Destination Tag: Asia-Pacific
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How long does quarantine in Australia last?
Quarantine in Australia lasts between 10 and 30 days; pets qualify for the minimum 10-day stay by completing the OV66 identity verification steps before the rabies blood test (or if they originally came from Australia).
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Do all pets travelling from the UK to Australia have to go into quarantine?
Yes — all cats and dogs arriving in Australia from the UK must complete a mandatory quarantine period at the Australian government’s Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility on arrival.
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Thailand
Thailand’s DLD administers pet imports via an R7 permit. No quarantine for compliant UK pets. Thai Airways operates direct cargo from London Heathrow to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.
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Singapore
Singapore is a Category A country for UK pets — no quarantine subject to an AVS import licence and APHA-endorsed health certificate. Singapore Airlines operates direct cargo from London Heathrow to Changi.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong allows UK pets to enter without quarantine subject to an AFCD permit, microchip, up-to-date annual vaccinations, and an APHA-endorsed health certificate. Cathay Pacific operates direct cargo from London Heathrow to HKG.
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Australia
Australia has the world’s strictest pet import rules, with mandatory 10-day quarantine at the Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine facility (PEQ) in Victoria. Preparation takes 7 months minimum (6 if your pet already has a valid rabies vaccination); 9–12 months recommended to absorb any RNATT delays.