Most nationalities can bring their pets, i.e. cats and dogs, to Hong Kong with a minimum of fuss.
All nationalities importing dogs or cats to Hong Kong must apply for a special permit from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation. The single animal fee is HK $ 432 and HK $ 102 for each additional animal. The application procedure takes five days from receipt of documentation to issuance of a license. You can find the forms and more information on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation website.
Group 1 countries
Residents of the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Hawaii can bring their cats and dogs to Hong Kong without the need for quarantine. However, you must notify the Hong Kong Import and Export Service Officer of your arrival at least two business days in advance. You can reach the office by calling +852 21821001
You must also provide, from your country of origin, an animal health certificate , which requires the implantation of a microchip in your animal, certificate of residence , certifying that the animal has resided in its country of origin for more than 180 days and a vaccination certificate , all of which must be signed by a registered government veterinarian. Documents must be submitted in English or Chinese. In addition, you will need to obtain an airline certificate from your carrier certifying that the animal traveled on the plane nonstop without transfers.
Group 2 countries
Residents of the US (Continental), Canada, Singapore, Germany, France, Spain, and most, not all, other European countries can also bring their cats and dogs to Hong Kong without quarantining them. In addition to the four certificates listed above for Group 1 countries, you will also need to provide an anti-rabies certificate . The animal must have been vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before leaving for Hong Kong. Your residency certificate will also need to state that there have been no cases of rabies in your State (US), Province (Canada), county in the last 180 days.
You must notify the Hong Kong Import and Export Service Officer of your arrival at least two business days in advance. You can reach the office by calling +852 21821001
Dogs or cats less than 60 days old or more than 4 weeks pregnant cannot be imported under any circumstances.
