Pet Export
If you are leaving Taiwan, and want to take your pet along, then be prepared for complications and expenses. It is not to be taken lightly, but it can be done. It is your destination that determines how difficult or expensive it will be. You should carefully research the requirements of your destination, before finalizing your plan to bring your pet.
Most destinations will require that your pet be implanted with a microchip and receive rabies or other vaccinations. A vet in Taipei with a lot of experience handling export vaccinations and documents is Dr. Yang in Tianmu:
Dr. Simon Yang, DVM
No. 368, Sec. 6, Zongshan N. Rd.
phone: 2871 7621
fax 2876 2039
mobile: 0932 035 130
canine0368@yahoo.com.tw
Here is a link with info about checking in pets as excess baggage and it also mentions an export permit.
To Australia:
You will need to apply in advance for an import permit and pets will be quarantined. Pets from Taiwan will face a minimum 30 day quarantine. The application fees are AUD $280 for the first animal, plus AUD $60.00 for each additional animal.Quarantine charges will be extra. For more information check out the Australian Government Website.
Also check out the posts at Forumosa.
Here are rates published in 2007:
| Service | Notes | Fee $AUD |
| Quarantine entry | Fee is charged for each animal | $10 |
| Veterinary Inspection | Fee per half hour. In the majority of cases only half an hour is required. This fee is charged for each animal. | $71 |
| Document clearance | Fee charged for audit of your pets veterinary certificates A & B. This fee is charged for each animal. This fee may be repeated if additional information is required. | $27.00 |
| Transport from the airport to the quarantine station. | Fee is charged for the first animal only. Pets picked up after 4pm or before 8am are charged at the higher rate | $95 or $120 |
| Accommodation of a cat | Daily rate for the first cat - includes food and care. | $13.55 |
| Accommodation for each additional cat, sharing accommodation with the first cat | Daily rate for subsequent cats – includes food and care. | $10.55 |
| Accommodation of a dog | Daily rate for the first dog – includes food and care. | $17.55 |
| Accommodation for each additional dog, sharing accommodation with the first dog | Daily rate for subsequent dogs – includes food and care. | $12.55 |
| A dog that gives birth | $400 for the first 7 hours or less of supervision plus $19 for each additional hour of supervision. | $400 |
| Puppies less than 6 weeks old | Daily rate per pup. After the puppies are 6 weeks old they are charged at the daily rate for dogs. | $5 |
| A cat that gives birth | Fee for supervision of birthing cat. Kittens are not charged for until they are over 6 weeks old. After the kittens are 6 weeks old they are charged at the daily rate for cats. | $300 |
| Any additional veterinary care | Additional veterinary care eg booster vaccinations are provided by a private veterinarian. | Charged to the owner by private veterinarian. |
To the USA:
Hawaii and Guam both have their own regulations, including mandatory quarantine. Other states and territories may also have their own regulations.
For Federal regulations check the US Customs publication Pets and Wildlife Licensing and Health Requirements.
Check out posts at Forumosa.
To South Africa: I don't have any information at the moment, so check out Forumosa. I found two topics, but there may be more.
To the UK: No details currently available, but here is the contact information for a pet agent:
Airpets Oceanic (Heathrow)
Willowslea Farm Kennels
tel: 44-1753-685-571
fax: 44-1753-681-65
Attn: Marie O'Brien / Angela
Comments
There are better pet relocation companies in the UK, for instance Air Supply and JCS Livestock.