Hong Kong has a clear, permit-based system for bringing a pet from the United States, and because the continental US is treated as a Group II place, pets that meet the rules enter without quarantine and without a rabies blood titre test. Your pet needs a Special Permit issued in advance by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, an ISO microchip, and a current rabies vaccination. Pet Travel Advisors prepares the permit, coordinates the vet steps and documents, and arranges the crate and routing so the move stays organized and compliant.
Different destinations, different routes, different challenges.
Because timelines, airline rules, and Hong Kong’s entry requirements all affect each other, we build a plan that fits your pet and your move date.
We use Hong Kong's official AFCD import guidance as the baseline, then turn it into a simple checklist and timeline you can follow.
We help choose practical routes, travel windows, and handoff procedures so your pet’s trip is safer and more predictable.
Pet Travel Advisors assigns a move coordinator who keeps you updated and checks details before travel so nothing important is missed.
Moving a pet to Hong Kong is a permit-based process, and the steps depend on your pet and on the conditions set by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. The Special Permit has to be granted before you book travel, so we start it early. If you would like a simple overview of international moves first, start here. Bringing a pet the other way, into the United States? See our US import guide.
To keep everything clear, we break the process into steps:
We confirm what rules apply based on your pet and travel details.
We map out what happens when, so steps are completed in the right order.
We help keep appointments and timing aligned with what’s required.
We check the details that cause delays (microchip digits, dates, names, signatures).
We help align crate setup and routing with airline handling expectations.
We guide you on travel-day handoff and what to expect on arrival.
We keep your checklist aligned with the official rules. For the US export side, we follow USDA APHIS guidance for US to Hong Kong travel. For the Hong Kong entry rules, we follow the AFCD guidance for Group II places.
Pets travel to Hong Kong as manifest cargo, or in cabin where an airline allows it, and the Special Permit must be granted before any travel is booked. We confirm the best practical route and make sure the permit and paperwork match the arrival plan.
Because the continental United States is a Group II place, pets that meet every requirement enter Hong Kong without quarantine. Pets are checked on arrival against their Special Permit, microchip, and paperwork, so we keep the documentation tight and the permit conditions fully met.
Before scheduling vet steps or flights, we confirm what rules apply to your pet and whether airline policies affect travel. Most moves are dogs and cats, though we handle other pets too, and the requirements can differ by species. Eligibility can come down to your pet’s type and health, airline rules for certain breeds or conditions, the documentation and timing, and which routes are available. Ready to start? Request a quote.
Your pet will need an ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination, a valid Special Permit from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, and supporting documents including an animal health certificate and the rabies vaccination certificate. A rabies blood titre test is not required for pets coming from a Group II place like the continental US. We line these steps up in the right order and check that microchip numbers, dates, names, and signatures all match across the paperwork.
A move to Hong Kong is usually one of the quicker international routes once the Special Permit is in hand. A typical timeline runs like this: a consultation and an eligibility check, the microchip and rabies vaccination if needed, the Special Permit application (the department needs a few working days to issue it), then booking the route, getting the crate ready, the export health certificate, a document review, and travel.
Costs depend on your pet’s size and crate, the route and airline, vet and document fees, and whether the move is door to door. The fastest way to get a real number is a quote based on your origin city and travel date. Request a quote here.
Your pet needs a Special Permit from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, an ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination, and supporting documents such as an animal health certificate. Because the continental US is a Group II place, a rabies blood titre test is not required.
No. Pets arriving from the continental United States, a Group II place, enter Hong Kong without quarantine as long as every requirement is met and the Special Permit conditions are followed.
It is one of the quicker routes. The main lead time is the Special Permit, which the department issues in a few working days, so most moves come together within weeks once vaccinations are current.
Most healthy dogs and cats qualify, though some breeds face restrictions. We check eligibility for your specific pet at the start.
We prepare the Special Permit, coordinate the vet steps and documents, arrange a comfortable crate and routing, and stay with the move through arrival.
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