Shenzhen & other cities in china Pet Relocation Requirements Overview: Moving Pets from other China cities to Hong Kong (Relocation from/to other territories, please feel free to contact us for details) Since June 3, 2025, the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has significantly eased pet import requirements from Mainland China, reducing quarantine from 120 days to 30 days for compliant pets. Mainland China is now classified under Group IIIA, enabling more convenient cross-border pet relocation between cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong Overview: Moving Pets from Hong Kong to other China cities (Relocation from/to other territories, please feel free to contact us for details) Hong Kong is recognized by China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) as a designated country/region alongside other rabies-controlled areas, enabling simplified pet export procedures with no mandatory quarantine for compliant pets entering all other Mainland China cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu.
Moving from Hong Kong to other China cities: Start planning 1 month in advance to allow for vaccinations, testing, and permit processing. Single pet per person per trip; additional pets classify as commercial imports requiring different procedures. Quarantine classification depends on country of origin: Designated rabies-free regions (e.g., Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Singapore, Australia) exempt from quarantine. Non-designated regions require a 30-day quarantine at a GACC facility. Key Planning Requirements: Timeline & Advanced Planning Moving from other China cities into Hong Kong: Begin 3-5 months before departure to accommodate all rabies vaccinations, titer testing, waiting & quarantine periods. Microchip implantation must occur prior to export to allow for any retesting. Rabies Antibody Test (RNATT) blood sampling should be performed 180 days before travel, with results valid for 12 months.
Essential Requirements Checklist Moving to Shenzhen & other China cities from Hong Kong 1. Microchipping Compliant 15-digit microchip is mandatory. 2. Rabies Vaccination & Titer Test Rabies vaccine is a must For non-designated origins, a rabies antibody titer test (≥0.5 IU/ml) is required at an approved laboratory, with a 30-day waiting period after blood sampling. 3. Animal Health Certificate Issued by a government veterinary officer Moving to Hong Kong from other China cities 1. AFCD Import Permit A valid import permit issued by the AFCD is mandatory 2. Microchipping Mandatory compliant microchip 3. Rabies Vaccination & Antibody Testing Rabies vaccine administered at least 30 days before export. Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNATT) from an AFCD-approved laboratory, requiring a minimum titer of 0.5 IU/ml. 4. Additional Core Vaccinations Dogs: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza. Cats: Feline Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus. 5. Government-Endorsed Health Certificate Issued by a veterinarian. Must list microchip number, full vaccination history, and parasite treatments.
Quarantine Arrangements Moving pets to other China cities No Quarantine for pets meeting exemption criteria from designated origins. 30-Day Quarantine for pets from non-designated regions at GACC–designated facilities; costs borne by the importer. Quarantine slots are limited Moving pets from other China cities to Hong Kong Mandatory Quarantine: 30 days at an AFCD-designated facility upon arrival in Hong Kong. Release Conditions: Pets released after completion of health inspections and clearance by AFCD officials.
PetMover offers end-to-end service for Mainland China relocations, including: Coordinating microchipping, vaccinations, and titer testing Securing Shenzhen Customs Animal Health Certificates Applying for GACC Quarantine Permits and advising on entry point selection Booking manifest cargo flights and land transit arrangements Managing 30-day quarantine bookings when required Expert Pet Relocation Support Contact PetMover today to ensure your dog or cat’s transition to Mainland China is efficient, compliant, and stress-free. PetMover provides end-to-end assistance for pets moving from Shenzhen and other mainland cities into Hong Kong, including: Coordinating microchipping, vaccinations, and RNATT testing Preparing and submitting AFCD Import Permits Securing quarantine bookings and advising on earliest availability Arranging door-to-door transport with full quarantine management