Vietnam Pet Import & Biosecurity Regulations
Official Statutory Guidelines (2026 Standards)
Official biosecurity entry protocols for domestic dogs and cats traveling to Vietnam. Enforces mandatory ISO 11784/11785 microchipping, rabies serology titer tests, authorized veterinary health certificates, and airport border inspection procedures.
The 4 Pillars of Vietnam Pet Entry
Every dog or cat imported into Vietnam is assessed against these 4 statutory requirements under Law on Veterinary Medicine No. 79/2015/QH13 & Circular 25/2016/TT-BNNPTNT.
Exempt for Standard Non-Commercial Entry
Vietnam does not mandate a rabies antibody titer test (FAVN/RNATT) for personal companion pets entering from overseas. Rabies vaccination administered at least 30 days prior to travel is mandatory.
0 Days Quarantine
Direct release upon veterinary quarantine inspection and document validation by DAH officers at Noi Bai (HAN), Tan Son Nhat (SGN), or Da Nang (DAD) international airports.
30 Days Minimum
ISO microchip + rabies vaccine administered ≥ 30 days pre-departure + core vaccinations (DHPP/FVRCP) + government-endorsed veterinary health certificate within 7–10 days.
Government Endorsed Veterinary Health Certificate & Rabies Certificate
Official bilingual health certificate completed by an accredited veterinarian and endorsed by sovereign government authorities (e.g. USDA APHIS, DEFRA, CFIA), accompanied by an original rabies vaccination certificate.
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Interactive Entry Readiness Assessment
Mandatory Rabies Vaccination (≥ 30 Days)
Sequence Protocol: Border Inspection: DAH veterinary officers verify vaccine manufacturer, serial number, and 30-day latency clock.
15-Digit ISO Transponder Standard
Sequence Protocol: Port Verification: Scanned by DAH quarantine officers at HAN, SGN, and DAD airport terminals.
DHPP / FVRCP Statutory Vaccination Standard
Sequence Protocol: Medical Records: Full vaccine batch numbers and dates must appear on the health certificate.
Official Sovereign Export Certificate (7–10 Days)
Sequence Protocol: Customs Release: Original endorsed certificate submitted to DAH quarantine desk at airport arrival.
Pre-Flight Parasite Treatments
Sequence Protocol: Veterinary Ledger: Recorded on the official health certificate.
Statutory Airport Quarantine Inspection Fee
Sequence Protocol: DAH Airport Receipt: Issued upon physical pet examination and release.
Entry Ports & Breed Restrictions
Designated international entry airports equipped with veterinary inspection posts, plus statutory breed bans enforced under Law on Veterinary Medicine No. 79/2015/QH13 & Circular 25/2016/TT-BNNPTNT.
Approved Ports of Entry
Authorized Border Inspection Posts (BIPs)All pets entering Vietnam must arrive at a designated international border post with on-site veterinary inspection:
Restricted & Prohibited Breeds
Sovereign import prohibitions & hybrid rulesNo Outright Breed Prohibitions
Vietnam does not enforce an outright statutory ban on specific domestic dog breeds for companion animals, provided standard ISO microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate protocols are fulfilled.
Vietnam DAH Cat Import Regulations & Cat Passport Vietnam Rules
Under Vietnam Department of Animal Health (DAH) regulations, importing cats to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang requires ISO microchipping, rabies vaccination (≥ 30 days old), core FVRCP feline immunization, an endorsed veterinary health certificate, and 0 days quarantine.
Veterinary Health Protocols
Core requirements for feline entry
ISO 11784/11785 Microchip Standard
15-digit ISO 11784/11785 microchip (134.2 kHz) implanted prior to rabies vaccination and documented on all medical forms.
FVRCP & Rabies Immunization
Domestic cats 3 months of age or older must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days and within 12 months prior to travel.
Quarantine & Direct Release Assessment
0 Days Quarantine. Cats are released immediately upon airport veterinary inspection at HAN, SGN, or DAD.
Official Health Certificate & Import Licences
Official veterinary health certificate endorsed by the national government authority (USDA APHIS, DEFRA, etc.) within 7 to 10 days of departure.
Pre-Travel Checklist
Prohibited Hybrid Breeds (Bengal & Savannah)
Domestic cats are permitted; wild feline hybrids (e.g. Savannah cats, Bengal cats F1–F4) require CITES permits from the Vietnam CITES Management Authority.
Recommended Pet Travel Guides for Vietnam
FAVN Rabies Titer Test Guide (2026)
Understand the ≥ 0.50 IU/mL antibody threshold, approved international laboratories (KSU, Auburn, ANSES), and post-draw waiting clocks enforced by Department of Animal Health (DAH) - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
USDA APHIS VEHCS Endorsement Guide
How to obtain sovereign veterinary endorsement for international health certificates within the mandatory 10-day pre-flight examination window.
IATA-Approved Dog Crate Requirements
Official mathematical sizing formulas (CR-1), mandatory metal nuts and bolts hardware, four-sided ventilation, and dangerous breed CR-82 guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions: Vietnam Pet Import
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