These are the requirements for entering China with a dog, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
No advance permit, but Customs declaration on entry is mandatory; max. 1 animal (dog OR cat) per person
ISO-compatible 15-digit microchip, BEFORE the rabies vaccination
Yes – valid rabies vaccination with official record (2 doses usual for exemption); animal over 3 months
Yes – Germany is NOT a "specified region" → titer ≥0.5 IU/ml from a GACC lab is MANDATORY (for quarantine exemption). Confirm with GACC
Government veterinary health/quarantine certificate from the exporting country (~14 days), with original vaccine and titer reports
30-day quarantine in a Customs facility — WAIVED with chip + vaccination + titer ≥0.5 IU/ml + passing inspection
Municipal: leash obligation in Beijing/Shanghai (sometimes time windows), muzzle for larger dogs — verify locally
No further mandatory laboratory tests
No general nationwide requirement documented — verify locally
City/municipal: Beijing (9 inner districts) bans dogs >35 cm + dangerous breeds; Shanghai has its own list — verify locally
On residence, dog registration with the police (1 dog/household in Beijing/Shanghai)
Myth "EU = titer-exempt" — Germany needs the titer; any gap = 30-day quarantine; 1-pet limit; city breed/size bans can make the pet illegal at the residence
1 animal/person; Customs declaration mandatory; pets needing quarantine only via ports with a facility (PEK/PVG etc.); port list changes — check before booking
Authority: GACC (Zollverwaltung der VR China) / Bekanntmachung [2019] Nr. 5
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.