Pet Transport from Thailand to Indonesia: 2026 Guide
Thailand to Indonesia is more demanding than the equivalent Japan to Indonesia route because Thailand is not classified as rabies-free. BARANTAN requires a FAVN rabies titre test before travel and imposes a 30-day quarantine on arrival in Jakarta, compared to …
The Thailand to Indonesia import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Vet in Thailand
Responsible: Vet + laboratory
Responsible: Laboratory
Responsible: You or Indonesian agent
Responsible: You or agent
Responsible: DLD officer at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Responsible: You + cargo carrier
Responsible: BARANTAN facility
What your pet needs to enter Indonesia
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Thailand is classified as a rabies-affected country by BARANTAN. The FAVN titre test is required before travel, and the quarantine on arrival is 30 days, not 14 days. This is more extensive than the process for pets from rabies-free countries such as Japan. Start preparations at least 4 months before your target travel date.
Entry into Indonesia for pets from Thailand must be through Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport) only. Do not book a flight to Bali, Surabaya, or any other Indonesian airport.
The BARANTAN import permit must be in hand before travel. Without it, your pet cannot be processed on arrival at Jakarta.
The DLD airport inspection is approximately 48 hours before the flight, not on the day. Confirm the inspection appointment at Suvarnabhumi Airport cargo zone well in advance.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Why Thailand faces a different BARANTAN process than Japan
Indonesia’s BARANTAN (Agricultural Quarantine Agency) divides incoming pets by the rabies status of the origin country. Japan is classified as rabies-free, which means its pets face a 14-day quarantine in Jakarta. Thailand is classified as a rabies-affected country, which changes the requirements significantly.
For pets from Thailand, BARANTAN requires a FAVN titre test (or equivalent rabies antibody test) demonstrating that the pet’s vaccination has produced a sufficient immune response. The titre test result must meet BARANTAN’s minimum level. Only after this is confirmed can the pet travel.
On arrival, the quarantine period is 30 days rather than 14 days. BARANTAN vets inspect the pet daily during quarantine. If the pet remains healthy throughout, it is released with a clearance certificate at the end of the 30-day period.
The FAVN titre test from Thailand: practical steps
The FAVN (or equivalent) titre test blood sample is drawn in Thailand by your vet and shipped to a BARANTAN-approved laboratory. Most approved laboratories are outside Thailand, so your vet needs to arrange international cold-chain shipping.
The sequence is: microchip first, then rabies vaccination, then wait at least 30 days before the blood draw. After the draw, allow 2 to 4 weeks for the laboratory result. If the result passes the minimum level, you can proceed with the permit and travel arrangements.
Not all vets in Bangkok have experience shipping blood samples internationally for titre tests. Ask your vet directly whether they have done this before. A pet transport specialist can connect you with a vet who has the required experience if needed.
Jakarta is the only entry point
All international pet arrivals in Indonesia must go through Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, CGK). This applies regardless of your final destination in Indonesia.
If you are moving to Bali, you complete the 30-day quarantine in Jakarta and then arrange onward domestic travel. If your destination is elsewhere in Indonesia, confirm that domestic carriers will accept your pet from Jakarta and that your destination falls within a BARANTAN-approved domestic movement zone.
The 30-day quarantine is at the BARANTAN facility at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Contact BARANTAN in advance about their current policy on owner visits during the quarantine period, and whether you can bring specific items such as familiar bedding.