🇨🇳 Pet Import to China

Mainland China requires an advance quarantine permit from the General Administration of Customs, an ISO microchip, current rabies vaccination, and a veterinary health certificate for incoming dogs and cats. Pets with complete documentation are typically subject to a shortened quarantine period, often around a week, sometimes at the owner's residence under supervision if pre-approved, rather than a mandatory facility stay. Only a limited number of major airports handle live pet imports, and rules can vary between cities. The most frequent failure point is attempting to travel without securing the quarantine permit before departure, which can result in denied boarding or lengthy holding on arrival.