General Requirements for Pet Travel to South Korea
- All vaccinations, treatments, and blood tests must be completed by a USDA-Accredited Veterinarian.
- Pets travel to Korea has no wait after a successful FAVN draw
- Pets must have a Rabies prior to FAVN, pets can technically have a microchip implanted after rabies before FAVN but we don't recommend this as it can make for more complicated costly returns.
- Direct flights with Korean Air for small pets are possible only out of LAX due to arrival time
- Pets that arrive after hours into Korea are left in warehouse unattended
Step-by-Step Pet Import Process
- Must be ISO-compatible and implanted before the first rabies vaccine.
- Microchip number must be readable and match all documents.
- At least one rabies vaccine required after microchip implantation.
- Pet must be at least 91 days old.
- Original signed rabies certificates must accompany pet.
- Completed by USDA-accredited vet 31 days or more after rabies vaccination.
- Must show ≥ 0.50 IU/mL and be from an approved lab (e.g., KSU Rabies Lab).
- Valid for 2 years if rabies vaccines remain current.
- Original test result must travel with the pet.
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- Korea International Health Certificate for Dogs and Cats required, not standard APHIS 7001.
- Must be signed by a USDA-accredited vet within 10 days of travel and USDA-endorsed.
- USDA-endorsed health certificate with raised seal will be overnighted to the client.
- Originals must travel with your pet.
- If all requirements are met: Same day release from quarantine.
- We will not fly pets that do not meet quarantine compliance
Required Travel Documents
- Microchip verification documents
- Rabies vaccination certificate(s)
- Endorsed South Korea Health Certificate
- Additional forms for pets requiring medication or special care
Pet Import Restrictions
Banned Breeds & Hybrids
- None at this time.
Age & Pregnancy Restrictions
- Pets cannot be more than 30 days pregnant at the time of travel.
- No suckling young are allowed to travel.
Other Important Information
Approved Kennels for Travel
- Pets must travel in an IATA-compliant kennel.
- Familiarize your pet with the crate before travel.
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