Pet Transport from Vietnam to Malaysia

• DVS's 13 March 2026 notice defines non-scheduled countries as countries other than the scheduled countries, Australia, Canada and Indonesia.
  Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the non-scheduled countries into Malaysia, with the 13 March 2026 notice, Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia, checked 8 October 2026
• Non-scheduled country regulations say the animal must be detained in quarantine for a compulsory period of not less than seven days.
  Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the non-scheduled countries into Malaysia, with the 13 March 2026 notice, Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia, clause 5, checked 8 October 2026
• The same clause says the quarantine period can be extended up to six months on a case-by-case risk assessment.
  Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the non-scheduled countries into Malaysia, with the 13 March 2026 notice, Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia, clause 5, checked 8 October 2026
• The non-scheduled regulations require the health examination within seven days before export.
  Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the non-scheduled countries into Malaysia, with the 13 March 2026 notice, Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia, clause 3.7, checked 8 October 2026
• MAQIS says quarantine space must be booked 14 days before the pet is imported.
  Haiwan Kesayangan, Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS), checked 8 October 2026
• MAQIS says to appoint an import agent to apply for the cat or dog import permit on the applicant's behalf.
  Haiwan Kesayangan, Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS), checked 8 October 2026

• Vietnam Airlines sells flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
  Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur, Vietnam Airlines, checked 8 October 2026
• The DVS FAQ (last updated 30 October 2018) says pets may only be imported as shipped cargo.
  Soalan Lazim Import Haiwan Kesayangan, Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia (page last updated 30 October 2018), checked 8 October 2026

Rabies vaccination before export; at least 7 days' quarantine on arrival. Official source

• Other vaccines and tests: Core vaccinations (other than rabies), as recommended by a licensed veterinarian, within 12 months before export (scheduled-country regulation clause 3.4; the same clause is 3.5 in the non-scheduled regulation; the Australia protocol requires other core vaccines as a complete course). Applies to dogs and cats from scheduled and non-scheduled countries.
  Regulations for the importation of dogs and cats from the scheduled countries into Malaysia, checked 2 October 2026

• Export health certificate: Before export, the owner sends a quarantine registration file (form 2a, plus the importing country's requirements and certificate template if any) to the Regional Sub-department of Livestock Production and Animal Health or an authorised provincial veterinary authority, which checks the file, examines the animal and issues the export quarantine certificate. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Vietnam.
  Thông tư 01/2026/TT-BNNMT quy định về kiểm dịch động vật, sản phẩm động vật trên cạn (PDF), checked 2 October 2026
• Export health certificate: Issuing offices: the Regional Sub-department of Livestock Production and Animal Health, or a provincial veterinary authority authorised by the Department. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Vietnam.
  Thông tư 01/2026/TT-BNNMT quy định về kiểm dịch động vật, sản phẩm động vật trên cạn (PDF), checked 2 October 2026
• Other conditions: The export file includes a document showing the importing country's (or owner's) veterinary requirements, if any; the office reviews the file within one working day and notifies the time and place of inspection. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Vietnam.
  Thông tư 01/2026/TT-BNNMT quy định về kiểm dịch động vật, sản phẩm động vật trên cạn (PDF), checked 2 October 2026