Pet travel route
Dog or cat from South Africa to Indonesia: the rules
Possible. With nothing done yet, start at least 2 days ahead for a dog. The main steps: rabies vaccination with a killed vaccine, recorded in the vaccination book, rabies antibody test: at least 0.5 IU/ml and import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture (ask whether you need one) and 4 more.
Rules checked up to 13 October 2026From 16 official pages
In short
- Dogs and cats differ on this route: choose Dog or Cat to see just yours.
- On this route: rabies blood test needed, import permit needed and tell the authority in advance.
- No quarantine on this route for a pet that meets the rules.
Limited official guidance. The authority for leaving South Africa publishes little for this route. Everything it does say is here, with its wording. In South Africa a state veterinarian of your province certifies your pet's export health certificate (the national Department of Agriculture's information pack confirms this is a provincial task). The only province whose pet guidance we could read is the Western Cape (its page, and info sheets from 2023 and 2024), so the booking time and fee here are the Western Cape's. Other provinces may book, charge and time things differently: ask your provincial state vet office, and check the destination's own requirements.
Limited official guidance. The authority for entering Indonesia publishes little for this route. Everything it does say is here, with its wording. Indonesia's Quarantine Agency (Barantin) publishes the steps (prior notice, health certificate, vaccination book, antibody test, checks on arrival) but no dates or levels. The numbers here come from the health certificates Indonesia has agreed with other governments: the US certificate of March 2025, Australia's requirements from an Indonesian permit of January 2022 and the UK certificate. They all say the same: at least 3 months old, 6 months in the country of origin, a killed rabies vaccine, an antibody result of at least 0.5 IU/ml and a vet examination within 5 days before departure. Whether you also need an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture is not clear: ask the quarantine office (Karantina) at your port of entry before you travel. Bali has its own rules: pet dogs and cats can't be brought there.
At a glance
How early to start (dogs)
2 days
whether or not your pet is already microchipped and vaccinated
Set by: Official health certificate, after a vet examination within 5 days before departure (examination and certificate within 5 days before departure)
The least time the official waiting periods allow. Vet, lab and paperwork appointments come on top.
On this route (dogs)
- Rabies blood test needed
- Import permit needed
- No quarantine
- Tell the authority in advance
How early to start (cats)
2 days
whether or not your pet is already microchipped and vaccinated
Set by: Official health certificate, after a vet examination within 5 days before departure (examination and certificate within 5 days before departure)
The least time the official waiting periods allow. Vet, lab and paperwork appointments come on top.
On this route (cats)
- Rabies blood test needed
- Import permit needed
- No quarantine
- Extra disease test
- Tell the authority in advance
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What your pet needs
In the order you do them. Each step says whether South Africa (leaving) or Indonesia (entering) asks for it.
Dogs
Get ready
Residence ruleEntering Indonesia
Lived in the country of origin for at least 6 months
Your pet must have lived in the country it leaves from for at least 6 months before export. The UK's guidance also accepts a pet that has lived there since birth; the US and Australian certificates don't mention that exception.
Details and the official words
“The animals have resided in the United States for a period of not less than 6 (six) months preceding export.”
“The animal/s have been in country of origin for a period of not less than 6 (six) months preceding export.”
“The veterinary authorities in Indonesia require animals to have been resident in United Kingdom for at least six months prior to export, or since birth.”
Age ruleEntering Indonesia
At least 3 months old
Your pet must be at least 3 months old. From the UK, the UK government's guidance says 4 months (its certificate says 3), so plan for 4.
Details and the official words
“The animals listed in box 21 are at least 3 months old and have been vaccinated for rabies, as detailed below, using a killed vaccine.”
“The animal/s at least must be 3 (three) months old and has been vaccinated against rabies using killed-rabies vaccine.”
“Pets must be at least 4 months old to be allowed into Indonesia.”
VaccinationEntering Indonesia
Rabies vaccination with a killed vaccine, recorded in the vaccination book
Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies with a killed (inactivated) vaccine, and you bring its vaccination book. The certificates give no waiting time, except the UK one: at least 1 month before export.
Details and the official words
“Dilengkapi buku vaksin dan hasil uji titer protektif antibodi rabies”
“The animals listed in box 21 are at least 3 months old and have been vaccinated for rabies, as detailed below, using a killed vaccine.”
“being not less than 1 month prior to export the said animal(s)* was/were* vaccinated against rabies using killed rabies vaccine;”
Blood testEntering Indonesia
Rabies antibody test: at least 0.5 IU/ml
Bring the result of a rabies antibody (titer) test showing at least 0.5 IU/ml, taken after the rabies vaccination. The US certificate names the FAVN test. No certificate says how long before travel the blood must be taken; the UK's guidance suggests at least 30 days after the vaccination so the test is more likely to pass.
Details and the official words
“Dilengkapi buku vaksin dan hasil uji titer protektif antibodi rabies”
“The animals were subjected to a neutralizing antibody titration test with a result of 0.5IU/ml or greater, as detailed below.”
“The animal/s have been vaccinated with Rabies vaccine and has Rabies antibody titre greater than or equal to 0.5 IU/ml.”
“It is recommended that the blood sample is taken at least 30 days after the pet is vaccinated against rabies”
In the days before you travel
PermitEntering Indonesia
Import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture (ask whether you need one)
Australia's and the UK's guidance say a dog or cat can only be imported into Indonesia with an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture (Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health; Australia gives the email layanan-ip@pertanian.go.id), valid for one month from issue. Barantin's 2026 guide and the 2025 US certificate don't mention a permit: ask the quarantine office before you travel.
The official wording is ambiguous. Confirm this point with the authority.
Details and the official words
Barantin's regulation 14/2024 asks importers for the other documents required by the regulations in force, without listing them.
The UK guidance (written for its 2011 certificate) gives an old ministry address and says the application must be made at least one week before import.
“An import permit and health certificate are required.”
“The permit is only valid for one month from the date of issue.”
“No dog or cat may be imported into Indonesia except in accordance with the terms of an import permit.”
“Setiap Orang yang memasukkan Media Pembawa HPHK menyerahkan dokumen lain yang dipersyaratkan sesuai dengan ketentuan peraturan perundang-undangan.”
Vet examLeaving South Africa
Health check and health certificate from your private vet
Take your pet to your private vet for a health check. The vet completes a standard veterinary health certificate (blank forms from the state vet office, and Western Cape templates for many destinations) and must have done all the tests, treatments and vaccinations the destination asks for: ones not done by the vet are not accepted for certification. The province's general guide asks for the health check within 7 days of travel, depending on what the destination's import permit says.
Details and the official words
“Your pet should be taken to your local private veterinarian for a health check.”
“Your veterinarian should complete a standard Veterinary Health Certificate (VHC).”
“Your veterinarian must have completed all the tests, treatments and vaccinations indicated on the import permit.”
“A health check within 7 days of travel depending on what is specified on the import permit”
PaperworkSouth Africa and Indonesia
Official health certificate, after a vet examination within 5 days before departure
A vet examines your pet within 5 days before departure and finds it healthy and free of signs of rabies and other contagious diseases, and the government veterinary authority of the country your pet comes from issues the health certificate (in the US, endorsed by USDA). From the UK, the certificate is valid for 7 days.
Details and the official words
State vet certifies the health certificate: Bring the signed health certificate, the destination's import permit (some destinations, such as EU countries and Namibia, don't issue one), your pet's vaccination booklet, supporting documents and your ID or driver's licence to the state vet office. The state vet certifies the certificate. You pay the application fee at the appointment (R200 per application in 2023 in the Western Cape).
Fee: R200 per application in 2023 (Western Cape general info sheet; its EU info sheet says R209). It is set by the province's tariff list and may have changed.
“Pengirim/ pemilik memastikan kelengkapan persyaratan karantina dari negara asal yaitu Sertifikat Kesehatan yang diterbitkan oleh Pejabat berwenang di negara asal”
“melengkapi sertifikat kesehatan dari negara asal bagi Hewan dan/atau Produk Hewan;”
“NOTE: The Date of Inspection (Box 14) must be within 5 days of departure.”
“The animal in 5 (five) days before departure must be examined by a veterinarian and found to be healthy and free from any clinical sign of rabies and infectious or contagious diseases of dog/cat, at the time of examination and certification.”
“This certificate is valid for 7 days.”
“Pets travelling out of South Africa generally require a Veterinary Health Certificate certified by a state veterinarian.”
“An import permit from the country you are going to (some countries such as EU countries and Namibia do not issue these, for further information contact your local State Vet)”
“The signed VHC, import permit as well as your pet’s vaccination booklet and supporting documents should be brought to the SV office for certification.”
“Cost for application in 2023 is R200 each”
NoticeEntering Indonesia
Register with SSMQC and send Barantin's prior notice before you leave
Register in Barantin's SSMQC system, then fill in and send the prior notice at notice.karantinaindonesia.go.id. The prior notice is sent from the country of origin through Barantin's system before your pet leaves.
Details and the official words
Barantin's regulation 14/2024 (Article 2) also asks for the plan to bring in a live animal to be sent online 'paling lama 2 (dua) hari sebelum Pemasukan' (2 days before entry). We read this as at least 2 days before arrival, but we haven't added it as a deadline: send the notice early.
“Pengirim/ pemilik melakukan registrasi melalui SSMQC”
“wajib dilakukan sebelum keberangkatan dari negara asal”
“Pemberitahuan awal (prior notice) sebagaimana dimaksud pada ayat (1), harus disampaikan oleh pengirim di negara asal melalui sistem informasi Karantina.”
“disampaikan paling lambat sebelum keberangkatan Media Pembawa HPHK dari negara asal.”
NoticeLeaving South Africa
Book an appointment with the state vet office
State vet offices certify pets by appointment only. In Cape Town, email vetexport@westerncape.gov.za with the time slot you want, the number of pets and their destination, at least 2 days ahead; other offices ask you to book in good time because the state vet is not always available.
Details and the official words
“To make an appointment, clients are required to send an e-mail to vetexport@westerncape.gov.za with their required time slot.”
“Clients are required to make an appointment at least 2 days in advance.”
Travel day and arrival
On arrivalEntering Indonesia
Report to quarantine on arrival
Arrive through a designated entry point. There, report your pet and hand it over with its documents to the quarantine officers. If it is healthy and free of quarantine diseases, a quarantine vet releases it with a release certificate (Sertifikat Pelepasan Karantina). The examination costs 20,000 rupiah per dog or cat and the certificate 5,000 rupiah.
Details and the official words
“melalui Tempat Pemasukan yang ditetapkan; dan”
“pengirim/ pemilik wajib melaporkan dan menyerahkan hewan berikut kelengkapan persyaratannya kepada petugas karantina untuk keperluan tindakan karantina”
“akan dilakukan pembebasan oleh Dokter Hewan Karantina dengan menerbitkan Sertifikat Pelepasan Karantina.”
Good to know
- Your pet can't come from a country that currently has a rabies outbreak, and the health certificate states that rabies hasn't been reported where your pet has lived for the last 6 months. Barantin doesn't publish a list, so ask the quarantine office if rabies is present where your pet lives.
- If your pet changes planes in another country, Barantin's regulation also asks for a health certificate from the transit country. Ask your airline and the quarantine office whether an airside connection counts.
- The UK government's guidance for exporters says animals can't be brought into Madura, Bali, East and West Nusa Tenggara, the Moluccas, Papua (Irian Jaya), West Kalimantan or the islands belonging to Sumatra. Barantin doesn't publish such a list: ask the quarantine office if your pet's final destination is outside Java.
- Barantin can keep your pet in isolation for observation if its risk analysis calls for it or if the examination finds signs of a quarantine disease. The quarantine period lasts from the hand-over until the checks are finished; Barantin gives no fixed length.
- Guide, assistance and emotional support animals (at most 2) can travel as the owner's baggage under Barantin's 2024 baggage rules, with a letter from a mental health professional in the home country, at least 6 months of health history, rabies and distemper vaccination, a microchip or ID book, a pet passport and a rabies antibody test. Their owners fill in the All Indonesia arrival form.
- Export certification is done by the veterinary services of your province, so contact the state vet office where you live. In the Western Cape: the Cape Town Veterinary Export Certification Office (34 Roeland Street, vetexport@westerncape.gov.za, by appointment Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 12:00) or the regional state vet offices.
- The destination sets the rules, and you are responsible for getting its import requirements. Check them with the destination's veterinary authority (or its representatives in South Africa) before each trip; the province's info sheets are only a guide.
- Coming back to South Africa later? Dogs and cats entering South Africa need a veterinary import permit from the national Department of Agriculture (VetPermits@nda.gov.za).
Cats
Get ready
Residence ruleEntering Indonesia
Lived in the country of origin for at least 6 months
Your pet must have lived in the country it leaves from for at least 6 months before export. The UK's guidance also accepts a pet that has lived there since birth; the US and Australian certificates don't mention that exception.
Details and the official words
“The animals have resided in the United States for a period of not less than 6 (six) months preceding export.”
“The animal/s have been in country of origin for a period of not less than 6 (six) months preceding export.”
“The veterinary authorities in Indonesia require animals to have been resident in United Kingdom for at least six months prior to export, or since birth.”
Age ruleEntering Indonesia
At least 3 months old
Your pet must be at least 3 months old. From the UK, the UK government's guidance says 4 months (its certificate says 3), so plan for 4.
Details and the official words
“The animals listed in box 21 are at least 3 months old and have been vaccinated for rabies, as detailed below, using a killed vaccine.”
“The animal/s at least must be 3 (three) months old and has been vaccinated against rabies using killed-rabies vaccine.”
“Pets must be at least 4 months old to be allowed into Indonesia.”
VaccinationEntering Indonesia
Rabies vaccination with a killed vaccine, recorded in the vaccination book
Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies with a killed (inactivated) vaccine, and you bring its vaccination book. The certificates give no waiting time, except the UK one: at least 1 month before export.
Details and the official words
“Dilengkapi buku vaksin dan hasil uji titer protektif antibodi rabies”
“The animals listed in box 21 are at least 3 months old and have been vaccinated for rabies, as detailed below, using a killed vaccine.”
“being not less than 1 month prior to export the said animal(s)* was/were* vaccinated against rabies using killed rabies vaccine;”
Blood testEntering Indonesia
Rabies antibody test: at least 0.5 IU/ml
Bring the result of a rabies antibody (titer) test showing at least 0.5 IU/ml, taken after the rabies vaccination. The US certificate names the FAVN test. No certificate says how long before travel the blood must be taken; the UK's guidance suggests at least 30 days after the vaccination so the test is more likely to pass.
Details and the official words
“Dilengkapi buku vaksin dan hasil uji titer protektif antibodi rabies”
“The animals were subjected to a neutralizing antibody titration test with a result of 0.5IU/ml or greater, as detailed below.”
“The animal/s have been vaccinated with Rabies vaccine and has Rabies antibody titre greater than or equal to 0.5 IU/ml.”
“It is recommended that the blood sample is taken at least 30 days after the pet is vaccinated against rabies”
TestEntering Indonesia
Cats: negative COVID-19 PCR test before export (ask first)
The US Department of Agriculture says Indonesia currently requires cats to come with a negative laboratory PCR test for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) taken before export. Barantin's guide and the Australian and UK guidance don't mention it: ask the quarantine office whether it still applies.
The official wording is ambiguous. Confirm this point with the authority.
Details and the official words
“Indonesia is currently requiring cats, minks, ferrets, tigers, lions, Golden Syrian Hamsters, bats, and all primates (regardless of pet, or other purpose) to be accompanied with a negative laboratory result for a PCR COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) test that occurred prior export.”
In the days before you travel
PermitEntering Indonesia
Import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture (ask whether you need one)
Australia's and the UK's guidance say a dog or cat can only be imported into Indonesia with an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture (Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health; Australia gives the email layanan-ip@pertanian.go.id), valid for one month from issue. Barantin's 2026 guide and the 2025 US certificate don't mention a permit: ask the quarantine office before you travel.
The official wording is ambiguous. Confirm this point with the authority.
Details and the official words
Barantin's regulation 14/2024 asks importers for the other documents required by the regulations in force, without listing them.
The UK guidance (written for its 2011 certificate) gives an old ministry address and says the application must be made at least one week before import.
“An import permit and health certificate are required.”
“The permit is only valid for one month from the date of issue.”
“No dog or cat may be imported into Indonesia except in accordance with the terms of an import permit.”
“Setiap Orang yang memasukkan Media Pembawa HPHK menyerahkan dokumen lain yang dipersyaratkan sesuai dengan ketentuan peraturan perundang-undangan.”
Vet examLeaving South Africa
Health check and health certificate from your private vet
Take your pet to your private vet for a health check. The vet completes a standard veterinary health certificate (blank forms from the state vet office, and Western Cape templates for many destinations) and must have done all the tests, treatments and vaccinations the destination asks for: ones not done by the vet are not accepted for certification. The province's general guide asks for the health check within 7 days of travel, depending on what the destination's import permit says.
Details and the official words
“Your pet should be taken to your local private veterinarian for a health check.”
“Your veterinarian should complete a standard Veterinary Health Certificate (VHC).”
“Your veterinarian must have completed all the tests, treatments and vaccinations indicated on the import permit.”
“A health check within 7 days of travel depending on what is specified on the import permit”
PaperworkSouth Africa and Indonesia
Official health certificate, after a vet examination within 5 days before departure
A vet examines your pet within 5 days before departure and finds it healthy and free of signs of rabies and other contagious diseases, and the government veterinary authority of the country your pet comes from issues the health certificate (in the US, endorsed by USDA). From the UK, the certificate is valid for 7 days.
Details and the official words
State vet certifies the health certificate: Bring the signed health certificate, the destination's import permit (some destinations, such as EU countries and Namibia, don't issue one), your pet's vaccination booklet, supporting documents and your ID or driver's licence to the state vet office. The state vet certifies the certificate. You pay the application fee at the appointment (R200 per application in 2023 in the Western Cape).
Fee: R200 per application in 2023 (Western Cape general info sheet; its EU info sheet says R209). It is set by the province's tariff list and may have changed.
“Pengirim/ pemilik memastikan kelengkapan persyaratan karantina dari negara asal yaitu Sertifikat Kesehatan yang diterbitkan oleh Pejabat berwenang di negara asal”
“melengkapi sertifikat kesehatan dari negara asal bagi Hewan dan/atau Produk Hewan;”
“NOTE: The Date of Inspection (Box 14) must be within 5 days of departure.”
“The animal in 5 (five) days before departure must be examined by a veterinarian and found to be healthy and free from any clinical sign of rabies and infectious or contagious diseases of dog/cat, at the time of examination and certification.”
“This certificate is valid for 7 days.”
“Pets travelling out of South Africa generally require a Veterinary Health Certificate certified by a state veterinarian.”
“An import permit from the country you are going to (some countries such as EU countries and Namibia do not issue these, for further information contact your local State Vet)”
“The signed VHC, import permit as well as your pet’s vaccination booklet and supporting documents should be brought to the SV office for certification.”
“Cost for application in 2023 is R200 each”
NoticeEntering Indonesia
Register with SSMQC and send Barantin's prior notice before you leave
Register in Barantin's SSMQC system, then fill in and send the prior notice at notice.karantinaindonesia.go.id. The prior notice is sent from the country of origin through Barantin's system before your pet leaves.
Details and the official words
Barantin's regulation 14/2024 (Article 2) also asks for the plan to bring in a live animal to be sent online 'paling lama 2 (dua) hari sebelum Pemasukan' (2 days before entry). We read this as at least 2 days before arrival, but we haven't added it as a deadline: send the notice early.
“Pengirim/ pemilik melakukan registrasi melalui SSMQC”
“wajib dilakukan sebelum keberangkatan dari negara asal”
“Pemberitahuan awal (prior notice) sebagaimana dimaksud pada ayat (1), harus disampaikan oleh pengirim di negara asal melalui sistem informasi Karantina.”
“disampaikan paling lambat sebelum keberangkatan Media Pembawa HPHK dari negara asal.”
NoticeLeaving South Africa
Book an appointment with the state vet office
State vet offices certify pets by appointment only. In Cape Town, email vetexport@westerncape.gov.za with the time slot you want, the number of pets and their destination, at least 2 days ahead; other offices ask you to book in good time because the state vet is not always available.
Details and the official words
“To make an appointment, clients are required to send an e-mail to vetexport@westerncape.gov.za with their required time slot.”
“Clients are required to make an appointment at least 2 days in advance.”
Travel day and arrival
On arrivalEntering Indonesia
Report to quarantine on arrival
Arrive through a designated entry point. There, report your pet and hand it over with its documents to the quarantine officers. If it is healthy and free of quarantine diseases, a quarantine vet releases it with a release certificate (Sertifikat Pelepasan Karantina). The examination costs 20,000 rupiah per dog or cat and the certificate 5,000 rupiah.
Details and the official words
“melalui Tempat Pemasukan yang ditetapkan; dan”
“pengirim/ pemilik wajib melaporkan dan menyerahkan hewan berikut kelengkapan persyaratannya kepada petugas karantina untuk keperluan tindakan karantina”
“akan dilakukan pembebasan oleh Dokter Hewan Karantina dengan menerbitkan Sertifikat Pelepasan Karantina.”
Good to know
- Your pet can't come from a country that currently has a rabies outbreak, and the health certificate states that rabies hasn't been reported where your pet has lived for the last 6 months. Barantin doesn't publish a list, so ask the quarantine office if rabies is present where your pet lives.
- If your pet changes planes in another country, Barantin's regulation also asks for a health certificate from the transit country. Ask your airline and the quarantine office whether an airside connection counts.
- The UK government's guidance for exporters says animals can't be brought into Madura, Bali, East and West Nusa Tenggara, the Moluccas, Papua (Irian Jaya), West Kalimantan or the islands belonging to Sumatra. Barantin doesn't publish such a list: ask the quarantine office if your pet's final destination is outside Java.
- Barantin can keep your pet in isolation for observation if its risk analysis calls for it or if the examination finds signs of a quarantine disease. The quarantine period lasts from the hand-over until the checks are finished; Barantin gives no fixed length.
- Guide, assistance and emotional support animals (at most 2) can travel as the owner's baggage under Barantin's 2024 baggage rules, with a letter from a mental health professional in the home country, at least 6 months of health history, rabies and distemper vaccination, a microchip or ID book, a pet passport and a rabies antibody test. Their owners fill in the All Indonesia arrival form.
- Export certification is done by the veterinary services of your province, so contact the state vet office where you live. In the Western Cape: the Cape Town Veterinary Export Certification Office (34 Roeland Street, vetexport@westerncape.gov.za, by appointment Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 12:00) or the regional state vet offices.
- The destination sets the rules, and you are responsible for getting its import requirements. Check them with the destination's veterinary authority (or its representatives in South Africa) before each trip; the province's info sheets are only a guide.
- Coming back to South Africa later? Dogs and cats entering South Africa need a veterinary import permit from the national Department of Agriculture (VetPermits@nda.gov.za).
Money
What it costs
Government fees exactly as the official pages state them, and what vets and labs in South Africa publish for the steps above. The two are never added together.
Government fees on this route
Quarantine inspection (at most)Entering Indonesia · 20,000 IDR for each extra pet20,000 IDR
Per pet. The tariff is a maximum rate; the officer’s travel costs can be added.
“(4) Anjing/Kucing (a) Impor per ekor 20.000,00”
PMK 27 Tahun 2024: Jenis dan Tarif atas Jenis PNBP yang Bersifat Volatil dan Kebutuhan Mendesak yang Berlaku pada Badan Karantina Indonesia · as of 2024-04-26
Quarantine certificate (at most)Entering Indonesia5,000 IDR
Per certificate; a maximum rate.
“3. Dokumen tindakan karantina per sertifikat 5.000.00”
PMK 27 Tahun 2024: Jenis dan Tarif atas Jenis PNBP yang Bersifat Volatil dan Kebutuhan Mendesak yang Berlaku pada Badan Karantina Indonesia · as of 2024-04-26
Government fees in total: 25,000 IDR (each currency separately)
May also apply, depending on your case
State vet’s certificate application (Western Cape)Leaving South Africa200 ZAR
The Western Cape’s 2023 figure; its EU info sheet gives R209 for 2023. Each province sets its own tariff: ask your state vet office for the current amount.
“Certificate application cost can be found on the departments tariff register (Cost for application in 2023 is R200 each) each payable on appointment.”
Taking pet dogs and cats overseas: info sheet 'Dogs and cats general 2023' (Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Veterinary International Trade Facilitation) · as of 2023-03-20
Quarantine kennelEntering Indonesia10,000 IDR
Per kennel per day (a maximum rate), if your pet is held.
“3) Hewan Kesayangan a) Impor per kandang 10.000,00 per hari”
PMK 27 Tahun 2024: Jenis dan Tarif atas Jenis PNBP yang Bersifat Volatil dan Kebutuhan Mendesak yang Berlaku pada Badan Karantina Indonesia · as of 2024-04-26
What vets and labs charge Not official figures
Rabies vaccinationyour vet · for: rabies vaccination with a killed vaccine, recorded in the vaccination book250–412 ZAR
South Africa: 3 published prices
- Vet House (Pietermaritzburg, KZN): Rabies vaccine (Nobivac Rabies); the list does not say whether a consultation is included250 ZAR · per vaccination · read 2026-10-13
- Vitalvet (George / Mossel Bay, Western Cape): Rabies-only vaccination (the same price is shown in two of the three branch price tables on the page; the page does not label which table is which branch)300 ZAR · per vaccination · read 2026-10-13
- The Corner Vet (Bryanston, Johannesburg): Rabies-only vaccination for an adult dog (vaccinations section is headed 'Wellness exam and vaccination')412 ZAR · per vaccination · read 2026-10-13
Rabies blood test: the lab’s own pricean approved laboratory; your vet adds the blood draw and the courier · for: rabies antibody test: at least 0.5 IU/mlPrices from 8 countries
Austria: 1 published price
- AGES (Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety), Institute for Veterinary Investigations Mödling: Lab price for the rabies antibody titre test for pets (EU-recognised lab), samples sent from EU countries, 20% VAT included; transport to the lab paid by the sender97.26 EUR · per sample · read 2026-10-13
France: 2 published prices
- Laboratoire départemental de la Haute-Garonne (LD31 EVA): Lab price for the FAVN (WOAH/OMSA method) rabies antibody test, VAT included, price guaranteed until 31/12/2026 (from the lab's order form)99 EUR · per test · read 2026-10-13
- Inovalys (laboratory): Lab price only: rabies antibody titration (COFRAC accredited), ordered online by the owner; the page says the blood sample is taken by your vet and sending it to the lab is the owner's responsibility (no amounts given for those)99.18 EUR · per test · read 2026-10-13
the United Kingdom: 2 published prices
- Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test for dogs and cats for pet travel (test code TC0712), single sample, excluding VAT72.30 GBP · per test · read 2026-10-13
- Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test for dogs and cats, extended method (test code TC0570), single sample, excluding VAT106 GBP · per test · read 2026-10-13
Japan: 1 published price
- Research Institute for Animal Science in Biochemistry and Toxicology (RIAS, 一般財団法人生物科学安全研究所): Lab fee only: rabies antibody test at RIAS (a MAFF-designated lab), tax included, paid in advance by bank transfer; vet's blood draw and shipping not included15,000 JPY · per sample · read 2026-10-13
Poland: 1 published price
- National Veterinary Research Institute (PIWet-PIB), Puławy: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test, standard service (max 21 calendar days), electronic report only, gross (VAT included)280 PLN · per test · read 2026-10-13
Sweden: 1 published price
- Swedish Veterinary Agency (SVA): Lab price for the FAVN rabies vaccination-check antibody test (article D142410), excluding VAT (exkl. moms)1,365 SEK · per test · read 2026-10-13
the United States: 1 published price
- University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test for pet travel/export (University of Missouri VMDL One Health-Rabies Laboratory); shipping not stated79 USD · per test · read 2026-10-13
South Africa: 1 published price
- Agricultural Research Council – Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC-OVR): Lab price for the rabies neutralization (antibody) test per clear serum sample, VAT included; the price list does not name FAVN or RFFIT (ARC-Onderstepoort diagnostic price list, PDF created May 2026)2,030 ZAR · per clear serum sample · read 2026-10-13
Vet examinationyour vet · for: health check and health certificate from your private vet590 ZAR
South Africa: 2 published prices
- Vet House (Pietermaritzburg, KZN): Normal consultation (routine care price list)590 ZAR · per consultation · read 2026-10-13
- The Corner Vet (Bryanston, Johannesburg): Wellness exam (nose-to-tail consultation)590 ZAR · per consultation · read 2026-10-13
No published prices yet for South Africa: health certificate (vet’s fee).
Prices that businesses publish on their own pages, quoted as we read them; yours can differ. Ranges are the lowest to highest of these examples, never our estimate. How we collect prices
Airline fees aren’t included: check your airline’s pet page.
Round trip
Coming back to South Africa
Nothing for the trip back has to happen before your pet leaves South Africa (dogs).
The trip back asks for 15 steps: veterinary import permit (before the animal leaves), ISO microchip (tattoos are not accepted), lived in the exporting country since birth or for the last 6 months and rabies vaccination at least 30 days before export (not needed from Australia, New Zealand and the UK) and more.
Nothing for the trip back has to happen before your pet leaves South Africa (cats).
The trip back asks for 11 steps: veterinary import permit (before the animal leaves), ISO microchip (tattoos are not accepted), lived in the exporting country since birth or for the last 6 months and rabies vaccination at least 30 days before export (not needed from Australia, New Zealand and the UK) and more.
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Where this comes from
Official sources
- Si Anabul Mau Ikut Mudik, Begini Prosedur Karantinanya (Badan Karantina Indonesia article, 11 March 2026)
- Peraturan Badan Karantina Indonesia Nomor 14 Tahun 2024 tentang Tata Cara Tindakan Karantina dan Pengawasan secara Terintegrasi
- Peraturan Badan Karantina Indonesia Nomor 5 Tahun 2024 tentang Tindakan Karantina Barang Bawaan
- PMK 27 Tahun 2024: Jenis dan Tarif atas Jenis PNBP yang Bersifat Volatil dan Kebutuhan Mendesak yang Berlaku pada Badan Karantina Indonesia
- Pet travel from the United States to Indonesia (USDA APHIS, last modified 30 September 2025)
- Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats from the United States of America to Indonesia (USDA APHIS, file of 28 March 2025)
- Micor: Indonesia, dogs (Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; based on a permit issued in January 2022, last reviewed 1 March 2022)
- Micor: Indonesia, cats (Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; based on a permit issued in December 2021, last reviewed 1 March 2022)
- Export of cats and dogs from the United Kingdom to Indonesia: notes for guidance 3905NFG (APHA, revised 1 December 2023)
- Export of dogs and cats from the United Kingdom to Indonesia: health certificate 3905EHC version 3 (APHA, agreed 23 May 2011)
- Exporting pets and products (Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Veterinary Services)
- Taking pet dogs and cats overseas: info sheet 'Dogs and cats general 2023' (Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Veterinary International Trade Facilitation)
- Non-commercial export of dogs and cats to the European Union: info sheet (Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Veterinary International Trade Facilitation, 2024)
- South African policy on export certification for animals and animal products (Department of Agriculture, Government Notice 1325, Government Gazette 31680, 12 December 2008; gov.za copy)
- Export certification: information pack (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, file of 2 March 2016, listed in the department's information packs of 18 August 2021; read from Common Crawl CC-MAIN-2026-39, captured 11 September 2026)
- Veterinary import permit office: application reference numbers and proof of payment (Department of Agriculture, 5 September 2025; read from Common Crawl CC-MAIN-2026-39, captured 15 September 2026)
Last checked against the official pages: 2026-10-13.
Questions owners ask
Does my dog or cat need a rabies blood test to go from South Africa to Indonesia?
Yes: Bring the result of a rabies antibody (titer) test showing at least 0.5 IU/ml, taken after the rabies vaccination.
Do I need an import permit to bring my dog or cat into Indonesia?
Yes: Australia's and the UK's guidance say a dog or cat can only be imported into Indonesia with an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture (Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health; Australia gives the email layanan-ip@pertanian.go.id), valid for one month from issue.
Will my dog or cat be quarantined in Indonesia?
Not on the routes we have verified: the official rules list no quarantine for a pet that meets the requirements.
How early should I start preparing my pet for South Africa to Indonesia?
With nothing done yet, start at least 2 days ahead for a dog. The main steps: rabies vaccination with a killed vaccine, recorded in the vaccination book, rabies antibody test: at least 0.5 IU/ml and import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture (ask whether you need one) and 4 more.
Every rule here is quoted from the official page and checked word for word; not legal advice. How we verify · Report a mistake
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