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Quarantine for Dogs & Cats
 

For the importation of Dogs or Cats

 
  •  Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats (See below Files)

 

  • Process for Importation of Dogs/Cats (See below Files)

 

  • List of rabies neutralizing antibody testing laboratories for the importation of dogs and cats into Taiwan and the acceptable methods for sending the test results to Taiwan competent authority (APHIA) directly (See below Files)
  • Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titer Test Declaration (RNATTD) (for dogs/cats exported to Taiwan)(See below Files)

 

(The import quarantine inspection permit for dog/cat revised on January 5, 2026. 2026 was a grace period during which both the old and new versions were applicable. The old version will no longer be applicable from January 1, 2027.)

  • Apply for the Dog/Cat Import Quarantine Permit (See below Files)(Should you have any questions about importing dogs and cats into Taiwan, please contact APHIA’s Branch offices as follows:)
  • Arrival time for into the quarantine premise (See below Files)
    • Temporary Suspension of the Admission of Dogs and Cats for Post-Entry Quarantine at Guanyin Quarantine Station (Feb. 7–22, 2026):To enhance care quality, the dog and cat quarantine facility at Guanyin Quarantine Station is scheduled to undergo thorough cleaning and disinfection.  Admission of dogs and cats will be suspended from February 7 to February 22, 2026.The last admission time is 3:00 PM on February 6, 2026. Pet owners are advised to schedule their arrival flights accordingly and allow at least4 hours for customs clearance.

 

  • Shipping fare for dogs/cats/ferrets/rabbit from the port of entry to the quarantine premise (See below Files)

 

  • Veterinary Certificate for the Export of Dogs/Cats into Taiwan (Specimen)
  • APHIA Form 001: from rabies-free countries (zones) to Taiwan (See below Files)
  • APHIA Form 002: from rabies-infected countries (zones) to Taiwan (See below Files)

 

 

For the Exportation of Dogs or Cats

  • The Quarantine Procedures for Dogs or Cats Exportation (See below Files)

If you still have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the local branch offices or quarantine stations. They may be found as following:

    • Keelung Branch Office:
    • Taoyuan Branch Office:
    • Taichung Branch Office:
    • Kaohsiung Branch Office:

For the Transition :

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