Introduction
Sending a dog or cat from Thailand to Hong Kong 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: ~4-5 months (90-day titer wait). The main driver is the conditions below, especially the titer test and waiting period.
Key documents to prepare
- Owner's passport (with a copy)
- ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate (15-digit)
- Rabies vaccination record and combination vaccine
- Rabies titer test result ≥ 0.5 IU/ml
- Import Permit from the destination authority
- Veterinary health certificate endorsed by Thailand's DLD
- Age ≥4 months (birth/residence)
Destination conditions
| Item | Condition (from official sources • pending team verification) |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Special Permit from AFCD (Thailand = Group IIIA); ~3-5 working days after docs complete |
| Rabies titer test | Required — RNATT ≥0.5 IU/ml at AFCD-approved lab; blood 90 days–1 year before export (≥30 days after first vaccination) |
| Quarantine | No quarantine if Group IIIA requirements fully met |
| Microchip + Vaccine | ISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted before or with the rabies vaccine |
| Health Certificate | Endorsed by Thailand's DLD |
| Estimated timeline | ~4-5 months (90-day titer wait) |
| Main port of entry | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) |
Convey's golden rule: Don't start from the flight date — start from the titer blood-draw date and add the waiting period. That is the earliest the pet can enter; plan everything backwards from there.
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 Hong Kong is ~4-5 months (90-day titer wait). Convey confirms the latest rules and plans your timeline before every case.
Sources (official): www.afcd.gov.hk — destination rules as of 2026, pending ops verification before publishing. Please confirm with Convey before proceeding.