Pet Travel Abroad Guide
We support preparation, documents, and vaccination checks for travel to Japan and other countries.
This page is a general guide for taking dogs and cats abroad from Thailand.
Requirements, documents, vaccinations, tests, and procedures differ by destination.
Please first check the overall flow, then prepare according to your destination.
If you already know your destination, planned departure date, or airline, please send us the details on LINE.
Please choose the section that matches your destination
Traveling to Japan
We explain the documents, tests, and preparation flow required for travel to Japan.
Traveling Outside Japan
Requirements differ by country. Please let us know your destination via LINE.
Important Information Before Travel
You can check the basic flow of pet travel abroad and the information needed in advance.
Contents
1. Overall Flow for Pet Travel Abroad
When taking a dog or cat abroad, the process generally follows the steps below. The required procedures, order, and preparation time vary depending on the destination and airline. They may also vary depending on your pet's vaccination history and test status.
Health check / Consultation
Vaccination check
Including rabies
Tests and Blood Collection
Rabies antibody test, etc.
Document Review and Preparation
Export procedures / Quarantine
Confirmation after arrival
* Required procedures and timing vary depending on the destination, airline, animal species, vaccination history, and test status.
2. Why requirements differ by country
Differences in animal quarantine systems
Required documents and procedures vary depending on each country’s quarantine system and entry conditions.
Differences in rabies control standards
Requirements such as vaccinations and rabies antibody tests differ by country.
Differences in airline rules
Acceptance conditions and transport methods may vary by airline.
Differences in documents and procedures
Required formats and content, such as health certificates and application documents, differ by country.
3. How our clinic can help
Pre-Travel Health Check
We perform a pre-travel health check, confirm your pet's health condition, and explain the necessary next steps.
Microchip Implantation and Check
Depending on the travel requirements, we implant or scan the microchip and confirm the microchip number.
Vaccination and Antibody Testing
Depending on the destination requirements, we provide vaccinations, blood collection, and arrange the required tests.
Preparation and checking of required documents
We prepare and issue certificates that can be handled by our clinic, and support document checks, applications, and submissions where possible.
Travel Requirement Check
We guide you based on Thai official information and other information that we can confirm.
Export and Quarantine Procedures
We explain the Thai-side procedures and the points to confirm with the airline.
4. When traveling to Japan
When taking a dog or cat to Japan, there are many items to confirm, including microchip identification, rabies vaccinations, a rabies antibody test, and advance notification.
For detailed requirements and preparation steps, please see the Japan-specific detailed page.
5. When traveling to countries other than Japan
For countries other than Japan, required documents, vaccinations, tests, and application methods also vary by destination.
If you know the destination, planned departure date, airline, or other details, please let us know by LINE or email.
6. Information to send in advance
- Pet species, age, and weight
- Whether the pet has a microchip and its number
- Rabies vaccination history
- Destination country, city, and planned departure date
- Airline, if decided
- Previous certificates or test results, if available
7. Important Pre-Travel Notes
Requirements May Vary by Country and Airline
Requirements set by each country and airline may change without prior notice. Depending on the destination, pet owners may need to complete applications, online registration, or obtain an import permit by themselves.
Our clinic provides guidance based on information we can confirm. However, final decisions on requirements, entry, boarding, and document acceptance are made by the relevant authorities and airlines. BLEZ Animal Clinic does not guarantee travel, entry, boarding, or document acceptance.
Microchip and vaccination records need to be checked
The required preparation and schedule may change depending on the microchip status and vaccination history. Please send us the information you have by LINE or email.
If your departure date is soon, please contact us early
Some destinations require time for tests and document preparation. Depending on the destination and your current preparation status, your preferred travel date may not be possible. Please contact us as early as possible, even if your departure date is not fixed yet.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
Please let us know at the time of the initial consultation.
In many countries, a microchip must be implanted before the next steps can proceed. We will review your situation and advise you on the appropriate order of preparation.
Yes, you can.
Even if your airline has not been decided yet, we can still guide you through the basic process as long as we know your destination, expected travel date, and your pet’s microchip and vaccination status.
Booking / Consultation
Please feel free to contact us by LINE or phone.
To help us guide you smoothly, please let us know your destination, planned departure date, pet species, and current situation.
* Replies may take some time. If your case is urgent, please call us.