TLDR: As of April 1 2026, DIY pet clearance at Singapore's CAPQ is banned. Every dog and cat arriving in Singapore must have an AVS-recognised pet agent appointed to handle CAPQ clearance before arrival. This is a permanent change that applies…
TLDR: US military members with permanent change of station orders to Japan and confirmed on-base housing are the only pet owners who can bring their pets to Japan before the 180-day waiting period is complete. All other import requirements still…
TLDR: Japan's Animal Quarantine Service makes no provision for emotional support animals or psychiatric service dogs. Every dog and cat entering Japan must complete the full standard import process including the 180-day waiting period, regardless of their designation, certification,…
TLDR: Japan's health certificate has a trap built into it. USDA officially permits two forms for Japan exports: Form AC and the generic APHIS Form 7001. Only Form AC is designed for Japan's specific required fields. Any deficiency in…
TLDR: Japan requires pets to be at least 91 days old at the time of the first rabies vaccination, with the date of birth counted as Day 0. US veterinarians standardly vaccinate at 12 weeks, which is 84 days. Any vaccination given between 84 and 90…
TLDR: Pets transiting through Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport on the same airline are not subject to Japan's pet import requirements. The transit exemption applies as long as your pet remains in airline custody and you do not clear…
TLDR: Moving a pet from Japan to the United States is significantly simpler than the reverse. Japan is classified as a low-risk country under CDC rules, which means dogs only need a CDC Dog Import Form receipt, an ISO-compatible microchip,…
TLDR: Japan requires an ISO 11784/11785-compliant microchip implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination. Japan also only accepts inactivated or recombinant/modified rabies vaccines. Live virus and RNA vaccines are not accepted. An error at…
