Pet Transportation Procedures

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the basics of vaccinations and antibody titer tests required for traveling abroad with pets, a suggested preparation schedule leading up to departure, and important considerations by country and region. You’ll be able to see at a glance the key points to check before your trip.

Pet Transportation Procedures

Domestic airline policies regarding pet transport—including summer restrictions on checked baggage and guidelines for brachycephalic dog breeds—vary by airline. We’ve compiled a summary of the differences among the six major carriers—including ANA, JAL, and Skymark—along with a checklist of preparations for safe transport, based on information current as of July 2026.

Pet Transportation Procedures

We’ve compiled the animal quarantine procedures required for traveling abroad with your dog or cat—from pre-export inspections to import quarantine upon return and the 180-day waiting period—based on the latest information as of July 2026. We also explain how to avoid being held in quarantine.

Pet Transportation Procedures

Based on practical experience with international pet transport and using information current as of July 2026, we provide easy-to-understand explanations covering everything from health checks and choosing the right crate before your dog or cat flies, to the differences between traveling in the cabin and the cargo hold, the process on the day of departure, and post-arrival care.

Pet Transportation Procedures

PetAirJPN provides easy-to-understand explanations—based on official information from sources such as the Animal Quarantine Service—covering everything from the differences between transportation methods for taking pets overseas (carry-on, checked baggage, and cargo) and how to choose the right one, to the travel preparation process, necessary procedures, and estimated costs.

Pet Transportation Procedures Pet Situation by Country

Based on first-hand information as of July 2026, this article provides a clear explanation of the required sequence for microchipping and rabies vaccinations for traveling with pets to the UK, the export quarantine procedures in Japan, and the differences between direct flights and the Eurotunnel route via France.

Pet Transportation Procedures

The stress your pet experiences during air travel can be alleviated with proper preparation. Based on practical experience with international pet transport and using information current as of July 2026, we provide easy-to-understand explanations covering everything from choosing and acclimating your pet to its crate, to care during the flight, and follow-up care after arrival.

Pet Transportation Procedures

This checklist explains the common reasons for being denied entry or having your pet sent back when traveling abroad with a pet, as well as key preparation points regarding documentation, microchips, and rabies vaccinations. This practical guide is based on official information from the Animal Quarantine Service and is current as of August 2026.

Pet Transportation Procedures

When transporting your pet by air, should you choose to bring it on board or check it as cargo? PetAirJPN provides a comprehensive guide covering key decision-making factors, points to check when comparing airlines, seasonal precautions, and the process for selecting a transport crate and preparing for the trip.