Introduction
Sending a dog or cat from Thailand to Colombia is entirely doable. Convey handles documents, airlines and destination coordination end-to-end. This guide summarises the key documents and critical conditions; destination rules are drawn from official sources and confirmed by our team before any case begins.
Estimated timeline: ~4-8 weeks. The main driver is the conditions below, especially quarantine / document endorsement.
Key documents to prepare
- Owner's passport (with a copy)
- ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate (15-digit)
- Rabies vaccination record
- Veterinary health certificate endorsed by Thailand's DLD
- Age ≥4 months; first rabies shot ≥30 days prior
⚠️ Important warnings
- Banned breeds: Pit Bull/Staffordshire/Mastiff/Rottweiler & crosses; rabies must be vaccinated in Thailand before departure
Destination conditions
| Item | Condition (from official sources • pending team verification) |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Cabin: not required; cargo: register with ICA + SISPAP in advance |
| Rabies titer test | Not required to enter Colombia |
| Quarantine | No quarantine if compliant (if not vaccinated at origin → home quarantine + re-vaccination) |
| Microchip + Vaccine | ISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted before or with the rabies vaccine |
| Health Certificate | Endorsed by Thailand's DLD |
| Estimated timeline | ~4-8 weeks |
| Main port of entry | Bogotá (BOG) / Medellín (MDE) |
Convey's golden rule: Start from completing vaccinations and the DLD endorsement, then plan backwards from the actual flight date and book the airline early.
FAQ
Summary
In summary: prepare all key documents, microchip before vaccinating, and check the destination conditions in the table above. The most important point for Colombia is Banned breeds: Pit Bull/Staffordshire/Mastiff/Rottweiler & crosses; rabies must be vaccinated in Thailand before departure. Convey confirms the latest rules and plans your timeline before every case.
Sources (official): www.ica.gov.co — destination rules as of 2026, pending ops verification before publishing. Please confirm with Convey before proceeding.