Pet Transport from Thailand to Indonesia: 2026 Guide
If you are relocating a pet from Thailand to Indonesia, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Set aside roughly 10-16 weeks for this route and keep a close eye on the sequencing. Plan for 30 days of quarantine on arrival. This route requires a …
The Thailand to Indonesia 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 Thailand
Responsible: Vet + laboratory
Responsible: Laboratory
Responsible: You or Indonesian agent
Responsible: You or agent
Responsible: DLD officer at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Responsible: You + cargo carrier
Responsible: BARANTAN facility
What your pet needs to enter Indonesia
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Thailand is classified as a rabies-affected country by BARANTAN. The FAVN titre test is required before travel, and the quarantine on arrival is 30 days, not 14 days. This is more extensive than the process for pets from rabies-free countries such as Japan. Start preparations at least 4 months before your target travel date.
Entry into Indonesia for pets from Thailand must be through Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport) only. Do not book a flight to Bali, Surabaya, or any other Indonesian airport.
The BARANTAN import permit must be in hand before travel. Without it, your pet cannot be processed on arrival at Jakarta.
The DLD airport inspection is approximately 48 hours before the flight, not on the day. Confirm the inspection appointment at Suvarnabhumi Airport cargo zone well in advance.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Indonesia import rules, explained
Practical tips for this move
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.
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.