Thailand
Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, DC
1024 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Suite 203
Washington, D.C. 20007 USA
(662) 134-7031
Entry Requirements
Complete the following entry requirements to travel to Thailand with your pet:
- Thailand is a high risk country for rabies. Before receiving an import permit to return to the U.S., travelers must obtain 2 pictures of their pet's front teeth, a CDC Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Record, a serologic titer from an approved laboratory and a passport photo of the owner. Once these items are obtained, apply for a permit for your pet to return to the U.S. at this link. For further guidance on returning to the U.S. with your pet from a high risk country, contact the CDC directly at cdcanimalimports@cdc.gov
- Request an import permit from Animal Quarantine Station (AQS) via email at moacdc@thaiembdc.org or qsap_bkk@dld.go.th
- Send the completed permit, attached R1/1 form, a copy of your passport, a photo of your pet, flight itinerary, vaccination record in English and a certificate of microchip to a certified veterinarian to be accredited and the endorsement office in the country of origin.
- After these steps are completed, a certificate will be issued that is valid up to 10 days before travel.
- Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand, you will be required to present your pet's vaccination record, official health certificate and a hard copy of your import permit.
- Contact AQS at the airport for a notice of import approval, an import license and to pay a fee of 500 baht.
Quarantine Information
Pets traveling to Thailand do not need to be quarantined if they meet all the necessary requirements listed above.
Download Entry Application
To download the application form required for entry into Thailand with a domestic pet, please click the .pdf icon below.
