Pets (Dogs) 🇯🇵 Japan
180-day quarantine unless pre-qualified
Can I bring Pets (Dogs) into Japan?
180-day quarantine unless pre-qualified
- Microchip
- Two rabies vaccinations
- FAVN blood test
- Advance notification form
- Health certificate
- Export certificate
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Japan requires a 180-day quarantine for dogs that have not completed the pre-arrival process. To avoid quarantine: microchip, two rabies vaccinations 30+ days apart, blood test at approved lab, 180-day waiting period, health certificate, and advance notification to Animal Quarantine Service 40+ days before arrival.
The entire process takes 7-8 months minimum. Dogs from rabies-free designated regions (UK, Australia, NZ, etc.) have a shorter process.
- Microchip
- Two rabies vaccinations
- FAVN blood test
- Advance notification form
- Health certificate
- Export certificate
Rabies Prevention Law
This page covers destination customs rules in Japan. Whether you can carry pets (dogs) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
Related rules
Pets (Dogs) rules in other countries
Pets (Dogs)
🇦🇺 Australia
Minimum 10-day quarantine, extensive documentation
Pets (Dogs)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Pet passport or health certificate required
Pets (Dogs)
🇸🇬 Singapore
AVS licence required, breed restrictions apply
Pets (Dogs)
🇺🇸 United States
CDC import rules tightened in 2024
Pets (Dogs)
🇩🇪 Germany
EU Pet Passport from EU; AHC from non-EU
Pets (Dogs)
🇨🇦 Canada
Valid rabies vaccination required