This checklist explains the preparations needed to move abroad with your pet. It covers everything from the procedures for microchips, vaccinations, and export health certificates to the varying entry requirements for different destinations, as well as common issues—such as incomplete documentation or non-compliant crates—and how to address them.
From finding a place to live with your pet abroad to local veterinary clinics, differences in legal regulations, adapting to the climate, and preparing to return home—we’ll explain these seven essential points through a Q&A format. PetAirJPN presents this information based on official sources such as the Animal Quarantine Service.
This article will tell you everything you need to know about moving abroad with your cat. From microchipping, rabies vaccines, document preparation, airline selection, and local living, we will explain everything in chronological order from the start of preparation to after the trip, based on the latest information as of April 2026. Conclusion: Preparation is a minimum of 6-8 of the trip.
PetAirJPN explains the quarantine procedures, import permits, microchip and vaccination requirements, and region-specific considerations—such as those for Bali—needed when moving to or being assigned to Indonesia with a pet, based on information current as of August 2026.