Pet import requirements for Indonesia
What Indonesia asks for before a dog or cat can enter — the microchip, the rabies work, the permit and the paperwork — and how far ahead you need to start. We handle all of it on a move we arrange.
Import rules change, and they change without notice. Last verified 2025-08-28 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2025-09-15. Confirm every requirement with the authority named below, or with us on (424) 421-1650, before you book a flight or start any vet work.
Indonesia at a glance
| Requirement | For Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Pictures of pet for import permit process, Microchip for entry into Indonesia recommended for dog/cat |
| Rabies | Using killed-rabies vaccine and given at least 3 months old |
| Rabies antibody test Required | Rabies Titer Test needed for applying import permit from all country |
| Import permit Not required | Not required |
| Quarantine | Currently, dogs and cats must be quarantined for 7-14 days prior to arrival in Indonesia |
| Minimum age to travel | At least 3 months |
| Customs clearance | Yes, importation must be under company name due to tax regulation |
| Agent at destination | Strongly advised |
Where this fits in the timeline. The order matters more than the effort: a rabies vaccination given before the microchip was implanted does not count in most regimes, and a titer test drawn too early restarts a waiting period. On a move we handle, we check your pet's existing dates against these rules on the free consultation before anything is booked.
The detail
Indonesia – South East Asia. Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) Jakarta, ID/ Surabaya International Airport (SUB), ID. At least 3 months.
Import requirements
At least 3 months
- Import permit normal process takes 4-5 weeks to obtain.
- Original Official Health Certificate must arrive with the pet/s. This health certificate must be issued by the government veterinarian in origin country. The pet/s can be examine between 5 days before departure and need to be found healthy and free from any clinical signs or Rabies and in fectious or contagious diseases.
Import permit normal process takes 4-5 weeks to obtain.
Original Official International Health Certificate must arrive with the pet/s. This health certificate must be issued by the government veterinarian in origin country. The pet/s can be examine between 5 days before departure and need to be found healthy and free from any clinical signs or Rabies and in fectious or contagious diseases.
Indonesia import permit only able to contain until 5 animals. Cat and Dog will be in separate import permit. If owner have more than 5 animals, the permit will be separate.
Recommendation Letter to Import dogs/cats issued by local authority in Indonesia.
Dog/Cat will be tested during the quarantine period in Indonesia for Rabies Antibody in Indonesian Lab appointed by the quarantine. The pet will be release after the test result available.
Identification and microchip
Pictures of pet for import permit process, Microchip for entry into Indonesia recommended for dog/cat.
Rabies and vaccinations
Using killed-rabies vaccine and given at least 3 months old. Rabies Antibody Titre Test prior to applying import permit from Ministry of Agriculture in Indonesia and another Rabies antibody test done by Quarantine Authority upon arrival in Indonesia
Dog/cat:
Valid Rabies vaccination.
Other vaccinations are highly recommended.
Tests and treatments
Rabies Titer Test needed for applying import permit from all country. The test result valid for 1 year.
Internal & external parasite treatment prior to departure, not mandatory but highly recommended.
Health certificate and permits
Health certificate from private needed for applying import permit.
Original International Health Certificate must arrive with the animal, or the animal will be rejected and return to origin country. This health certificate must be issued by the government veterinarian in origin country. The pet/s can be examined between 5 days before departure and need to be found healthy and free from any clinical signs or Rabies and in fectious or contagious diseases.
Import permit from Ministry of Agriculture is mandatory and needs to be available before arrival or else the animal will be quarantine for longer period. If no import permit, the animal will be re-export.
Quarantine
Currently, dogs and cats must be quarantined for 7-14 days prior to arrival in Indonesia.
Restrictions and banned breeds
Embargo - All live animals coming from and Mainland People’s Republic of China (in cluding and Macau).
Some areas in Indonesia have had a rabies outbreak and Dogs and Cats cannot be imported to these regions – they in clude Bali, Lombok, Kepulauan Riau (in cluding Batam and Bintan), and Papua island.
Breed embargo: Pittbull and cross.
Customs, agents, and airports
Yes, importation must be under company name due to tax regulation.
Highly recommended as owner need to get an import permit.
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) Jakarta, ID/ Surabaya International Airport (SUB), ID
Airports listed on this destination file: BPN, JKT, DPS, CGK, SUB, MES, UPG, MDC, PNK, HLP.
Pets coming by manifested cargo must be under company name as a consignee – cannot be under owner’s name.
If under owners name then the animal will be stuck at Cargo warehouse and cannot clear.
Export notes
- Copy of Owner Passport
- Original vaccination book with validity of vaccinations
- Microchip number
- Health certificate from private vet
- Rabies serology test (dependent on country of destination).
- Picture of the pet/s (face and whole body in 1 frame)
Based on the above documents, we will then obtain and export permit and International Health Certificate from the Indonesian Government
It takes around 3 weeks to process the export permit.
Based on the above documents, we will then obtain and export permit and International Health Certificate from the Indonesian Government
It takes around 3 weeks to process the export permit.
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
RHDV Test for Rabbit
Some airport in Indonesia might required the pet/s to do a rabies titer test before issuing of ficial health certificate
Official contacts
Ministry of Agriculture
Jl. Harsono RM. No. 3 Ragunan
Indonesia, 12550
Tel: +62 021 780-6131-34
Tel: +62 812 9293-7867
Fax. +62 021 780-4237, 7883-3066
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF LIVESTOCK AND ANIMAL HEALTH SERVICES
JALAN HARSONO RM NOMOR 3 GEDUNG C PASAR MINGGU, JAKARTA 12550
KOTAK POS 1108/JKS, JAKARTA 12011
TEL: (021) 021 7815580 - 83, 7847319, FAKSIMILE: (021) 7815583
EMAIL: ditjennak@pertanian.go.id
Animal Quarantine Indonesia (Barantin)
Bandar Udara Internasional Soekarno–Hatta, Gd. Karantina Pertanian Bandar Udara Int, Jl. C3 No.I.G, Kota Tangerang, Banten 15126
Email: karantinabanten@karantinaindonesia.go.id
Current as of November 2024
Disclaimer
Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2025-08-28.
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Questions about moving a pet to Indonesia
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Indonesia?
Pictures of pet for import permit process, Microchip for entry into Indonesia recommended for dog/cat
From the country profile, last verified 2025-08-28.
What rabies vaccination does Indonesia require?
Using killed-rabies vaccine and given at least 3 months old
Is a rabies antibody (titer) test needed for Indonesia?
Rabies Titer Test needed for applying import permit from all country
A titer test is the single most common reason a move takes months rather than weeks, because the waiting period runs from the blood draw.
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Indonesia?
Not required
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Indonesia?
Currently, dogs and cats must be quarantined for 7-14 days prior to arrival in Indonesia