Step 1  Request an import permit by email to Animal Quarantine Station (AQS) with the following documentation (not less than 7 working days)

• Form R1/1 from Thai Department of Livestock Development (ร.1/1) Download here
• Copy of passenger’s passport
• Pet’s photo
• Flight itinerary
• Vaccination record (must be in English)
• Microchip certificate

Email port of entry:
– Suvarnnabhumi Airport ([email protected])
– Phuket ([email protected])
– Chiang Mai ([email protected])

For more information, please see the link below
(1) Import guideline Download here
(2) R1/1 form Download here
(3) Requirement for the Importation of Dog and Cat Download here
(4) Requirement for the Importation of Rabbit Download here

Step 2  Veterinary officer review the documents and Issuing an import permit

– At least 3 working days
– If additional information is required, the officer will contact you by email

Step 3  Approved import permit will be sent by Email

– The certificate for dogs and cats is valid for 10 days after endorsement
– The certificate for small animals is valid for 30 days after endorsement

Step 4  Contact the AQS in exporting country for Official Health certificate

Preparing your documents before departure:
– Original pet’s passport (legalized by Ministrie van Buitenlandse Zaken and then legalized by Royal Thai Embassy)
– Original vaccination book (legalized by Ministrie van Buitenlandse Zaken and then legalized by Royal Thai Embassy)
– A print out of the Import Permit
– Certificate of blood test against rabies (optional)

Step 5  Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi airport contact AQS for Veterinary Inspection

– A Notice of Import Approval (Form R-6) and Import License (Form R-7) will be issued.
– Pet entry fees (in cash) 500 THB per animal.

For hand carried pet:

AQS (Port of entry) next to carousel No. 8
Tel. +(662) 134 0636 Business hours 24 hrs. daily (Bangkok)
– Phuket Business Hours: Monday – Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 PM
– Chiang Mai Business Hours: Monday – Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 PM

For pet imported by air cargo:

AQS (Cargo terminal: Free Zone Area, CE-1Building)
Tel. +(662) 134 0731
Business hours: Monday to Friday 08.30 a.m.- 4.30 p.m.

Remarks:

1. Pets must be at least 4 months old to be able to import into Thailand.
2. As long as pets don’t show any sign of illness, they would not be quarantined.

**However, a quarantine officer has the discretionary authority to detain in a quarantine station any pets/animals seeking to pass through Thailand**