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This guide was generated by Pawgo's AI using verified data from official sources. Jules is a fictional persona — the data is real.
Vietnam keeps the paperwork light and the timing strict. A microchip, a health certificate and quarantine on arrival, with no import permit and no titre test to chase. The number that shapes the calendar is the rabies vaccination window, which has both a floor and a ceiling. Nala would be ready for the street food long before the documents were.
Bringing a pet to Vietnam requires three documents in the right order: a microchip, a rabies vaccine within the destination's wait window, and a government-endorsed health certificate. The table below lays out exactly what's required, what's not, and where each rule comes from.
How Vietnam handles your pet
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Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination30 daysverified 2026-10-04
Rabies vaccination · Max vaccine age at travel12 monthsverified 2026-10-04
Other rules
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-09-07
Timing chain
Day -30 rabies vaccine deadline · Day -10 health certificate issued · Day 0 arrive at customs
The animal must have been vaccinated against rabies not less than 30 days and not more than 12 months prior to export. That is a window with two ends, which is unusual: too recent fails, and too old fails as well. Check the vaccination date against the departure and confirm it sits between 30 days and 12 months back.
Vietnam is a month of lead time rather than a season. The rabies vaccination has to be at least 30 days old and less than a year old on departure, the microchip has to be in place, and quarantine follows on arrival. Nothing else has a long queue. Put your departure date into the plan builder and it will confirm the vaccination window.
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.
Auto-generated from verified government data · Last updated: October 26, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Vietnam require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Vietnam requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. There is a 30-day waiting period after vaccination. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Is there a quarantine period for pets entering Vietnam?
Yes, Vietnam requires quarantine for imported pets. Exemptions may apply based on your origin country. Check your specific case at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What health certificate does Vietnam require for pets?
Vietnam requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. Government endorsement is required. Get exact document requirements at www.pawgo.fr.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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