Taiwan
Taiwan treats the U.S. mainland as a rabies area: titer test, APHIA import permit and USDA-endorsed certificate, with no quarantine if the blood is drawn 180 days ahead.
6–7 months (no quarantine)Pet relocation destinations between the USA and Asia
Ten countries, two directions each. Every route has its own rules, its own calendar and its own guide — pick yours.
From the United States to Asia
Leaving the U.S. with a dog or cat: USDA-endorsed health certificate, then the destination's own import rules.
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From Asia to the United States
Coming to the U.S.: CDC rules for dogs depend on where your dog has been in the last six months, plus USDA and state rules.
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Destinations by country
Japan
From the U.S. mainland: microchip, two rabies shots, a titer test at a Japan-designated lab, and at least 180 days between the blood draw and arrival.
About 7 months from the mainlandSouth Korea
Pets 90 days or older from the U.S. mainland need a passing rabies titer test, but there's no waiting period once the result passes.
Often several weeksSingapore
The U.S. is Schedule II: a titer test 90 days before export, two AVS licenses, and no quarantine if your pet lands within five days of you.
About 4 monthsHong Kong
Hong Kong puts the continental U.S. in Group II: AFCD special permit, no titer test, manifested cargo only, and quarantine exemption for compliant pets.
3–6 weeksMainland China
One dog or cat per traveler. From the U.S. mainland: ISO chip, two rabies shots and a titer from an approved lab, or 30 days of quarantine. Coming back, the CDC lists China as high-risk for dogs.
Weeks once the titer passesThailand
No titer test from the U.S., but an import permit from the arrival airport's quarantine station, vaccines 21 days ahead and an original USDA-endorsed certificate valid 10 days.
Often 4–6 weeksVietnam
Up to two pets per traveler are declared at the arrival airport's animal quarantine office with a USDA-endorsed certificate; three or more need advance registration. Coming back, the CDC lists Vietnam as high-risk for dogs.
About 1–2 monthsPhilippines
Every pet needs a BAI import clearance. No titer test until December 31, 2026; from January 1, 2027, a titer of at least 0.5 IU/ml is required.
Clearance: up to 11 working daysMalaysia
MAQIS permit through a registered agent, no titer for the peninsula, and at least 7 days' quarantine on arrival (14 in Sabah).
6–8 weeksOther destinations, on request
We don't publish route guides for these countries yet, because we haven't been able to verify their current import and export rules from official sources. Moves are possible on request: tell us your route and we'll check the rules for your dates before quoting.
Indonesia
India
Cambodia
Laos
Myanmar
Mongolia
Brunei
Nepal
Sri Lanka
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