Pet Transport from Japan to Czech Republic
Japan is on the EU approved third-country list under EU Implementing Regulation 2026/636. Pets moving from Japan to the Czech Republic do not require a FAVN titre test or a titre-related waiting period. The process involves the AQS examination in Japan, cargo …
The Japan to Czech Republic import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Vet in Japan
Responsible: Vet in Japan
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: AQS-registered vet and AQS
Responsible: Owner or freight forwarder
What your pet needs to enter Czech Republic
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
The AQS examination must occur at a designated Animal Quarantine Station. Standard vet clinics cannot issue the AQS-endorsed EU certificate.
The health certificate is valid for 10 days from the AQS endorsement date. Plan the appointment relative to Prague arrival, not Japan departure.
All cargo to Prague requires a European hub connection. Confirm live animal acceptance on both the long-haul and onward legs.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
What does a pet from Japan need to enter the Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic follows EU Implementing Regulation 2026/636 as an EU member. Japan’s listed status removes the titre test requirement and any titre-related waiting period.
Your pet needs an ISO 11784/11785 microchip implanted before the first rabies vaccination, a current rabies vaccination (21-day post-primary wait), and an EU-format Animal Health Certificate (AHC, Annex I) endorsed by Japan’s Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) at a designated Animal Quarantine Station. The certificate is valid for 10 days. No import permit is required, and there is no quarantine on arrival. The Czech SVA carries out the arrival inspection at Prague’s Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG). There is no national breed ban in the Czech Republic.