Bringing pets into Thailand

Step 1: Request an import permit by email:

• Suvarnabhumi International Airport: qsap_bkk_import@dld.go.th
• Don Mueang International Airport: qsdm_bkk@dld.go.th
• Chiang Mai International Airport : qscm_cmi@dld.go.th
• Phuket International Airport: qshk_hkt@dld.go.th
• Samui International Airport : qssm_urt@dld.go.th
• Krabi International Airport (Trang’s AQS): qstr_trg@dld.go.th

Request an import permit by email to Animal quarantine station(AQS) with the following documentation (not less than 7 working days):
Complete Form R1/1
• Copy of passenger’s passport
• Pet’s photo
• Flight itinerary
• Vaccination record (must be in English)
• Microchip certificate

Step 2: Veterinary officer review the documents and Issuing an import permit
If additional information is required, the officer will contact you by email

Step 3: Approved import permit will be sent by email

Step 4: Obtain Canadian International Health Certificate from Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA): Click

Preparing your documents before departure
Original passport
Original vaccination book
Original Canadian International Health Certificate from CFIA
A print out of the Import Permit
Contact a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) office by telephone: click

Step 5: Upon arrival at the airport contact AQS for Veterinary Inspection

A Notice of Import Approval (Form R-6) and Import License (Form R-7) will be issued.
Pet entry fees: 500 Baht per animal.


Processing Time for Import Permit:
• Please allow 5-7 Thailand’s business days to process after receipt of all documents and it will be valid for 60 days after the issuance. We recommend applying 30 days before departure.

Locations of Animal Quarantine Station (AQS) in Thailand:

  1. AQS at Suvarnabhumi International Airport: Email: qsap_bkk_import@dld.go.th

For hand carried pet: AQS (Port of entry) located next to carousel No. 8
Tel. +(662) 134 0636 Business hours 24 hrs. daily
For pet imported by air cargo: AQS (Cargo terminal: Free Zone Area, CE-1Building)
Tel. +(662) 134 0731 Business hours 08.30 a.m.- 4.30 p.m. Monday – Friday

  1. AQS at Don Mueang International Airport (Open 24 hrs. daily)
    Email : qsdm_bkk@dld.go.th Tel. +(662) 504 3355
  2. AQS at Chiang Mai International Airport (Open 24 hrs. daily)
    Email: qscm_cmi@dld.go.th Tel. +(665) 389 2453
  3. AQS at Phuket International Airport (Open 24 hrs. daily)
    Email : qshk_hkt@dld.go.th Tel. +(667) 6351 514
  4. AQS at Samui International Airport (Open 24 hrs. daily)
    Email : qssm_urt@dld.go.th Tel. +(667) 7428 554
  5. AQS (Trang’s) at Krabi International Airport (Open 24 hrs. daily)
    Email : qstr_trg@dld.go.th Tel. +(667) 525 4218