Moving your pet from Peru to China?

The Peru–China route requires quarantine on arrival, so planning well ahead matters. In plain terms, this is a very_high route, meaning the requirements are relatively straightforward compared to many international moves.

Most owners start the process around 26-32 weeks before the flight date. That window is not arbitrary — it accounts for vaccination waiting periods, titre test processing, and document endorsement.

Here is how the preparation unfolds from start to travel day:

Costs vary considerably depending on your pet's size, the airline, and whether you use a pet relocation agent. The main factors to price up are:

• Airline cargo or cabin fees (varies by carrier, route, pet weight, and crate size)
• IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire)
• Veterinary fees: vaccinations, microchipping, health certificate
• Rabies titre test laboratory fee
• Import permit application fee (China)
• Quarantine facility fees (owner-paid at destination)
• Pet transport agent fee (recommended for complex routes)

Microchip: Required (ISO 15 digit). Must be implanted before vaccinations

Rabies vaccination: Required. Must be administered at least 30 days before travel but within 12 months.

Titre test: Required for: All dogs and cats from most countries. Minimum: 0.5 IU/ml. 180-day wait from test date before entry

Health certificate: Required. Official Veterinary Health Certificate. Issued by: Official government veterinarian. Valid for 14 days from issue. Must include microchip, vaccination records, titre test results, rabies-free status of origin region, and parasite treatment.

Import permit: Required. Import permit must be obtained before travel. Very limited entry airports: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou main points. Must declare on arrival customs form.

Quarantine: Mandatory quarantine. 30 days for dogs, 7 days for cats from approved countriesountries) - check current rules days. Facility: GACC-approved quarantine facility. Quarantine is mandatory. Facility and duration depends on origin country and species. Cats from some listed countries may be 7 days. Dogs typically 30 days.

Export permit: {'required': True, 'issued_by': 'SENASA Peru'}

Export health certificate: SENASA-endorsed health certificate required for export.

Several airlines serve routes between Peru and China, each with different policies on pets in cabin versus cargo hold:

This is one of the more demanding international pet transport corridors. China runs a strict biosecurity programme and there are no shortcuts through it.

All pets must complete quarantine on arrival in China (at GACC-approved quarantine facility) for 30 days for dogs, 7 days for cats from approved countriesountries) - check current rules days. This is non-negotiable and is entirely separate from the pre-travel preparation.

China has strict pet import controls. Only dogs and cats. Limited approved entry points. Mandatory quarantine applies. Allow 4-6 months lead time. Dogs limited to 1 per household in many cities.

Microchip first, then vaccinate. The microchip must be implanted before any rabies vaccination for the vaccination to count. It’s the most common and costly mistake people make.

Book the titre test laboratory well in advance. Approved labs have limited appointment slots and the blood sample processing takes time. Don’t leave this to the last few weeks.

Get the health certificate from an official (government-approved) veterinarian, not just your regular vet. Some countries have strict requirements about who can sign the certificate. Check the destination authority’s approved list.

If this is your first international pet move, consider using a registered pet transport agent. They handle the documentation, airline booking, crate sizing, and can troubleshoot issues. IPATA-registered agents are the recognised standard.

• Pet Transport China to Peru