South Korea requires advance preparation and an import permit from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) for all incoming pets. Dogs and cats from the US must have a rabies antibody titer test, and animals that do not meet requirements may face quarantine of up to 10 days. Seoul Incheon Airport has a dedicated animal quarantine inspection facility.
US → KR
Pet Relocation from US to South Korea
Transit Time
1-2 days flight + inspection at arrival
Quarantine
Not Required
Estimated Cost
$3,500 – $8,000
Shippers
74 companies
Import Requirements for South Korea
- ISO-compliant microchip (15-digit)
- Rabies vaccination (at least 30 days before travel)
- Rabies antibody titer test (FAVN test, ≥0.5 IU/ml)
- USDA-endorsed health certificate (within 10 days of travel)
- APQA notification (at least 7 days before arrival)
- Quarantine of up to 10 days if documentation is incomplete
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A1 Tails A Wagon, LLC
East Moriches, NY, United States
Dogs & Cats
IPATA Certified
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AARK Air International, Inc.
Earlville, IL, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
BOAS Certified
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Across The Pond Pet Transit LLC
Olympia, WA, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
4.9(50)
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AE Pets International
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Dogs & Cats
IPATA Member
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AE Pets International - Houston
Houston, TX, United States
Dogs & Cats
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
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AE Pets International Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
Dogs & Cats · Birds · Exotic Pets
IPATA Member
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Air Animal, Inc. - Pet Moving Services
Tampa, FL, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
4.5(344)
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Airpets International
Hurst, TX, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
4.8(373)
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AirVets Pet Relocation
Dallas, TX, United States
Dogs & Cats
BOAS Certified
4.5(90)
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