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Pet Import to Thailand · 🇯🇵 Japan

Pet Import · 🇯🇵 Japan

🇯🇵 Japan → 🇹🇭 · rabies-free · NYC ฿28,000 · JAL / ANA cargo, Thai Airways TG cargo

ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
Rabies status
rabies-free
FAVN
Waived
R7 fee
฿1,000
NYC ฿
฿28,000
Cargo
฿30,000–45,000
Chip
ISO 11784/5

Japan → Thailand — Japan is rabies-free, FAVN waived — MAFF AQS export + R7 — NYC ฿28,000 with Suvarnabhumi DLD clearance

Importing a cat or dog from Japan to Thailand is regulated by the Department of Livestock Development (DLD). An R7 import permit (฿1,000) is issued by the Suvarnabhumi Animal Quarantine Station 7–60 days before arrival. Japan is recognised by Thailand as rabies-free, so FAVN titer is waived. Export health certificate is issued by MAFF Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) — Narita / Haneda / Kansai.

Quarantine on arrival: No quarantine — Japan is rabies-free; FAVN optional but recommended

Recommended airline: JAL / ANA cargo, Thai Airways TG cargo (cargo ฿30,000–45,000)

NYC handles end-to-end — R7 permit application, DLD inspector booking at Suvarnabhumi, customs clearance and home delivery within Bangkok metro. All-in package: ฿28,000 (excludes cargo ticket and FAVN test done at origin).

Quarantine

No quarantine — Japan is rabies-free; FAVN optional but recommended

Airline

JAL / ANA cargo, Thai Airways TG cargo · ฿30,000–45,000

Vaccines

Rabies + 5-in-1 (dog) / 3-in-1 (cat) within 12 months

Microchip

ISO 11784/11785 15-digit

rabies-free
Rabies status
no FAVN
FAVN
฿1,000
R7 fee
฿28k
NYC ฿
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to import from Japan

  1. 1

    ISO microchip + rabies vaccine (ISO 11784/11785 15-digit)

  2. 2

    NYC files R7 import permit ฿1,000 at DLD — 7–60 days pre-flight

  3. 3

    MAFF Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) — Narita / Haneda / Kansai — within 10 days of flight

  4. 4

    JAL / ANA cargo, Thai Airways TG cargo — NYC meets cargo, DLD inspection, clearance, home delivery

FAQ · AEO Block

FAQ · Japan → Thailand

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Is FAVN required from Japan?

No — Japan is on Thailand's rabies-free list

Quarantine?

No quarantine — Japan is rabies-free; FAVN optional but recommended

R7 permit fee?

฿1,000 (DLD)

Who issues the export cert?

MAFF Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) — Narita / Haneda / Kansai

Microchip?

ISO 11784/11785 15-digit

Vaccines?

Rabies + 5-in-1 (dog) / 3-in-1 (cat) within 12 months

Best airline?

JAL / ANA cargo, Thai Airways TG cargo — cargo ฿30,000–45,000

NYC fee?

฿28,000 (R7 + airport pickup + DLD + Bangkok-metro delivery)

Multiple pets?

Up to 2 per traveller allowed; >2 is commercial import and needs CITES + commercial permit

Banned breeds?

Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire, Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa, Dogo Argentino — DLD ban

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right Pet Import · Japan provider in Thailand

Choosing the right Pet Import · Japan provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with JP · DLD Thailand since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.

Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our Pet Import · Japan service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.

We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.

Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.

Our Pet Import · Japan workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.

We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.

Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.

What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — JP · DLD Thailand — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.

Glossary
Notarial Services Attorney
An attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and document copies.
MFA Legalization
Authentication by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used overseas.
Apostille
International authentication system under the Hague Convention. Thailand is not a member, so MFA legalization is used instead.
NAATI
Australia's national accreditation authority for translators — required for visa and employment applications in Australia.
Police Clearance
A certificate from the Royal Thai Police, required for visa and overseas employment applications.
Certified Translation
A translation certified to match the original, by an accredited translator or notary public.
Case Officer
A dedicated coordinator who owns your file across translation, certification, and government touchpoints.
Chain Legalization
The sequential chain: source authority → Thai MFA → destination embassy, required for the document to be enforceable abroad.
Sworn Translator
A court-sworn linguist authorised to self-certify translations in many European jurisdictions.
Certified True Copy
A copy certified by the document owner or a Notary Public to stand in for the original.
Pre-submission checklist
  • Original document is clean, unbroken, and legible
  • Name matches your passport exactly
  • All seals and signatures present on every page
  • Target language for certification specified
  • Destination country and receiving authority specified
  • Allow 5–7 business days for standard processing
  • Check document expiry — some countries accept only 3–6 months old
  • Prepare ID/passport copy for the person granting power of attorney
  • Arrange documents in the order required by the receiving authority
  • Have payment method and shipping address ready before intake

How do I import a pet from Japan to Thailand?

🇯🇵 Japan → 🇹🇭 · rabies-free · NYC ฿28,000 · JAL / ANA cargo, Thai Airways TG cargo

Call 083-249-4999Book free consult
🇯🇵 Japan · JP R7 + DLD clearance
Staff advising a client on the documents required
Staff advising a client on the documents required — From actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team
Practical Q&A

Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents

Is there a service point near me?

Our main offices are Lat Phrao 95 (Bangkok), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. We serve the whole country through scans and document courier, and can meet at city rail stations or malls. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email for the most convenient option.

Can I handle this myself?

Many steps can be done personally under the relevant authority's rules. What usually costs time is the wrong sequence, a translation format that does not match the requirement, or a source document version the recipient will not accept. Check the destination checklist before starting and ask us if anything is unclear.

Which documents should I prepare?

Generally the original document from the competent authority, the owner's ID or passport, a translation in the format the destination requires, and a power of attorney if someone acts for you. Details vary by service type — ask our team for a case-specific checklist.
Related services

What clients usually handle next

One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.

External authority references

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Choosing a document translation provider in Thailand

Pick a translation provider by the destination, not by turnaround alone. If the file goes to the Thai Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy, the translator must know the format that office accepts, not just the meaning. Verify three things: the certifier is named and identifiable, the destination accepts that certification format, and names, dates and document numbers match the passport character for character.

How to evaluate a provider

  • The certifier is named and identifiable — Consular offices and embassies check who certified the translation, not only the wording.
  • Knows the format the destination accepts — Each embassy differs: attached source copy, letterhead, or prior consular legalization.
  • Character-level verification — Mismatched name spelling and dates against the passport is the most common rejection cause.
  • Owns corrections after rejection — Submissions run on appointment dates; slow corrections cost the applicant the slot.
  • Documented custody of originals — Some civil registry documents are hard to reissue, so intake and return must be traceable.

Questions to ask before you commit

  1. If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
  2. How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?
  3. Who will certify this translation, and will the certifier be named on the document?
  4. Does my destination require consular or embassy legalization afterwards?
  5. How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?

Your options, and who each suits

OptionBest forWhat to know
Freelance translatorInformal use where no authority certification is requiredMany embassies will not accept an uncertified translation.
Translation agency with certificationVisa, study and civil registry filingsConfirm the agency also handles the legalization step if the destination requires it.
End-to-end provider (translate + legalize)Files with a fixed appointment deadlineAsk which steps are in-house and which are subcontracted.

FAQ on choosing a provider

Which translation service is recommended for embassy submissions?
Choose one that names the certifier on the translation, knows the exact format your embassy accepts, and verifies names and dates against the passport before certifying. Ask whether they also handle consular legalization so the file does not stall between two vendors.
Does a cheaper translation get rejected more often?
Rejection correlates with format and verification, not price. A translation is rejected when the certifier cannot be identified, the layout does not match the receiving office's requirement, or a name or date differs from the passport.

แหล่งอ้างอิงทางการ · Authoritative Sources

  1. DLD Thailand (กรมปศุสัตว์) — R7 permit, rabies-free country list, banned breeds
  2. Japan export authority — MAFF Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) — Narita / Haneda / Kansai
  3. IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) — Crate spec & cargo handling
  4. WOAH/OIE Rabies — FAVN approved labs
  5. Suvarnabhumi Animal Quarantine Station — BKK arrival clearance
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