Destination rules
🇯🇵 Japan
Japan runs one of the most procedure-heavy entry processes in the world — but there is no long quarantine if you follow every step in order. The critical one is the rabies antibody (titer) test, which starts a waiting period of up to 180 days before your pet can enter.
Entry requirements
Microchip
Rabies vaccination
Rabies titer (blood) test
Health certificate
Import permit
Tapeworm treatment
Frequently asked questions
Does Japan require a microchip for pets?
Yes — a microchip is required to bring a dog or cat into Japan.
Does Japan require a rabies titer (blood) test?
Yes — a rabies titer test is required to bring a dog or cat into Japan.
Is there a quarantine for pets entering Japan?
Only if requirements are not met in the right order — Japan can hold non-compliant pets for an extended period.
How far ahead should I start planning a pet move to Japan?
Give yourself at least 210 days before travel to complete every step in the correct order.
