Taking Your Dog or Cat to South Korea: A Complete 2025 Guide
Are you planning to take your beloved dog or cat to South Korea? We’ve got you covered!
At AHC Specialists, we specialise in providing expert assistance for traveling with pets, ensuring you meet all official requirements for a smooth journey.
Requirements for Taking Your Pet to South Korea from the UK
Traveling with your pet to South Korea involves specific steps to ensure a smooth entry. Here's what you need to know:
1. Veterinary Health Certificate (3908EHC)
To travel with your dog or cat from the UK to South Korea, you’ll need a Veterinary Travel Certificate. This certificate must be approved by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and signed by an Official Veterinarian (OV), specifically trained and authorised to complete Export Health Certificates.
2. Microchip Identification
Your pet must have an ISO-compliant microchip (ISO 11784/11785 standards) implanted before travelling.
3. Advance Notification for Multiple Pets
If you plan to bring four or more cats and/or dogs, submit an advance notification form to the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) and obtain prior approval for the use of an animal quarantine facility.
4. Clinical Examination
Your pet must undergo a clinical examination by a veterinarian within 48 hours before travel to confirm health and fitness for the journey.
Why choose us 🐾
Taking your pet to South Korea from the UK requires careful planning. In addition to strict time requirements, the necessary travel documentation must be signed by vets with special qualifications. This can make the process challenging—even for your regular vet.
We specialise in pet travel documentation and happy to help ensuring a safe, smooth, and stress-free journey for your furry friend.
✅ Experienced & Trusted – Our DEFRA approved vets have helped countless pet owners with their travel preparations, ensuring all documents are in order.
💷 Affordable Pricing – We proudly offer cost-effective Export Health Certificates, offering some of the cheapest rates available in London.
🚪 Convenience at Your Doorstep – We can even perform all the necessary checks at your home, reducing the risk of your pet getting sick by avoiding exposure to unwell animals at the vet.
📄 Expert Handling of Documents – We prepare these documents daily, so you can be confident everything is completed correctly.
Let us take the stress out of pet travel—so you can focus on the excitement of your journey! 🇰🇷🐾