Pet entry requirements: Cat → Thailand
These are the requirements for entering Thailand with a cat, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
🔴 Required
Import permit Required
Yes – DLD import permit (email AQS, 7–60 days before; valid 60 days)
Microchip Required
Yes, ISO 11784/11785, before rabies vaccination
Rabies vaccination Required
Yes – from 12 weeks, min. 21 days before departure, ≤1 year
Minimum age / young animals Required
From 12 weeks.
Other tests Required
Cats: Rabies and Feline Panleukopenia
Health certificate Required
Government-vet health certificate (EN), ≤7–10 days before travel
🟡 Recommended
Rabies titer test Not required
No – titer test not required
Parasite treatment Recommended
Internal & external parasite treatment recommended before travel
Quarantine Not required
None if compliant (officer discretion: up to 30 days)
Registration Not required
Standard
🐾 Local rules (in-country)
These apply on the ground in the destination country — to everyone, not as an entry condition — and depend on the breed and situation (e.g. public transport, listed breeds).
Breed restrictions On site
No breed import bans
Muzzle / leash On site
None (cat)
⚠️ Notes & grey zone
Notes
Entry via BKK/Chiang Mai/Phuket
Related destinations in Asia & the Middle East
China · Hong Kong · India · Israel · United Arab Emirates
Airlines flying this route
From data on flown routes — not a pet-policy guarantee. Check the airline's own pet policy before booking.
Lufthansa · Thai Airways International
Check this route & airlines in detail →Authority: DLD / AQS
Read at the responsible authority on 06/06/2026.
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.