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 Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the
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In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedPets are not accepted in the cabin except for service dogs carried by disabled passengers. verified 2026-07-15 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedThe accompanied pets, only dogs, cats, and rabbits, can be transported on EVA Air's aircraft as checked baggage in the cargo compartment. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following brachycephalic dog/cat breeds and any “mix” of will not be accepted for carriage verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Dogue de Bordeaux Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Dogs Affenpinscher Boston Terrier Boxers (all breeds) Brussels Griffin Bulldog (all breeds) Bull Terrier Pug (all breeds) Chow Chow Dogue de Bordeaux English Toy Spaniel Japanese Chin/Japanese Spaniel/Chin Chin Cavalier… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours please inform EVA Air reservation staff at least 48 hours before departure verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesIf you have a pet travel request, please inform EVA Air reservation staff at least 48 hours before departure verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Max pets per flight 3 In total, up to 3 PETS per flight are allowed on trips within Brazil verified 2026-06-24 Hold: Max pets per passenger 2 Each passenger who occupies a seat can check in a maximum of 2 cages except for an unaccompanied minor. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoDimensions of cage > 292cm(115in), or weight (including the cage) over 45kg(100lbs): cannot be accepted as checked baggage Please refer to Excess Baggage Charge Table for pet charges verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoPregnant animals and animals younger than 4 months will not be accepted for carriage. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg 292cm(115in), or weight (including the cage) over 45kg(100lbs): cannot be accepted as checked baggage Please refer to Excess Baggage Charge Table for p verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) Pets can be accepted for carriage by air only if they are being transported in containers that must be The pet container must be of rigid plastic material as per IATA regulations, with… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedThe accompanied pets, only dogs, cats, and rabbits, can be transported on EVA Air's aircraft as checked baggage in the cargo compartment. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesChinchilla) Exotic short-haired cat Country Embargoes The following Southeast Asian countries are prohibited to transport brachycephalic (snub-nosed) dogs and cats for the whole year: Cambodia Indonesia Malaysia… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Dogue de Bordeaux Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Dogs Affenpinscher Boston Terrier Boxers (all breeds) Brussels Griffin Bulldog (all breeds) Bull Terrier Pug (all breeds) Chow Chow Dogue de Bordeaux English Toy Spaniel Japanese Chin/Japanese Spaniel/Chin Chin Cavalier… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours If you have a pet travel request, please inform EVA Air reservation staff at least 48 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesIf you have a pet travel request, please inform EVA Air reservation staff at least 48 hours before departure verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Max pets per flight 3 In total, up to 3 PETS per flight are allowed on trips within Brazil verified 2026-06-24 Cargo: Heat embargo 2.5°C Due to processing time and the distance for handling pet delivery at London Heathrow Airport, please be aware that you should complete check-in procedures 2.5 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance notice hours 48 hours If you have a pet travel request, please inform EVA Air reservation staff at least 48 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoPregnant animals and animals younger than 4 months will not be accepted for carriage verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) Pets can be accepted for carriage by air only if they are being transported in containers that must be The pet container must be of rigid plastic material as per IATA regulations, with… verified 2026-07-15 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesFor the entry of dogs and cats, it is necessary to present an International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) or Passport (recognized by MAPA) issued by the Veterinary Authority of the country of origin meeting Brazil's… verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate validity 10 days Animal Health Certificate, issued by a veterinarian, valid for up to 10 days from the date of issue. verified 2026-07-28 Microchip · Required ✓ YesAdditionally, the use of a microchip (or PIT tag, an identification chip for your pet) is mandatory. verified 2026-07-28 Quarantine · Required ✓ YesBefore bringing guide dogs/assistance dogs into Hong Kong, passengers must provide certifications, quarantine documents, and obtain an Approval Letter from the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisher Flight Information-… verified 2026-06-04 Quarantine · Duration 30 days Taiwan) will not be subject to quarantine for 30 days and will clear customs directly upon arrival. verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesFor transporting cats to the USA, you need to bring: Veterinary certificate stating that the animal is healthy and fit to fly, issued no more than 10 days before the travel date. verified 2026-07-28 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesSo, carry: For flights within Brazil The following documents are mandatory for all domestic Azul destinations: Proof of rabies vaccination, under the following conditions: Animals over 90 days old must be vaccinated… verified 2026-07-28 Health certificate required · Health certificate required ✓ YesFor transporting cats to the USA, you need to bring: Veterinary certificate stating that the animal is healthy and fit to fly, issued no more than 10 days before the travel date. verified 2026-06-19 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days For transporting cats to the USA, you need to bring: Veterinary certificate stating that the animal is healthy and fit to fly, issued no more than 10 days before the travel date. verified 2026-07-28 Other rules Dangerous breeds banned ✗ YesAdditionally, the following breeds are not permitted to travel at any time with EVA Air: American Pit Bull (Terrier), American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brazileiros, Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino… verified 2026-07-14 Restricted breeds list Cane Corso …Terrier, Fila Brazileiros, Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino (Argentine Mastiff), and Cane Corso. verified 2026-07-14 Breed restrictions apply ✗ YesAdditionally, the following breeds are not permitted to travel at any time with EVA Air: American Pit Bull (Terrier), American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brazileiros, Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino… verified 2026-07-14 Assistance animals accepted ✓ YesPets are not accepted in the cabin except for service dogs carried by disabled passengers. Pregnant animals and animals younger than 4 months will not be accepted for carriage. Each passenger who occupies a seat can… verified 2026-07-15 Service & assistance animals Esa note Emotional support animals are recognized Pet Corner . Requirements The service animal must be a dog, 4 months or older. Emotional support animals are recognized as pets and the handling guideline of checking pets shall be applied. verified 2026-07-15 Fee waived ✓ YesFully-trained service dogs and psychiatric service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge if they meet the requirements verified 2026-07-15 Recognized ✓ YesHowever, guide dogs/assistance dogs for persons with disabilities are accepted in the cabin on flights to/from Hong Kong verified 2026-07-15 Cabin allowed ✓ YesFully-trained service dogs and psychiatric service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge if they meet the requirements verified 2026-07-15 Esa recognized ✗ NoEmotional support animals are recognized as pets and the handling guideline of checking pets shall be applied. verified 2026-07-15 Forms required ✓ YesAdvance notice required To travel with a service dog in the cabin, you must submit required forms to EVA Air Reservations Office at least 48 hours before your flight. verified 2026-07-15 Advance notice hours 48 hours Advance notice required To travel with a service dog in the cabin, you must submit required forms to EVA Air Reservations Office at least 48 hours before your flight. verified 2026-07-15 Documentation required ✓ YesBefore bringing guide dogs/assistance dogs into Hong Kong, passengers must provide certifications, quarantine documents, and obtain an Approval Letter from the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation… verified 2026-07-15 In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedPets are not accepted in the cabin except for service dogs carried by disabled passengers. verified 2026-07-15 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedThe accompanied pets, only dogs, cats, and rabbits, can be transported on EVA Air's aircraft as checked baggage in the cargo compartment. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following brachycephalic dog/cat breeds and any “mix” of will not be accepted for carriage verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Dogue de Bordeaux Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Pets as checked baggage are not accepted (including Europe, North America and Oceania). Short-haul flights: 2 cages for each flight. Limitations The following brachycephalic dog/cat breeds and any “mix” of will not be… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours please inform EVA Air reservation staff at least 48 hours before departure verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesIf you have a pet travel request, please inform EVA Air reservation staff at least 48 hours before departure verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Max pets per flight 3 In total, up to 3 PETS per flight are allowed on trips within Brazil verified 2026-06-24 Hold: Max pets per passenger 2 Each passenger who occupies a seat can check in a maximum of 2 cages except for an unaccompanied minor. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoDimensions of cage > 292cm(115in), or weight (including the cage) over 45kg(100lbs): cannot be accepted as checked baggage Please refer to Excess Baggage Charge Table for pet charges verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoPregnant animals and animals younger than 4 months will not be accepted for carriage. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg …there is no limit on the size of pets accepted as checked baggage, animals weighing less than 70 lbs (32 kg) are charged double the usual excess baggage fee, between $8-230 depending on your travel plans; and… verified 2026-07-24 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) Pets can be accepted for carriage by air only if they are being transported in containers that must be The pet container must be of rigid plastic material as per IATA regulations, with… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedThe accompanied pets, only dogs, cats, and rabbits, can be transported on EVA Air's aircraft as checked baggage in the cargo compartment. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesLimitations The following brachycephalic dog/cat breeds and any “mix” of will not be accepted for carriage from Apr 1 to Nov 30 at Northern Hemisphere points and from Oct 1 to Mar 31 at Southern Hemisphere points verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Burmese Scottish Fold Dogs Affenpinscher Boston Terrier Boxers (all breeds) Brussels Griffin Bulldog (all breeds) Bull Terrier Pug (all breeds) Chow Chow Dogue de Bordeaux English Toy Spaniel Japanese Chin/Japanese Spaniel/Chin Chin Cavalier… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours If you have a pet travel request, please inform EVA Air reservation staff at least 48 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesIf you have a pet travel request, please inform EVA Air reservation staff at least 48 hours before departure verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Max pets per flight 3 In total, up to 3 PETS per flight are allowed on trips within Brazil verified 2026-06-24 Cargo: Heat embargo 2.5°C Due to processing time and the distance for handling pet delivery at London Heathrow Airport, please be aware that you should complete check-in procedures 2.5 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance notice hours 48 hours If you have a pet travel request, please inform EVA Air reservation staff at least 48 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoPregnant animals and animals younger than 4 months will not be accepted for carriage verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier The pet container must be of rigid plastic material as per IATA regulations, with only one door for the pet(s) to enter/exit verified 2026-07-15 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesAnimal Health Certificate, issued by a veterinarian, valid for up to 10 days from the date of issue verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate validity 10 days Animal Health Certificate, issued by a veterinarian, valid for up to 10 days from the date of issue. verified 2026-07-28 Quarantine · Duration 30 days Taiwan) will not be subject to quarantine for 30 days and will clear customs directly upon arrival. verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms r verified 2026-07-20 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.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on EVA Air? EVA Air allows up to 2 in the hold, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier. Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly EVA Air? Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the hold. 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. 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.
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.
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Glossary
ISO chip ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard. FAVN Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations. Brachycephalic Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk. AVIH Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
