Importing Your Pet to Indonesia

Indonesia has strict biosecurity controls for pet imports, managed by BARANTAN (the Agency for Agricultural Quarantine). The country requires a formal import recommendation from BARANTAN before your pet can enter, and all pets undergo a physical inspection and health check on arrival.

A mandatory quarantine period applies for most incoming pets, though the duration is shorter than some other countries if documentation is in order. Most international arrivals occur at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta.

The process is manageable but requires advance preparation. The BARANTAN import recommendation process and health certificate requirements are specific. Using a local pet agent in Indonesia is recommended for working through the on-arrival process.

BARANTAN import recommendation

Apply for the BARANTAN import recommendation before travel. The application requires: your pet’s details (species, breed, age, microchip number), origin country, entry port, and accommodation details in Indonesia. The recommendation is issued for a specific flight date and port of entry.

Processing time is typically 2-4 weeks. The BARANTAN office needs to know your pet is coming and verify that all health documentation will be in order. Arriving without the import recommendation risks rejection at the port.

On-arrival quarantine inspection

On arrival at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport, your pet is taken to the quarantine inspection area. Pets with all documentation in order typically complete the inspection within 1-3 days. Pets with documentation issues can be held for up to 30 days. The cost of quarantine inspection is paid by the owner.

Indonesia is in a rabies-endemic zone for parts of the country. Pets from rabies-free origins may face different requirements than pets from countries with endemic rabies.