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Pet Transport from South Korea

Export Requirements

What you need to do before your pet can leave South Korea.

Export Permit

No dedicated export permit for household pets. An export health certificate from a government-approved veterinarian, endorsed by APQA, is required. Some destinations require specific disease test results.

Government Endorsement

APQA endorsement required

APQA handles all pet export endorsements in South Korea. The process is well-organised and most certificates are turned around within a few days. We have guides for 10 routes from South Korea.

Airlines Available from South Korea

Korean Air
Cabin and cargo
Asiana Airlines
Cabin and cargo
Japan Airlines (JAL)
Cargo only
Cathay Pacific
Cargo only
Singapore Airlines
Cargo only
Emirates
Cargo only
Lufthansa
Cabin and cargo
British Airways
Cargo only
Qantas
Cargo only
Air France
Cabin and cargo

Export requirements from South Korea

Export Permit: No dedicated export permit for household pets. An export health certificate from a government-approved veterinarian, endorsed by APQA, is required. Some destinations require specific disease test results.

Health Certificate: Required. Official export health certificate endorsed by APQA (Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency).

Government Endorsement: APQA endorsement required

Issuing Authority: Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA)

Last Verified: 2026-04-23

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