Taiwan Pet Relocation Requirements Overview: Moving Pets to Taiwan from Hong Kong (Relocation from/to other territories, please feel free to contact us for details) Taiwan maintains its status as a rabies-free region since 1961 through strict import regulations administered by the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (BAPHIQ). Pets from Hong Kong are classified under non- rabies-free countries/regions, requiring comprehensive vaccination, blood testing, and documentation procedures. As of February 2024, Taiwan offers two pathways for pet entry with different quarantine requirements based on RNATT blood test waiting periods and import permit application timing. For reference only. Please refer to corresponding government channels for the most updated information. / 简体中文 繁體中文
Start planning 7-8 months in advance: This timeline is crucial for completing all required tests, vaccinations, and waiting periods 180-day waiting period mandatory after successful RNAT blood test before entry 7-day Quarantine/Quarantine-free option is available for pets from Hong Kong Must be completed within specified timeframe before departure Key Planning Requirements: Timeline & Advanced Planning
Essential Requirements Checklist 1. . Region Classification & Quarantine Requirements Taiwan classifies countries/regions as rabies-free and non-rabies-free: Rabies-Free Countries/regions: Australia, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, UK, Singapore, Hawaii, Guam, Estonia, Norway (excluding Svalbard) Non-Rabies-Free Countries/regions: All others including Hong Kong - requires full import procedures and two pathways for pet entry with different quarantine requirements based on RNATT blood test waiting periods and import permit application timing 2. Age & Residence Requirements Minimum age for import: 10 months old at time of entry Pets must have continuously resided in Hong Kong for at least 6 months prior to export Minimum age for rabies vaccination: 90 days 3. Microchipping compliant microchip mandatory 4. Vaccination Requirements Core vaccinations required and must be current Rabies vaccination mandatory Vaccination must be given no earlier than 90 days of age Valid vaccination period: 30 days to 1 year before entry 5. Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test Mandatory blood test for non-rabies-free countries/ regions including Hong Kong Minimum antibody level: 0.5 IU/ml required
Breed Restrictions & Special Considerations Prohibited Breeds Taiwan does not accept the following dog breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Fila Brasileiro Japanese Tosa Dogo Argentino (Argentine Mastiff) Cane Corso No cat breed restrictions currently in place.
Quarantine Process Mandatory 7-Day Quarantine All pets from non-rabies-free countries/regions including Hong Kong undergo 7-day quarantine at designated facilities Quarantine facility booking required in advance (PetMover all- inclusive package will arrange everything for you!) Extended quarantine for non-compliant pets - up to several weeks if requirements not met All quarantine costs at owner's expense
Costs & Logistics Transportation Methods Manifest cargo only - pets cannot travel as excess baggage or in-cabin to Taiwan Approved travel crates mandatory Designated Airports Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Taipei Songshan Airport Taichung Airport Kaohsiung Airport
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