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Sarawak requires an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination, a health certificate issued within 7 days of travel, and an import permit. Quarantine is required for 30 days. Breed restrictions apply. Build my pet’s travel plan →
Who sets the rules here
Sarawak sets its own pet-import rules. The national rules of Malaysia do not apply here.
Official source
dvs.sarawak.gov.my
Relationship to Malaysia
sets its own rules
How Sarawak handles your pet
Key points
Sarawak sets its own pet-import rules under section 9(1) of its Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999, and issues its own import permit — one is required even for a pet travelling from peninsular Malaysia or Sabah
Quarantine is decided by the rabies antibody titre rather than by origin alone: above 0.5 IU/ml there is none, below it fourteen days, and thirty days where the pet is vaccinated but the titre is unknown
Pets arriving from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Sweden or Brunei are exempt from quarantine
The pet must be at least three months old and must not be pregnant
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Health & documents
Microchip · Required✓ Yesverified 2026-11-09
Microchip · StandardISO compatible reader (Trovan, Destron or other ISO compatible reader)verified 2026-11-09
Is there a quarantine period for pets entering Sarawak?
Yes, Sarawak requires quarantine for imported pets. The quarantine period is 30 days. Exemptions may apply based on your origin country. Check your specific case at www.pawgo.fr.
Yes, Sarawak requires an ISO-compliant microchip. The microchip must typically be implanted before rabies vaccination. Get your full checklist at www.pawgo.fr.
What health certificate does Sarawak require for pets?
Sarawak requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. It must be issued within 7 days of travel. Government endorsement is required. Get exact document requirements at www.pawgo.fr.
Yes, Sarawak has breed-specific restrictions. Restricted breeds include: American Pit Bull, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, Japanese Tosa. Check if your breed is affected at www.pawgo.fr.
