Flying to South Korea with a pet
Requirements reviewed: April 2026 · Official authority: Korea APQA — Pet import
Entry requirements at a glance
- Microchip
- Required
ISO 11784/11785 standard 15-digit microchip. Must be implanted before or at the time of the first rabies vaccination — never after.
- Rabies vaccine
- Required. Current and properly documented. Specific timing requirements apply.
- Health certificate
- USDA APHIS-endorsed health certificate. South Korea uses a specific form — confirm the correct form with the Korean Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) before travel.
- Rabies titer test
- Not required Not required for pets from non-rabies-free countries like the U.S.
- Quarantine on arrival
- Mandatory quarantine 5 days if arriving without proper documentation; none if all requirements met.
Step-by-step process notes
Confirm with the official authority
This page summarizes South Korea's pet-import requirements as of April 2026. Pet-import rules change. Always verify with the official government authority before travel.
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