quarantine at approved premises for a period of at least 30 (thirty) days upon arrival during which they shall be submitted to tests and/or treatments deemed necessary. The importer/owner shall be fully charged for the incurred expenses.

9) Failure to follow the import procedures may result in returning the animals to the country of origin or destroying without compensation.

for more info . please contact the quarantine section Tel. (02) 653-4444 ext. 4175-8 Fax. (02) 653-4865 E-mail : [email protected]

[notquite]

We are planning an extended stay in Thailand beginning in December of this

year.  We are planning to bring our two small dogs as we do not wish to leave

them in the USA.

Does anybody have any fairly recent experience or knowledge of Pet Quarantine

requirments in Thailand.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you from Bob and Patty.....

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

There seems to be very little problem in bringing pets in to the Kingdom, but hope you are not thinking of bringing them back, as your country may required you to Quarantine your pets for 6 months or more. Thailand is one of a few country in the world that animal seems to need a long quarantine period.

[minwong]

Hi, we are possibly relocating to Bangkok in 3 months and we will be be bringing our cats too. Can anyone please advise if it is still as simple as having a valid health certificate and informing the animals quarantine office? Understand that quarantine may not be required. Appreciate any info. Thanks Min

[franna]

We are planning an extended stay in Thailand beginning in December of this

year. We are planning to bring our two small dogs as we do not wish to leave

them in the USA.

Does anybody have any fairly recent experience or knowledge of Pet Quarantine

requirments in Thailand.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you from Bob and Patty.....

Hi Guys,

follow the instructions that BambinA send you. I also enquired at Phuket Int AP and they informed me that I will need an import permit as well. You can send your pets details to the email on Bambins reply and they will send the import permit via email. The permit is valid 45 days.

Good luck

Frans

[frenchfarangjomtien]

Hi,

So it's really that easy to bring a cat ? Just vaccination and letter from Veterinary stating that the pet is healthy when arriving at Bangkok airport ?

And how much did you pay for the cat trip ? Is a cat allowed to travel in cabin ?

And can you bring the cat even when you have a tourist visa ?

Thanks a lot.

[dotx]

Hi,

So it's really that easy to bring a cat ? Just vaccination and letter from Veterinary stating that the pet is healthy when arriving at Bangkok airport ?

And how much did you pay for the cat trip ? Is a cat allowed to travel in cabin ?

And can you bring the cat even when you have a tourist visa ?

Thanks a lot.

You also need an import certificate. You need to either call or email Bangkok quarantine office and ask for one. Then you fill it out, scan it and email it back to them.

Edited June 2, 2011 by dotx

[frenchfarangjomtien]

I called them and they said that there is nothing to do in Thailand before bringing the pet.

Just get a document before leaving your country to confirm vaccination and good health then met them at Suvarnaburmi when you arrived in Thailand.

[dotx]

I called them and they said that there is nothing to do in Thailand before bringing the pet.

Just get a document before leaving your country to confirm vaccination and good health then met them at Suvarnaburmi when you arrived in Thailand.

Weird, because they were the ones who told me I needed that. But hey, if it works, then ok --Less paperwork to do.