Pet Transport from India to Thailand
Thailand is one of the more manageable destinations in Southeast Asia for India-origin pets. There is no FAVN titre test requirement and no mandatory quarantine for arrivals with correct documentation. The key steps are completing a full …
The India to Thailand pet import process
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What your pet needs to enter Thailand
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What this route typically costs
Critical points to read before you book
The DLD import permit must be secured before travel. Contact the Animal Quarantine Station at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang by email; they send the permit within around 7 working days. Apply no later than 7 days before departure.
Microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination. If the microchip was inserted after vaccination, Thai DLD considers the vaccination record invalid and the pet may face quarantine.
All vaccines must be current and within 12 months of travel. Expired vaccines, even by a day, can result in the permit being rejected.
The health certificate must have a government stamp from DAHD. A certificate signed only by a private vet without official endorsement will not be accepted.
Thailand does not require a titre test, but ensure vaccination records are clear and complete. Any ambiguity in vaccination history can prompt quarantine at the officer's discretion.
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
How the DLD import permit works
The import permit is issued by the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Animal Quarantine Station at the port of entry: typically Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK). You apply by email to the relevant quarantine station, providing your pet’s vaccination records, microchip details and intended travel date. The station reviews the application and sends the permit within approximately seven working days.
Apply between 7 and 60 days before departure. The permit is valid for 60 days, so there is reasonable flexibility if your travel date shifts. What you cannot do is arrive without a permit; that results in the pet being held at the quarantine station while the paperwork is sorted, which adds cost and stress.
The permit email with the station’s contact details for Suvarnabhumi can be found on the Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives website. A Thai-based pet relocation agent can handle the application on your behalf if you prefer not to manage the correspondence directly.
Vaccination requirements for dogs and cats coming from India
Thailand requires more than just a rabies vaccination for dogs. The full list for dogs includes rabies, canine distemper, canine hepatitis, canine parvovirus and leptospirosis. Cats need rabies and feline panleukopenia (feline distemper). All must be administered at least 21 days before arrival and must be within the past 12 months.
The microchip must be in place before any vaccination is given. This matters because the Thai DLD links the vaccination record to the microchip. If there is any doubt about whether the chip was implanted before or after a particular vaccination, the DLD may treat that vaccination as invalid.
Your DAHD-authorised vet in India records all vaccinations in the health certificate, which is then officially stamped and endorsed. Keep the original vaccination booklet alongside the health certificate as supporting evidence. Thai officers sometimes request both.
Airline cargo options from India to Bangkok
Air India and Thai Airways both operate direct services from Delhi Indira Gandhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), and are the two most practical cargo carriers on this route. Both have established live animal handling at BKK.
For smaller dogs and cats, some carriers allow in-cabin travel in an approved carrier. Check current size and weight limits directly with the airline before booking; policies change. For medium and large dogs, hold cargo is the only option.
Book cargo space four to six weeks ahead for large crates. At Bangkok’s NAIA-equivalent (Suvarnabhumi cargo terminal), Thai Airways Cargo has experience processing live animal arrivals. Ensure the IATA-compliant crate is properly assembled, ventilated and labelled with the DLD permit reference before drop-off.
Common questions about India to Thailand pet transport
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