Bringing a dog or cat to South Korea in 2026 falls into the moderate category for international pet travel. South Korea is in Asia. South Korea does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork. A rabies titer (FAVN/RNATT) test is mandatory, with a 90-day waiting period between the blood draw and arrival.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Titer test must be done at a WHO/OIE approved lab. Pets under 90 days old or from rabies-free countries are exempt from the rabies vaccine and titer test requirements. Health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. Quarantine possible if documentation incomplete.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the South Korea veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: KR.