Shenzhen & other cities in china Pet Relocation Requirements Overview: Moving Pets from other China cities to Hong Kong (Relocation from/to other territories, please feel free to contact us for details) Since June 3, 2025, the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has significantly eased pet import requirements from Mainland China, reducing quarantine from 120 days to 30 days for compliant pets. Mainland China is now classified under Group IIIA, enabling more convenient cross-border pet relocation between cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong Overview: Moving Pets from Hong Kong to other China cities (Relocation from/to other territories, please feel free to contact us for details) Hong Kong is recognized by the China's Customs as a designated country/region alongside other rabies-controlled areas, enabling simplified pet export procedures with no mandatory quarantine for compliant pets entering all other Mainland China cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu. For reference only. Please refer to corresponding government channels for the most updated information.
Moving from Hong Kong to other China cities: Start planning 1 month in advance to allow for vaccinations, testing, and permit processing. Single pet per person per trip; additional pets classify as commercial imports requiring different procedures. Quarantine classification depends on country of origin: Designated rabies-free regions (e.g., Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Singapore, Australia) exempt from quarantine. Non-designated regions require a 30-day quarantine at the facility. Key Planning Requirements: Timeline & Advanced Planning Moving from other China cities into Hong Kong: Begin 3-5 months before departure to accommodate all rabies vaccinations, titer testing, waiting & quarantine periods. Microchip implantation must occur prior to export to allow for any retesting. RNATT blood sampling should be performed before travel and remain valid.
Essential Requirements Checklist Moving to Shenzhen & other China cities from Hong Kong 1. Microchipping Compliant 15-digit microchip is mandatory. 2. Rabies Vaccination & Titer Test Rabies vaccine is a must For non-designated origins, a rabies antibody titer test (≥0.5 IU/ml) is required 3. Animal Health Certificate Issued by a veterinary officer Moving to Hong Kong from other China cities 1. Import Permit A valid import permit is mandatory 2. Microchipping Mandatory compliant microchip 3. Rabies Vaccination & Antibody Testing Rabies vaccine administered before export. RNATT result requiring a minimum titer of 0.5 IU/ml. 4. Additional Core Vaccinations Dogs: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza. Cats: Feline Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus. 5. Government-Endorsed Health Certificate Issued by a veterinarian Must list pet’s details and vaccination records
Quarantine Arrangements Moving pets to other China cities No Quarantine for pets meeting exemption criteria from designated origins. 30-Day Quarantine for pets from non-designated regions at designated facilities; costs borne by the importer. Quarantine slots are limited Moving pets from other China cities to Hong Kong Mandatory Quarantine: 30 days at a designated facility upon arrival in Hong Kong. Release Conditions: Pets released after completion of health inspections and clearance by officials.
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