{"id":2784,"date":"2025-10-17T20:16:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T11:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/?p=2784"},"modified":"2025-12-18T16:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T07:20:29","slug":"animal-quarantine-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The perfect guide to successful 100% overseas travel with your dog or cat, as taught by a professional."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"quarantine-route-wrapper\" role=\"article\" aria-labelledby=\"quarantine-route-title\">\n<p><!-- \u30ea\u30fc\u30c9\u30c6\u30ad\u30b9\u30c8 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-text\">\n<p>I want to bring my cat back home with me, but I'm worried that the procedures are too complicated...\" \"How do I start with my dog?<\/p>\n<p>We understand your feelings very well. We at PetAir have listened to the concerns of many pet owners. And we assure you.<span class=\"text-marker\">Animal quarantine is not a scary thing with the right knowledge and planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This article is not just a manual of procedures. We are the ones who handle hundreds of international shipments per year,<strong class=\"keyword-primary\">A perfect timeline that cannot fail.<\/strong>and the pitfalls that many people fall into, as well as the behind-the-scenes tricks that only the experts know, all of which are poured into this \"textbook.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-bold\">Read to the end and your fears will be confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u6700\u91cd\u8981\u8b66\u544a\u30dc\u30c3\u30af\u30b9 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert-box\" role=\"alert\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_%E6%9C%80%E9%87%8D%E8%A6%81%EF%BC%9A%E3%81%AF%E3%81%98%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB%E3%81%8A%E8%AA%AD%E3%81%BF%E3%81%8F%E3%81%A0%E3%81%95%E3%81%84\" >\u26a0\ufe0f Most Important: Please read first!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#STEP_1%EF%BC%9A%E3%81%AA%E3%81%9C%E5%8B%95%E7%89%A9%E6%A4%9C%E7%96%AB%E3%81%AF%E3%81%93%E3%82%8C%E3%81%BB%E3%81%A9%E5%8E%B3%E6%A0%BC%E3%81%AA%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8B%EF%BC%9F\" >STEP 1: Why is animal quarantine so strict?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%F0%9F%8C%9F_PetAir%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%96%E7%82%B9\" >Perspectives from \ud83c\udf1f PetAir<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#STEP_2%EF%BC%9A%E6%BA%96%E5%82%99%E3%81%AE%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%82%92%E6%B1%BA%E3%82%81%E3%82%8B%E3%80%8C2%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E9%81%93%E3%80%8D%E3%81%A8%E3%80%81%E9%87%8D%E5%A4%A7%E3%81%AA%E8%AA%A4%E8%A7%A3\" >STEP 2: The \"two paths\" that determine the route of preparation and a critical misunderstanding.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E3%80%90%E9%87%8D%E5%A4%A7%E3%81%AA%E8%AD%A6%E5%91%8A%E3%80%91%E3%80%8C%E6%8C%87%E5%AE%9A%E5%9C%B0%E5%9F%9F%E3%81%AF%E7%B0%A1%E5%8D%98%E3%80%8D%E3%81%A8%E3%81%84%E3%81%86%E8%AA%A4%E8%A7%A3%E3%81%8C%E6%82%B2%E5%8A%87%E3%82%92%E6%8B%9B%E3%81%8F\" >[Serious Warning] The misconception that \"designated areas are easy\" leads to tragedy.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#STEP_3%EF%BC%9A%E3%80%90%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88A%EF%BC%9A%E6%8C%87%E5%AE%9A%E5%9C%B0%E5%9F%9F%E3%80%91%E7%9F%AD%E6%9C%9F%E6%B1%BA%E6%88%A6%E3%81%A0%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%93%E3%81%9D%E6%B2%B9%E6%96%AD%E5%A4%A7%E6%95%B5%EF%BC%814%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E9%89%84%E5%89%87\" >STEP 3: [Route A: Designated Areas] 4 ironclad rules to be followed in the short term!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E5%8E%B3%E6%A0%BC%E3%81%AA%E5%B1%85%E4%BD%8F%E6%9D%A1%E4%BB%B6%E3%82%92%E8%A8%BC%E6%98%8E%E3%81%9B%E3%82%88\" >Prove strict residency requirements.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#40%E6%97%A5%E5%89%8D%E3%81%AE%E4%BA%8B%E5%89%8D%E5%B1%8A%E5%87%BA%E3%81%AF%E7%B5%B6%E5%AF%BE\" >40 days advance notification is absolute.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E6%94%BF%E5%BA%9C%E6%A9%9F%E9%96%A2%E7%99%BA%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%AE%E3%80%8C%E3%81%8A%E5%A2%A8%E4%BB%98%E3%81%8D%E3%80%8D%E3%81%8C%E5%BF%85%E9%A0%88\" >Endorsement\" issued by a government agency is required.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E7%9B%B4%E6%8E%A5%E8%BC%B8%E9%80%81\" >Direct to Japan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%F0%9F%92%A1_PetAir%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%96%E7%82%B9\" >Perspectives from \ud83d\udca1 PetAir<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#STEP_4%EF%BC%9A%E3%80%90%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88B%EF%BC%9A%E6%8C%87%E5%AE%9A%E5%9C%B0%E5%9F%9F%E4%BB%A5%E5%A4%96%E3%80%91%E5%A4%B1%E6%95%97%E3%82%BC%E3%83%AD%E3%81%AE%E5%AE%8C%E7%92%A7%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%83%9E%E3%83%83%E3%83%97\" >STEP 4: [Route B: Outside of designated area] Perfect roadmap with zero failures<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%81%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E8%A3%85%E7%9D%80\" >Microchipping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E7%8B%82%E7%8A%AC%E7%97%85%E4%BA%88%E9%98%B2%E6%8E%A5%E7%A8%AE%EF%BC%881%E5%9B%9E%E7%9B%AE%EF%BC%89\" >Rabies vaccination (1st)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E7%8B%82%E7%8A%AC%E7%97%85%E4%BA%88%E9%98%B2%E6%8E%A5%E7%A8%AE%EF%BC%882%E5%9B%9E%E7%9B%AE%EF%BC%89\" >Rabies vaccination (2nd)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E7%8B%82%E7%8A%AC%E7%97%85%E6%8A%97%E4%BD%93%E4%BE%A1%E6%A4%9C%E6%9F%BB\" >Rabies antibody titer test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#180%E6%97%A5%E9%96%93%E3%81%AE%E5%BE%85%E6%A9%9F\" >180-day waiting period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E4%BA%8B%E5%89%8D%E5%B1%8A%E5%87%BA\" >Prior notification to Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E5%87%BA%E5%9B%BD%E5%89%8D%E3%81%AE%E8%87%A8%E5%BA%8A%E6%A4%9C%E6%9F%BB\" >Pre-departure clinical examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E8%BC%B8%E5%87%BA%E5%9B%BD%E6%94%BF%E5%BA%9C%E6%A9%9F%E9%96%A2%E3%81%AE%E8%A8%BC%E6%98%8E%E6%9B%B8%E5%8F%96%E5%BE%97\" >Obtain certification from the government agency of the exporting country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%A7%E8%BC%B8%E5%85%A5%E6%A4%9C%E6%9F%BB\" >Import inspection at Japanese airports<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#STEP_5%EF%BC%9A%E3%80%90%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%81%8C%E8%AD%A6%E5%91%8A%E3%80%9199%E3%81%AE%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%8C%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%89%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E3%80%81%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%87%BA%E5%9B%BD%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E3%80%8C%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%A7%E3%81%AE%E8%90%BD%E3%81%A8%E3%81%97%E7%A9%B4%E3%80%8D\" >STEP 5: [Professionals warn] \"The biggest pitfall\" when leaving Japan that 99% people do not know about.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E2%9D%97_PetAir%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E8%AD%A6%E5%91%8A%EF%BC%9A%E5%B8%B0%E5%9B%BD%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E6%BA%96%E5%82%99%E3%81%AF%E3%80%8C%E5%87%BA%E5%9B%BD%E5%89%8D%E3%80%8D%E3%81%AB%E7%B5%82%E3%81%88%E3%81%AA%E3%81%95%E3%81%84%EF%BC%81\" >\u2757 Warning from PetAir: finish preparations for your return \"before you leave\"!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#STEP_6%EF%BC%9A%E3%80%90%E8%B2%BB%E7%94%A8%E3%81%A8%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE%E3%80%91%E5%B0%82%E9%96%80%E5%AE%B6%E3%81%A0%E3%81%91%E3%81%8C%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%8B%E8%B3%A2%E3%81%84%E9%81%B8%E6%8A%9E\" >STEP 6: [Cost and Airlines] Only an expert knows how to make a wise choice.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%81%AA%E8%B2%BB%E7%94%A8%E5%86%85%E8%A8%B3\" >Realistic cost breakdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE%E9%81%B8%E3%81%B3%E3%81%AE3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E9%89%84%E5%89%87\" >Three ironclad rules for choosing an airline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81%EF%BC%9A%E6%84%9B%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%83%9A%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AE%E6%9C%AA%E6%9D%A5%E3%82%92%E5%AE%88%E3%82%8B%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AE3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E7%B5%B6%E5%AF%BE%E6%B3%95%E5%89%87\" >Summary: Three absolute rules to protect your future with your beloved pet.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E6%84%9B%E7%8A%AC%E3%83%BB%E6%84%9B%E7%8C%AB%E3%81%A8%E5%AE%89%E5%BF%83%E3%81%AE%E7%A9%BA%E6%97%85%E3%82%92%EF%BC%81%E3%83%9A%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%A8%E9%A3%9B%E8%A1%8C%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%AB%E4%B9%97%E3%82%8B%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AE%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E5%AF%BE%E7%AD%96%E5%AE%8C%E5%85%A8%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%EF%BD%9C%E5%9B%BD%E9%9A%9B%E8%BC%B8%E9%80%81%E3%81%AE%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%81%8C%E5%BE%B9%E5%BA%95%E8%A7%A3%E8%AA%AC_%E2%80%93_%E3%83%9A%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E5%A4%96%E6%B8%A1%E8%88%AA%E3%83%BB%E5%BC%95%E8%B6%8A%E3%81%97%E3%82%B5%E3%83%9D%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%EF%BD%9C%E7%8A%AC%E7%8C%AB%E3%81%AE%E5%9B%BD%E9%9A%9B%E8%BC%B8%E9%80%81%E3%83%BB%E6%A4%9C%E7%96%AB%E6%89%8B%E7%B6%9A%E3%81%8D%E4%BB%A3%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%AA%E3%82%89_PetAir_JPN%E3%80%90%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%80%91\" >Safe and Secure Air Travel with Your Pet Dog or Cat! A Complete Guide to Safety Measures for Flying with Pets\uff5cThorough Explanation by an International Transportation Professional - PetAir JPN [Official] - Support for Pets Traveling and Moving Overseas\uff5cSupport for International Transportation and Quarantine Procedures for Dogs and Cats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/animal-quarantine-guide\/#%E3%81%95%E3%81%82%E3%80%81%E3%81%82%E3%81%AA%E3%81%9F%E3%81%AE%E7%95%AA%E3%81%A7%E3%81%99%E3%80%82%E6%9C%80%E9%AB%98%E3%81%AE%E6%97%85%E7%AB%8B%E3%81%A1%E3%82%92%E3%80%81%E7%A7%81%E3%81%9F%E3%81%A1%E3%81%A8%E3%80%82\" >Now it's your turn. Best of luck on your journey with us.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"box-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_%E6%9C%80%E9%87%8D%E8%A6%81%EF%BC%9A%E3%81%AF%E3%81%98%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB%E3%81%8A%E8%AA%AD%E3%81%BF%E3%81%8F%E3%81%A0%E3%81%95%E3%81%84\"><\/span>\u26a0\ufe0f Most Important: Please read first!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This article is based on information as of October 2025 and has been prepared with the best of intentions. However,<strong class=\"keyword-primary\">Animal quarantine regulations are subject to change without notice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When proceeding, be sure to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maff.go.jp\/aqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official website of the Animal Quarantine Service (AQS), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries<\/a>This article is intended only as a \"supplementary reader\" to grasp the overall picture.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"keyword-primary\" style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; margin-top: 1rem;\">Please do not use your own judgment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- STEP 1 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_1%EF%BC%9A%E3%81%AA%E3%81%9C%E5%8B%95%E7%89%A9%E6%A4%9C%E7%96%AB%E3%81%AF%E3%81%93%E3%82%8C%E3%81%BB%E3%81%A9%E5%8E%B3%E6%A0%BC%E3%81%AA%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8B%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>STEP 1: Why is animal quarantine so strict?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first thing I want you to know about this procedure is that<strong>The Real Purpose.\"<\/strong>It is. It is,<span class=\"keyword-primary\">Rabies, an infectious disease with a fatality rate of almost 1001 TP3T<\/span>This is to protect all people and animals in Japan from<\/p>\n<div class=\"warning-box\">\n<p><strong>According to the World Health Organization (WHO), rabies still kills more than 50,000 people a year worldwide.<\/strong>Fortunately, Japan is one of the few countries in the world that has succeeded in eradicating this disease.<span class=\"text-marker\">\"Clean Nation.\"<\/span>It is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Animal quarantine officers at airports keep the peace here in Japan.<strong class=\"keyword-secondary\">Border Patrol.\"<\/strong>They are. They are, even if the person they are dealing with is a cute pet,<span class=\"text-marker\">If there is a deficiency of 1mm in the documents, we will categorically deny entry.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"success-box\">\n<h4 class=\"box-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%9F_PetAir%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%96%E7%82%B9\"><\/span>Perspectives from \ud83c\udf1f PetAir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>We are committed to making this rigorous<strong>Love.\"<\/strong>We believe that it is It is a double love: to protect your pet from unknown diseases and to keep Japan safe. This procedure is your responsibility as an owner to respond to that \"love\".<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- STEP 2 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_2%EF%BC%9A%E6%BA%96%E5%82%99%E3%81%AE%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%82%92%E6%B1%BA%E3%82%81%E3%82%8B%E3%80%8C2%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E9%81%93%E3%80%8D%E3%81%A8%E3%80%81%E9%87%8D%E5%A4%A7%E3%81%AA%E8%AA%A4%E8%A7%A3\"><\/span>STEP 2: The \"two paths\" that determine the route of preparation and a critical misunderstanding.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">Before you start preparing,<strong class=\"keyword-primary\">Which route applies to the country\/region from which you are traveling<\/strong>Please check the<\/p>\n<p><!-- \u30eb\u30fc\u30c8\u6bd4\u8f03\u30c6\u30fc\u30d6\u30eb --><\/p>\n<div class=\"s_table\"><table class=\"route-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 20%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">root<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 40%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Applicable countries\/regions<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 40%;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">feature<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"\u30eb\u30fc\u30c8\"><span class=\"route-label route-a\">Route A<br \/>\ndesignated area<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"\u8a72\u5f53\u3059\u308b\u56fd\u30fb\u5730\u57df\"><strong>6 locations only<\/strong><br \/>\nIceland, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Guam<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"\u7279\u5fb4\">\n<p class=\"table-highlight\">Exemption from rabies antibody titer test and 180-day waiting period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5rem;\">Preparation time is about<strong class=\"table-emphasis\">2 to 3 months<\/strong>The following is a list of the most common problems with the<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"\u30eb\u30fc\u30c8\"><span class=\"route-label\">Route B<br \/>\nOutside of designated area<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"\u8a72\u5f53\u3059\u308b\u56fd\u30fb\u5730\u57df\"><strong>Worldwide except above<\/strong><br \/>\nMainland U.S., all of Europe, Asian countries, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, etc.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"\u7279\u5fb4\">\n<p class=\"table-highlight\">Rabies antibody titer test and 180-day waiting period are required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5rem;\">Minimum preparation time<strong class=\"table-emphasis\">7-8 months<\/strong>The following is a list of the most common problems with the<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- \u91cd\u5927\u306a\u8aa4\u89e3\u8b66\u544a --><\/p>\n<div class=\"danger-box\" role=\"alert\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.8vw, 1.65rem); font-weight: 800; color: #c62828; margin: 2rem 0 1rem;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%80%90%E9%87%8D%E5%A4%A7%E3%81%AA%E8%AD%A6%E5%91%8A%E3%80%91%E3%80%8C%E6%8C%87%E5%AE%9A%E5%9C%B0%E5%9F%9F%E3%81%AF%E7%B0%A1%E5%8D%98%E3%80%8D%E3%81%A8%E3%81%84%E3%81%86%E8%AA%A4%E8%A7%A3%E3%81%8C%E6%82%B2%E5%8A%87%E3%82%92%E6%8B%9B%E3%81%8F\"><\/span>[Serious Warning] The misconception that \"designated areas are easy\" leads to tragedy.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.9;\">What should never be misunderstood here is,<span class=\"text-marker\">It's not at all \"easy because it's Route A.\"<\/span>That is to say.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">Indeed, the most time-consuming steps are waived. But instead of<strong class=\"keyword-primary\" style=\"font-size: 1.15rem;\">Extremely strict conditions for proving that a person \"definitely resided in the designated area.\"<\/strong>will be<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert-box\" style=\"margin-top: 1.5rem; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #ffebee 100%);\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">The accuracy required in terms of completeness of documentation and adherence to prior notification deadlines is no different from that of Route B.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0;\"><strong>If you are not careful, you run the same risk of being stranded at the airport.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- STEP 3 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_3%EF%BC%9A%E3%80%90%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88A%EF%BC%9A%E6%8C%87%E5%AE%9A%E5%9C%B0%E5%9F%9F%E3%80%91%E7%9F%AD%E6%9C%9F%E6%B1%BA%E6%88%A6%E3%81%A0%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%93%E3%81%9D%E6%B2%B9%E6%96%AD%E5%A4%A7%E6%95%B5%EF%BC%814%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E9%89%84%E5%89%87\"><\/span>STEP 3: [Route A: Designated Areas] 4 ironclad rules to be followed in the short term!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">This applies to entry from Hawaii and Guam.<span class=\"text-marker\">The plan will fail if any one of the following four conditions is absent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Hawaii and Guam are described in detail in the following articles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"q_frame q_frame1\">\u25b6\ufe0e<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/a-complete-guide-to-traveling-to-hawaii-with-your-dog\/\">A complete guide to traveling with your dog to Hawaii!<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u25b6\ufe0e<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/a-complete-guide-to-traveling-to-guam-with-your-beloved-dog\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">A complete guide to traveling to Guam with your dog\uff5cThorough explanations of everything from procedures to sightseeing!<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rule-cards\">\n<div class=\"rule-card\">\n<div class=\"rule-number\">(i)<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"rule-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%8E%B3%E6%A0%BC%E3%81%AA%E5%B1%85%E4%BD%8F%E6%9D%A1%E4%BB%B6%E3%82%92%E8%A8%BC%E6%98%8E%E3%81%9B%E3%82%88\"><\/span>Prove strict residency requirements.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rule-content\">\n<p>Any of the following,<strong class=\"keyword-primary\">Perfect proof with official documents<\/strong>The following is a list of the most important factors that need to be taken into account when making a purchase:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0; padding-left: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li>Bred exclusively in that designated area ever since birth.<\/li>\n<li>Before arriving in Japan<strong>More than 180 days<\/strong>The animals are raised exclusively in the designated area and continuously.<\/li>\n<li>Travel directly from Japan to the designated area and return to Japan without stopping at any other area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rule-highlight\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><br \/>\nThe most common mistake is the misunderstanding of the residency requirement. A case such as \"from the U.S. mainland to Hawaii for a month and then back to Japan\" does not meet the requirements for designated area.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rule-card\">\n<div class=\"rule-number\">(2)<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"rule-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"40%E6%97%A5%E5%89%8D%E3%81%AE%E4%BA%8B%E5%89%8D%E5%B1%8A%E5%87%BA%E3%81%AF%E7%B5%B6%E5%AF%BE\"><\/span>40 days advance notification is absolute.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rule-content\">\n<p>As well as Route B,<strong class=\"keyword-primary\">Up to 40 days prior to arrival in Japan<\/strong>The animal quarantine station must be notified to the Animal Quarantine Service at<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"><span class=\"text-marker\">If it is delayed even one day, it will not be accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rule-highlight\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><br \/>\nWithout the Notification Acceptance Form, the airline may deny boarding. Please submit the notification well in advance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rule-card\">\n<div class=\"rule-number\">(iii)<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"rule-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%94%BF%E5%BA%9C%E6%A9%9F%E9%96%A2%E7%99%BA%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%AE%E3%80%8C%E3%81%8A%E5%A2%A8%E4%BB%98%E3%81%8D%E3%80%8D%E3%81%8C%E5%BF%85%E9%A0%88\"><\/span>Endorsement\" issued by a government agency is required.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rule-content\">\n<p>It was issued by a local government agency (such as the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture for Hawaii),<strong class=\"keyword-primary\">An official health certificate certifying that you meet the requirements<\/strong>is required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rule-highlight\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><br \/>\nIf even one item on the certificate is incomplete, the applicant will be detained at the airport. Please be sure to check the information on the certificate in advance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rule-card\">\n<div class=\"rule-number\">4)<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"rule-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E7%9B%B4%E6%8E%A5%E8%BC%B8%E9%80%81\"><\/span>Direct to Japan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rule-content\">\n<p><span class=\"text-marker\">Entering Japan from a designated area without passing through another country\/region<\/span>It must be done.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\">If there are connections, they can only be made within the same designated area.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rule-highlight\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen booking your ticket, be sure to confirm that your transfer point is within the designated area.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"warning-box\">\n<h4 class=\"box-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%A1_PetAir%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%96%E7%82%B9\"><\/span>Perspectives from \ud83d\udca1 PetAir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Interpretation of the \"continuous 180 days\" requirement has forced many to change their plans. If you have any questions at all, be sure to consult with the animal quarantine office or a specialist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- STEP 4 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_4%EF%BC%9A%E3%80%90%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88B%EF%BC%9A%E6%8C%87%E5%AE%9A%E5%9C%B0%E5%9F%9F%E4%BB%A5%E5%A4%96%E3%80%91%E5%A4%B1%E6%95%97%E3%82%BC%E3%83%AD%E3%81%AE%E5%AE%8C%E7%92%A7%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%83%9E%E3%83%83%E3%83%97\"><\/span>STEP 4: [Route B: Outside of designated area] Perfect roadmap with zero failures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">This applies to entry from the U.S. mainland, Europe, and Asian countries.<span class=\"text-marker\">If we proceed accordingly, there is no way we can fail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \u30bf\u30a4\u30e0\u30e9\u30a4\u30f3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-container\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\">(i)<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-date\">more than 8 months ago<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"timeline-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%81%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E8%A3%85%E7%9D%80\"><\/span>Microchipping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<p><strong class=\"keyword-primary\">Most important: Always use the ISO standard (15 digits)!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All vaccinations prior to this date are invalid. To your veterinarian.<strong>For animal quarantine.<\/strong>and clearly communicate this to them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-highlight\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Always check on the spot that the chip number is correctly listed on the certificate. Misreading the number can cause moorings.<\/p>\n<p>Microchipping is explained in the following article.<\/p>\n<div class=\"q_frame q_frame1\">\u25b6\ufe0e<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/about-dog-and-cat-microchips\/\">Essential for pet travel abroad! A Thorough Guide to Microchipping Dogs and Cats<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\">(2)<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-date\">7 months ago<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"timeline-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%8B%82%E7%8A%AC%E7%97%85%E4%BA%88%E9%98%B2%E6%8E%A5%E7%A8%AE%EF%BC%881%E5%9B%9E%E7%9B%AE%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Rabies vaccination (1st)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<p>Vaccinations are given after 91 days of age after microchipping.<\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-highlight\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check on the spot that the chip number on the vaccination certificate matches the individual's information. The veterinarian's signature, date, and vaccine lot number are also required.<\/p>\n<p>Rabies is explained in detail in the following article.<\/p>\n<div class=\"q_frame q_frame1\">\u25b6\ufe0e<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/the-basics-of-rabies-vaccination-you-should-know-traveling-abroad-safely-with-your-pet\/\">Rabies Vaccination Basics You Need to Know: Traveling Safely Abroad with Your Pet<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\">(iii)<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-date\">6 months ago<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"timeline-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%8B%82%E7%8A%AC%E7%97%85%E4%BA%88%E9%98%B2%E6%8E%A5%E7%A8%AE%EF%BC%882%E5%9B%9E%E7%9B%AE%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Rabies vaccination (2nd)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<p><strong class=\"keyword-primary\">Inoculation should be given at least 30 days after the first dose.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-highlight\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The vaccine is.<span class=\"text-marker\">Inactivated vaccine.\"<\/span>Please have the certificate clearly state that the vaccine is Live vaccines are not acceptable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\">4)<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-date\">6 months ago<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"timeline-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%8B%82%E7%8A%AC%E7%97%85%E6%8A%97%E4%BD%93%E4%BE%A1%E6%A4%9C%E6%9F%BB\"><\/span>Rabies antibody titer test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<p>Blood was drawn after the second vaccination,<strong class=\"keyword-secondary\">AQS-designated inspection agency<\/strong>To.<\/p>\n<p>Results.<strong class=\"keyword-primary\">0.5 IU\/ml or more<\/strong>Required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-highlight\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"text-marker\">This blood collection date is the start of the 180-day waiting period<\/span>The test will be conducted at an AQS-designated facility. Please be sure to select an AQS-designated laboratory. Non-designated laboratories will not be valid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\">\u23f3<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-date\">6 months prior to arrival date<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"timeline-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"180%E6%97%A5%E9%96%93%E3%81%AE%E5%BE%85%E6%A9%9F\"><\/span>180-day waiting period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<p><strong class=\"keyword-primary\" style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">If even one day is not enough, the boat is moored immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-highlight\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do not count the day of blood collection as \"day 0\",<strong>Safer to calculate as \"Day 1.\"<\/strong>The following is a list of the most important factors to consider when booking airline tickets. Book your airline tickets well in advance. Many people have made a day's mistake here and have been berthed in tears.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\">6)<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-date\">Up to 40 days in advance<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"timeline-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E4%BA%8B%E5%89%8D%E5%B1%8A%E5%87%BA\"><\/span>Prior notification to Japan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<p>Notify the animal quarantine station at the arrival airport via NACCS, etc. If accepted<strong>\"Notification Acceptance Form.\"<\/strong>will be issued.<\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-highlight\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Without it.<span class=\"text-marker\">If the airline denies boarding<\/span>Also. The earlier the notification is made, the safer it is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\">seven (used in legal documents)<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-date\">10 days before to just before<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"timeline-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%87%BA%E5%9B%BD%E5%89%8D%E3%81%AE%E8%87%A8%E5%BA%8A%E6%A4%9C%E6%9F%BB\"><\/span>Pre-departure clinical examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<p>Physical examination by a local veterinarian. Check for external parasites and general health.<\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-highlight\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This inspection is conducted just prior to departure (usually within 10 days). If the inspection date is too old, it may be invalid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\">viii)<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-date\">Just before departure<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"timeline-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%BC%B8%E5%87%BA%E5%9B%BD%E6%94%BF%E5%BA%9C%E6%A9%9F%E9%96%A2%E3%81%AE%E8%A8%BC%E6%98%8E%E6%9B%B8%E5%8F%96%E5%BE%97\"><\/span>Obtain certification from the government agency of the exporting country<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<p><strong class=\"keyword-primary\" style=\"font-size: 1.15rem;\">[Final boss].<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All records to date are submitted to the government of the exporting country (USDA in the U.S.) for endorsement (Endorsement).<\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-highlight\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Pros look here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"text-marker\">Omissions and signature errors are the biggest cause of moorings.<\/span>The use of the recommended Japanese form (Form AC) is strongly recommended. Even the smallest error will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\">\u2713<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-date\">Arrival date in Japan<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"timeline-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%A7%E8%BC%B8%E5%85%A5%E6%A4%9C%E6%9F%BB\"><\/span>Import inspection at Japanese airports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<p>Present all original documents and pet. The quarantine officer reads the microchip and checks it against the documents.<\/p>\n<div class=\"success-box\" style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: bold; color: #2e7d32;\">\u2728 If there are no deficiencies, it is an emotional reunion!<\/p>\n<p>The moment when all your hard work pays off. A new life with your precious family is about to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- STEP 5 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_5%EF%BC%9A%E3%80%90%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%81%8C%E8%AD%A6%E5%91%8A%E3%80%9199%E3%81%AE%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%8C%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%89%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E3%80%81%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%87%BA%E5%9B%BD%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E3%80%8C%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%A7%E3%81%AE%E8%90%BD%E3%81%A8%E3%81%97%E7%A9%B4%E3%80%8D\"><\/span>STEP 5: [Professionals warn] \"The biggest pitfall\" when leaving Japan that 99% people do not know about.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"alert-box\" role=\"alert\">\n<h4 class=\"box-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%97_PetAir%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E8%AD%A6%E5%91%8A%EF%BC%9A%E5%B8%B0%E5%9B%BD%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E6%BA%96%E5%82%99%E3%81%AF%E3%80%8C%E5%87%BA%E5%9B%BD%E5%89%8D%E3%80%8D%E3%81%AB%E7%B5%82%E3%81%88%E3%81%AA%E3%81%95%E3%81%84%EF%BC%81\"><\/span>\u2757 Warning from PetAir: finish preparations for your return \"before you leave\"!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1rem;\">If you plan to return to Japan in the future for a short-term assignment or trip,<span class=\"text-marker\">Before leaving Japan, please be sure to complete up to STEP 4 (4) \"Rabies Antibody Titer Test\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">Failure to do so will result in having to start preparations from scratch overseas when you return home,<strong class=\"keyword-primary\">A 180-day waiting period will be imposed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"warning-box\" style=\"margin-top: 1.5rem; border-color: #d32f2f; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffebee, #fff);\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: bold; color: #c62828;\">I got a company offer, but I can't go back home because of my pet...\"<\/p>\n<p>This is a consultation with us to<strong>Most common cry of distress<\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>The following article explains about returning to Japan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"q_frame q_frame1\">\u25b6\ufe0e<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/a-complete-guide-to-returning-to-japan-with-your-pet\/\">The Complete Guide to Returning to Japan with Your Pet: Experts Teach You the Key to Success<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- STEP 6 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_6%EF%BC%9A%E3%80%90%E8%B2%BB%E7%94%A8%E3%81%A8%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE%E3%80%91%E5%B0%82%E9%96%80%E5%AE%B6%E3%81%A0%E3%81%91%E3%81%8C%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%8B%E8%B3%A2%E3%81%84%E9%81%B8%E6%8A%9E\"><\/span>STEP 6: [Cost and Airlines] Only an expert knows how to make a wise choice.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"sub-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%81%AA%E8%B2%BB%E7%94%A8%E5%86%85%E8%A8%B3\"><\/span>Realistic cost breakdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"cost-cards\">\n<div class=\"cost-card\">\n<div class=\"cost-label\">document preparation<\/div>\n<div class=\"cost-amount\">30,000-60,000 yen<\/div>\n<p class=\"cost-note\">Microchip, vaccines, antibody titer testing, and certification<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cost-card\">\n<div class=\"cost-label\">airfare<\/div>\n<div class=\"cost-amount\">40,000-90,000 yen<\/div>\n<p class=\"cost-note\">Varies depending on pet size and route<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cost-card\" style=\"border-top-color: #d32f2f;\">\n<div class=\"cost-label\" style=\"color: #d32f2f;\">In case of mooring<\/div>\n<div class=\"cost-amount\" style=\"color: #d32f2f;\">From +500,000 yen<\/div>\n<p class=\"cost-note\">Mooring fees for up to 180 days<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"point-box\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\">The total cost is approximately 30,000 to 60,000 yen just to prepare the documents, and more than 100,000 yen in total if airfare is included. If the vessel is moored, be prepared to spend an additional 500,000 yen or more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"><strong class=\"text-marker\">Zero mooring risk with the right preparation results in the greatest savings<\/strong>will be<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"sub-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE%E9%81%B8%E3%81%B3%E3%81%AE3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E9%89%84%E5%89%87\"><\/span>Three ironclad rules for choosing an airline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"checklist\">\n<li><strong>Reservations for pets are a top priority.<\/strong><br \/>\nMake sure you have a slot for your pet onboard before a seat for a human. During peak season, seats may fill up months in advance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be careful with short-headed breeds.<\/strong><br \/>\nMany airlines stop transporting French Bulldogs and other dogs with flat noses during the summer. Check with the airline directly as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cabin or Cargo<\/strong><br \/>\nJapanese-affiliated companies often allow cargo rooms, while foreign-affiliated companies allow guest rooms with conditions. Select your pet in consideration of its personality and physical condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following article provides more information on pet-friendly airlines.<\/p>\n<div class=\"q_frame q_frame1\">\u25b6\ufe0e<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/worlds-most-pet-friendly-airlines-rankings\/\">Take Your Pet Around the World! Top 15 Pet Friendly Airlines Ranking<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- \u307e\u3068\u3081 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81%EF%BC%9A%E6%84%9B%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%83%9A%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AE%E6%9C%AA%E6%9D%A5%E3%82%92%E5%AE%88%E3%82%8B%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AE3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E7%B5%B6%E5%AF%BE%E6%B3%95%E5%89%87\"><\/span>Summary: Three absolute rules to protect your future with your beloved pet.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\">Finally, I will condense the most important points of this long article into three.<span class=\"text-marker\">If you follow this, your pet transportation is as good as a success.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"point-box\">\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: decimal; padding-left: 2em; margin: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; color: #1565c0;\">Law 1: Time is your greatest ally (thorough planning for your route).<\/strong>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5rem;\">The cause of failure in animal quarantine is lack of preparation.<strong class=\"keyword-primary\">Minimum 8 months for \"Route B\" and 3 months for \"Route A\".<\/strong>is required.<span class=\"text-marker\">Today is the day to start your preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; color: #1565c0;\">Law 2: Abandon self-judgment and take official information as absolute.<\/strong>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5rem;\">The slightest carelessness on the part of the traveler can lead to stranding at the airport. The rules are absolute. Always.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maff.go.jp\/aqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official website of the Animal Quarantine Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries<\/a>Please check the<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; color: #1565c0;\">Law 3: \"Prepare for your return home before you leave\" is the watchword.<\/strong>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5rem;\">I can say this out loud because I am an expert,<strong>The Biggest Secrets<\/strong>It is. If there is even a 1% possibility of returning to Japan in the future,<span class=\"text-marker\">Antibody titer testing must be completed in Japan.<\/span>This one step will save you and your pet in the future.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"cardlink\">\n    <a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/the-complete-safety-guide-for-flying-with-pets\/\">\n     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e745\u670814\u65e5-20_47_10.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n     <div class=\"title_area\">\n      <h4 class=\"title\">\n       <a href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/the-complete-safety-guide-for-flying-with-pets\/\">Safe and Secure Air Travel with Your Pet Dog or Cat! A Complete Guide to Safety Measures for Flying with Pets\uff5cThorough Explanation by a Professional International Transportation Service Provider - PetAir JPN [Official] - Support for Pets Traveling and Moving Overseas<\/a>\n      <\/h4>\n     <\/div>\n     <p class=\"desc\"><span>I want to fly with my pet, but where do I start preparing?\" Is my pet going to be okay?\" These worries are solved! Our international transportation experts provide easy-to-understand explanations on flight preparation, airline selection, and precautions on the day of the flight to ensure the safety of your pet. Don't give up on bringing your dog in the cabin! PetAirJPN will help you make it happen. Travel with peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u6700\u7d42CTA --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mid-cta\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%95%E3%81%82%E3%80%81%E3%81%82%E3%81%AA%E3%81%9F%E3%81%AE%E7%95%AA%E3%81%A7%E3%81%99%E3%80%82%E6%9C%80%E9%AB%98%E3%81%AE%E6%97%85%E7%AB%8B%E3%81%A1%E3%82%92%E3%80%81%E7%A7%81%E3%81%9F%E3%81%A1%E3%81%A8%E3%80%82\"><\/span>Now it's your turn. Best of luck on your journey with us.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Thank you for reading this far; I hope you now have a clear understanding of the difference between the two routes and what needs to be done.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">If you have any<strong>Might be hard to do on your own.\"<\/strong><strong>I want it double-checked by a professional.\"<\/strong>If you feel that you are not alone, please do not worry alone.<span class=\"text-marker\">There will be no unreasonable sales pressure just because you consulted with us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">What we offer is more than just procedural representation.<strong class=\"keyword-secondary\">Peace of mind\" to start a new life with your precious family in the best possible manner.<\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Back up your information and get \"peace of mind\" for free.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"social-links\">\n<li><a class=\"line-link\" href=\"https:\/\/page.line.me\/petairjpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Consultation on LINE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"whatsapp-link\" href=\"http:\/\/wa.me\/81345005308\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Consultation via WhatsApp<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"font-size: 0.9em; margin-bottom: 0;\">PetAir will do its best to support your best first step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u300c\u611b\u72ac\u3068\u306e\u6d77\u5916\u8d74\u4efb\u3001\u4f55\u304b\u3089\u624b\u3092\u3064\u3051\u308c\u3070\u2026\u300d\u300c\u732b\u3092\u9023\u308c\u3066\u5e30\u56fd\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3051\u3069\u3001\u624b\u7d9a\u304d\u304c\u8907\u96d1\u3059\u304e\u3066\u4e0d\u5b89\u2026\u300d \u305d\u306e\u304a\u6c17\u6301\u3061\u3001\u75db\u3044\u307b\u3069\u308f\u304b\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002\u79c1\u305f\u3061PetAir\u306f\u591a\u304f\u306e\u98fc\u3044\u4e3b\u69d8\u306e\u4e0d\u5b89\u306a\u58f0\u306b\u8033\u3092\u50be\u3051\u3066\u304d\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u305d\u3057\u3066\u65ad\u8a00\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002\u52d5\u7269 [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3066,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-transportation-procedures"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2784"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2784\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3066"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}