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Flying EVA Air with a dog means one decision is settled before you start: the cabin is off the table, so your dog travels below in the hold. That single fact reshapes everything from booking timing to crate prep. Cooper has done this trip three times now, and once you accept cargo as the route, the rest of the checklist gets a lot calmer.
EVA Air's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How EVA Air handles your pet
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Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrierverified 2026-07-30
Health & documents
Quarantine · Duration30 daysverified 2026-08-12
Health certificate · Validity days10 daysverified 2026-08-23
EVA Air requires reservation staff to be told about a pet travel request at least 48 hours before departure. Contact EVA Air reservations no later than 48 hours ahead and confirm the hold booking directly with them. Do not rely on a same-day arrangement. Lock the pet request into the reservation two full days before the flight leaves.
EVA Air prohibits transporting brachycephalic, snub-nosed dogs and cats to specific Southeast Asian countries all year, including Cambodia and Indonesia. Confirm whether the breed counts as snub-nosed before booking a route into those destinations. Select an EVA Air destination outside that embargo list for a flat-faced breed. Verify the country restriction against the current EVA Air embargo notice.
EVA Air does not accept pets in the cabin except for service dogs carried by disabled passengers. A pet dog therefore travels only in the hold, and cabin pricing does not apply to it. Budget for hold transport rather than a cabin allowance. Request the exact hold charge from EVA Air reservations when the pet travel request is placed.
Here's what I wish someone had told me: the hold-only route sounds daunting until you break it into dated steps, and then it's just a sequence you work through. Every airline pairs differently with your departure and arrival countries, so build a personalized plan for your exact trip. Pawgo's plan-builder maps your route, breed, and timeline into one clear checklist you can actually follow.
Does EVA Air allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
EVA Air bans brachycephalic breeds from cargo. Breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats are affected. Verify your breed at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on EVA Air?
Yes, EVA Air offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly EVA Air?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.Build my pet's travel plan →
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.Build my pet's travel plan →
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