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Bringing a dog or cat from the United States to Taiwan

Under Taiwan's rules, pets from the United States are in the group “All other countries (rabies-affected)”. A dog from the United States needs a microchip, a rabies vaccine, a rabies titer test, an import permit and an official health certificate. There is no quarantine if every rule is met. Plan for about 7 months (210 days) from the first vaccine to arrival.

About Taiwan: Moderate. Every pet needs a microchip, a rabies vaccine given 30 days to 1 year before travel, an import permit and an official export certificate. Pets from 11 rabies-free places need no titer test. For everyone else, quarantine can be waived since 29 February 2024 if the titer blood draw was 180 days to 1 year before arrival and the result reaches APHIA in time; otherwise the pet does 7 days at the Guanyin quarantine station.

All other countries (rabies-affected) Permit and long wait

Titer test
Required
Wait after blood test
180 days
Import permit
Required
Quarantine
None if rules are met

Minimum preparation: about 7 months (210 days) from the first rabies vaccine to arrival.

Step by step

  1. Microchip and vaccinate

    Implant a microchip, then give an inactivated rabies vaccine at over 90 days of age, 30 days to 1 year before travel.

  2. Rabies titer test

    Wait at least a month after vaccinating, then draw blood and send it to a WOAH or APHIA-listed lab. The result must be at least 0.5 IU/ml.

  3. Apply for the permit early

    To skip quarantine, apply at least 120 days before arrival. Otherwise apply at least 20 days ahead, have the lab or government send the titer result directly to APHIA, and book a quarantine space as a fallback.

  4. Time arrival 180 days to 1 year after the blood draw

    Arriving in that window (with the result on file at APHIA) means no quarantine. Arriving earlier means 7 days in quarantine.

  5. Get the official export certificate

    The export country's government vet (for the US, a USDA-endorsed certificate on Taiwan's form) certifies the microchip, vaccination and health.

  6. Arrive during official hours

    Present the permit, original certificate and airway bill to APHIA at the port. Late arrivals may stay at the airport overnight.

0 days on the waiver track. Otherwise 7 days at the Guanyin quarantine station (about NT$6,625). If the titer is under 0.5 IU/ml, the pet is revaccinated and held longer.

Good to know

Cats
Same as dogs
How many pets
Not specified
Parasite treatment
None specified
Arrival
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is the main entry point, with quarantine at the Guanyin station. Pets may fly in the cabin in a soft carrier if the airline allows; cargo pets need an IATA crate.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to bring a dog from the United States to Taiwan?

The United States counts as "All other countries (rabies-affected)" for Taiwan. Starting from a pet with no rabies vaccine, the minimum is about 7 months (210 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 the United States to Taiwan?

Yes. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after the rabies vaccine, and the pet can arrive 180 days after the sample.

Will my pet be quarantined in Taiwan?

Not if every rule is met. 0 days on the waiver track. Otherwise 7 days at the Guanyin quarantine station (about NT$6,625). If the titer is under 0.5 IU/ml, the pet is revaccinated and held longer.

Do I need an import permit?

Yes. Taiwan requires an import permit, and you need to apply or notify at least 120 days before arrival.

Are the rules the same for cats?

Same as dogs

Sources

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-28. Full rules: Taiwan pet import rules.

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