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Südkorea requires an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination, a rabies titer test, and a health certificate. There is no quarantine if all documents are in order.
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Republic of Korea (APQA) — a cat or dog whose documents are verified and whose clinical examination is clear is released on the day of arrival; there is no routine quarantine Quarantine is a CONSEQUENCE of non-compliance: an animal without a readable microchip, or aged 90 days or older without a rabies-neutralising antibody titre of 0.5 IU/ml or higher, is held at the owner's expense (APQA gives an average extended period of 10 days)An animal arriving with no government health certificate is refused entry and returned to the exporting country at the owner's cost Two origin-scoped rules apply on top: cats from Australia and cats and dogs from Malaysia need a Hendra and Nipah virus certificate, failing which they are isolated for 21 days; and travellers bringing ten or more cats and/or dogs must file an advance notification with APQA and obtain prior approval to use a quarantine facilityAnimals under 90 days old, or from a rabies-free area, are exempt from the titre test but must still be microchipped Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the
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Health & documents Microchip · Required ✓ JaDogs and cats of all ages must be microchipped. verified 2026-09-10 Microchip · Standard ISO 11784/11785 Microchips implanted in cats and dogs must be ISO-compliant (ISO11784 and 11785 standards). verified 2026-09-10 Quarantine · Required ✗ NeinIf they can be identified by their microchip implants and have rabies neutralizing antibody titers of 0.5 IU/㎖ or higher, they are released on the day of arrival. verified 2026-09-10 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ JaA microchip implant and a rabies-neutralizing antibody test are mandatory for cats and dogs aged 90 days or older originating from countries that are not rabies-free. verified 2026-09-10 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 The results of rabies neutralizing antibody titer test are valid within 24 months based on the blood collection date, and the titer must be 0.5 IU/ml or higher. verified 2026-09-10 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test validity months 24 months The results of rabies neutralizing antibody titer test are valid within 24 months based on the blood collection date, and the titer must be 0.5 IU/ml or higher. verified 2026-09-10 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ JaThe rabies-neutralizing antibody test must be administered by an internationally approved laboratory or by the competent authority of the exporting country within 24 months after collecting blood samples. verified 2026-09-10 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 0 days If they can be identified by their microchip implants and have rabies neutralizing antibody titers of 0.5 IU/㎖ or higher, they are released on the day of arrival. verified 2026-09-10 Import permit · Required ✗ NeinSubmission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Flea treatment · Required ✗ NeinQuarantine documents ○ Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU… verified 2026-09-10 Heartworm test · Required ✗ NeinQuarantine documents ○ Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU… verified 2026-09-10 Tick treatment · Required ✗ NeinSubmission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaThe health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country must be submitted for importing dog and cats verified 2026-09-10 Health certificate · Endorsed by Government veterinary authority of origin country Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ JaSubmission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Other vaccinations · Distemper ✗ NeinQuarantine documents ○ Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU… verified 2026-09-10 Other vaccinations · Adenovirus ✗ NeinQuarantine documents ○ Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU… verified 2026-09-10 Other vaccinations · Parvovirus ✗ NeinQuarantine documents ○ Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU… verified 2026-09-10 Other vaccinations · Leptospirosis ✗ NeinQuarantine documents ○ Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU… verified 2026-09-10 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaAlthough cats and dogs younger than 90 days or originating from rabies-free countries do not require prior vaccination against rabies, it is mandatory that they have microchips implanted in them. verified 2026-09-10 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✗ NeinSubmission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Screwworm treatment · Required ✗ NeinQuarantine documents ○ Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU… verified 2026-09-10 Internal parasite treatment · Required ✗ NeinSubmission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Other rules Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAll travelers bringing cats or dogs to the Republic of Korea must adhere to the following procedure. verified 2026-09-10 Health & documents Microchip · Required ✓ JaDogs and cats of all ages must be microchipped. verified 2026-09-10 Microchip · Standard ISO 11784/11785 Microchips implanted in cats and dogs must be ISO-compliant (ISO11784 and 11785 standards). verified 2026-09-10 Quarantine · Required ✗ NeinIf they can be identified by their microchip implants and have rabies neutralizing antibody titers of 0.5 IU/㎖ or higher, they are released on the day of arrival. verified 2026-09-10 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ JaA microchip implant and a rabies-neutralizing antibody test are mandatory for cats and dogs aged 90 days or older originating from countries that are not rabies-free. verified 2026-09-10 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 The results of rabies neutralizing antibody titer test are valid within 24 months based on the blood collection date, and the titer must be 0.5 IU/ml or higher. verified 2026-09-10 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test validity months 24 months The results of rabies neutralizing antibody titer test are valid within 24 months based on the blood collection date, and the titer must be 0.5 IU/ml or higher. verified 2026-09-10 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ JaThe rabies-neutralizing antibody test must be administered by an internationally approved laboratory or by the competent authority of the exporting country within 24 months after collecting blood samples. verified 2026-09-10 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 0 days If they can be identified by their microchip implants and have rabies neutralizing antibody titers of 0.5 IU/㎖ or higher, they are released on the day of arrival. verified 2026-09-10 Import permit · Required ✗ NeinSubmission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Flea treatment · Required ✗ NeinQuarantine documents ○ Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU… verified 2026-09-10 Heartworm test · Required ✗ NeinQuarantine documents ○ Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU… verified 2026-09-10 Tick treatment · Required ✗ NeinSubmission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaThe health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country must be submitted for importing dog and cats verified 2026-09-10 Health certificate · Endorsed by Government veterinary authority of origin country Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ JaSubmission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaAlthough cats and dogs younger than 90 days or originating from rabies-free countries do not require prior vaccination against rabies, it is mandatory that they have microchips implanted in them. verified 2026-09-10 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✗ NeinSubmission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Screwworm treatment · Required ✗ NeinQuarantine documents ○ Submission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU… verified 2026-09-10 Internal parasite treatment · Required ✗ NeinSubmission of a health certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country (Only if the exporting country is an EU member country, the health certificate may be replaced by a EU pet passport.) verified 2026-09-10 Other rules Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAll travelers bringing cats or dogs to the Republic of Korea must adhere to the following procedure. verified 2026-09-10
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Tag -90 Mikrochip setzen · Tag 0 Ankunft beim Zoll
Bedingte Anforderungen
Diese Regeln gelten nur für einen Teil der Reisenden — je nachdem, woher das Tier abfliegt, wo es gewesen ist oder wer mitreist. Die meisten können sie übergehen; trifft eine aber auf Sie zu, kann sie ändern, was Sie brauchen, oder zur Einreiseverweigerung führen, wenn Sie sie überspringen.
Pet arriving from a non-rabies-free country — Wenn Ihr Tier in den letzten 6 Monaten in einem von 103 Ländern mit höherem Risiko war:
Tollwut-Titertest (Blutuntersuchung): Rabies antibody titer ≥ 0.5 IU/ml required for dogs from non-rabies-free countries.
Frequently Asked Questions Does Südkorea require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Is there a quarantine period for pets entering Südkorea?
Does Südkorea require a microchip for pets?
What health certificate does Südkorea require for pets?
Does Südkorea require a rabies titer test?
