Relocating to China with pets can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to understand import rules, vaccinations, and quarantine requirements. Our team takes that pressure off your plate. From organizing health certificates to booking international flights and coordinating arrival procedures, we handle every detail so your pets travel safely and comfortably. With Pets in Transit by your pet’s side, you’ll have a clear step-by-step plan, regular updates, and expert support at every stage.
After approving our proposal, we begin by reviewing your pet’s microchip information, vaccination records, and past veterinary treatments to ensure they align with China’s entry rules. If anything needs updating, we’ll let you know right away.
China’s documentation process can be very complex, especially when coordinating health certificates and government endorsements. We work directly with your vet to organize every required form, confirm treatment windows, and prepare export paperwork that meets all Chinese customs and inspection standards.
Once your documents are in order, we secure the most pet-appropriate flight route into China. We prioritize airlines with strong pet-handling procedures, minimize layovers, and arrange temperature-controlled transport options to keep your pet safe and comfortable from takeoff to landing.
You’ll receive a clear, easy-to-follow itinerary outlining your pet’s travel schedule, check-in instructions, handling contacts, and arrival procedures in China. Every detail is included, giving you full visibility into how the journey will unfold.
Whether your pet is starting from your home, a boarding facility, your veterinarian’s office, or another trusted location, we’ll coordinate a safe, calm pick-up. Our trained handlers transport your pet securely, ensuring they’re settled, hydrated, and comfortable before travel starts.
At Pets in Transit, we keep you informed the entire way. From departure check-in to flight progression and landing, our team provides timely updates so you always know where your pet is and how they’re doing. Your peace of mind is a priority throughout the journey.
Upon arrival in China, our experienced partners take care of customs procedures and any required inspections. Once your pet is cleared, we coordinate prompt, secure delivery to your home or preferred location—bringing your companion back into your arms as quickly as possible.
Moving your pet to China requires careful preparation, strict documentation, and full compliance with the country’s entry rules. While China does not require quarantine for pets who meet every import requirement, even a small documentation error can result in mandatory quarantine or a pet being denied entry entirely. At Pets in Transit, we guide you through every step, from rabies vaccinations and titer tests to health certificates, customs procedures, and post-arrival registration. Here’s what you need to know before your pet travels:
Your pet must have an ISO 11784/11785-compliant microchip (15 digits) before traveling to China.
China requires proof of two lifetime rabies vaccinations, and the pet must be current on rabies vaccination at the time of arrival.
To enter any port in China without quarantine, your pet must have a valid rabies antibody titer test. The original titer report must accompany the health certificate and may be kept upon entry.
Every pet must have its own APHIS-endorsed international health certificate issued within 14 days of arrival in China.
Health certificates must include:
Electronic veterinarian signatures are accepted, but USDA must ink-sign and emboss the certificate.
You must present the following at the General Administration of Customs (GACC) office:
These documents may be kept by China Customs.
All dogs must be registered with the police bureau in your local neighborhood within one month of arrival.
If a pet does not meet every entry requirement, it must enter China through a designated port and complete a 30-day government quarantine. During quarantine, pets may undergo exams or laboratory testing if symptoms develop. They are released only after being medically cleared.
Airlines traveling to China require IATA-compliant crates with proper ventilation, hardware, and size specifications. We help ensure your crate meets flight and destination standards.
Some Chinese cities restrict or limit specific dog breeds—particularly large, “power,” or guardian breeds.
Upon landing, pets and documents must be taken directly to the GACC office at the airport.
We coordinate arrival timelines, customs procedures, and delivery to your home once cleared.
Here are the rules for pet travel to China according to the USDA website.
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