Pet Transport from Japan
Export Requirements
What you need to do before your pet can leave Japan.
Export Permit
No formal export permit required for cats and dogs. A veterinary health certificate endorsed by MAFF is required. The certificate must meet the destination country's format. Certain destinations require rabies vaccination proof and microchip documentation.
Government Endorsement
MAFF endorsement required on all export health certificates
Airlines Available from Japan
Japan Airlines (JAL)
Cargo onlyANA (All Nippon Airways)
Cargo onlyKorean Air
Cabin and cargoCathay Pacific
Cargo onlySingapore Airlines
Cargo onlyEmirates
Cargo onlyLufthansa
Cabin and cargoBritish Airways
Cargo onlyQantas
Cargo onlyAir France
Cabin and cargoExport requirements from Japan
Export Permit: No formal export permit required for cats and dogs. A veterinary health certificate endorsed by MAFF is required. The certificate must meet the destination country’s format. Certain destinations require rabies vaccination proof and microchip documentation.
Health Certificate: Required. Official export health certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian and endorsed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries).
Government Endorsement: MAFF endorsement required on all export health certificates
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)
Last Verified: 2026-04-23
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Japan
- Code: JP
- Airlines: 10 carriers