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Can I bring my pets with me to Thailand on a visa exemption?

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Apr 27, 2022
3 years ago
Wai *****
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Hi am i allowed to bring my pets with me into Thailand when i enter with visa exempt? Any similar experiences?Tks😄
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It is possible to bring pets into Thailand while entering on a visa exemption, provided that you complete all necessary documentation and vaccinations. There are specific regulations regarding the import of pets, including possible quarantine requirements, depending on the country of origin. Several users shared their own experiences with bringing pets such as cats into Thailand under similar circumstances, emphasizing the importance of obtaining the correct permits and vaccines.
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Carlos *********
It sure is cruel to drag pets with sensative ears and smell onto a plane for your enjoyment.
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Wayne ********
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 what are u talking about
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Simone **********
Yes. I did enter Thailand in November/2021 on visa exemption with my two cats.
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 did the cats come on the plane with you
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Simone **********
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 It wasn't that expensive, but I don't really remember how much ... I organized everything myself with the air company and also the documents required to enter Thailand. If you wish you can add me and I can help you through the process.
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 I'd like to know more about this as I'm bringing my cat with me and plan on entering visa exempt. Could I reach out to you as well?
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@Saige *****
 Sure! Happy to help!
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@Simone *********
 Great! Just messaged you!
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Simone **********
@Saige *****
 Where? I didn't receive .... Please email me at
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@Simone *********
 thank you for your help
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@Bob ******
 Yes, they did. The same flight, but not on cabin.
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@Simone *********
 ok thanks for information was it expensive and did you organise through the airline yourself
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@Simone *********
 Thanks! By the way, what vaccines your cats got? Are u coming from rabies free country?
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@Wai ****
 Rabies and T4 (their annual vaccine). At the time, I came from China.
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Jay ******
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Wai *****
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 thanks!
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@Wai ****
 if from hk to Thailand, I have some more info to you

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but should have to quarantine 120days(e.g. dog and cat) if back to hk
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Jay ******
@Wai ****
 哦，原來都香港人😊
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Wai *****
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 係吖👋!,你到左未?我移居應唔會帶佢地返HK啦
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@Wai ****
 講多樣，要睇寵物品種，航空公司唔載某d品種，如扁鼻貓，狗
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Jay ******
@Wai ****
 我住咗幾年啦
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Chris *******
We brought 2 cats in from Canada.

It is a process, expensive for travel and import is a bit of a thing.

You can get all the entry info online and contact the port of entry, for us phuket, to make sure all is good.
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 Tks Chris, do u have long stay visa when apply cat import permit?
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@Wai ****
 originally 90day non-o.

Visa is not really relevant to the pet import.

As long as you have all docs your animal can vacation with you.
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Wai *****
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@Chris ******
 really great to learn that 👏👏👏
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Hovvard ******
Checked bag?
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 Yes, in hold
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Sam *********
Good Question. Love to see what others have to say, as I would love to import a dog from outside..I reckon its possible but obviously loads of paperwork and most likely some sort of quarantine for the animal.
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Wayne ********
@Sam ********
 no quarantine at all they very relaxed just make sure all paperwork and vaccinations and micro chipped we have both 3 in and also recently a puppy from usa
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Wayne ********
@Sam ********
 Sam u can do and it’s easy and the authorities here are very helpful we bought 3 with us from singapore xx full vaccinated & micro chipped plus other paperwork as required google and find our information required good luck
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 Did your pets have to go into a quarantine?
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@Glenn ********
 no they very relaxed my wife even arrived from the USA with a bichon puppy they arrived 1130 at nite and the livestock and quarantine told her just to take puppy home and come back the next morning to check the paper work and pay a small amount think was thb700 its easy
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@Wayne *******
 Thank you!
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@Sam ********
 initially i didnt think of this issue and presumed its ok. Suddenly I 🤔 is this correct?
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Wayne ********
yes
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Wai *****
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@Wai ****
 where are u coming from you will

need make sure fully vaccinated and micro chipped for checking there is a website for what documents and forms you need to complete you may want to employ a pet transport service to help you but they very good here bringing pets in
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Wai *****
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 Hi I am from HK, agents here are charging crazy prices nowadays. And my initial checking found that they are not that more knowledgable than me🤣so i m trying to DIY
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@Wai ****
 u you can do yourself google what required and they are helpful here
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