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Pet Transport from India to Hong Kong
20-26
Weeks lead time needed
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Quarantine on arrival
Moderate
Route complexity
8
Airlines on this route
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Which Hong Kong rules depend on a pet coming from India?
Hong Kong sorts countries into 4 groups, and India falls in “Group IIIB”.
Minimum 120 days' quarantine; no titre test; rabies vaccination certificate optional Official source
These rules apply to that group, on top of the rules every pet follows:
- Quarantine: Group IIIB: minimum 120 days' quarantine in an AFCD Animal Management Centre or a Licensed Quarantine Centre. Applies to dogs and cats from Group IIIB.
DC-03 Permit terms, Group IIIB, checked 2 October 2026 - Quarantine: AFCD quarantine kennels must be booked (form PC100); the estimated average wait is about 3 months for dogs and 6 months for cats. Applies to dogs and cats needing quarantine (Groups IIIA and IIIB).
Import of Dogs and Cats from Group IIIB countries/places, checked 1 October 2026 - Quarantine: Pets ordered into quarantine pay the prescribed accommodation fees and must provide transport when directed under official escort to the AFCD Airport Animal Hostel or Animal Management Centre. Applies to dogs and cats from Group IIIB (permit terms).
DC-03 Permit terms, Group IIIB, checked 1 October 2026 - Rabies titre test: Not required for Group IIIB: the full Group IIIB permit terms (DC-03v04) contain no rabies antibody (RNATT) test; these pets serve at least 120 days of quarantine instead. Applies to dogs and cats from Group IIIB.
DC-03 Permit terms, Group IIIB, checked 1 October 2026 - Health certificate: Group I, II and IIIB: animal health certificate dated not more than 14 days before export. Applies to dogs and cats from Groups I, II and IIIB.
Import of Dogs and Cats from Group IIIB countries/places, checked 1 October 2026 - Rabies vaccination: Not required for Group IIIB as an import condition: the Group IIIB permit terms make the anti-rabies vaccination certificate optional (pets serve at least 120 days of quarantine instead). Dogs are vaccinated against rabies on arrival when licensed. Applies to dogs and cats from Group IIIB.
DC-03 Permit terms, Group IIIB, checked 1 October 2026 - How your pet may travel: Pets must arrive as manifested cargo; excess baggage or hand-carried baggage is not permitted. Route must be the fastest and most direct. Applies to dogs and cats from Group I (same in Group II, IIIA, IIIB terms).
DC-01 Permit terms, Group I, checked 1 October 2026 - Arrival points and notice: The permittee must notify the AFCD Import and Export Section duty officer at least 24 hours before arrival.
DC-03 Permit terms, Group IIIB, checked 1 October 2026 - Other vaccines and tests: Dogs need distemper, hepatitis and parvovirus vaccination; cats need panleucopaenia and respiratory disease complex vaccination, 14 days to 1 year before export. Applies to dogs and cats from Group IIIB (similar for other groups).
Import of Dogs and Cats from Group IIIB countries/places, checked 1 October 2026 - Minimum age: Group I and IIIB: dogs and cats under 60 days old, or more than 4 weeks pregnant, must not be imported. Applies to dogs and cats from Groups I and IIIB.
DC-01 Permit terms, Group I, checked 1 October 2026
The rules that apply to every pet entering Hong Kong, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Hong Kong guide.
What does India require before your pet leaves?
- Export permit: Not required: AQCS's full list of requirements for exporting a pet dog or cat contains no Indian export permit or licence; only the importing country's own permit, if it has one. Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Export of pets (Dog & Cats), checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: For export, the owner takes the pet and documents (originals and copies) to the AQCS quarantine office 7 days before embarkation, with a prior appointment, to obtain the NOC (export certificate). Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Export of pets (Dog & Cats), checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: A fit-to-fly veterinary health certificate from a local registered vet is required, plus microchip certificate, vaccination details, owner's passport and ticket, and any importing-country requirements (import permit, titre test). Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Export of pets (Dog & Cats), checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: The AQCS export certificate is valid for 10 days from issue or examination. Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Export of pets (Dog & Cats), checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: The document is the AQCS 'Certificate of Health for Export (Pet Animals)', normally issued the same day. Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: AQCS charges Rs 500 per export certification (DAHD order effective 1 May 2025). Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Processing fees and quarantine accommodation charges w.e.f. 01.05.2025 (order of 28 April 2025), checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: A separate application form is needed for each pet; if the pet is too young for a vaccination, the mother's vaccination record must be produced. Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Export of pets (Dog & Cats), checked 1 October 2026
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air India | Cabin and Cargo | |
| Cathay Pacific | Cargo Only | |
| Emirates | Cargo Only | |
| Lufthansa | Cabin and Cargo | |
| Singapore Airlines | Cargo Only | |
| British Airways | Cargo Only | |
| Air France | Cabin and Cargo | |
| KLM | Cabin and Cargo |
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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