🐈 Taking a Cat to Thailand
Here's exactly what you need to bring a cat into Thailand 🇹🇭. The rules below are specific to cats; for the full country overview see the country hub.
Requirements for your cat
- ISO 11784/11785 microchip (before the rabies shot).
- Rabies vaccination + 21-day wait.
- No titer test required.
- Import permit from DLD Thailand — Pet Import.
- Health certificate: Import permit (Form R.7) from Department of Livestock Development (DLD); Health Certificate endorsed by origin authority.
Flying
Small cats can fly in the cabin (airline weight limit applies); larger ones go in cargo.
Importing a cat to Thailand
Importing a cat to Thailand follows the same path as dogs: an ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination, an import permit (Form R.7) from the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) arranged before travel, and a health certificate endorsed by your origin authority.
Cats typically arrive at Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and undergo a clinical inspection. With complete, correctly endorsed paperwork there is usually no lengthy quarantine. Arrange the DLD permit a few weeks ahead and time the health certificate to its short validity window.
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FAQ
Can my cat fly in the cabin to Thailand?
Small cats can fly in the cabin (airline weight limit applies); larger ones go in cargo.
Does my cat need a titer test?
No, a titer test is not required for Thailand.
How many pets can I bring?
Usually up to 2 per traveler.
How do I import a cat to Thailand?
Get an ISO microchip and rabies vaccination, apply for the DLD import permit (Form R.7) before travel, and obtain an endorsed health certificate — see the official source above.
Is there quarantine for cats in Thailand?
With complete paperwork, cats usually clear on arrival after a clinical inspection rather than a long quarantine.