Foreigners are only allowed to bring ONE pet (cat or dog) per adult per trip to China. (two adults – 2 animals) If there is more than one pet per passenger or a total of 2 animals, the import is considered commercial and different rules apply. For most pets, the health examination takes place smoothly 7 to 10 days before departure and the animal is approved for export. However, each year, pets whose health status was not yet unknown or which were not discovered are taken directly to the mandatory exit examination and do not receive the exit permits required for export. The export of pet animals is not guaranteed and is a pet decision taken by the State veterinarians of the customs office on the basis of the results of the official health examination. Most of Mothy`s guests are couples with children. Employees say they`ve also seen an increasing number of 20-year-olds since the café opened in 2015. “People are usually amazed at the variety of pets we have here, as well as their kindness to people,” an employee named Wang told Sixth Tone. Part 2 explores the tensions that can arise when humans care for pigs and view them as companions in a legal context that often defines them as farm animals. The exit certificate is presented to the customs office in order to obtain the official “animal exit permit”.

The customs office is located in Tongzhou and health reports must be submitted electronically in advance for prior customs declaration. The customs office requires your pet`s animal health and immunity certificate (e.g. “Red Book of Vaccines”), the health certificate for departure and your original passport (passport copies are not accepted). Pets must now be presented to the customs office for final inspection and microchip scanning before the exit permit is issued to the owners. The exit permit fee is approximately RMB 350.00 and is now processed in 2-4 business days and is valid for 14 days after issuance. Please confirm the latest regulations with the Entry and Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau for exit requirements and the validity period of the exit permit. Government agencies may change their policies at any time without notice. Once you receive the exit permit, pet owners have 14 days to bring animals abroad. Cockatiel is a popular and legal pet in China. VCG Zhuang Hao, a veterinarian at a chain of Shanghai-based veterinary clinics, told Sixth Tone that he had recently seen more unusual pets at his clinic. Cute, cuddly creatures like chinchillas and hedgehogs are the most popular, he said, though he and his colleagues have also dealt with birds, alpacas, turtles, hamsters, rabbits and other animals.

ICVS veterinarians can use the European standard ISO 11784/11785, microchips manufactured in Germany, for all pets. VAS can also help digitize already chipped pets with our universal microchip scanners to ensure the chip readability. VAS can also ship the German-made microchips to pet owners in other provinces and provide advice to your local veterinarians on how to insert the microchips. Please contact VAS for more information on microchips and to order microchips. Entry requirements for the importation of pets vary from country to country. A brief summary of entry requirements for popular destination countries can be found below for reference only. Rules are subject to change without notice. Please inquire as soon as possible about entry requirements and contact the Ministry of Agriculture or quarantine office of your destination country for the latest regulations.

Pet owners are encouraged to contact VAS with any questions or concerns. It`s never too early to start preparing to travel abroad with your pets. Whether you brought your beloved pets to China or adopted your pets locally, we recommend pet owners check the exit requirements at the time of adoption and even before importing pets into China. Even for pet owners who are unsure of the final departure date or destination country, preparing ahead of time can make all the difference for a smooth departure and being able to take your pets with them when it comes time to leave China. Bringing a pet to China is a bit complicated, even if you have the proper veterinary health certificate and proof of vaccination for your pet. We recommend that you use the services of a company that specializes in the entry process if your budget allows. If you are bringing pets for mandatory medical screening, it is recommended that you hire a professional moving company that can help you go door-to-door with your pet and manage the medical screening process, verify all certificates, and complete all forms and documents required to process the export application (see below for recommended professional moving agents). We strongly recommend that all pet owners bring their pets to the VAS for an annual pre-departure wellness and health screening to ensure the animals are healthy, fully vaccinated, free of infection and parasites BEFORE taking pets to the officially designated veterinary hospital of the quarantine office for mandatory medical screening at discharge 7 to 10 days prior to the departure.

Pets with non-communicable and non-infectious diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, thyroid disease, heart disease, dental disease, non-communicable skin diseases (e.g. demodex), tumors, and even cancer are allowed to leave China. Please note that in 2019, the customs office began microchipping all pets leaving China. This is a national regulation. The microchip is a unique identification number used on the animal`s export documents. Many countries require microchips to import pets. Even if your destination country does not require a microchip to enter, you will now need a microchip to export your pet from China. The required microchips are the European Union microchips ISO 11784 / 11785.

The customs office now requires that all pets travelling abroad be scanned for microchips at the time of the final customs declaration for export (finds 7-10 days before the departure date). SVCs can help microchip all pets with official ISO 11784/11785 microchips imported from Germany.