International Pet Transport to Tokyo

International pet transport to Tokyo from Australia is direct from Sydney. Flights are available with Qantas and flight time is approximately 9 hours.

International Pet Travel Requirements for Cats and Dogs

• Airline-approved pet travel crate
• Annual vaccination
• Customs clearance
• Australian Government accredited veterinary consultation
• Australian Government export permit
• Australian Government health certificate
• External parasite treatment
• Internal parasite treatment
• Japanese Import Permit
• Microchip

International Pet Relocation Arrival

Our team can arrange for your pet to be collected from Tokyo International Haneda Airport and transported to your home or office via our international pet relocation partner. We don’t recommend collecting your pet directly from the terminal as the customs clearance process can be rigorous, complicated, and requires fluency in the Japanese language.

Frequently asked questions

Is my pet on the banned breeds list in Japan?

Japan does not have breed-specific legislation and does not ban the entry of any dog breeds into the country. However, it is not acceptable to import aggressive dogs of any breed to Japan. Wolf hybrid dogs or Wolf dogs and Savannah cats are banned from import in the country. 

Will my pet be sent to animal quarantine when they travel to Japan?

Pet dogs and cats travelling from Australia will not be quarantined if all pet import conditions are met satisfactorily.

Local Pet Requirements

Pets in Tokyo have to be registered with the local municipality. Pet parents must provide vaccination information and microchip details to obtain a pet licence in Japan. New pet parents must register their dogs within 30 days of bringing them home. If you have moved to Japan from another country, your dog’s import and quarantine certificates are required to finish the registration process. After the registration, your dog will receive a licence tag that they must always wear on the collar.

All dogs in Tokyo must be vaccinated against rabies. The rabies vaccination is given once a year, and the vaccination tag must also be attached to the collar. New puppies must be vaccinated within 30 days of coming home.

About Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is the most populous city in the world. A major centre for business, finance, media, and culture, Tokyo is always on the cutting edge of all trends. Visitors from all over the world flock to Tokyo for its unique culture and exciting attractions. The city is a perfect combination of modern and traditional. It is famous for its temples, gardens, and shrines, as well as its robot hotel, vending machines, and efficient transport system.

Tokyo is pet-friendly; dogs and cats are popular pets here. The city has several dog parks for dogs to exercise and socialise. Yoyogi Park and Showa Kinen Park are two parks popular with pet parents in Tokyo.