10.01.2025
Traveling to Malaysia with your pet! A complete guide to transporting pets from Japan!
Many people who are considering moving to Malaysia with their pets or traveling long-term may not know where to start, especially the complicated procedures and applications. In this article, we will explain in an easy-to-understand way the process for taking your pet from Japan to Malaysia. We hope this information will help you and your beloved pet travel to Malaysia safely and smoothly.
Table of Contents：
Required Documents
- Microchip implant certificate
- Rabies vaccination certificate
- Flight tickets to Malaysia
- Pet health certificate
- Malaysian government issued import permit (to be provided by agent)
Procedure
Step 1: Advance Preparation In Japan
2 Months Before Departure From Japan
- Microchip implantation (not necessary if already implanted)
- Get ID registration and insert certificate
In Japan, it is mandatory to have pets fitted with microchips. Microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and are inserted by a veterinarian. If a beloved pet gets lost, the person who finds it can go to a veterinary clinic, where a veterinarian can use a scanner to read the microchip's information and contact the owner.
- Obtaining a rabies vaccination certificate
A certificate in English is required, showing the vaccination and expiry date.
Vaccination Date: After the microchip is fitted, the dog must be vaccinated at least 91 days after birth and at least one month prior to the flight.
Date of Expiry: The ticket must be valid beyond the scheduled flight date.
- If you have no plans to return to Japan after entering Malaysia: Since no antibody test is required, entry is possible with only one vaccination.
- If you are returning to Japan from Malaysia within two years:
Second vaccination and rabies antibody test recommended
- Flight booking
Pets are considered excess baggage. Please check the airline's pet transportation rules and policies before making your reservation.- I want to bring my pet with me to Malaysia
- I don't know which airline to use
Step 2: Advance Preparation By Agent In Malaysia
1 Month Before Departure From Japan
Obtaining an import permit issued by the Malaysian government
Why choose Paws Malaysia?
Prices
JAPAN → Malaysia
JPY77,700
Support content
Normally, flights arriving from Japan to Kuala Lumpur are outside the agent’s business hours, so an additional fee will be charged,. But in our case, we will provide you with a “manual for dealing with MAQIS at KLIA”, so basically the agent No need to be present!
- Support until issuance of “import permit”, all in multilingual (Japanese, English, and Chinese)
- Free reservation support for MAQIS at KLIA
- “Manual for dealing with MAQIS at KLIA” will be presented as a gift
JAPAN → Malaysia
JPY108,000
Support content
We provide full support including meeting at MAQIS in KLIA and transporting your pet from KLIA to Kuala Lumpur city.
Even if you are not good at Bahasa Malay or are unable to arrange a pet-friendly taxi in Malaysia for the first time, you can rest assured!
- Support until issuance of "import permit", all in multilingual (Japanese, English, and Chinese)
- Free reservation support for MAQIS at KLIA
- Reliable full support with MAQIS at KLIA
- Pet transportation from KLIA to Kuala Lumpur
*Owners must use a separate taxi or Grab for transportation.
After applying, you will receive a "Detailed Quarantine Response Manual in Japanese" as a gift!
Step 3: Preparations One Week Before Leaving Japan
- Obtaining a Health Certificate For Your Pet
- Within one week of entering Malaysia, you must have your pet undergo a health check by your regular veterinarian in Japan and obtain a health certificate in English. The health certificate must include the microchip number and rabies vaccination record.
- Book Quarantine At The Airport Quarantine Station
- When exporting pets from Japan, they must undergo export quarantine in advance. You must obtain an "Export Permit" from the Animal Quarantine Station at the airport. The free pamphlet we provide after you apply also includes a guide to making quarantine reservations.
- Installation and Initial Settings of The Taxi Dispatch App "Grab"
- For detailed information on how to get home from Malaysia Airport and how to use Grab, please refer to the manual that will be provided free of charge after you apply.
Step 4: The Day Before/The Day of Departure To Japan
- Contact the animal quarantine station at your departure airport
- Please inform the Animal Quarantine Office at your departure airport that you will be bringing your pet to Malaysia on your desired departure date.
- Obtaining an export quarantine certificate
- Please have your pet inspected at the airport's animal quarantine center and obtain an Export Quarantine Certificate.
Step 5: Arrival in Malaysia
- Entry Quarantine
- After immigration procedures, you will go through national quarantine/pet customs clearance procedures at MAQIS Animal Quarantine.
If you have applied to Paws Malasyia, our agent will make the reservation for your flight to the KLIA Quarantine Station (Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia) according to your desired flight.
- At the Animal Quarantine Station, you will need to pay a handling fee of approximately 50 RM in cash.
(Example: A map of airport terminal 1, currency exchange locations, the procedure before meeting your pet, etc.)
Notes
Restrictions on dog breeds for import into Malaysia
The following species cannot be imported into Malaysia:
Akita, Tosa, American Bulldog, American Pit Bull, American Bit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, Pit Bull Terrier, Neapolitan Mastiff, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro
The following dog breeds are subject to import restrictions:
Bull Terrier, Doberman, German Shepherd, Belgian Shepherd, European Shepherd, Bull Mastiff, Canary Dog
Preparing a Crate For Your Pet
Please provide a pet lounge for your pet to use during the flight. We also recommend that you train your pet in advance so that he or she gets used to using the lounge for long periods of time.
Summary
Moving overseas or traveling long-term to start a new life with your pet is exciting, but I think many people are worried about the complicated procedures and the amount of preparation required.
At Paws Malaysia, we help you navigate these complicated procedures smoothly. In addition, our staff who are knowledgeable about Malaysia will provide you with thorough support before you leave, during your stay, and when you return home, so that you can have a comfortable life. We will do our best to help you as your trusted partner to enjoy a new life with your pet.
