Taking a pet from the United States to Thailand

What the USDA APHIS page for Thailand says about exporting a pet there.

What this destination requires

Dogs and Cats Visit Bringing Pets into Thailand website for complete travel requirements for sending a dog or cat to Thailand.

The site includes information about applying for and submitting an import permit application.

Pet(s) traveling with a person : Pet(s) must be at least 4 months old Import permit Health certificate issued by your accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA APHIS Veterinary Services.

The requirements that your pet must meet are outlined in the provided health certificate.

CDC high-risk for dog rabies. CDC lists Thailand as high risk for dog rabies, which affects bringing a dog back into the United States.

Read the source

This page summarises the USDA APHIS page Pet Travel From the United States to Thailand. That page is the authority; read it in full before you travel.

Open the APHIS page for Thailand →

Source: USDA APHIS — https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export/pet-travel-us-thailand. Record retrieved September 2026; APHIS last modified this page January 12, 2026.

This page summarises a U.S. government page and is not legal or veterinary advice. Rules change; confirm the requirements with APHIS and your destination country before you travel.