Pet Transport Indonesia to Thailand: DLD Import Permit and 2026 Route Guide
If you are relocating a pet from Indonesia to Thailand, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Allow around 4-8 weeks and follow the steps in order to stay on track. Compliant pets are …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Indonesia to Thailand
typically takes around 4-8 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
Regulations checked
Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Indonesia to Thailand import process
01
At least 21 days before travel.
ISO microchip confirmed. Rabies and core vaccines current.
Responsible: Your vet in Indonesia
02
Several weeks before travel.
BARANTAN export recommendation applied for.
Responsible: You or Indonesian export agent
03
At least 7 days before departure, no more than 60 days before.
Thailand DLD import permit applied for by email to Bangkok AQS.
Responsible: You or your Thailand-based agent
04
Within 14 days of departure.
BARANTAN health certificate issued within 14 days of travel.
Responsible: BARANTAN-authorised vet in Indonesia
Requirements
Thailand entry requirements
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination. At least 21 days before travel and within 12 months. Core vaccines required for dogs. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Rabies titre test
Not required under current Thailand DLD rules. Source: Thailand Department of Livestock Development, 2026.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine if import permit is valid and all documentation is in order. AQS quarantine officer has discretion to detain pets for up to 30 days. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Import permit
Import permit from the Animal Quarantine Station (AQS) at the intended port of entry. Apply by email to the relevant AQS at least 7 days before departure, no more than 60 days before. Processing takes 5-7 Thai business days. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Health certificate
Official health certificate from BARANTAN-authorised vet meeting Thailand AQS requirements. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Leaving Indonesia
Export requirements
Export permit
BARANTAN export recommendation required. Applied for via the BARANTAN portal or through an Indonesian export agent. Source: BARANTAN Indonesia, 2026.
Health certificate
Official health certificate from a BARANTAN-authorised veterinarian, meeting Thailand DLD requirements. Issued within 14 days of travel. Source: BARANTAN Indonesia, 2026.
Costs
What this route typically costs
BARANTAN health certificate and export permit: IDR 500,000-1,500,000 (approx. USD 31-92)
Apply for the Thailand DLD import permit at least 7 days before departure. Submit by email to the AQS at your arrival airport in Thailand. Attach vaccination records, microchip details, and the permit application form.
The BARANTAN export recommendation must be secured before the health certificate is issued. Allow adequate processing time for both documents.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
Airline
Notes
Type
Thai Airways via direct
Thai Airways operates CGK-BKK and sometimes DPS-BKK routes. Thai Airways Cargo handles live animals in temperature-controlled holds.
Cargo Only
Garuda Indonesia direct
Garuda Indonesia operates CGK-BKK and DPS-BKK routes. Garuda Cargo accepts pets on this regional corridor.
Cargo Only
Singapore Airlines via Singapore
CGK to SIN then BKK. Singapore Airlines Cargo has strong Southeast Asia connections and good animal handling at Changi.
Cargo Only
Batik Air / Lion Air Group
Regional carriers operating CGK-BKK. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance before booking as policies vary within the Lion Air group.
Cargo Only
How Thailand handles incoming pets
Thailand keeps its requirements reasonable, though a few steps have fixed timing. Map those out first and the rest falls into place.
What experienced owners do
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
No. Thailand does not require a titre test. You need a microchip, current rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel, within 12 months), a Thailand DLD import permit, and a BARANTAN health certificate. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Not routinely. If the import permit is valid and documentation is in order, Thailand does not impose standard quarantine. The AQS officer can detain pets for up to 30 days at their discretion. Complete, accurate paperwork is your protection. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Yes, there are direct flight options from DPS to BKK. Check that your chosen airline’s cargo service accepts live animals on the specific routing. Both Garuda Indonesia and Thai Airways operate this corridor. Source: Garuda Indonesia / Thai Airways Cargo, 2026.
Airline guides
Thai Airways via direct
Garuda Indonesia direct
Singapore Airlines via Singapore
Batik Air / Lion Air Group
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.