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Taiwan requires an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination (with a 30-day waiting period), a rabies titer test with a 90-day waiting period, a health certificate, and an import permit. Quarantine is required for 7 days. Breed restrictions apply. Build my pet’s travel plan →
Wer hier die Regeln setzt
Taiwan setzt eigene Einfuhrregeln für Tiere. Die nationalen Regeln von China gelten hier nicht.
Offizielle Quelle
aphia.gov.tw
Verhältnis zum Mutterland
setzt eigene Regeln
How Taiwan handles your pet
Key points
Taiwan's pet import rules were rewritten in the February 2024 revision of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats", and the agency that administers them, BAPHIQ, was renamed APHIA in 2023
Both matter when you are reading advice online: a page telling you to draw blood 180 days before travel, that the titer result is good for two years, or that a pet can be held for 180 days is quoting a 2005 press release
The current rules are a 90-day-to-one-year blood sampling window, a 7-day post-entry quarantine for a pet from a country Taiwan does not recognise as rabies-free, and an application filed at least 20 days ahead
Taiwan requires the rabies vaccination to have been given when the dog or cat was at least 90 days old
Our minimum-age field is in whole weeks and so reads 13, which is the smallest number of weeks that always satisfies it; the published rule is 90 days, so work from the date, not from the week count
One timing trap catches owners of three-year vaccines
If your pet's vaccine is still valid on the day it flies but expires during the 7-day quarantine, Taiwan will give it a booster inside the quarantine facility and bill you for it
Money: there is no fee to apply for the import permit, but on arrival you pay a computer processing fee of NT$100 in cash, plus the transport fee to the quarantine facility if your pet needs one, plus on-site inspection and any overtime fees
The quarantine facility's own charges depend on which facility you are assigned and are settled with them before the quarantine ends, so there is no single total we can publish
Bring cash in New Taiwan dollars
Breed rules sit outside the quarantine regime and catch two groups
The American Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull and American Staffordshire Terrier are prohibited from being kept or imported at all, under the Animal Protection Act rather than the quarantine conditions
And a Bengal cat, which Taiwan calls the leopard cat, may only be imported if the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency recognises it as a 5th-generation (F5) hybrid or above; below that it is treated as protected wildlife, not a pet
Two more things worth knowing before you book
A pet coming from mainland China needs a separate permit from the International Trade Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and only residents may bring one in at all
And your vet may draw the blood sample, but the antibody test itself has to be run by a WOAH reference laboratory or one APHIA has designated — a result from an ordinary commercial lab will not be accepted, and routing the sample through an intermediate lab can push the receipt date past your window
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
Health & documents
Microchip · Required✓ Javerified 2026-10-01
Microchip · Must be done before vaccination✓ Javerified 2026-10-01
Tag -90 Mikrochip setzen · Tag -30 Frist für die Tollwutimpfung · 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 104 Ländern mit höherem Risiko war:
Quarantäne: APHIA's February 2024 Quarantine Requirements set a 7-day post-entry quarantine at a designated facility for a pet arriving from a country Taiwan does not recognise as rabies-free. It can be waived in specific cases — see the plan notes.
Import permit: Apply for the import quarantine permit at least 20 days before importation, through APHIA's online system at https://pet-epermit.aphia.gov.tw/ . BAPHIQ was renamed APHIA in 2023.
Pet arriving in Taiwan from one of APHIA's twelve rabies-free jurisdictions
Quarantäne: APHIA recognises twelve jurisdictions as rabies-free: Australia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway (excluding Svalbard), Singapore, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the State of Hawaii and Territory of Guam of the United States. A dog or cat coming from one of them needs NO rabies neutralizing antibody titer test and NO post-entry quarantine — the 7-day stay at a designated facility and the 90-day blood-sampling window are the rabies-infected-origin rules and do not apply to you. What Taiwan asks instead: the pet must have been kept in a rabies-free country continuously for at least 180 days before entry (or since birth, if it is under 180 days old); you still apply for the import permit at least 20 days ahead through APHIA's online system; the pet still needs a microchip and a rabies vaccination given between 1 year and 30 days before import, at 90 days of age or older; and you still present the original animal quarantine certificate from your own country's quarantine authority on arrival. One trap worth knowing: if your flight TRANSITS a rabies-infected country you lose the exemption unless you can produce a document from that country's quarantine or customs authority, or from the airline, attesting the pet never left the airport and had no contact with other animals — or the crate was sealed with the seal number written on the export certificate. Without one of those, Taiwan imposes the 7-day post-entry quarantine anyway.
Tollwut-Titertest (Blutuntersuchung): APHIA recognises twelve jurisdictions as rabies-free: Australia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway (excluding Svalbard), Singapore, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the State of Hawaii and Territory of Guam of the United States. A dog or cat coming from one of them needs NO rabies neutralizing antibody titer test and NO post-entry quarantine — the 7-day stay at a designated facility and the 90-day blood-sampling window are the rabies-infected-origin rules and do not apply to you. What Taiwan asks instead: the pet must have been kept in a rabies-free country continuously for at least 180 days before entry (or since birth, if it is under 180 days old); you still apply for the import permit at least 20 days ahead through APHIA's online system; the pet still needs a microchip and a rabies vaccination given between 1 year and 30 days before import, at 90 days of age or older; and you still present the original animal quarantine certificate from your own country's quarantine authority on arrival. One trap worth knowing: if your flight TRANSITS a rabies-infected country you lose the exemption unless you can produce a document from that country's quarantine or customs authority, or from the airline, attesting the pet never left the airport and had no contact with other animals — or the crate was sealed with the seal number written on the export certificate. Without one of those, Taiwan imposes the 7-day post-entry quarantine anyway.
Rassebeschränkungen
Verbotene Rassen: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull, American Staffordshire Terrier geprüft 2026-10-01
Einreiseorte (5)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Port (TWTPE)
Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
geprüft 2026-10-01
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Taiwan require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Taiwan 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 Taiwan?
Yes, Taiwan requires quarantine for imported pets. The quarantine period is 7 days. Exemptions may apply based on your origin country. Check your specific case at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Taiwan require a microchip for pets?
Yes, Taiwan requires an ISO-compliant microchip. The microchip must typically be implanted before rabies vaccination. Get your full checklist at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What health certificate does Taiwan require for pets?
Taiwan requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. Government endorsement is required. Get exact document requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Taiwan require a rabies titer test?
Yes, Taiwan requires a rabies titer test (FAVN). There is a 90-day waiting period after the test. Results must show ≥0.5 IU/ml. Plan your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Do I need a pet import permit for Taiwan?
Yes, Taiwan requires an import permit for pets. Lead time varies — apply well in advance. Get your full preparation timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Taiwan have breed restrictions for pets?
Yes, Taiwan has breed-specific restrictions. Restricted breeds include: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull, American Staffordshire Terrier. Check if your breed is affected at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
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