Hong Kong pet owner guides
Taking a dog to Thailand: check the Hong Kong return first
The return is the key planning constraint: Thailand is in AFCD Group IIIA, with at least 30 days of quarantine on return.
Practical guides
Updated 2026-09-27
For Thailand entry, obtain the current instructions from the Animal Quarantine Station at your arrival airport. Its permit conditions determine the vaccination evidence, government-endorsed health certificate and inspection arrangements. The official requirements include rabies conditions and, for dogs, leptospirosis vaccination or a qualifying test. Ask your vet to work from the actual permit.
Obtain written answers
- Which arrival airport, import method and documents are approved for this dog?
- When is a Hong Kong quarantine space available, and will the test and permit still be valid then?
- How will the Thai export health certificate meet the Hong Kong return permit?
Check the Hong Kong return requirements