Transporting pets can be a stressful experience for both the passenger and their beloved pet. Therefore, THAI is committed to providing caring, comfortable and stress-free service for both.

Pet Travel Services


Advanced arrangements for pet travel services must be made at time of booking, at least 48 hours prior to flight departure. Passengers are required to alert their travel agent or local THAI office at the time of booking that they will be traveling with their pet. THAI’s staff will check on space availability and provide advice on regulations for the travel of pets to final destination and/or transit points. 
In general, there are four ways to transport pets with THAI:

Please ensure that all necessary documents have been obtained before departing as follows:

• Valid export and import permits from the relevant animal quarantine officer
• Valid health and rabies vaccination certificate from the authorizing veterinarian  
• The Animal Quarantine Bureau of Japan must be notified at least 40 days in advance of scheduled arrival of dogs and cats that will enter Japan. The Bureau will issue a document known as ‘Approval of Inspection of Animal’.
• Prior to entering India, a –No Objection Certificate- (NOC) must be issued locally by the Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS).
• Dogs and cats entering EU communities must be implanted with Microchip.
• Some countries, e.g. UK, Australia, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong (SAR China), have imposed regulations to allow pets into their countries as cargo only. Please refer to the topic –Cargo-.
• THAI strongly recommends that passengers obtain details regarding documents required for pet transportation from the relevant embassy website or your nearest embassy.
• There are a limited number of pets allowed, due to rules and regulations of each country.
• Some breeds of dogs, e.g. pitbull or terrier dogs, are prohibited into some countries, such as Thailand.
• Dogs and cats less than 6 months old are prohibited entry into some countries.
• Sick/injured/pregnant pets are prohibited from transport.