Introduction
Sending a dog or cat from Thailand to Kenya 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
- Import Permit from the destination authority
- Veterinary health certificate endorsed by Thailand's DLD
- Rabies vaccine for pets ≥3 months
⚠️ Important warnings
- Must enter as manifest cargo (airway bill); certificate ≤5 days before travel; confirm primary-vaccination window with DVS
Destination conditions
| Item | Condition (from official sources • pending team verification) |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Import permit from DVS (MoALD); ~2 weeks; valid 90 days, one consignment |
| Rabies titer test | Not required |
| Quarantine | No quarantine if compliant |
| 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 | Jomo Kenyatta International, Nairobi (NBO) — เข้าเป็น cargo |
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 Kenya is Must enter as manifest cargo (airway bill); certificate ≤5 days before travel; confirm primary-vaccination window with DVS. Convey confirms the latest rules and plans your timeline before every case.
Sources (official): kilimo.go.ke · infotradekenya.go.ke — destination rules as of 2026, pending ops verification before publishing. Please confirm with Convey before proceeding.