Bringing Pets to Indonesia: Import Rules for Expats Moving to Bali or Jakarta

Indonesia is home to hundreds of thousands of expats across Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, and other cities. Moving a pet to Indonesia is achievable, but the process requires advance planning, particularly around the import permit and quarantine requirements.

The Core Authority: BARANTAN

All pet imports are controlled by the Agricultural Quarantine Agency of Indonesia (BARANTAN). Your first step is to secure an import permit from BARANTAN before your pet travels. The permit specifies the entry point – your actual travel must match it.

Apply at karantina.pertanian.go.id at least 4 to 6 weeks before intended travel.

What You Need

  1. Import permit from BARANTAN (applied for in advance)
  2. Microchip (ISO 11784/11785 strongly recommended)
  3. Rabies vaccination – current, administered at least 14 to 30 days before entry (check current BARANTAN guidance for exact timing)
  4. Rabies titre test – required from most countries. Blood drawn from an approved lab; result must show adequate antibody level
  5. Health certificate – issued by a government-accredited vet in your country of origin, endorsed by your national authority (APHA for UK, USDA for USA, DAFF for Australia)
  6. Parasite treatment records (flea, tick, deworming within specified windows)

Quarantine on Arrival

Expect 7 to 14 days of quarantine at the designated BARANTAN facility. Quarantine facilities vary by port of entry – Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) has the best-equipped facility.

During quarantine, your pet will be:

  • Checked by a BARANTAN vet
  • Held in the quarantine kennel
  • Released when the quarantine period completes and all documentation is verified

Entry Points

  • Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (CGK): The main entry point, best-equipped quarantine facility
  • Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS): Accepts imports but stricter scrutiny applies; some agents recommend CGK as a safer first entry point
  • Surabaya Juanda (SUB): Also accepts pets with BARANTAN facilities on-site

Using an Agent

Given the complexity and the Indonesian language documentation involved, most expats use a specialist pet relocation agent with Indonesia experience. Agents in Jakarta and Bali handle this route regularly and manage the BARANTAN permit process on your behalf.

Practical Life with Pets in Indonesia

  • Rabies is present in most Indonesian provinces; keep your pet’s vaccination current at all times
  • Reliable veterinary care is available in Jakarta and south Bali (Kuta, Seminyak, Ubud areas)
  • Heat management is important for cold-weather breeds – consult your vet before travelling

Always verify current BARANTAN requirements before making bookings. This guide reflects conditions as of May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bali (Denpasar, Ngurah Rai Airport) accepts pet imports, but the island’s quarantine rules are stricter than other parts of Indonesia due to Bali’s rabies-free status historically being contested. As of 2026, Bali is not a designated rabies-free zone under Indonesian law, but authorities apply extra scrutiny to incoming animals. Jakarta (CGK) or another Javanese port of entry may be simpler for first-time pet imports to Indonesia.

The Ministry of Agriculture through its Agricultural Quarantine Agency (BARANTAN) manages all live animal imports into Indonesia. Import permits must be obtained from BARANTAN before the animal travels.

Indonesia typically requires 7 to 14 days of quarantine for imported dogs and cats, depending on the country of origin and the documentation presented. The quarantine is conducted at a BARANTAN facility at the port of entry.

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