Introduction
Sending a dog or cat from Thailand to Maldives 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: Not found — to be confirmed. 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 and combination vaccine
- Import Permit from the destination authority
- Veterinary health certificate endorsed by Thailand's DLD
⚠️ Important warnings
- Cats only — dogs of all breeds are banned
- Dogs of all breeds banned (cats only); Savannah/Bengal cats prohibited unless ≥5th generation from wild lineage
Destination conditions
| Item | Condition (from official sources • pending team verification) |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Import permit required (cats) — authority/lead time to be confirmed |
| Rabies titer test | No titer requirement found |
| 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 | Not found — to be confirmed |
| Main port of entry | Velana International Airport, Malé (MLE) |
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 Maldives is Cats only — dogs of all breeds are banned. Convey confirms the latest rules and plans your timeline before every case.
Sources (official): www.pettravel.com — destination rules as of 2026, pending ops verification before publishing. Please confirm with Convey before proceeding.