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Country entry guide · Asia

Traveling to Taiwan with your dog

Difficulty: Difficult — import permit, antibody test and quarantine ⏱ Several months to prepare

Taiwan welcomes dogs, but it runs its own strict, rabies-focused entry scheme managed by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA). What you must prepare depends mainly on whether your dog is coming from a country Taiwan recognises as rabies-free (such as Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia or Singapore) or from a rabies-infected country — which is how most of the world is classified. Every dog needs an ISO microchip, an inactivated rabies vaccination and an import permit applied for in advance. Dogs from rabies-infected countries also need a rabies antibody test and, in most cases, a post-arrival quarantine at a designated facility. This guide explains each path so you know exactly what to prepare before you book your flight.

📋 At a glance

Dogs allowed	Yes (some breeds banned)
Microchip	Required
Rabies vaccination	Required (inactivated vaccine)
Rabies antibody test	Required from rabies-infected countries
Import permit	Required in advance
Veterinary certificate	Required (official export certificate)
Quarantine	Required — min 7 days from rabies-infected countries

⚠️ Important

MyDogCanFly provides general information — not veterinary or legal advice.
Only a veterinarian can confirm the exact procedure for your individual dog.
Requirements depend on: the country of origin, previous travel history, identification, vaccinations, the itinerary and the travel date.

Always consult your veterinarian before booking your trip.

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✅ Entry requirements

Requirement	Required?	Exceptions	Official reference
ISO microchip	Required	Ensure the microchip can be scanned and is functional on arrival.	APHIA — Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats
Rabies vaccination	Required	Modified-live (MLV) rabies vaccines are not accepted, even those approved by the USDA.	APHIA — Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats
Rabies antibody test	Conditional	Not required from countries/zones Taiwan recognises as rabies-free (Japan, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Estonia, Czech Republic, plus Hawaii and Guam). Blood cannot be sampled in Taiwan.	APHIA — Quarantine Requirements; FAQ (2026-03-10)
Import permit	Required	Arriving without an import permit means the dog is re-exported or destroyed.	APHIA — Online Application System for Dog/Cat Import Permit
Veterinary (health) certificate	Required	Without the original certificate the dog is re-exported or destroyed.	APHIA Form 001 / Form 002 — Veterinary Certificate for the Export of Dogs/Cats to Taiwan
Post-entry quarantine	Required (rabies-infected origins)	Waivable under strict conditions (early antibody test + advance filing, or direct lab reporting); not required from rabies-free countries.	APHIA — Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats
Advance quarantine reservation	Included in the permit	Any change of date or port of entry must be applied for at least 10 days ahead.	APHIA — FAQ, Quarantine Requirements (2026-03-10)
Minimum age / puppies	At least 90 days	Puppies under 90 days cannot be vaccinated, so cannot be imported.	APHIA — Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats
Prohibited breeds	Import banned	Ban effective 1 March 2022 (Ministry of Agriculture).	Ministry of Agriculture — Announcement GL000084

🗓 In what order, and when

Some steps only count once the previous one is done — check each deadline against the official reference above.

ISO microchipMust be implanted and readable before the rabies vaccination and blood test.
Rabies vaccinationInactivated (killed) vaccine only, given 30 days to 1 year before entry; dog at least 90 days old at vaccination.
Rabies antibody testRabies-infected origins only: tested at a WOAH reference or APHIA-designated lab, result ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood sampled at least 90 days before entry (180 days to 1 year to qualify for a quarantine waiver).
Import permitApply online at least 20 days before entry (at least 120 days if seeking a quarantine waiver); the permit is free.
Veterinary (health) certificateOriginal certificate from the exporting country's government veterinary authority: APHIA Form 001 (rabies-free) or Form 002 (rabies-infected), in Chinese or English.
Post-entry quarantineMinimum 7 days at a designated quarantine facility; the space is reserved when the import permit is issued.
Advance quarantine reservationNo separate booking — issuance of the import permit confirms the reserved quarantine space; check availability in the online system.
Minimum age / puppiesDog must be at least 90 days old to be shipped and at vaccination; in practice older because of the waiting periods.
Prohibited breedsAmerican Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull and American Staffordshire Terrier cannot be imported or bred.

🌍 The different cases

From a rabies-free country or zone

If your dog comes from a country/zone Taiwan recognises as rabies-free (Japan, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Iceland, Norway excluding Svalbard, Estonia, Czech Republic, and Hawaii and Guam), it needs an ISO microchip, an inactivated rabies vaccination and an advance import permit. The dog must also have been kept in that rabies-free country continuously for at least 180 days (or since birth if under 180 days old). No antibody test and no quarantine are required.

⏱ From a rabies-free country: ~1 month if already resident — inactivated rabies shot 30 days to 1 year before entry, permit filed at least 20 days ahead, no antibody test and no quarantine.

From a rabies-infected country — standard (7-day quarantine)

Most of the world is classified as rabies-infected. Your dog needs a microchip, an inactivated rabies vaccination, an advance import permit and a rabies antibody test (≥0.5 IU/ml) at a WOAH reference or APHIA-designated laboratory, with blood drawn at least 90 days before entry. On arrival the dog undergoes a minimum 7-day quarantine at a designated facility, with the space reserved through the permit.

⏱ From a rabies-infected country, standard path: ~4 months — antibody test blood drawn at least 90 days before entry, then a minimum 7-day quarantine at a designated facility.

From a rabies-infected country — quarantine waiver

The 7-day quarantine can be waived only if the antibody-test blood was drawn 180 days to 1 year before entry and either the permit is filed at least 120 days ahead, or the testing laboratory / exporting authority sends the report directly to APHIA. A dog re-entering within 1 year of a passed pre-export Taiwan test is also exempt. All other conditions (microchip, inactivated vaccine, import permit, official certificate) still apply.

⏱ From a rabies-infected country, quarantine-waiver path: ~6–7 months — antibody test blood drawn 180 days to 1 year before entry and the permit filed at least 120 days ahead.

🛬 Arrival

What happens when your dog reaches Taiwan depends on its origin and on the documents you present at the port of entry.

Apply for the import permit online (pet-epermit.aphia.gov.tw) at least 20 days before travel — 120 days if you want to waive the quarantine.
On arrival, submit the original export veterinary certificate, a copy of the import permit, and the airway bill (cargo) or customs declaration (accompanied) at the animal quarantine counter.
Dogs from rabies-infected countries are transported to a designated quarantine facility (e.g. near Taoyuan or Kaohsiung) for a minimum 7-day quarantine; the owner pays transport and quarantine costs.
A computer processing fee (NTD 100) and other fees are payable in cash in New Taiwan Dollars on arrival.
A dog arriving without an import permit, or without the original export veterinary certificate, is re-exported or destroyed at the owner's expense.
Prohibited breeds (American Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull, American Staffordshire Terrier) are refused import.

🛫 Leaving the country (return trip)

Taiwan is a listed country, so no rabies titer is needed to return to the EU — APHIA (formerly BAPHIQ) inspects your dog and issues the export certificate.

On site, before the flight Obtain the destination's health-certificate form and file an export-quarantine application at an APHIA branch office; APHIA advises submitting it at least about a week before shipment, then inspects the dog and endorses the certificate.

⚠️ Confirm the specific EU member-state requirements too — APHIA certifies to the destination country's designated form.

🔗 Authority: APHIA

🚫 Restricted dogs

Taiwan does not operate a graded dangerous-dog category system like some European countries; instead the Ministry of Agriculture bans specific pit-bull-type breeds from import and breeding.

Category 1

Prohibited breeds: the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull and American Staffordshire Terrier cannot be imported into or bred in Taiwan. The ban has applied since 1 March 2022 under a Ministry of Agriculture announcement (formerly Council of Agriculture).

Category 2

No other dog breeds are banned from import for entry-quarantine purposes. Ownership of a controlled dog within Taiwan may carry separate local muzzle-and-leash rules, which are outside the import scheme.

Bengal (leopard) cats have separate hybrid-generation rules, but these do not affect dogs. Confirm your dog's breed status with the APHIA branch office at your intended port of entry before booking.

✈️ Airlines flying to Taiwan with a dog

Carriers we document that serve this country and accept dogs. The verdict is the airline's general policy — it does not prejudge your breed, your crate or your exact route.

China Airlines🇹🇼 2 airports Hold EVA Air🇹🇼 2 airports Hold United Airlines 2 airports Cabin Vietnam Airlines 2 airports Cabin Cathay Pacific 2 airports Cargo only Thai Airways 2 airports Hold

+15 more documented airlines accept dogs to this country. 1 carrier serving this country is not listed here: refusal or undocumented pet policy. See all airlines →

🛂 Airports in Taiwan

Check where your dog can relieve itself at each airport — and whether it's before or after security.

Kaohsiung KHH Taipei TPE

Taiwan with a dog: common questions

Taiwan: What does my dog need to enter?

Taiwan requires: ISO microchip, Rabies vaccination, Import permit, Veterinary (health) certificate, Post-entry quarantine.

Taiwan: Is a rabies antibody test required?

Taiwan — Rabies antibody test: Conditional. Rabies-infected origins only: tested at a WOAH reference or APHIA-designated lab, result ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood sampled at least 90 days before entry (180 days to 1 year to qualify for a quarantine waiver).

Taiwan: Are any dog breeds banned?

Taiwan does not operate a graded dangerous-dog category system like some European countries; instead the Ministry of Agriculture bans specific pit-bull-type breeds from import and breeding.

Taiwan: How long does it take to prepare a dog?

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