Lead time needed
16-20 weeks
Quarantine
10 days
Route complexity
High
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport Indonesia to South Korea: 2026 Guide

Taking your dog or cat from Indonesia to South Korea comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Expect around 16-20 weeks of lead time to line up the documents and the fixed waiting periods. Factor in 10 days of quarantine at the destination. …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Indonesia to South Korea typically takes around 16-20 weeks. Expect 10 days of quarantine on arrival.
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Step by step

The Indonesia to South Korea import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
Start of process
Microchip implanted

Responsible: Accredited Indonesian vet

2
After microchip
Rabies vaccination

Responsible: Accredited Indonesian vet

3
30+ days after vaccination
FAVN titre test blood draw

Responsible: Indonesian vet, approved laboratory

4
Before final travel booking
Advance QIAS notification

Responsible: Pet transport agent

5
Within 10 days of travel
BARANTAN health certificate and export permit

Responsible: BARANTAN-authorised vet

6
On arrival
QIAS quarantine at Incheon (5-10 days)

Responsible: QIAS facility

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter South Korea

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required
Rabies vaccination
Valid rabies vaccination required
Rabies titre test
FAVN titre test required from Indonesia (rabies-endemic); 0.5 IU/ml minimum
Quarantine
QIAS inspection and quarantine at Incheon: 5-10 days for rabies-endemic origin …
Import permit
Advance QIAS notification required before arrival
Health certificate
Korean-format health certificate endorsed by BARANTAN
Export permit
BARANTAN export permit issued alongside health certificate
Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test: USD 80-150
BARANTAN certificate and export permit: USD 80-200
Cargo CGK to ICN: USD 700-1,800
QIAS quarantine facility fee: KRW 150,000-400,000 approximately
IATA crate: USD 80-350

Critical points

Indonesia is rabies-endemic; quarantine at Incheon is mandatory and cannot be avoided.

Bali has been rabies-endemic since 2008 and is treated the same as the rest of Indonesia by QIAS.

Korean-format health certificate has specific requirements; use a vet familiar with QIAS documentation.

Confirm your dog's breed is permitted under current South Korean regulations before booking.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Korean Air Cargo
CGK to ICN direct and connecting cargo services; Korean Air Cargo is QIAS-experienced
Cargo Only
Garuda Indonesia
CGK to ICN cargo connections via Garuda; Jakarta-Seoul is a frequently operated route
Cargo Only
Asiana Cargo
CGK to ICN cargo service via Asiana; Incheon-based with QIAS familiarity
Cargo Only

What South Korea requires

Bringing a pet into South Korea involves a fair amount of documentation. Keep everything organised and check each item against the current requirements before you book.

Avoiding the common mistakes

Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

FAQ

Common questions

No. For pets from rabies-endemic countries, QIAS requires a minimum inspection period. Five days is the shortest possible outcome, and only when all documentation is complete and correct and the initial health checks clear quickly. You cannot reduce it below this minimum.
QIAS does allow owner visits during the quarantine period, but visiting arrangements vary and must be arranged in advance through the facility. Contact the Incheon QIAS office or your transport agent to confirm current visiting procedures.
The titre test requirement is the same: FAVN test with a minimum result of 0.5 IU/ml at an approved laboratory. However, the regulatory framework differs. For EU destinations, the titre test triggers a 90-day wait before travel. For South Korea, there is no equivalent 90-day wait requirement; instead, the titre test is a pre-entry condition combined with quarantine on arrival.
Yes. Cats from Indonesia follow the same QIAS process as dogs. The 5-10 day quarantine applies to both dogs and cats from rabies-endemic countries including Indonesia.
QIAS vets conduct a physical health examination of the animal, verify the microchip number matches documentation, check the rabies vaccination records, review the titre test results, and confirm that the health certificate is correctly completed and endorsed. They are also checking for any signs of illness or disease that could pose a risk to South Korean animal populations.
Airline guides
  • Korean Air Cargo
  • Garuda Indonesia
  • Asiana Cargo
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ID KRIndonesia to South Korea
International pet transport route
Lead time16-20 weeks
Quarantine10 days
ComplexityHigh
Airlines3
ServiceDoor to door
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