Some area's have implemented new rules for walking your pet - as a general rule now, you can't walk your dog on the street in the city (inner ringroad). This depends on your local district interpretation of the unwritten rules, so check with your local police station first, to avoid getting your dog confiscated!

- Lawrence Sheed

The site is very helpful to most people.I was looking for fish food when i picked interest. My school report is to do with transportation of Tropical fishpet food from Europe (UK) to Asia. I would like to know what restrictions and how i will be able to go about this, and the documents required. I will greatly be glad to hear form you. Yours sincerely Daisy.

- daisy

I've added this in the main document section, but be aware that there is no longer a home quarantine due to SARS at the current time. Starting July 2003, animals arriving from oversea's must undergo a 15 to 30 day quarantine in Shanghai. The regulations only apply to cats and dogs. Pets (cats and dogs) will be quarantined at the airport for 15-30 days upon arrival. Pudong airport quarantine can be contacted on +86 21 6834 6012 for more details.

- Lawrence Sheed

We will be moving to Beijing and have a golden retriever? What are the rules and the conditions for the dog regarding quarantine in Beijing? What are the dangers of having a dog in China? Thanks

- LIsa Pos

I would like to bring my dog from Malaysia to Shanghai. She is a shihtzu. What sort of procedure that i need to do for bringing her in? thanks

- Grace

I would like to bring my two pet lizards (Argentine Red Tegu, Tupinambis rufescens) with me to china for approx. 6 months. They are pretty large (about three feet each, but as friendly as puppies.) Are there any special regulations for importing reptiles? Are there petstores in Shanghai that will sell me live/frozen rodents for feeding?

- Scott

We are interested in a 2 year assignment in Shanghai and would be bringing over a dog. She is a Welsh Corgi. Are there any restrictions? Is there a quarantine period? Is it safe to bring dogs to China? What are some of the negatives? Thanks, Paul

- Paul Rutter

what is the youngest a pup can be to ship to china? What airlines are considered the safest to ship a pup to china from Texas? Is there going to be a change in the next six months in regulations on shipping a dog to china? I will appreciate any assistance you can provide. Sandy

- sandy

I currently live in the Middle East and will be moving to Beijing in a couple of months. I am planning to take my 2 cats with me, but would like to know the regulations with regards to bringing pets into China. Both animals are fully vaccinated. Claire

- Claire

My husband is contemplating taking a teahing position in Xiamen. We have a Lhaspa Apso and want to take him with us for the year. Please advise how we would do this and what dangers and regulationss there are.

- Marie McShane

I will be moving to Shanghai and would like to bring a retreiver and a Japanese Spitz. Is there still a quarantine required now at the airport or home?

- Mayl

I will be moving to Dongguan, Guangdong province in Jun. I would like to know more on the regulations about bringing my dog there. Can you advise?

- Gwen

Here is some additional information for bringing in a dog to Shanghai. I relocated last week from Germany to Shanghai (12.April 2005) Before leaving I needed the State vetinary certificate for Rabies antibodies. My local Vet took the blood sample two weeks before departure date and the sample was sent to the regional approved labs in Munich. The original certificate was received 4 days before departure. My flight was booked with Lufthansa, the dog travelling with me was notified to the airline at the time of booking. Since my dog is only a small Maltese I took him in the Cabin. On check in at the airport I had to go to the ticketing counter and declare the dog as excess baggage - at 3kgs, cost was Euro 138.00. He was kept in a hard carry case (52 x 40 x 32 cms) and apart from take off & landing, was in front of me the whole time. On arrival at Pudong I went to the Quantine office located to the left side of customs - the office was staffed ( 10:00 am) - and handed over the rabies certificate - I had to fill out 1 form with name address etc and a local telephone number. The fee is now RMB 280.00, ( you will get 3 different receipts - 1x200 RMB 1x50 & 1x30). and you will also be given a form that is called "supervisory record for importing amimal". The dog should be kept in "quarantine" at your house or appartment for 4 weeks. I checked with the local quaratine inspectors about this form - you fill this in yourself !! but you are expected to do it seriously..after 4 weeks you call the quarantine office and they will send someone round to collect the form. There are basically 5 items on the form to be filled in 1x per week 1. Temperature - (I just put normal) 2. Respiration - (again normal) 3. Diet 4. Digestion 5. Fur. I have not got to the end of the 4 week "quarantine" period..but I will send an update regarding registering the dog and costs when I get to that point. Regarding the "quarantine" period - it is clearly not practical if you are living somewhere without a garden, to keep the dog inside 100 % of the time. I am living inside a compound and take the dog out 3 to 4 times per day but always on a leash and only in the compound.

- Andrew Holden

hey: i need to ship my dog to china, shanghai( i will not be on the airplane) What sort of procedure that i need to do for shipping him in? thanks

- audrey

Hi does anyone have an update on importing cats to Beijing. My cat was purchased in Taiwan and has lived in India - we are now thinking about moving to China. Regards Christine

- Christine

Hi, We are moving to Beijing from Singapore in September for a 2-year assignment. We want to bring our cat with us, but we are not sure how long the procedure will be. Our cat is very domesticated, so quarantining him at home is definitely not a problem. Our concern is the vaccination period, 12 months before travel seems really long. After the 2 years in China, we might be moving to Canada. Perhaps the rules for bringing cats out of China would change then, but it would be helpful if you could advise us on the things we need to look out for to bring our cat in and out of China? Thanks!

- Gyn

I just want to add a correction to the registration of dogs in Shanghai. Foreign passport holders can register their dogs themself - local ID card is not mandatory. However, only one dog can be registered per household - prior written acceptance from neighbours are necessary too. Claus

- Claus

We have a Boston Terrier and are considering moving to China for 2 years. I read above that Boston Terriers are succeptible to breathing problems in high altitudes. Does this include if we put him in a pet carrying bag and carry him on the plane?? If you are not sure, do you know who I could ask about this?? Thanks!

- Suzanne

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- Sema

Can you import a cat into Shanghai with a tourist visa? I have the necessary paperwork for the cat, but do not have the work visa as of now.

- Becky

I have a medium size dog (a mix), my question is can you walk dogs in Shanghai. Some say they see them all the time, others say it is banned. If they can't be walked are they allowed in garden areas so they can do there business? Also various articles say home quarantine, others say that there are facilities for dogs & cats. Who is right? How do I find this information out for sure before we make the move? Thanks -Robbin

- Robbin

Hi, my family will be moving to Shanghai in a month's time and up till recently, i heard that China side has stepped up on the requirements of importing pets into the country. I was told that we'll need an agent to help us with the necc arrangements at the Pudong Customs (was told the customs fee is RMB1700, excluding agent fee! wow!). Do hope anyone with updated info abt bringing in pets can help to enlighten me. Many many thanks. - dalinze@hotmail.com

- dalinze

I have exported 2 dogs from Canada to China. The first one I took with me, the second one I flew her over alone. They only required to have rabies and their regular vaccines updated not less then 30 days and no more then 1 year. They needed a health certificate and it had to be stamped by the Ministry Of Agriculture vet withink 10 days of departure. The flew Air Canada and I had no trouble with the weather restrictions as one flew in July and one flew mid winter. The person who got the dog had a customs broker get the dog for him. The second one I am not sure who picked up the dog at the airport but the dogs were in home quarentined for 30 days. After the first time trying to get paperwork sorted out the second time was quite easy.

- Heather

Hello, My husband is considering taking a position in Singapore for a couple of years. I have 3 parrots two Congo African Greys and one Orange Wing Amazon, and I'm curious if anyone has had any experience moving from the US to overseas with parrots. I see lots of information on cats and dogs but very little on parrots. Are they to be quarentined as well? What other rules and regulations are required for the move? Thanks!

- Ney

Hello,I have a Pekingnese & Shitzu that I want to import from the US. I was wondering if the paper work by USDA/Veternarian/Health Certificate needed to be officially translated in simplified chinese for customs. I will be entering China via car from Hong Kong then either thru the Huanggan(Shenzhen) or Wen Jin Du Customs(Shenzhen) Also has anyone brought their pets via Car transport thru these Customs,how difficult was it for them? Also what are the regulations and quarentine for this city?

- JoAnn

i've heard the import fee at shanghai custom is increased to RMB 1750? Does it apply to cat ? or dog only

- Double-Shot FlatWhite

Hello, we are bringing our dogs from the US to Xian, China. If we fly via Shanghai with a connecting flight to Xian, will we have to take care of the quarantine paperwork in Shanghai or is it done once we arrive in Xian as Xian is our final destination? Does anybody have up-to-date information regarding the fees and paperwork we will need? Thank you

- Kris

Hi. I find your site very useful. I am currently living in Nan Chong China and will go back to the U.S. for the summer. I was wondering if you could give me information about all the laws and what all I need to do to bring a pit bull puppy to Nan Chong China. I am not 18 years old yet but I would really like if some one could email me and help me out and tell me how much everything would cost total and how long I would be without my puppy. Also any other information I will need. Thank you for your time and have a great day!! Allie Craze.E.Beautiful024@gmail.com

- Allie

We just flew our pet Maltese into Shanghai from Singapore 1 week ago in Oct 2005. You will require the following if your Dog is coming in from Singapore:- 1. Apply for an export license from AVA. The License is valid for 1 month. 2. Sent your dog for a health check within 7days of departure. The vetinery will produce a health certificate, of which you will need to sent to AVA to have it convert into an internation health certificate. 3. Singapore is a rapies free country. Your pet dog will need a rapies prevention jab. 4. Vacination must be within 6 mnths from departure date. 5. My pet Maltese flew on SQ together with a passenger. You will have to make a reservation with SQ for a space in "1st class cargo" 1 week in advance. And you pay the charges of an excess package, which is around S$20 per KG. The cage must be airline approved. 6. Upon arrival, pick up your pet from the conveyor belt like any luggage and bring your pet dog to the quarantine room, which is located in front of Belt 9 at Pudong international Airport. 7. You have to provide the following docs:- Health Certificate Export permit Vacination card with proof that your dog has the rapies prevention jab Copy of passport resident address and contact details in Shanghai RMB280 Thats' all, and my pet Maltese named Way is happily being quarantine at home.

- Carolyne & Mike

My husband and I will be moving from Thailand to Guangzhou (China) next year and we want to bring our dog with us. She is a Siberian Husky, 6 years old and we are very afraid about the quarantine period. She could probably died being on a kennel. Do you know if the "home quarantine" is available in Guangzhou. Also, what papers do we need to enter our dog to the country ? I'll appreciate any kind of information. Thanks, Andre

- Andre

Hi, I'd like to ask Andrew Holden or anyone who knows airlines flying to Cina & allowing you to take your dog onboard. My dog is 2kg. so normally it wouldn't be a problem but I checked with Cathay Pacific and they, for example, don't allow pets in the cabin. Also does anybody know which is the most relaxed EU country to fly back to from China? Anyone's ever flown to Guangzhou with a dog? Thank you for any comments and help. Renata

- Renata

The information posted here is most helpful. However, my question is - if one is not yet a resident in Shanghai(in the process of company registration, residence permit & working visa)can we bring our pets from Hong Kong without an "import permit" at this stage? Indeed, is an import permit required at all? Dragonair are asking for an import permit? Thanks for your help. Arnold

- Arnold