Bringing your dog from Italy to Thailand
Bringing a dog to Thailand needs a DLD import permit obtained in advance, a microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before arrival, and a health certificate. No rabies titre test is required.
You must obtain the import permit from Thailand's Department of Livestock Development (DLD) BEFORE travel (valid 60 days), and the rabies vaccination must be at least 21 days old at arrival. No rabies titre test is required for Thailand.
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The 5 steps, in order
1. Implant an ISO-compliant microchip
Have an ISO 11784/11785 microchip implanted. It identifies your dog on the permit and documents.
2. Rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before arrival)
Vaccinate the dog against rabies, recorded in the vaccination book. It must be at least 21 days old and less than 1 year at arrival.
3. DLD import permit
Apply for the import permit from the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) before travel. It is valid 60 days.
4. Veterinary health certificate
Have the veterinary health certificate issued and endorsed by the government authority of the country of departure, shortly before travel.
5. Travel to Thailand
The dog arrives with the import permit and certificate and is inspected on arrival. No facility quarantine for compliant pets.
From another country?
Official sources:
Pawscleared provides preparation guidance based on official sources. The binding conditions are those published by Thailand's DLD. Always confirm with official sources and your airline.