CHINA travelling with pets Proof of rabies vaccination Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies within 1 year of entry into China. Pets under 3 months of age do not need to be vaccinated for rabies. Your pet’s rabies vaccine certificate will need to be provided to and will be kept by Quarantine Officials upon arrival in China. Please travel with photocopies of your pet’s rabies vaccine certificate as they may be requested. International health certificate Health certificate issued by the Accredited Veterinarian Only 1 pet per traveler is allowed. The traveler’s name must be on the pet’s health certificate and match the name on the passport. Each pet must have its own health certificate (1 pet per certificate). Copy of traveler’s passport One photocopy is required for each pet Photograph of pet A digital photo printed on regular paper is acceptable. For large dogs it is best to have something in the photo to help judge the size of the animal. One photocopy is required for each pet. Customs and quarantine Chinese Customs to be notified of your pet’s arrival in advance of travel. On arrival, you will need to take the pet, fees, and certificates to the Animal and Plant Quarantine Office (CIQ) at the airport. The pet is required to complete a 30-day quarantine in the CIQ designated facility. During quarantine, if clinical symptoms are observed, pets will be required to have an examination and undergo laboratory testing. The pet will be released only after the pet is determined to be healthy and has passed the required testing. Registering your pet upon arrival in Dogs need to be registered with the local police of your place of residence within one month of arrival in China. Contact the local police office for further information on registering your pet.
CHINA travelling with pets Proof of rabies vaccination Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies within 1 year of entry into China. Pets under 3 months of age do not need to be vaccinated for rabies. Your pet’s rabies vaccine certificate will need to be provided to and will be kept by Quarantine Officials upon arrival in China. Please travel with photocopies of your pet’s rabies vaccine certificate as they may be requested. International health certificate Health certificate issued by the Accredited Veterinarian Only 1 pet per traveler is allowed. The traveler’s name must be on the pet’s health certificate and match the name on the passport. Each pet must have its own health certificate (1 pet per certificate). Copy of traveler’s passport One photocopy is required for each pet Photograph of pet A digital photo printed on regular paper is acceptable. For large dogs it is best to have something in the photo to help judge the size of the animal. One photocopy is required for each pet. Customs and quarantine Chinese Customs to be notified of your pet’s arrival in advance of travel. On arrival, you will need to take the pet, fees, and certificates to the Animal and Plant Quarantine Office (CIQ) at the airport. The pet is required to complete a 30-day quarantine in the CIQ designated facility. During quarantine, if clinical symptoms are observed, pets will be required to have an examination and undergo laboratory testing. The pet will be released only after the pet is determined to be healthy and has passed the required testing. Registering your pet upon arrival in Dogs need to be registered with the local police of your place of residence within one month of arrival in China. Contact the local police office for further information on registering your pet.
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