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Pet Relocation from US to Hong Kong

Hong Kong classifies countries into groups for pet import purposes, and the US falls into Group 2, which means no quarantine is required if all documentation is complete. An import licence from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) must be obtained before travel. Hong Kong is a common transit and destination point for expats relocating across Asia.

Transit Time

1-3 days (flight + customs clearance)

Quarantine

Not Required

Estimated Cost

$3,500 – $8,000

Shippers

74 companies

Import Requirements for Hong Kong

  • ISO-compliant microchip (15-digit)
  • Rabies vaccination (at least 30 days and no more than 12 months before travel)
  • AFCD import licence (applied at least 4-6 weeks before travel)
  • USDA-endorsed health certificate (within 14 days of travel)
  • Rabies antibody titer test (FAVN test, ≥0.5 IU/ml)
  • Arrival within 5 days of health certificate issue