Malaysia Pet Import/Export Requirements

All pets imported Malaysia must have a valid import permit issued by the Department of Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS),
Importation shall be accompanied by Veterinary Health Certificate (VHC) issued by the Veterinary Authority of the exporting countries. Exportation must be made within 7 days from the date of issuance of the VHC.
Cat or dog shall be fitted with an identification microchip that complies with the ISO standard ( Std 11784 & 11785).
Certain dog breeds are restricted from entry. For the importation of restricted breed dog, please get the approval of Director General of MAQIS before can be allowed to apply for an import permit.
Vaccination record book or pets passport shall contain the status of vaccination history.
The quarantine period varies according to the exporting countries and the cat or dog that required to undergo quarantine shall be quarantined at the Animal Quarantine Station upon arrival in Malaysia.
Dogs and cats from the United Kingdom, Eire, Northern Ireland, Sweden, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei and Singapore are not subject to quarantine as long as the animal health conditions is good and all documents are complete. Dogs and cats from other countries than the United Kingdom, Eire, Northern Ireland, Sweden, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei and Singapore are subject to quarantine at least 7 days.
Dogs and cats from Australia are required in isolation for 10 days for the detection of Hendra virus.
Quarantine facilities for dogs and cats are available at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang, Penang International Airport, and Padang Besar (Perlis-Thai border). Those dogs and cats requiring quarantine must enter at those points. Advance quarantine reservations must be made.
Airlines may have separate and additional requirements. Check with your airline to determine what requirements they may have, if any.
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