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Pet Transport from China

Export Requirements

What you need to do before your pet can leave China.

Export Permit

Export certificate from GACC (General Administration of Customs of China) or local CIQ (Customs and Inspection Quarantine) authority is required. The certificate must meet destination country format.

Government Endorsement

GACC or CIQ endorsement required. Some destinations require additional apostille or consulate endorsement.

Pet export from China requires endorsement by GACC or local CIQ. Allow extra time for the endorsement process. We cover 0 routes from China.

Airlines Available from China

Air China
Cargo only
China Eastern Airlines
Cargo only
China Southern Airlines
Cargo only
Cathay Pacific
Cargo only
Singapore Airlines
Cargo only
Lufthansa
Cabin and cargo
British Airways
Cargo only
Emirates
Cargo only
Korean Air
Cabin and cargo
Japan Airlines (JAL)
Cargo only

Export requirements from China

Export Permit: Export certificate from GACC (General Administration of Customs of China) or local CIQ (Customs and Inspection Quarantine) authority is required. The certificate must meet destination country format.

Health Certificate: Official export health certificate endorsed by GACC or local CIQ. Must meet destination country specific requirements.

Government Endorsement: GACC or CIQ endorsement required. Some destinations require additional apostille or consulate endorsement.

Issuing Authority: General Administration of Customs of China (GACC)

Last Verified: 2026-04-24

Popular routes from China

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Frequently Asked Questions

Export certificate from GACC (General Administration of Customs of China) or local CIQ (Customs and Inspection Quarantine) authority is required. The certificate must meet destination country format. Official export health certificate endorsed by GACC or local CIQ. Must meet destination country specific requirements.

Any government-approved veterinarian in China can issue a health certificate for pet export. The certificate then needs endorsement from General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) before departure.

Allow at least 4-8 weeks from starting preparations to travel day. Some steps require waiting periods that cannot be shortened. Start the process as early as possible.

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