Hong Kong SAR Pet Import Requirements

Group 1 (Rabies Free Countries) - Rabies vaccination is optional.
Group 2 – (Rabies Controlled Countries) The animal must be vaccinated against rabies no less than 30 days and no more 1 year prior to export. In the case of primary vaccination, the animal must be at least 90 days old when it is vaccinated.
Group 3- (High- Rabies Countries) All dogs and cats entering from Group 3 countries (High-Rabies Countries) will be subject to a minimum of 120 days of quarantine upon entry. Advanced reservations with quarantine center are required.
Group 3, Rabies is optional.

Note:  ALL dogs (regardless of current Rabies vaccination status) will be vaccinated against Rabies on entry into Hong Kong.  Unless it has been in Hong Kong previously and has a valid Hong Kong Dog License and AVID microchip.

A rabies titer test is not required from any country.
If you are importing a Disability Assistance Dog, a rabies antibody test is required and must be done more than 30 days after primary vaccination and at least 6 months before entering Hong Kong.  The result must be 0.5 IU/ml or greater and is valid for 12 months.

 

Animals imported from Group 3 countries are required to Quarantine at a Government Quarantine Facility for at least 120 days.

 Current wait for quarantine space is over 1 year.

Dogs and cats more than 4 weeks pregnant must not be imported.
Bengal Cats must not be imported unless document certifying that the cat is of 5th or above generations of domestic ancestry is provided.
Bengal Cats must not be imported / transshipped unless documentation certifying that the cat is of 5th or above 5th generation.  Proof is required for the application process.

Banned Dog Breeds
•    Pit Bull Terrier (also known as American Staffordshire Terrier)
•    Japanese Tosa
•    Dogo Argentino
•    Fila Braziliero
(Includes crosses of the above breeds)
* Staffordshire Bull Terriers (English) must be accompanied by a statutory declaration attesting to the breed of the dog.

Birds are not permitted to enter Hong Kong from Cambodia, Indonesia, Republic of Kore, France, Mali, USA, Guinea, Cote D’Ivoire, India, Vietnam, South Africa, Japan, Philippines, Mozambique.

The animals must be transported by the fastest and most direct route from the exporting country/place to Hong Kong.
Animals must be transported to Hong Kong as MANIFESTED CARGO. Transport as excess baggage or hand-carried baggage is not permitted. Prior approval must be sought if route involves in a stopover in Group 2 or 3 country.

Disability Assistance Dog (DAD)
A dog that has been trained to help people with physical disabilities. Emotional support dogs are currently not considered as DADs.

DADs are exempted from quarantine at the Animal Management Centre of this Department and the requirement of 6-month residency in the exporting country/place on the basis of one blood test for Rabies antibody, which should be performed at least 6 months prior to entry to Hong Kong. Such policy is applicable to DADs imported from all countries/places.

There is no duty / tax for import of personal pets.

Dogs and cats must enter Hong Kong only as manifest cargo. Pets can’t enter as excess luggage or in cabin. If you are disabled, and if your dog is accompanying you, you may ask for an approval to take your dog with you in cabin. The importer/owner must notify the authorities at least 24 hours before the pet’s arrival.
Proper Paperwork Needed

Import Permit

Vet Health Certificate (Example: USDA APHIS Form 7001)

It must be issued within seven days of the flight.

Hong Kong Health Certificate

This is the AFCD health certificate to be filled out by your USDA/Government accredited veterinarian along with the Health Certificate. It must be issued within seven days of the flight.

USDA/Government Endorsements

The documents must be sent to your local government for their stamp of approval. Please contact your PetRelocation Specialist to learn more about the best way to manage this.

    Microchip Implantation Record

    Rabies Certificate

    Vaccination Records

    Import Permit

    Vet Health Certificate (USDA APHIS Form 7001)

    Hong Kong Health Certificate