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Flying to Hong Kong with a pet

Reference notes dated: May 2026 · Official authority: Hong Kong AFCD — Pet import requirements

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Entry requirements at a glance

Microchip
Required

Confirm accepted identification, scan records and the required sequence with vaccination for your exact route. A chip requirement alone does not establish that your records meet it.

Rabies vaccine
Required. Primary vaccination and boosters, within required timeframes.
Health certificate
USDA APHIS-endorsed health certificate. Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has specific import permit requirements.
Rabies titer test
Not required for pets from the U.S.
Quarantine on arrival
No mandatory quarantine if all requirements are met. Pets arrive at the Hong Kong airport and clear AFCD inspection.

Step-by-step process notes

An import licence from AFCD must be obtained before importing a pet into Hong Kong — apply at least 4 weeks in advance. The pet must enter via approved ports (usually Hong Kong International Airport). The health certificate must be endorsed by USDA APHIS within 10 days of travel. Hong Kong has a 30-day advance import licence application window for most pets.

Confirm with the official authority

This page summarizes Hong Kong's pet-import requirements as of May 2026. Pet-import rules change. Always verify with the official government authority before travel.

Hong Kong AFCD — Pet import requirements

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