Introduction

Sending a dog or cat from Thailand to Israel 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 months (30-day post-vaccine + 90-day post-draw). The main driver is the conditions below, especially the titer test and waiting period.

Key documents to prepare

  1. Owner's passport (with a copy)
  2. ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate (15-digit)
  3. Rabies vaccination record
  4. Rabies titer test result ≥ 0.5 IU/ml
  5. Import Permit from the destination authority
  6. Veterinary health certificate endorsed by Thailand's DLD

Destination conditions

ItemCondition (from official sources • pending team verification)
Import PermitRequired (except <3 accompanied) — Israel Vet Services; email docs to Ben Gurion vet ≥2 working days before arrival
Rabies titer testRequired — FAVN ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood ≥30 days after vaccine and ≥90 days before entry
QuarantineNo quarantine if compliant
Microchip + VaccineISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted before or with the rabies vaccine
Health CertificateEndorsed by Thailand's DLD
Estimated timeline~4 months (30-day post-vaccine + 90-day post-draw)
Main port of entryBen Gurion Airport (TLV)

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

Q: How long does it take to send a pet from Thailand to Israel?
A: ~4 months (30-day post-vaccine + 90-day post-draw) — based on official sources; confirmed by our team before starting
Q: Is quarantine required in Israel?
A: No quarantine if compliant
Q: Is a rabies titer test required?
A: Required — FAVN ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood ≥30 days after vaccine and ≥90 days before entry
Q: What is the total cost?
A: It depends on the case — pet size/breed, total crate weight, transport mode (cabin/cargo), routing, and lab fees. Convey quotes each case individually.

Summary

In summary: prepare all key documents, microchip before vaccinating, and check the destination conditions in the table above. The most important point for Israel is ~4 months (30-day post-vaccine + 90-day post-draw). Convey confirms the latest rules and plans your timeline before every case.

Sources (official): www.aphis.usda.gov — destination rules as of 2026, pending ops verification before publishing. Please confirm with Convey before proceeding.