Quarantine

Which countries quarantine pets on arrival?

Quarantine is rarely automatic. For most destinations it is what happens when a requirement was missed or done in the wrong order — and for a small group it is mandatory however well you prepare.

The short answer

Of the 24 destinations we track, 18 have no quarantine for a compliant pet, 4 apply it only when the requirements are not met correctly, and 2 require it regardless.

Quarantine is mandatory (2)

A government facility stay is part of the process here. Book it as early as the authority allows — places are limited.

Destination	Length	Titer test	Import permit	Start planning
🇦🇺 Australia	10 days			210 days
🇳🇿 New Zealand	10 days	Varies		210 days

Quarantine only if you get it wrong (4)

These destinations do not hold a compliant animal, but a missed step or a mistimed test can mean a long stay at your expense.

Destination	Length	Titer test	Import permit	Start planning
🇯🇵 Japan	180 days			210 days
🇸🇬 Singapore	30 days			180 days
🇿🇦 South Africa	14 days			120 days
🇰🇷 South Korea	Varies	Varies	—	90 days

No quarantine for a compliant pet (18)

Meet every requirement in the right order and your pet clears on the paperwork check.

Destination	Length	Titer test	Import permit	Start planning
🇦🇷 Argentina	None	—	—	35 days
🇧🇷 Brazil	None	—	—	40 days
🇨🇦 Canada	None	—	—	30 days
🇨🇱 Chile	None	—	—	35 days
🇨🇴 Colombia	None	—	—	35 days
🇫🇷 France	None	Varies	—	30 days
🇩🇪 Germany	None	Varies	—	30 days
🇮🇪 Ireland	None	Varies	—	30 days
🇮🇹 Italy	None	Varies	—	30 days
🇲🇽 Mexico	None	—	—	30 days
🇳🇱 Netherlands	None	Varies	—	30 days
🇵🇹 Portugal	None	Varies	—	30 days
🇪🇸 Spain	None	Varies	—	30 days
🇨🇭 Switzerland	None	Varies	—	30 days
🇹🇭 Thailand	None	—		45 days
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	None	Varies		60 days
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	None	—	—	30 days
🇺🇸 United States	None	Varies	—	45 days

How to avoid a conditional quarantine

Nearly every avoidable quarantine traces back to the same three mistakes: a rabies vaccination given before the microchip, a titer blood draw taken too soon after that vaccination, or a health certificate issued outside its validity window. Get the order right and the dates hold.

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