Dog or cat from Bali (Indonesia) to China: the rules

Dogs

1. Get ready

   1. IdentificationEntering China

      Electronic microchip (ISO 11784/11785)

      Your pet must have an electronic microchip; a valid chip is needed for any exemption from quarantine. If the chip doesn't meet ISO 11784/11785, bring a reader that can read it. The chip number must be the same on every document.

      Details and the official words

      “宠物应当具有电子芯片。”

      “（一）来自指定国家或者地区携带入境的宠物，具有有效电子芯片，经现场检疫合格的；”

      “Pet electronic microchip: The microchip must comply with international standards ISO11784 and ISO11785, otherwise you need to bring a reader that can read the implanted microchip.”

   2. VaccinationBali (Indonesia) and China

      Rabies vaccination (inactivated or recombinant vaccine)

      Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies and the vaccination must still be valid when it arrives. Bring the original vaccination certificate (and copies): customs may keep it. China sets no fixed timing for the vaccination: follow the vaccine maker's instructions and your vet.

      Details and the official words

      Vaccination book with the rabies vaccination: Dogs and cats carry rabies (Barantin calls them HPR), so Barantin asks for your pet's vaccination book. Vaccinations can be given by the veterinary authority or an accredited vet.

      “携带宠物入境的，携带人应当向海关提供输出国家或者地区官方动物检疫机构出具的有效检疫证书和狂犬病疫苗接种证书。”

      “Certificate of rabies vaccination (inactivated virus vaccine or recombinant/modified vaccine).”

      “There is no fixed rule like "one month to one year." The vaccination should be administered according to scientific immunization protocols under the direction of a licensed veterinarian, following the vaccine manufacturer's guidelines.”

      “Animal needs to be vaccinated against rabies prior export. Vaccine needs to be used in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Rabies vaccination must be within the validity period at the time of export.”

      “Jika termasuk Hewan Pembawa Rabies (HPR) seperti kucing, anjing dan lainnya maka harus dilengkapi dengan buku vaksin dan hasil uji titer protektif antibody rabies.”

      “Sedangkan untuk vaksinasi dan uji titer dapat dilakukan di laboratorium otoritas veteriner/ terakreditasi.”

   3. VaccinationEntering China

      Second rabies vaccination (before the blood sample)

      The blood sample for the antibody test may not be taken before your pet's second rabies vaccination, so a pet that needs a new test must have had at least two rabies vaccinations. China sets no interval between them: follow your vet's advice. A pet that already has a valid test report needs no extra vaccination.

      Details and the official words

      “Not necessarily. A second vaccination is only required if your pet needs a new rabies antibody test. If you already have a valid rabies antibody test report, no further vaccinations are needed. The interval between two rabies vaccinations should follow the advice of your veterinarian.”

      “Your pet must have been vaccinated at least TWICE in its lifetime, and be CURRENT on rabies vaccinations at the time of arrival in China.”

   4. Blood testBali (Indonesia) and China

      Rabies antibody test at a laboratory accepted by China (above 0.5 IU/ml)

      A pet from a country that is not on China's designated list needs a rabies antibody test report from a laboratory recognised by China's customs, with a titre above 0.5 IU/ml, to avoid 30 days' quarantine. The blood may not be taken before the second rabies vaccination, and the report is valid for one year from the sampling date (to the day of arrival). Bring the original report and a photocopy.

      The official wording is ambiguous. Confirm this point with the authority.

      Details and the official words

      Rabies antibody test showing a protective level: Barantin asks for the result of a rabies antibody (titer) test showing a protective level, done at a veterinary authority or accredited laboratory, whatever the destination. It doesn't give the level, or how long after the vaccination the blood must be taken; 0.5 IU/ml is the usual international standard, but confirm with Barantin.

      If this is missed: Without a valid report from an accepted laboratory, your pet must enter through a port with quarantine facilities and stays 30 days in quarantine.

      “（二）来自非指定国家或者地区的宠物，具有有效电子芯片，提供采信实验室出具的狂犬病抗体检测报告（抗体滴度或免疫抗体量须在0.5IU/ml以上）并经现场检疫合格的；”

      “(The blood collection date for rabies antibody titer testing should not be earlier than the second rabies vaccination, the antibody titer or immune antibody level must be above 0.5 IU/ml, and the test result is valid within one year from the date of blood collection).”

      “You must present the original report and a photocopy to Customs.”

      “Testing must occur on the same day as, or any day after administration of the second rabies vaccination.”

      “Hasil uji titer protektif antibody rabies.”

      “Jika termasuk Hewan Pembawa Rabies (HPR) seperti kucing, anjing dan lainnya maka harus dilengkapi dengan buku vaksin dan hasil uji titer protektif antibody rabies.”

2. In the days before you travel

   1. Vet examEntering China

      Official clinical inspection within 14 days before arrival

      The official agency of the country or region you leave inspects your pet for rabies and other infectious or parasitic diseases within 14 days before it arrives in China.

      Details and the official words

      “Pets must undergo an animal health clinical inspection conducted by the official agencies of the departing country or region within 14 days prior to their arrival in China.”

      “Pets entering on or after this date must meet the new requirements, including a clinical health examination performed within 14 days of arrival.”

   2. PaperworkBali (Indonesia) and China

      Official animal health (quarantine) certificate from the country you leave

      You must give customs a valid quarantine certificate issued by the official animal quarantine authority of the country or region you leave, after the clinical inspection in the 14 days before arrival. It must show your pet's date of birth or age, the microchip number with its implantation date and site, the rabies vaccination (date, validity, type, brand and maker), the antibody test (sampling date, laboratory and result) and the date and result of the health examination.

      Details and the official words

      The certificates agreed with the US and the UK must be issued no more than 14 days before arrival in China.

      Barantin Animal Health Certificate at the airport or port: Report and hand your pet over to the quarantine officers at the official airport or port for the quarantine check, at the latest before it is loaded onto the plane or ship. If your pet meets the requirements and is free of quarantine animal diseases, Barantin issues the Animal Health Certificate. The examination costs 10,000 rupiah per dog or cat and the certificate 5,000 rupiah (Finance Minister Regulation 27/2024); other quarantine services cost extra.

      “携带宠物入境的，携带人应当向海关提供输出国家或者地区官方动物检疫机构出具的有效检疫证书和狂犬病疫苗接种证书。”

      “Pet information (including breed, scientific name, gender, color, date of birth or age);”

      “Serial number, date, and position of the implanted microchip;”

      “Rabies vaccination date and validity period, type of vaccine (inactivated vaccine or recombinant vaccine), vaccine brand, manufacturer's name;”

      “Date of rabies antibody titer test, name of testing institution, test result;”

      “Result and date of animal health examination.”

      “Health certificates must be issued by your USDA accredited veterinarian within 14 days of arrival in China, and be electronically endorsed by USDA-APHIS using the VEHCS system.”

      “The certificate is valid for 14 days after issuing”

      “Melaporkan dan menyerahkan anabul kepada petugas karantina di bandara/ pelabuhan resmi, untuk keperluan tindakan karantina hewan,”

      “Jika setelah tindakan karantina hewan, anabul memenuhi persyaratan dan bebas HPHK maka diterbitkan Animal Health Certificate,”

      “Untuk biaya PNBP dapat dicek pada Peraturan Menteri Keuangan No. 27 th 2024”

      “yang diterbitkan oleh Dokter Hewan Karantina di Tempat Pengeluaran.”

      “paling lambat sebelum Media Pembawa HPHK dinaikkan ke atas alat angkut.”

   3. PaperworkLeaving Bali (Indonesia)

      Veterinary certificate from the national veterinary authority, and disease test results

      Get a veterinary certificate issued by Indonesia's national veterinary authority and the results of any tests for animal disease agents, to hand to Barantin with your application.

      The official wording is ambiguous. Confirm this point with the authority.

      Details and the official words

      The pet article lists the veterinary certificate and the disease test results for every pet. Barantin's general export procedure asks for them when the destination requires them, and its 2024 regulation says the other documents 'can be' a veterinary certificate, disease test results or a treatment. Ask Barantin which tests your destination needs.

      “Sertifikat veteriner yang diterbitkan oleh otoritas veteriner nasional,”

      “Hasil pengujian kausa penyakit hewan,”

      “Menyerahkan dokumen apabila dipersyaratkan negara tujuan, dapat berupa”

      “Pengeluaran Hewan dan Produk Hewan dari dalam wilayah Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia dapat berupa sertifikat veteriner, hasil pengujian kausa penyakit Hewan, atau perlakuan.”

   4. NoticeLeaving Bali (Indonesia)

      Report the trip through Barantin's PTK Online

      Report your plan to take the pet out of Indonesia through PTK Online (ptk.karantinaindonesia.go.id), registering an account first if you don't have one, and upload the veterinary certificate, the disease test results, the vaccination book and the antibody test result. You follow the application and pay the fees (PNBP) by e-billing in PTK Online, never to a personal account.

      Details and the official words

      Barantin's regulation 14/2024 (Article 2) asks for the plan to take a live animal out to be sent online 'paling lama 2 (dua) hari sebelum Pemasukan atau Pengeluaran' (2 days before export), and Article 3 lets Barantin start its checks up to 2 days after you report and hand over the animal. We read this as: apply at least 2 days ahead, and hand your pet over in good time. We haven't added a deadline: ask Barantin.

      “Pemilik/ pengirim melaporkan rencana pengeluaran hewan melalui PTK online (ptk.karantinaindonesia.go.id), jika belum memiliki akun, silakan dapat melakukan pendaftaran terlebih dahulu,”

      “Menyerahkan dokumen yang dipersyaratkan yaitu : sertifikat veteriner, hasil pengujian kausa penyakit hewan, buku vaksin, dan hasil uji titer protektif antibody rabies,”

      “Seluruh proses permohonan karantina dapat dimonitor melalui PTK Online, juga untuk pembayaran Penerimaan Negara Bukan Pajak (PNBP) dilakukan melalui e-billing, bukan ke rekening pribadi.”

3. Travel day and arrival

   1. On arrivalEntering China

      Declare your pet to customs on arrival

      Declare your pet to customs when you arrive. Show the official health certificate, the vaccination certificate and, if needed, the antibody test report (original and a copy). Customs checks the documents, scans the microchip and examines your pet; if everything is in order it is released, otherwise it goes to quarantine.

      Details and the official words

      “Yes, you must declare your pet to Customs upon entry.”

      “If all requirements are met and the pet passes the on-site clinical inspection, it will be cleared for entry.”

Cats

1. Get ready

   1. IdentificationEntering China

      Electronic microchip (ISO 11784/11785)

      Your pet must have an electronic microchip; a valid chip is needed for any exemption from quarantine. If the chip doesn't meet ISO 11784/11785, bring a reader that can read it. The chip number must be the same on every document.

      Details and the official words

      “宠物应当具有电子芯片。”

      “（一）来自指定国家或者地区携带入境的宠物，具有有效电子芯片，经现场检疫合格的；”

      “Pet electronic microchip: The microchip must comply with international standards ISO11784 and ISO11785, otherwise you need to bring a reader that can read the implanted microchip.”

   2. VaccinationBali (Indonesia) and China

      Rabies vaccination (inactivated or recombinant vaccine)

      Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies and the vaccination must still be valid when it arrives. Bring the original vaccination certificate (and copies): customs may keep it. China sets no fixed timing for the vaccination: follow the vaccine maker's instructions and your vet.

      Details and the official words

      Vaccination book with the rabies vaccination: Dogs and cats carry rabies (Barantin calls them HPR), so Barantin asks for your pet's vaccination book. Vaccinations can be given by the veterinary authority or an accredited vet.

      “携带宠物入境的，携带人应当向海关提供输出国家或者地区官方动物检疫机构出具的有效检疫证书和狂犬病疫苗接种证书。”

      “Certificate of rabies vaccination (inactivated virus vaccine or recombinant/modified vaccine).”

      “There is no fixed rule like "one month to one year." The vaccination should be administered according to scientific immunization protocols under the direction of a licensed veterinarian, following the vaccine manufacturer's guidelines.”

      “Animal needs to be vaccinated against rabies prior export. Vaccine needs to be used in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Rabies vaccination must be within the validity period at the time of export.”

      “Jika termasuk Hewan Pembawa Rabies (HPR) seperti kucing, anjing dan lainnya maka harus dilengkapi dengan buku vaksin dan hasil uji titer protektif antibody rabies.”

      “Sedangkan untuk vaksinasi dan uji titer dapat dilakukan di laboratorium otoritas veteriner/ terakreditasi.”

   3. VaccinationEntering China

      Second rabies vaccination (before the blood sample)

      The blood sample for the antibody test may not be taken before your pet's second rabies vaccination, so a pet that needs a new test must have had at least two rabies vaccinations. China sets no interval between them: follow your vet's advice. A pet that already has a valid test report needs no extra vaccination.

      Details and the official words

      “Not necessarily. A second vaccination is only required if your pet needs a new rabies antibody test. If you already have a valid rabies antibody test report, no further vaccinations are needed. The interval between two rabies vaccinations should follow the advice of your veterinarian.”

      “Your pet must have been vaccinated at least TWICE in its lifetime, and be CURRENT on rabies vaccinations at the time of arrival in China.”

   4. Blood testBali (Indonesia) and China

      Rabies antibody test at a laboratory accepted by China (above 0.5 IU/ml)

      A pet from a country that is not on China's designated list needs a rabies antibody test report from a laboratory recognised by China's customs, with a titre above 0.5 IU/ml, to avoid 30 days' quarantine. The blood may not be taken before the second rabies vaccination, and the report is valid for one year from the sampling date (to the day of arrival). Bring the original report and a photocopy.

      The official wording is ambiguous. Confirm this point with the authority.

      Details and the official words

      Rabies antibody test showing a protective level: Barantin asks for the result of a rabies antibody (titer) test showing a protective level, done at a veterinary authority or accredited laboratory, whatever the destination. It doesn't give the level, or how long after the vaccination the blood must be taken; 0.5 IU/ml is the usual international standard, but confirm with Barantin.

      If this is missed: Without a valid report from an accepted laboratory, your pet must enter through a port with quarantine facilities and stays 30 days in quarantine.

      “（二）来自非指定国家或者地区的宠物，具有有效电子芯片，提供采信实验室出具的狂犬病抗体检测报告（抗体滴度或免疫抗体量须在0.5IU/ml以上）并经现场检疫合格的；”

      “(The blood collection date for rabies antibody titer testing should not be earlier than the second rabies vaccination, the antibody titer or immune antibody level must be above 0.5 IU/ml, and the test result is valid within one year from the date of blood collection).”

      “You must present the original report and a photocopy to Customs.”

      “Testing must occur on the same day as, or any day after administration of the second rabies vaccination.”

      “Hasil uji titer protektif antibody rabies.”

      “Jika termasuk Hewan Pembawa Rabies (HPR) seperti kucing, anjing dan lainnya maka harus dilengkapi dengan buku vaksin dan hasil uji titer protektif antibody rabies.”

2. In the days before you travel

   1. Vet examEntering China

      Official clinical inspection within 14 days before arrival

      The official agency of the country or region you leave inspects your pet for rabies and other infectious or parasitic diseases within 14 days before it arrives in China.

      Details and the official words

      “Pets must undergo an animal health clinical inspection conducted by the official agencies of the departing country or region within 14 days prior to their arrival in China.”

      “Pets entering on or after this date must meet the new requirements, including a clinical health examination performed within 14 days of arrival.”

   2. PaperworkBali (Indonesia) and China

      Official animal health (quarantine) certificate from the country you leave

      You must give customs a valid quarantine certificate issued by the official animal quarantine authority of the country or region you leave, after the clinical inspection in the 14 days before arrival. It must show your pet's date of birth or age, the microchip number with its implantation date and site, the rabies vaccination (date, validity, type, brand and maker), the antibody test (sampling date, laboratory and result) and the date and result of the health examination.

      Details and the official words

      The certificates agreed with the US and the UK must be issued no more than 14 days before arrival in China.

      Barantin Animal Health Certificate at the airport or port: Report and hand your pet over to the quarantine officers at the official airport or port for the quarantine check, at the latest before it is loaded onto the plane or ship. If your pet meets the requirements and is free of quarantine animal diseases, Barantin issues the Animal Health Certificate. The examination costs 10,000 rupiah per dog or cat and the certificate 5,000 rupiah (Finance Minister Regulation 27/2024); other quarantine services cost extra.

      “携带宠物入境的，携带人应当向海关提供输出国家或者地区官方动物检疫机构出具的有效检疫证书和狂犬病疫苗接种证书。”

      “Pet information (including breed, scientific name, gender, color, date of birth or age);”

      “Serial number, date, and position of the implanted microchip;”

      “Rabies vaccination date and validity period, type of vaccine (inactivated vaccine or recombinant vaccine), vaccine brand, manufacturer's name;”

      “Date of rabies antibody titer test, name of testing institution, test result;”

      “Result and date of animal health examination.”

      “Health certificates must be issued by your USDA accredited veterinarian within 14 days of arrival in China, and be electronically endorsed by USDA-APHIS using the VEHCS system.”

      “The certificate is valid for 14 days after issuing”

      “Melaporkan dan menyerahkan anabul kepada petugas karantina di bandara/ pelabuhan resmi, untuk keperluan tindakan karantina hewan,”

      “Jika setelah tindakan karantina hewan, anabul memenuhi persyaratan dan bebas HPHK maka diterbitkan Animal Health Certificate,”

      “Untuk biaya PNBP dapat dicek pada Peraturan Menteri Keuangan No. 27 th 2024”

      “yang diterbitkan oleh Dokter Hewan Karantina di Tempat Pengeluaran.”

      “paling lambat sebelum Media Pembawa HPHK dinaikkan ke atas alat angkut.”

   3. PaperworkLeaving Bali (Indonesia)

      Veterinary certificate from the national veterinary authority, and disease test results

      Get a veterinary certificate issued by Indonesia's national veterinary authority and the results of any tests for animal disease agents, to hand to Barantin with your application.

      The official wording is ambiguous. Confirm this point with the authority.

      Details and the official words

      The pet article lists the veterinary certificate and the disease test results for every pet. Barantin's general export procedure asks for them when the destination requires them, and its 2024 regulation says the other documents 'can be' a veterinary certificate, disease test results or a treatment. Ask Barantin which tests your destination needs.

      “Sertifikat veteriner yang diterbitkan oleh otoritas veteriner nasional,”

      “Hasil pengujian kausa penyakit hewan,”

      “Menyerahkan dokumen apabila dipersyaratkan negara tujuan, dapat berupa”

      “Pengeluaran Hewan dan Produk Hewan dari dalam wilayah Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia dapat berupa sertifikat veteriner, hasil pengujian kausa penyakit Hewan, atau perlakuan.”

   4. NoticeLeaving Bali (Indonesia)

      Report the trip through Barantin's PTK Online

      Report your plan to take the pet out of Indonesia through PTK Online (ptk.karantinaindonesia.go.id), registering an account first if you don't have one, and upload the veterinary certificate, the disease test results, the vaccination book and the antibody test result. You follow the application and pay the fees (PNBP) by e-billing in PTK Online, never to a personal account.

      Details and the official words

      Barantin's regulation 14/2024 (Article 2) asks for the plan to take a live animal out to be sent online 'paling lama 2 (dua) hari sebelum Pemasukan atau Pengeluaran' (2 days before export), and Article 3 lets Barantin start its checks up to 2 days after you report and hand over the animal. We read this as: apply at least 2 days ahead, and hand your pet over in good time. We haven't added a deadline: ask Barantin.

      “Pemilik/ pengirim melaporkan rencana pengeluaran hewan melalui PTK online (ptk.karantinaindonesia.go.id), jika belum memiliki akun, silakan dapat melakukan pendaftaran terlebih dahulu,”

      “Menyerahkan dokumen yang dipersyaratkan yaitu : sertifikat veteriner, hasil pengujian kausa penyakit hewan, buku vaksin, dan hasil uji titer protektif antibody rabies,”

      “Seluruh proses permohonan karantina dapat dimonitor melalui PTK Online, juga untuk pembayaran Penerimaan Negara Bukan Pajak (PNBP) dilakukan melalui e-billing, bukan ke rekening pribadi.”

3. Travel day and arrival

   1. On arrivalEntering China

      Declare your pet to customs on arrival

      Declare your pet to customs when you arrive. Show the official health certificate, the vaccination certificate and, if needed, the antibody test report (original and a copy). Customs checks the documents, scans the microchip and examines your pet; if everything is in order it is released, otherwise it goes to quarantine.

      Details and the official words

      “Yes, you must declare your pet to Customs upon entry.”

      “If all requirements are met and the pet passes the on-site clinical inspection, it will be cleared for entry.”

Bali doesn't allow pet dogs or cats to be brought in from outside the island. Its rabies regulation forbids bringing in rabies-carrying animals (dogs, cats, monkeys and similar) from outside Bali except for religious ceremonies, state security, science or conservation, and the governor's rules count keeping an animal as your own pet as a commercial purpose, which is forbidden from outside the island. Ask Bali's agriculture office (Dinas Pertanian dan Ketahanan Pangan) if you believe an exception applies to you.