Bringing your pet to Hong Kong
Pets need Special Permit from AFCD, microchip, rabies vaccination, and may require quarantine based on origin country.
Health certificate
Official health certificate from government veterinarian within 5 days of departure
Customs & arrival
Entry through Hong Kong International Airport. AFCD inspection required.
Required vaccinations
- Rabies — At least 30 days before, not more than 3 years — Must be current and include booster history
Best practice tips
- Apply for permit 6-8 weeks ahead
- Verify country group classification
- Complete blood titre test if needed
- Arrive during office hours
Live pet transport prices to Hong Kong
| Route into Hong Kong | Airports | Options | From (1 pet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg → Hong Kong | JNB → HKG | 6 airlines | from $1,033 |
| Durban → Hong Kong | DUR → HKG | 1 airline | from $1,126 |
| Dubai → Hong Kong | DXB → HKG | 1 airline | from $1,259 |
| Cape Town → Hong Kong | CPT → HKG | 2 airlines | from $1,452 |
Real prices from our live rate engine — for a medium dog (~40 kg chargeable), including documents. Your exact price depends on breed and crate size.
How the move works, step by step
- 1 · Instant quote. Enter your route and pet details online — you see the exact all-inclusive price in seconds, built from live airline rates.
- 2 · Documents & vet work. We prepare the health certificate, import permit and vaccination checks for Hong Kong, and book the vet appointments in the right order.
- 3 · Crate & flight. Your pet travels in an IATA-approved crate sized to their breed, in the pressurised, temperature-controlled hold of a pet-safe airline.
- 4 · Arrival & delivery. Our destination agent clears customs and can deliver your pet to the door — while you follow every step live in the FlyMyPet app.
How much does it cost to move a pet to Hong Kong?
International relocations to Hong Kong typically range from $1,033 on the cheapest live route–$6,000 depending on your origin city, the size of your dog or cat, the airline and optional services like door collection and delivery. Use our instant quote tool for an exact, all-inclusive price.
Frequently asked questions
Is quarantine required to bring a pet to Hong Kong?
No mandatory quarantine applies for compliant pets entering Hong Kong, provided every import requirement is met.
Does Hong Kong require a microchip for imported pets?
Yes — an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
What are the pet import requirements for Hong Kong?
Pets need Special Permit from AFCD, microchip, rabies vaccination, and may require quarantine based on origin country.
How much does it cost to fly a pet to Hong Kong?
Most international pet relocations to Hong Kong range from about $1,500 to $6,000 depending on origin, pet size, airline and add-on services. FlyMyPet gives you an exact instant price online.
