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Japan
Pet Import Requirements · Last verified 2026-03-08
🔴 Hard Difficulty⏱️ ~301 days preparation⚠️ Quarantine: 180 days🐕 🐈 Allowed
📋 Overview
Importing pets to Japan from non-designated regions requires microchip implanting, at least two rabies vaccinations, a rabies antibody test, and a mandatory 180-day waiting period after the blood sample is taken. Failure to complete the waiting period before arrival will result in detention quarantine.
✅ Basic Requirements
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ISO Microchip
RequiredISO 11784/11785 microchip must be implanted before vaccination
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Rabies Vaccination
RequiredValid rabies vaccination certificate required
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Antibody Titer Test
RequiredRabies antibody neutralization test (FAVN/RFFIT) required
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Mandatory Quarantine
Required180-day quarantine upon arrival
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🏛️ Official Source
www.maff.go.jp↗🐾 Allowed Animals
🐕 Dog🐈 Cat