Pet Transport from Japan to Iceland
Moving a dog or cat from Japan to Iceland is very doable with the right preparation. Plan on roughly 10-13 weeks; the checklist is clear and the timing is manageable. Your pet will spend 14 days in quarantine after landing. A rabies titre test is part of the …
The Japan to Iceland 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 and laboratory
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: AQS-endorsed vet
Responsible: Cargo handlers and MAST border check
Responsible: Quarantine station staff
What your pet needs to enter Iceland
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Japan's Category 1 status removes the extra 90-day wait, but not the titre test itself or the 14-day quarantine on arrival. Compare this to the US-to-Iceland route already covered on this site, where Category 2 status adds that 90-day wait on top of everything else, and this route is genuinely months shorter.
There is no canine influenza vaccination requirement tied to Japan specifically, unlike the US, Canada and Singapore routes. Do not add it to the schedule unless your vet has a separate reason to.
The 14-day isolation stay at Reykjanesbae or Mosel applies to every pet entering Iceland, Category 1 or not. Book the slot as soon as the travel window is realistic; summer dates fill first.
No airline flies Tokyo direct to Keflavik. Every routing runs through a European hub, adding a second cargo booking and a connection to manage.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Iceland entry requirements at a glance
Getting the details right
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.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.