Pet Transport from Thailand to Myanmar

International pet transport from Thailand to Myanmar comes down to documentation timing more than anything else.

This route is one of the most demanding international pet transport routes. Start preparations at least 26 weeks before your travel date – some steps have fixed waiting periods that cannot be shortened. Myanmar requires mandatory quarantine (14 days days) for all arriving pets. This is the part of the process most owners find hardest to plan around. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a mandatory waiting period after your pet’s vaccination. You cannot speed this up.

Getting the timing right is critical. Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer.

• 1
  Microchip your pet (ISO 11784/11785 standard)

  First step - must be done before any vaccinations.

  Your veterinarian
• 2
  Rabies vaccination

  After microchip. 21-day wait before next steps.

  Your veterinarian
• 3
  Rabies titre test (blood test at accredited laboratory)

  Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination. 90-day wait after successful result.

  Your veterinarian + approved laboratory
• 4
  Apply for import permit from Myanmar

  Apply early: allow 4-6 weeks

  You (or your pet transport agent)
• 5
  Book IATA-compliant flight and cargo/cabin space

  2-4 weeks before travel. Confirm pet space with airline directly.

  You (or your pet transport agent)
• 6
  Obtain official veterinary health certificate

  Within 10 days of travel (check destination-specific requirement)

  Official veterinarian
• 7
  Travel day: arrive early, present all documentation at cargo desk

  3-4 hours before departure for cargo pets; 2 hours for cabin

  You + airline check-in/cargo desk
• 8
  Quarantine on arrival (14 days days)

  Immediately on arrival (mandatory)

  Myanmar quarantine authority

• Airline cargo or cabin fees (varies by carrier, route, pet weight, and crate size)
• IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire)
• Veterinary fees: vaccinations, microchipping, health certificate
• Rabies titre test laboratory fee
• Import permit application fee (Myanmar)
• Quarantine facility fees (owner-paid at destination)
• Pet transport agent fee (recommended for complex routes)

• Mandatory quarantine required on arrival. Plan for separation from your pet.
• Import permit must be obtained before travel. Apply well in advance.
• Always verify current regulations with the destination country's official veterinary authority before travel.

This is one of the more demanding international pet transport corridors. Myanmar runs a strict biosecurity programme and there are no shortcuts through it.

All pets must complete quarantine on arrival in Myanmar (at a government-designated facility) for 14 days days. This is non-negotiable and is entirely separate from the pre-travel preparation.

Myanmar regulated by Department of Animal Husbandry (DAH), Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation. Complex import/export processes. Expat community in Yangon.

Microchip first, then vaccinate. The microchip must be implanted before any rabies vaccination for the vaccination to count. It’s the most common and costly mistake people make.

Book the titre test laboratory well in advance. Approved labs have limited appointment slots and the blood sample processing takes time. Don’t leave this to the last few weeks.

Get the health certificate from an official (government-approved) veterinarian, not just your regular vet. Some countries have strict requirements about who can sign the certificate. Check the destination authority’s approved list.

If this is your first international pet move, consider using a registered pet transport agent. They handle the documentation, airline booking, crate sizing, and can troubleshoot issues. IPATA-registered agents are the recognised standard.