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. / 简体中文 繁體中文
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 exempted 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 & quarantine periods. Microchip implantation must occur prior to export 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 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 & Health Certificate A valid import permit and endorsed health certificate are 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.
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. 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.
PetMover offers end-to-end service for Mainland China relocations, including: Coordinating microchipping, vaccinations, and titer testing Securing Animal Health Certificates Applying for Quarantine Permits and advising on entry point selection Booking manifest cargo flights/escorting you and your pets with premium company fleet across border and land transit arrangements Managing quarantine bookings when required PETMOVER Expert Pet Relocation Support Contact PetMover today to ensure your dog or cat’s transition to Mainland China is efficient, compliant, and stress-free. PetMover provides end-to-end assistance for pets moving from Shenzhen and other mainland cities into Hong Kong, including: Coordinating microchipping, vaccinations, and RNATT testing Preparing and submitting Import Permits Securing quarantine bookings and advising on earliest availability Arranging door-to-door transport with full quarantine management
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