Pet Transport from Austria to South Korea
Which South Korea rules depend on a pet coming from Austria?
South Korea sorts countries into 2 groups, and Austria falls in “Rabies-free countries”.
List as printed in law.go.kr annex 9 (개ㆍ고양이 등 수입동물 검역방법, art. 20) of the APQA notice 지정검역물의 검역방법 및 기준 (law.go.kr now shows notice 2026-43, in force from 30 September 2026, as current, and the annex 9 PDF it carries is word for word the same as the file at this URL; APQA's rabies-free page names the earlier notice 2024-31 of 31 July 2024 as the basis; the annex file itself is undated); it matches APQA's attachment for the first quarter of 2023, which added Montenegro. It changes with WOAH notifications, so confirm before travel. APQA says dogs and cats from these origins need no rabies vaccination or antibody test, only a microchip and the exporting-government certificate stating the microchip number and date of birth. Hendra/Nipah certification still applies to cats from Australia. Official source
These rules apply to that group, on top of the rules every pet follows:
- Rabies vaccination: Not required: dogs and cats under 90 days old, and dogs and cats from rabies-free countries, need no rabies vaccination before import; they still need a microchip and the exporting-government health certificate. Applies to dogs and cats under 90 days old or from rabies-free countries.
Bring a dog or a cat to Korea, checked 2 October 2026
The rules that apply to every pet entering South Korea, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our South Korea guide.
What does Austria require before your pet leaves?
- Export permit: Not required: Austria prescribes no separate conditions (such as export quarantine) for leaving with pets. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Austria.
Reiseverkehr: Einreise und Wiedereinreise von Hunden, Katzen, Frettchen und anderen Heimtieren, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Before taking a pet abroad, owners should ask the official veterinarian (Amtstierarzt) at the district authority or municipal office about the destination's rules (Ministry of Finance customs page). See the Vienna entry for who issues official health certificates. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Austria.
Reisen mit Tieren, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Vienna example: the official veterinary health certificate usually has to be issued within 10 days before travel, by online appointment only; book early in holiday season. Applies to dogs and cats leaving from Vienna.
Reisen mit Tieren, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Vaccinations, parasite treatments and titre tests must be done by private vets before the official certificate is issued; bring the destination's own forms, filled in, to the appointment. Applies to dogs and cats leaving from Vienna.
Reisen mit Tieren, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: On the Austrian side there are no border veterinary requirements for leaving Austria (animal welfare law still applies). Applies to dogs and cats leaving Austria.
Einfuhr/Import FAQ, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: For re-entry from most third countries a rabies titre test is needed; the BAVG advises doing it before departure, as a low titre could otherwise prevent the pet returning to Austria. Applies to Austrian pets travelling to third countries and returning.
Reiseverkehr: Einreise und Wiedereinreise von Hunden, Katzen, Frettchen und anderen Heimtieren, checked 1 October 2026
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Sources
Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.
- IATA · International Air Transport Association, Live Animals Regulations