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Suvarnabhumi Airport animals for Bangkok

Importing, exporting or flying with a pet or assistance animal? Choose your journey and see exactly what to do, in order, before you reach BKK

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    Book a ticket

    In-cabin, in-hold or cargo with IATA-certified e-tickets from Bangkok, issued through the AviFlex agent ticketing.

    Book AVIFLEX

    Check-in Boarding Pass

    Bangkok airline check-in stages and documents, so no to run into problems when at your airline check-in desk.

    AVIPASS Check

    Entry compliance

    VESTA Bangkok checks documents against destination rules before you travel, May be required by the Ministry (MOA).

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    Where to go at BKK

    Relief areas listed from current PetAirport data. Bangkok Airport operator to confirm locations and keep them up to date. Tap any section below to view full details.

    Location:

    Category: Terminal Landside / General Area

    Note: Fully equipped with waste disposal bags and synthetic turf.

    Instructions: Passengers Traveling with Pets

    Passengers who wish to bring pets to and out of Thailand must follow the airport?s regulations and inform the Office of Traveling with Pets, which will provide advice on regulations.

    The procedures for bringing pets (dogs, cats, birds, etc?) in and out of Thailand are taken from The Department of Livestock Development at http://www.dld.go.th

    Procedures

    Submit the Pet Transportation form (Form R.1/1) ;
    Pets? health must be checked not more than 2-3 days before departure;
    The agency issues the Export Permit (Form R.9) along with the animal health certificate.

    Recommendations

    Documents required for applying for Pet Export Permits are as follows:

    Copy of the passport of the pet?s owner;
    Copy of the identification card of the export agent;
    Copy of the rabies vaccination certificate in case of exporting dogs and cats;
    In case of exporting birds or other pets, the export certificate issued by the Department of Forestry must be presented or the export consent from the officers at the Animal Quarantine Station of the airport and/or documents from CITES.
    For more information, please contact Animal Transportation Control and Quarantine Sector, Bureau of Disease Control and Veterinary Services, Department of Livestock Development, Phayathai, Bangkok, 10400

    Tel. (02) 653-4444 ext. 4174,4175,4177-4179
    Fax. (02) 653-4865
    E-mail : dcontrol8@dld.go.th

    Tip: Using a lightweight harness and leash prevents a frightened pet from running away in the terminal.

    Location:

    Details: Follow airport signage to the designated airline cargo facilities for manifest drop-off and pickup procedures.

    Location:

    Access: Available near gate areas for travelers with connecting or departing flights after security screening.

    Bangkok Post Entry

    Bangkok only government post-entry facility for dogs and cats at 333 Cherdwutagard Road, Srikan, Don Mueang, 10210, Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok. MOA staff review animals directly in BKK, so owners can collect them at the terminal. VESTA compliance provided for Bangkok entry.

    → MOA facility information → Bringing cats and dogs to Bangkok → VESTA Bangkok

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