Pet Transport UK to Myanmar: LBVD Authorisation and 2026 Requirements
Shipping a dog or cat from United Kingdom to Myanmar rewards owners who start planning early. Around 8-14 weeks is sensible here, with a few steps that must happen in a strict order.
The sections …
APHA-endorsed health certificate issued within 10 days of travel.
Responsible: APHA-authorised UK vet
Requirements
Myanmar entry requirements
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.
Microchip
ISO-compatible microchip recommended. Source: Myanmar Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD), 2026.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. Myanmar has endemic rabies. Source: Myanmar LBVD, 2026.
Rabies titre test
Not typically required for UK pets entering Myanmar. Source: Myanmar LBVD, 2026.
Quarantine
Myanmar may impose inspection or quarantine on arrival. Current quarantine requirements should be confirmed with the LBVD or a Myanmar-based specialist before travel. Source: Myanmar LBVD, 2026.
Import permit
Import authorisation from the Myanmar Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) required before travel. The process has become more complex since 2021. Contact the LBVD or a specialist agent for current requirements. Source: Myanmar LBVD, 2026.
Health certificate
Official veterinary health certificate from a UK vet, endorsed by APHA. Covers health status, vaccination, and microchip. Source: Myanmar LBVD, 2026.
Leaving United Kingdom
Export requirements
Export permit
No routine UK export permit required. The APHA-endorsed health certificate is the key UK document.
Health certificate
Official Veterinary Health Certificate issued by an APHA-authorised veterinarian and endorsed by APHA. Must meet Myanmar's veterinary import requirements. Issued within 10 days of travel. Source: GOV.UK.
Costs
What this route typically costs
APHA vet appointment and health certificate: GBP 100-300
LBVD import authorisation fee: variable
Travel crate: GBP 60-250 if needed
Pet cargo UK to Myanmar via hub: GBP 900-2,800
Agent fees: GBP 200-600
Total typical range: GBP 1,260-3,950
Critical points
Myanmar's administrative environment has changed significantly since 2021. The LBVD's processes and requirements may differ from pre-2021 guidance. Contact the LBVD directly or use a Myanmar-based specialist for current information before starting the process.
Yangon International Airport (RGN) is the primary international cargo hub. Confirm your carrier can deliver to Yangon and that live animal cargo is currently being accepted, as this can vary.
Myanmar is an endemic rabies country. Ensure your pet's rabies vaccination is current and that vaccination records are thorough and clearly dated.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
Airline
Notes
Type
Thai Airways
Via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) from London to Yangon International (RGN). Thai Airways Cargo accepts pets. Bangkok is the most practical hub for UK to Myanmar pet cargo connections.
Cargo Only
Singapore Airlines
Via Singapore Changi (SIN) from London to Yangon. Singapore Airlines Cargo is one of the world's best for live animal transport and has Yangon connections.
Cargo Only
China Eastern / Air China
Via Chinese hubs (Shanghai or Beijing) to Yangon. Chinese carriers have grown their Myanmar connections. Confirm live animal acceptance before booking.
Cargo Only
Meeting Myanmar's entry requirements
Bringing a pet into Myanmar involves a fair amount of documentation. Keep everything organised and check each item against the current requirements before you book.
Advice worth following
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.
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
No titre test is typically required for UK pets entering Myanmar. A current rabies vaccination, the LBVD import authorisation, and an APHA-endorsed health certificate are the main requirements. However, confirm current requirements with the Myanmar LBVD or a specialist before travel, as requirements may have changed. Source: Myanmar LBVD, 2026.
Myanmar’s broader administrative environment changed significantly after the events of 2021. The LBVD’s processing times and documentation requirements may differ from earlier guidance. Using a Myanmar-based agent who has completed pet imports in the past 12 months is the safest way to navigate current requirements.
Yangon International Airport (RGN) is Myanmar’s main international airport and the standard arrival point for international pet cargo. Confirm with your carrier that live animal cargo to Yangon is currently being accepted on your routing.
Airline guides
Thai Airways
Singapore Airlines
China Eastern / Air China
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.