What are the requirements for bringing a service dog to Thailand from the US?

service animal and ESA are not the same thing

Make sure the vaccine documents are in thai as well..if they only in English then the dog will be held in quarantine

Brianna Mayer

Air Canada seems to be the only airline to carry on dogs that fit under the seats

Most airlines dogs under the airline with only limited availability

I believe someone may have mentioned that Thailand does does recognize or grant any special privileges for registered service animals. So if BKK is your final destination you are good to go, but if you need to transfer to another domestic location (I.e. Phuket or Chaing Mai), I don’t think they will be able to travel inside the cabin with you. Disclaimer: with free advice, you get what you pay for 555

My Thai friend who lived in the USA had a dog from a puppy. She decided to move back to Thailand and it cost more than we think. The dog was in a crate in cargo. Most airlines won’t take a dog in the cabin and it’s a one way trip for the dog because the USA won’t allow it back.

As previously mentioned US currently doesn't allow dogs to come back. Unclear if this is a leftover covid rule, however be careful about this.

The hardest part will be finding an airline that will allow the dog to fly. Depending on size. We have a large dog and finding an airline that he was allowed on was a challenge.

Here's the links you will need. Going through it now with our dog. Really it's Vaccines, microchip, vet check saying healthy. You will apply for an import permit (depending on where you fly into will determine which email) they will email you an import permit back and then you have to go to the Vet for a health certificate.

You’ll need to apply for an import license through the Thai Veterinary Authority ( (this link is for Bangkok, there’s other email address when flying into Phuket). They will also tell you what their requirements are in regards to vaccinations, passport, health certificate from the origin country (cannot be older than 10 days, most airlines will also require this), etc.

Check the requirements of the airline you’re flying with.

Check what is needed to bring your dog back to the US. Probably you’ll need to do a titer test, best to do this before you leave for Thailand.

It’s all a bit of paperwork, but I always find the people at the Thai veterinary authority very helpful (I’ve traveled back and forth with my cat a few times, to EU)

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Follow the rules and regulations on Thailand embassy’s website or google it. It’s simple. I came with my dog. As along as yours have all the vaccines and paperwork, no quarantine. Service dog should give you the ability to fly your dog in cabin with you from the US. There is no official national registry or certification process for service dogs. Thailand also doesn’t recognize emotional support animals.

Also, you need to look at the requirements for bringing the dog back into the US, as well. You will want to complete some of the forms before leaving the US Thailand is on the high-risk for rabies list. Also, CDC policies change often. I believe they were until recently outwardly barring dogs comming into the US from high risk countries.

You probably need to speak to a local dog company to see what the requirements are. Soi Dog in Phuket will be able to help. If in another area check out their places.