Pet Travel to Cambodia: Transporting Dogs and Cats from the UK and EU

Preparing your dog or cat for travel from the UK to Cambodia requires careful adherence to specific health and documentation standards.

• Microchip: An ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip is required and must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies: A rabies vaccination is required, administered at least 30 days prior to your date of entry.
• Health certificate: A veterinary health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel and endorsed by the relevant government authority.
• Import permit: You must obtain an official import permit from the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries prior to your arrival.
• Additional vaccinations: Core vaccinations, including distemper and parvovirus, are mandatory for all pets entering the country.
• Parasite treatment: Internal and external parasite treatment must be administered by a veterinarian within 48 hours of your departure.
• Arrival: No quarantine is required if all documentation is in order, though officials will verify your paperwork upon arrival.
• Regulations change frequently, so please confirm all current requirements with your veterinarian and the official authorities on both sides before you travel.

Bringing your dog or cat from Cambodia to Great Britain involves meeting strict entry requirements to ensure your pet avoids quarantine.

• Microchip: Your pet must be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip implanted before any rabies vaccinations are administered.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is required, and because Cambodia is not a listed country, a blood test may be necessary.
• Waiting period: A three-month waiting period applies after a successful rabies blood test before your pet can enter Great Britain.
• Travel document: Your pet must carry an official veterinary export health certificate issued by the relevant authorities in Cambodia.
• Tapeworm treatment: Dogs must receive an approved tapeworm treatment administered by a vet 24 to 120 hours before their scheduled arrival time.
• Quarantine: A compliant pet that meets all health and documentation standards is not subject to quarantine upon arrival in the UK.
• Documentation: Ensure all original health records and certificates are available for inspection by border officials upon your arrival.
• Regulations change frequently, so please confirm all current requirements with your veterinarian and the official authorities on both sides before you travel.

Travelling from the EU to Cambodia requires following specific export procedures to ensure your pet meets all destination entry criteria.

• Microchip: An ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination to ensure your pet is correctly identified.
• Rabies: You must provide proof of a rabies vaccination administered at least 30 days before your arrival in Cambodia.
• Health certificate: An EU export health certificate must be issued by an official state veterinarian within 10 days of your travel.
• Import permit: You are required to secure an import permit from the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries before departure.
• Core vaccinations: Ensure your pet is up to date with core vaccinations such as distemper and parvovirus as required by Cambodian law.
• Parasite treatment: Your pet must receive internal and external parasite treatment within 48 hours of your departure from the EU.
• Carrier rules: Always check with your chosen airline or transport provider regarding their specific requirements for pet travel crates and documentation.
• Regulations change frequently, so please confirm all current requirements with your veterinarian and the official authorities on both sides before you travel.