Omg I didn’t know this… so what things do you need the RC for? (I’m waiting for my visa to come through and wanting to open a bank account, get a car and motorbike license, buy a car, transfer my motorbike to my name… what else would I need a RC for?)

Can I ask for all these RC’s at once at immigration?

What do you mean ‘they prefer work category instead of soft power’? The soft power makes you eligible, regardless of preferences of consulate/embassy staff, no? (If you have the correct paperwork of course)

You say you saw many being rejected, any idea why?

@Peter *********

wow you REALLY need to have the last word, eh 🙄

@Peter *********

that might be your experience, mine was different

@Peter *********

first time I waited for more than 2 hours, after that I always got them beforehand

@Peter *********

I always apply for it beforehand and it’s already ready waiting for me when I arrive, saves a lot of time after a long flight 😉

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)

I saw a post (not sure if it was in this group or another) from someone who successfully got the DTV in Vientiane for medical treatment (they had a treatment plan written and stamped by their doctor)

@Leigh **********

you can fly with pet in cabin from the UK, just not into the UK. You can arrive with your cat on a visa exempt or tourist visa, no problem. Don’t fly your cat in hold or in cargo, it will traumatize him.

KLM and Turkish Airlines are very cat-friendly, I always use them. Fly back and forth with my cat regularly