Middle East and Asia
Pet travel to Hong Kong
AFCD Group II clearance — no mandatory quarantine for US and Canadian pets when documentation is complete.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
AFCD Special Permit (form AF240) — must be approved before booking flights; HK$432 per animal
- 2
ISO-compatible microchip (15-digit); rabies vaccination 30 days to 1 year before export
- 3
Official health certificate (AFCD form VC-DC2) issued within 14 days of export
- 4
Captain's Affidavit (AFCD form PC101) from the operating airline confirming no crate removal during transit
These are the official entry rules for Hong Kong SAR.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Hong Kong SAR.
USA and Canada are AFCD Group II — no mandatory quarantine for fully compliant pets. Prohibited breeds: Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro. Bengal cats must be 5th generation or above from wild ancestry. The AF240 permit must be approved before any flight booking — this is the most common sequencing error. Cathay Pacific, United, and Air Canada serve Hong Kong International Airport from North America.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Hong Kong.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Hong Kong.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Hong Kong.
Hong Kong International (HKG) has AFCD veterinary inspection at the cargo/live-animal terminal. The AF240 Special Permit must be approved before any flight booking — this is the most common sequencing error. Cathay Pacific's pet policy is well-integrated with AFCD requirements; we coordinate the full permit, airline booking, and inspection chain.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
45–90 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Hong Kong.
The Murray Hong Kong a Niccolo Hotel
The Murray Hong Kong a Niccolo Hotel welcomes one dog up to 10 kg for no additional fee, and two dogs up to 10 kg for HKD 300 plus tax per night. Pets may
VRBO Hong Kong
Pet policies are determined by the individual owner of each Vrbo property. For more information on the pet fee, weight limit and other restrictions
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Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Hong Kong.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Hong Kong. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Hong Kong with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
Dogs are permitted on the MTR in hard-sided carriers only. KMB buses accept small pets in carriers at driver's discretion. Hong Kong's tram (Ding Ding) is a practical option for carrier-sized dogs across HK Island.
Private Cars
Our vetted Hong Kong chauffeur network covers HKIA across Kowloon, the Island, and the New Territories. All vehicles are climate-controlled for the subtropical humidity. AFCD-cleared pets accepted with advance notice.
On Foot
Hong Kong has official off-lead Dog Recreation Areas (DRAs) across HK Island and Kowloon — we map all confirmed locations by neighbourhood. The MacLehose Trail and Sai Kung Country Park accept leashed dogs on most sections.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Hong Kong, with your dog.
Penfold Park
Penfold Park is pet-friendly. Located in the middle of the racecourse, dogs are allowed to play off-leash although it's not fully fenced so keep
Sha Tin, Hong Kong, HK
The Peak Lookout
The Peak Lookout is pet-friendly. You'll discover paved hiking trails all around this unbelievable lookout spot. Dogs are not allowed on the tram
121 Peak Rd, The Peak,, Hong Kong, HK
Whiskers N Paws
Whiskers N Paws is a pet-friendly shopping floor in the bustling city of Hong Kong. Bring your pooch along for grooming and DIY bathing stations.
10/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing St, Ap Lei Chau,, Hong Kong, HK
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Want more to do with your dog? Our experts plan the perfect itinerary in Hong Kong.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Veterinary Emergency Centre
Export Clinic
Veterinary Specialty Hospital Kowloon
Boarding & Daycare
SPCA Hong Kong Boarding
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Hong Kong.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Hong Kong: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Hong Kong and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Hong Kong.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
