Allowed
- Dogs (most breeds)
- Cats
- Rabbits (limited)
- 2 pets per passenger, typically
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Pets
Yes, you can bring your dog. (Or cat.)
Thailand allows cats and dogs with the right paperwork. Not pit bulls or American Staffordshire terriers — banned outright. Timeline is 90 days minimum, not weeks. Get the sequence right and you'll walk out of the airport with your pet the same day.
Sequence matters. Microchip MUST be implanted before the rabies vaccine. If the rabies record predates the chip, the entire process restarts. This is the most common mistake.
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Restricted / banned
- Pit Bull Terriers (banned)
- American Staffordshire Terriers (banned)
- Pets under 4 months
- Birds, reptiles, exotic animals (special permits required)
- Short-nose breeds — many airlines refuse
Cost guide
- Microchip implant: $30 – $80
- Rabies + core vaccines: $40 – $150
- Government vet health certificate: $50 – $200
- Thailand import permit: $0 – $80 application fee
- Airline pet transport (cargo): $400 – $1,800 depending on route + weight
- Optional pet relocation service (door-to-door): $1,500 – $3,500
Typical total budget: $1,000 – $3,000 USD per pet from Europe / US to Phuket.