🐕 Taking a Dog to Thailand
Here's exactly what you need to bring a dog into Thailand 🇹🇭. The rules below are specific to dogs; for the full country overview see the country hub.
Requirements for your dog
- 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 dogs can fly in the cabin (airline weight limit applies); larger ones go in cargo.
Breed rules
No specific breed bans listed for Thailand. Snub-nosed breeds may face airline limits.
Bringing a dog to Thailand: requirements (2026)
To bring a dog to Thailand you'll need an ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination and — the step people miss — an import permit (Form R.7) from the Department of Livestock Development (DLD), arranged before you travel. A health certificate endorsed by your origin country's veterinary authority completes the paperwork.
Most dogs arrive as accompanied baggage or manifest cargo at Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi (BKK), where there's good veterinary infrastructure and a clinical inspection on arrival. With complete documents, clearance is usually quick rather than a long quarantine.
Budget-wise, the rules themselves are inexpensive — the DLD permit fee is modest. Your real costs are the airline pet/cargo fee, an IATA-compliant crate and the endorsed health certificate. Start about three to four weeks ahead so the permit and the short-validity certificate line up with your flight date.
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FAQ
Can my dog fly in the cabin to Thailand?
Small dogs can fly in the cabin (airline weight limit applies); larger ones go in cargo.
Does my dog 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 much does it cost to bring a dog to Thailand?
Budget mainly for the airline/cargo fee and an IATA crate, the endorsed health certificate from your vet, and the modest DLD import-permit fee. The rules are cheap — the flight and crate dominate the cost.
Do I need an import permit to bring a dog to Thailand?
Yes. Thailand's Department of Livestock Development (DLD) issues an import permit (Form R.7) that should be arranged before travel — see the official source linked above.
Can I bring my dog to Thailand in 2026?
Yes — with an ISO microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, a DLD import permit and an endorsed health certificate. Start a few weeks ahead so the permit and certificate match your travel date.