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How can I bring my dog with me to Thailand on a retirement visa?

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Feb 5, 2024
10 months ago
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Im old enough and have the money to qualify for a retirement visa. How easy is it to bring my dog with me from the UK?
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Bringing a dog from the UK to Thailand on a retirement visa can be straightforward if you complete the necessary paperwork and preparations. You will need an import permit, health certificates, and vaccination records. Companies like Relo4Paws and Air Pets can assist with the process. It’s important to consider your dog's breed, especially for brachycephalic dogs, as airlines may have restrictions. Additionally, many residential areas in Thailand may have pet ownership restrictions, so planning ahead is key.
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It's very easy I brought my dog from the uk I used turkey airlines so dog came in cabin with me. Think I paid £60. Paperwork you need health cert from vet ( free) vaccine certs, import export papers again free. After you land just go to animal vet in the airport they check the papers and give you the import paper 300 baht then take that with dog to something to declare and pay import tax 1000 baht all very very easy to do
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Lee ******
Ko Samui ferry
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@Lee *****
 Hello a question is it no problem to take a dog on the ferry to koh samui?

Thank you very much.
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@Christian ********
 yes, dogs allowed😊
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@Lee *****
 Thanks for the information, that helps me a lot 😊👍
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@Christian ********
 the only thing is you cannot sit inside (with the comfy chairs and air conditioning) so bring water for your pup and try to go early in the day.
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I brought my dog from Kauai, Hawaii to Thailand. It was harder getting out of Hawaii than getting into Thailand. Go to this website, this is page 1 of 5. BTW, My vet in Hawaii said that it’s vital pets are on Heartworm meds in Thailand, same as Hawaii. Best of luck🌺
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Carlos *********
Poor dog
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Tullio *******
Bangkok Dog Owners Group B.D.O.G will be able to help you
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Kitty *******
Yes, definitely possible. If you’re looking for retirement with a dog, I’d recommend Hua Hin as having lots of dog friendly places.
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Andy *********
All about planning - brought 12yo labrador (26kg) as excess luggage on Thai airways in 2019 - did it ourselves - relo4paws is a recommended company based in BKK to assist if required
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Graham *******
Many condos do not allow pets. Think well ahead.
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Linz ************
We bought our Border Terrier with us October last year, if you plan ahead, ensure all paperwork is complete and all requirements met it can be easy.

Is bringing your dog the right thing to do, well, that depends on your circumstances and expectations
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Melanie ********
Easy to bring very difficult to get back out !
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Dennis *********
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 why difficult to get back out? We're considering to bring our westie next year for several months. She's stayed at a friends in the past but that's quite difficult for the dog and us as well
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 it depends on where you are going really
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Michael ********
Relo4paws seem to be the most recomended company for assisting in importing pets
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Martin *****
Step one. Get a import permit
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Brian ***********
Contact air pets at Heathrow
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Paul ********
Take my word for it, it is ruffffff
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Matt *********
This is the reason i dident take my dog to emigrate to Australia…too much paperwork…fk he’s 16 and ready to go…anyway he’s long gone…😢
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Saran ***************
Depends on age and breed of your dog. If its a short nose breed, it can be a challenge to find a flight.

For the process of bringing a dog to Thailand, the process is straightforward as long as you have the right paperwork.

This article has some good info about it.

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 mines a Bulldog and when I looked it was very difficult fingers an airline that would accept Brachycephalic dogs
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Lynnette *******
I'll be bringing my dog in. My vet does the paperwork and I'll probably use a pet travel company for the transport. Relo4Paws do this, you can ask them.
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 I’ll take a look.
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David **********
I dunno, how old is your dog?
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Jon ******
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 10 months at the moment.
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Steve *********
Jon. Following this. As I have same problem . This is all I have so far.
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Deby **************
@Steve ********
 Is this current? I see that they say 30 days quarantine is necessary. I've not seen this mentioned anywhere else.
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was going to check this
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@Deby *************
 I copied off someone a few months ago this ago I will check.
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Jon ******
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@Steve ********
 I was wondering the same. I don’t really want to subject my dog to quarantine.
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@Jon *****
 me too. I am very concerned about it. I have no idea of cost. But I will pay whatever it needs as dog is my family.
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@Steve ********
 I can confirm there is no quarantine as long as paperwork is in order. 👍
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