Pet import requirements for Myanmar (Burma)
What Myanmar (Burma) 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 2025-08-15 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2025-12-03. 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.
Myanmar (Burma) at a glance
| Requirement | For Myanmar (Burma) |
|---|---|
| Microchip Required | Required |
| Rabies | Required |
| Import permit Required | Import permit is required prior to arrival |
| Quarantine | Not required |
| Minimum age to travel | 4 Months |
| Customs clearance | Strongly advised |
| 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
Not Required. Myanmar is bordered by Bangladesh and India to its northwest, China to its northeast, and Laos and Thailand to its east and southeast. Arrival airports noted for this destination in clude RGN.
Import requirements
4 Months
Owners should be ready with all certificates and vaccinations at least 3days before departure (1 week could be much better)
- Import permit is required prior to arrival
- Vaccination record containing pet name, breed, sex, date of birth, vaccination history record, vaccine’s manufacturer & serial number, etc.
- Photo of the pet front side, Back side and Beside (at least 4 month old and pls specify name of each pet on the photo file name if you have more than one pet.)
- Photo of the pet with owner
- Photo of the crate
- Owner's valid passport & visa pages
- Arrival Air ticket copy to Myanmar for pet owner
- Health certificate endorsed by the Government veterinarian at origin side.
- Authority letter
- Custom processing time need customer original passport to show customs authority person.
Same Requirements
- Official Veterinary Certificate
- Official Health Certificate
- Rabies Vaccination Certificate
- Microchip Implantation Certificate
Identification and microchip
Required
Rabies and vaccinations
Required
Dogs must be vaccinated against other significant in fectious diseases i.e. Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Leptospirosis at least 21 days prior to the departure.
Cats shall be vaccinated against other significant in fectious
diseases i.e. Feline Panleukopenia at least 21 days prior to the departure.
Tests and treatments
Not required
N/A
Health certificate and permits
A health certificate in English, signed or further endorsed by a full-time authorized veterinary of ficial of the government of the exporting country.
Import permit is required prior to arrival.
Documents required:
- Official Veterinary Certificate
- Official Health Certificate
- Rabies Vaccination Certificate
- Microchip Implantation Certificate
5.Import Permit
Quarantine
Not Required
Restrictions and banned breeds
None.
Customs, agents, and airports
Highly Recommended
Rangoon (RGN)
Airports listed on this destination file: RGN.
Excess baggage pets are not required for customs clearance. Manifest cargo pets are required for customs clearance.
- Operating hours from 8:30-16:30 hours, Monday-Friday except public holidays
- Customs process takes approx. 3-4 hours
- 3 days for the permit approval, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
- The permit is valid for not more than 10 days
- No quarantine is required
- No export duty & tax in Myanmar
- Pet travels as excess baggage is allowed. Customs clearance is not required.
Export notes
Documents required are vaccination book (the pages containing pet’s info e.g. name, breed, sex, birth date, vaccination record, etc.), rabies vaccination, photo of the pet and the owner's valid passport.
- Vaccination record containing pet name, breed, sex, date of birth, vaccination history record, vaccine’s manufacturer & serial number, etc.
- Photo of the pet front side, Back side and Beside (at least 4 month old and pls specify name of each pet on the photo file name if you have more than one pet.)
- Photo of the pet with owner
- Photo of the crate
- Owner's valid passport & visa pages
- Departure Air ticket copy to Myanmar for pet owner
- Health certificate endorsed by the Government veterinarian at origin side.
- Authority letter
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
CITES – Besides the birds, all the CITES listed animals will also require a CITES Import Permit prior to arrival into Myanmar.
Information Avaible Upon Request.
Information is available upon request.
Documents required are vaccination book (the pages containing pet’s info e.g. name, breed, sex, birth date, vaccination record, etc.), rabies vaccination, photo of the pet and the owner's valid passport.
Official contacts
Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
#36, Naypyitaw, Myanmar
Tel: +94 1 642-395 / +94 1 643-124
Email: lbvd@mptmail.net.mm
Current as of June 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 2025-08-15.
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Questions about moving a pet to Myanmar (Burma)
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Myanmar (Burma)?
Required
From the country profile, last verified 2025-08-15.
What rabies vaccination does Myanmar (Burma) require?
Required
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Myanmar (Burma)?
Import permit is required prior to arrival
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Myanmar (Burma)?
Not required
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to Myanmar (Burma)?
4 Months