Introduction

Sending a dog or cat from Thailand to Turkey 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. 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. Veterinary health certificate endorsed by Thailand's DLD

⚠️ Important warnings

  • Without a valid titer = 21-day quarantine; confirm the 90-day wait and DLD endorsement with Turkish authorities

Destination conditions

ItemCondition (from official sources • pending team verification)
Import PermitNot required if accompanied
Rabies titer testRequired — ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood >30 days after vaccine (a 90-day wait is reported for non-EU origins — to be confirmed)
QuarantineNo quarantine if compliant; 21 days if arriving without a valid titer
Microchip + VaccineISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted before or with the rabies vaccine
Health CertificateEndorsed by Thailand's DLD
Estimated timeline~4-5 months
Main port of entryIstanbul Airport (IST)

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 Turkey?
A: ~4-5 months — based on official sources; confirmed by our team before starting
Q: Is quarantine required in Turkey?
A: No quarantine if compliant; 21 days if arriving without a valid titer
Q: Is a rabies titer test required?
A: Required — ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood >30 days after vaccine (a 90-day wait is reported for non-EU origins — to be confirmed)
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 Turkey is Without a valid titer = 21-day quarantine; confirm the 90-day wait and DLD endorsement with Turkish authorities. 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.