Pet Transport Procedures

We’ve summarized the key procedures you’ll want to check when returning to Japan with your pet. Using the latest information for 2026, we explain everything from the differences between designated and non-designated areas to rabies antibody testing, the 180-day waiting period, and the risks of failing to complete the necessary procedures.

Pet Transport Procedures

The PetAirJPN operations team provides easy-to-understand explanations covering everything from estimated transit times and required documents for shipping pets overseas to the differences when hiring a professional and common pitfalls. Be sure to review this information before you begin preparing for your trip.

Pet Transport Procedures

Based on official information from sources such as the Animal Quarantine Service and updated as of August 2026, this guide provides a step-by-step, easy-to-understand explanation of the preparation period, the procedure flow, the latest country-specific requirements, and estimated costs for taking your pet from Japan to another country.