Dear guest, welcome to our website! In this article, we will tell you in detail about the rules for transporting pets (dogs and cats) to Taiwan, as well as the specifics of completing all the necessary documents. Moving to Taiwan with your pet requires compliance with a number of requirements, so we will analyze all the steps you will have to take, as well as the pitfalls you may encounter.
Basic Requirements for Importing Animals into Taiwan
1. Minimum Age of Animal
Taiwan has strict age requirements for importing animals: dogs and cats must be at least 10 months old. This age is due to the rabies vaccination requirements and mandatory waiting period. The pet must be vaccinated against rabies no earlier than 3 months of age, then undergo a 30-day incubation period, and then undergo a rabies antibody test. Only 180 days after the test, your pet is allowed to be imported into Taiwan.
2. Microchipping of the animal
The pet must be microchipped, and the date of microchipping must be indicated in the veterinary passport and must be no later than the date of rabies vaccination or coincide with it. This is an important requirement, since discrepancies in dates may result in refusal of import.
3. Veterinary passport and vaccination
The pet must have a veterinary passport with marks on vaccination against rabies and other viral diseases corresponding to its species. Vaccination can be carried out in both a state and a licensed private veterinary clinic.
4. Rabies Antibody Test
Taiwan requires a rabies antibody test to confirm protection of your pet. You must take the test in advance, as entry into Taiwan is only permitted 180 days after receiving the result with an antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml.
5. Taiwan Import Permit
To import your pet into Taiwan, you must obtain a special permit from the Taiwan Council of Agriculture through the online application system at https://pet-epermit.baphiq.gov.tw. The permit received is valid for 3 months and must be issued no later than 20 days before entering the country. The form must include information about the pet, the owner, and select a quarantine center where the animal will be sent upon arrival.
6. Quarantine on arrival
Upon arrival, the animal is subject to mandatory quarantine for 7 days at one of Taiwan’s four quarantine centers. The cost of quarantine depends on the pet’s size and ranges from 7,500 to 10,000 Taiwanese dollars. A repeat rabies antibody test will be taken during this period. Visits are allowed up to three times a week, but staff may allow additional visits by prior arrangement.
Features of the rules for importing animals into Taiwan
Taiwan has special requirements for pets entering its territory. Upon arrival in Taipei, regardless of the status of transportation (accompanied baggage or Cargo), the airport veterinary services check all documents. If the documents meet the requirements, the animal is sent to a quarantine center, which must be selected in advance when applying for a permit. Transportation to the quarantine center is paid separately, the cost varies from 800 to 2,000 Taiwan dollars, depending on the center’s location.
After the 7-day quarantine, if the antibody test confirms protection and the animal is clinically healthy, you will be given permission to release it, and you can pick up the pet.
Additional forms and permissions
Before shipping your pet to Taiwan, you will also need to complete several forms that are sent by the Taiwan Agricultural Council along with the approved import permit. These forms include:
– Consent to have blood drawn for a rabies antibody test after quarantine.
– Agreement to re-vaccinate if the antibody level is below the required level.
– Basic information about your pet, its diet, health status and behavioral characteristics that should be known to quarantine center staff.
Documents required in Russia for transporting animals to Taiwan
Several mandatory documents are required for transporting animals from Russia:
1. Veterinary certificate form No. 1
Obtain it from a state veterinary clinic no earlier than 5 days before departure. This document will confirm your pet’s health and will be required to exchange it for an international certificate.
2. International veterinary certificate form No. 5a
On the day of departure, the veterinary certificate form No. 1 is exchanged at the airport for an international veterinary certificate form No. 5a. This document confirms the pet’s health for international travel.
3. Exit permit from Rosselkhoznadzor
This permit is required to transport a pet with Cargo status. You can obtain it through the ARGUS system. This permit confirms that the pet meets all the requirements for leaving Russia and entering Taiwan.
4. Rabies antibody test
Taiwan requires a rabies antibody test to confirm the pet’s protection. This test must be taken in a laboratory in Russia recognized by Taiwan: in the center of molecular diagnostics of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “VGNKI” in Moscow. The test must be taken in advance, since entry into Taiwan is permitted only 180 days after receiving the result with an antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml.
We hope that this article helped you understand the process of transporting your pet to Taiwan. If you have any questions or need help with paperwork, please contact us via the “Contacts” section. We will be happy to help you prepare all the necessary documents and ensure a comfortable and safe move for your pet to Taiwan.
