@Chanelle ********************

Good summary. Apparently the UK government gives different information than the Dutch government.

I had so much different (and contradicting) information from various sites that I decided to inquire at the Thai authorities.

I presume your cat was chipped already.

@Ellie ******

Thankyou

Import Approval issued at customs check Bangkok

Import License issued at health check in Bangkok

Airline Declaration

Passport with vaccinations and health check

We imported our cat just two weeks ago. I am from Netherlands so things might be slightly different for you.

The cat must be ID chipped before receiving the vaccinations and checks below.

The cat must be vaccinated for the various cat diseases, including rabies.

The vaccinations and all other relevant information needs to be written in an international cat passport.

Max 10 days before entering Thailand your cat needs to receive a health check. The check must be documented not only in the passport but also on a separate health certification document.

When sending the cat separately, not accompanied by yourself, you will need an import license. Better take the cat with you on the plane. The cat can be transported in an iata approved carrier.

Airlines have separate (heated) storage for pets. However, they have limited space. E.g. EVA Air takes max 5 animals on a flight.

Airliners may require a statement waving their responsibility if something happens during travel. EVA Air required two copies.

You’ll hand in the carrier and cat at check-in to a security officer. I was positively impressed how they understood how much we value our animal, both at depart as well as arrival in Bangkok.

In Bangkok you go to animal health inspection. They check your documentation, take a fee, and issue an import license (accompanied animals only).

Then you go through the “goods to declare” gate and declare the animal.

We totally paid a little over €1200 including the air fare.

@Wouter *********

Did the same two months ago. No return ticket. 👍🏻

@Michael *******

I received a non-O on a one way ticket just two months ago. No problem obtaining visa, no problem at airline (Eva Air).