Moving Pets to Indonesia: Jakarta Import Rules and the Quarantine Process
Indonesia is home to a large expat community across Jakarta, Bali, and Surabaya. Pet import is managed through BKP (Badan Karantina Pertanian - Agricultural Quarantine Agency) and requires advance permit and quarantine.
Pre-Travel Requirements
Before your pet travels to Indonesia:
- Obtain a recommendation letter from Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan)
- Submit documentation to BKP for pre-import clearance
- Book quarantine space at a BKP-approved facility
Allow at least 4-6 weeks for the permit and clearance process.
Documentation Required
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Agriculture recommendation letter | Before travel |
| ISO 15-digit microchip | Yes |
| Rabies vaccination | Current (valid within period) |
| Full vaccination record | Distemper, parvo, hepatitis (dogs); FPV, respiratory (cats) |
| Rabies-free certificate or origin health status | Helps reduce quarantine duration |
| Health certificate | Issued within 14 days of travel, endorsed by government vet authority |
| External parasite treatment | Within 14 days of travel |
Quarantine at Soekarno-Hatta
Animals arriving at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) are inspected and transferred to BKP’s quarantine facility. Quarantine duration:
- Minimum 3 days for animals from lower-risk countries with full documentation
- Longer periods for animals from rabies-present countries
Contact BKP in advance to confirm the expected quarantine duration for your pet’s origin country.
Bali Arrivals
Bali operates through Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). BKP has a presence there, but the full quarantine facility is Jakarta-based. Pets arriving in Bali may be transferred to Jakarta for quarantine. Confirm the process with BKP before booking a Bali-direct flight for a pet.
Cost Estimate (UK to Jakarta)
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Government health certificate + APHA endorsement | £200-350 |
| BKP fees | Variable |
| Quarantine facility fees | Variable (estimate IDR 500,000-2,000,000+) |
| Airline cargo | £600-1,400 |
| Total | ~£900-2,100+ |
Sources: Indonesia BKP (Badan Karantina Pertanian) official requirements; APHA UK export guidance. Data current as of May 2026.