Bringing a dog or cat from Canada to Indonesia
Under Indonesia's rules, pets from Canada are in the group “All countries”. A dog from Canada needs a microchip, a rabies vaccine, a rabies titer test, an import permit and an official health certificate. Expect at least 14 days of quarantine on arrival. Plan for 30 days from the first vaccine to arrival.
About Indonesia: A hard destination. Every pet needs an Agriculture Ministry import permit, a rabies titer of at least 0.5 IU/ml, 6 months' residence in the origin country, advance notice to Barantin and roughly 14 days' quarantine on arrival (usually in Jakarta). Bali has kept a provincial closure on bringing in dogs, cats and other rabies-carrier animals since 2008.
All countries Quarantine
- Titer test
- Required
- Wait after blood test
- —
- Import permit
- Required
- Quarantine
- 14+ days
Minimum preparation: 30 days from the first rabies vaccine to arrival.
Step by step
Check residency and age
The pet must have lived in the origin country for 6+ months and be at least 3 months old. No rabies may have been reported in its home area in the last 6 months.
Vaccinate and titer test
Vaccinate against rabies with an inactivated (killed) vaccine, then get a rabies antibody result of >=0.5 IU/ml from a recognised lab.
Get the import permit
Apply for the Ministry of Agriculture import permit before travel. Per Australia's DAFF, it is valid for 1 month from issue.
Notify Barantin
Register in Barantin's system (SSM-QC / PTK Online) and submit the mandatory prior notice at notice.karantinaindonesia.go.id at least 3 days before arrival.
Health certificate
The official vet examines the pet within 5 days before departure and confirms it shows no signs of rabies or contagious disease. The government vet authority issues or endorses the certificate.
Quarantine on arrival
Hand over the pet and documents to quarantine at the entry point and expect about 14 days' isolation.
14 days at the government quarantine station on arrival at Soekarno-Hatta (Danish Embassy). Barantin says the pet may be isolated and observed and is released with a Quarantine Release Certificate. If disease is found or documents are incomplete, the pet faces longer quarantine, refusal or return.
Good to know
- Cats
- Same as dogs: titer, permit, 6-month residency and quarantine all apply to cats.
- How many pets
- Not specified
- Parasite treatment
- Not specified in official sources found
- Arrival
- Designated entry points only; Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) is the main one for pets from abroad. Bali (Denpasar) is effectively closed to dogs/cats from abroad under Bali Governor Regulation 88/2008. Moving a pet from another Indonesian island to Bali requires a separate domestic quarantine process and Bali's own rules.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to bring a dog from Canada to Indonesia?
Canada counts as "All countries" for Indonesia. Starting from a pet with no rabies vaccine, the minimum is 30 days: rabies vaccine, a blood test at least 30 days later, then the waiting period before arrival.
Does my pet need a rabies titer test to travel from Canada to Indonesia?
Yes. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after the rabies vaccine.
Will my pet be quarantined in Indonesia?
Yes. Pets from Canada spend at least 14 days in quarantine on arrival.
Do I need an import permit?
Yes. Indonesia requires an import permit, and you need to apply or notify at least 3 days before arrival.
Are the rules the same for cats?
Same as dogs: titer, permit, 6-month residency and quarantine all apply to cats.
Sources
- Barantin (Bali) – Si Anabul Mau Ikut Mudik, prosedur karantina (Mar 2026)
- Bali Province Agriculture Service – Pergub No. 88/2008 Penutupan Sementara HPR
- Australian DAFF MICoR – Cats to Indonesia (origin-side)
- Embassy of Denmark Jakarta – Bringing your pets (2016)
- DDTCNews – Bea Cukai Soekarno-Hatta on bringing animals from abroad (Sep 2025, secondary)
Checked against official sources on 2026-10-28. Full rules: Indonesia pet import rules.