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Pet Transport from China
Prepared and reviewed by Dr. Sarah Okafor, International Animal Health Consultant
Export Requirements
What you need to do before your pet can leave China.
Export Permit
Export certificate from GACC or local CIQ authority is required.
Government Endorsement
GACC or CIQ endorsement required.
Pet export from China requires endorsement by GACC or local CIQ. Allow extra time for the endorsement process.
Airlines Available from China
Air China
Cargo onlyChina Eastern Airlines
Cargo onlyChina Southern Airlines
Cargo onlyCathay Pacific
Cargo onlySingapore Airlines
Cargo onlyLufthansa
Cabin and cargoBritish Airways
Cargo onlyEmirates
Cargo onlyKorean Air
Cabin and cargoJapan Airlines (JAL)
Cargo onlyExport requirements from China
Export Permit: Export certificate from GACC (General Administration of Customs of China) or local CIQ authority is required.
Health Certificate: Official export health certificate endorsed by GACC or local CIQ.
Issuing Authority: General Administration of Customs of China (GACC)
Last Verified: 2026-04-24
Popular routes from China
We have detailed guides for the following routes:
- China to Bangladesh
- China to Cambodia
- China to Costa Rica
- China to France
- China to Germany
- China to Ghana
- China to Hong Kong
- China to Israel
- China to Malaysia
- China to Mexico
- China to Nepal
- China to New Zealand
- China to Singapore
- China to South Africa
- China to Switzerland
- China to Taiwan
- China to Thailand
- China to United States
Frequently Asked Questions
An export certificate from GACC or local CIQ authority is required. The certificate must meet the destination country’s format.
An official export health certificate can be obtained through GACC or the local CIQ office. Some destinations require additional apostille or consulate endorsement.
Allow at least 4-8 weeks from starting preparations to travel day.
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