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Julien

Hi all,

What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in South Korea?

How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in South Korea?

What are the relevant authorities to contact?

Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets have to go in quarantine at their arrival in South Korea?

Which advice would you give to the ones who would like to move with a dog, a cat or any other pet?

Thanks in advance for participating :)

exre

Hi everyone,

I hope this will help you to travel with your pet.

Air travel :
Pets on board: Dogs, cats and birds
Pets traveling as carry on - Total weight 5kg with pet carrier. There for better to get soft side carrier.
Total weight of 5-32kg must be in the cargo.
Different airline has different requirement for on board.
Korean air go by weights and American air go by size of the kennel.
Please check with your airline reservation.
Any airline fee for pet in the cabin will charge from $100 - $200 defends on where you coming from.

Most of countries do not allows bully breed to enter the country.

Documentation: All vaccine must be vaccinated 30 days before travel.
Custom documentation - 2 copies
Rabies vaccination certificate APHIS 7001(2 copies)
Documentation provided by the animal quarantine office (2 copies)

It will be very easy if you have all this.

Thanks,

Armand

Thanks again for helping Alexregan ;)

Armand

exre

Hi everyone,

I for got to mention "QUARANTINE".
Paper work is easy not the quarantine.
Here is the info. Please read.

All imported animal or animal products are subject to quarantine & inspection at the animal quarantine services in Korean airports or ports. The South Korea Veterinary Certificate issued by the competent government authorities of exporting countries endorseing the animal or article concerned is disease-free and has passed inspection are required. Although it is not required, we recommend that a USDA or CFIA licensed veterinarian complete the form and you have it endorsed by the USDA or CFIA if traveling from the United States or Canada. A copy of the Rabies Certificate should also be included.

All incoming animals will be detained from 5 days to 40 days at the owner's expense and under Government supervision. However, the required detention period for dogs and cats with a health certificate coming from Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Guam, Jamaica, Fiji Islands, Hawaii, Samoa, Cyprus, Norway, Ireland (Rep. & Northern), Great Britain, Sweden, Iceland, Portugal, and Finland will be up to 24 hours.

Failure to comply with these regulations will mean that your pet may be refused entry and the relevant authority in consultation with an authorized veterinarian can decide to return the pet home, or place the pet in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person responsible for pet, or as a last resort, without financial compensation, put the pet down where the return trip home or quarantine cannot be arranged.

All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) are not subject to the regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but may have to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of animals and a certificate to accompany them in respect of other diseases. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

Sorry about this,
Alex,

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