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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to make arrangements to put the pet into quarantine, return the pet to the country of origin, or destroy the pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting.

Pet Immigration Rules Macau

REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO MACAU FROM A RABIES FREE COUNTRY OR A COUNTRY WITH A LOW INCIDENCE OF RABIES.

If the pet is entering from any of the above countries, they will NOT be quarantined if they follow the regulations. Keep in mind that it takes over 3 months to get all the endorsements necessary, so plan ahead.

PREPARING YOUR PET
Macau requires an import permit for entry.

A minimum of 3 months before traveling, have your veterinarian microchip your pet with an ISO (International Standards Organization) compliant microchip that meets ISO Standards 11784/11785. This is a 15 digit non-encrypted pet microchip and may be different than the microchips commonly available in the US and Canada. If your pet has a non-ISO microchip, then you need to carry your own microchip scanner. If the microchip cannot be read, then the pet will not be allowed to enter Macau as this country no longer accepts tattoos.

Ask your vet to test that the microchip works before and after it has been fitted and each time your animal visits the vet.

Your vet must then vaccinate your pet with an inactive rabies vaccine after the microchip is installed. If your animal has been vaccinated before it was fitted with a microchip, it will have to be vaccinated again.

Note: Your dog or cat must be at least 3 months old before being vaccinated.

Your veterinarian must then administer a Blood Titer Test and ship it to a approved laboratory for testing.

If the test is approved, then only a licensed veterinarian can issue the Macau Veterinary Certificate which must be endorsed by the USDA or CFIA if departing from the United States or Canada. If you are not traveling from either of these countries, the Governing Authority of your country should endorse the forms. A copy of the Rabies Certificate should also be included.

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Failure to comply with these regulations will mean that your pet may be refused entry and the relevant authority in consultation with an authorized veterinarian can decide to return the pet home, or place the pet in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person responsible for pet, or as a last resort, without financial compensation, put the pet down where the return trip home or quarantine cannot be arranged.

All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) are not subject to the regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but may have to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of animals and a certificate to accompany them in respect of other diseases. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

VETERINARY CERTIFICATE
All countries have a unique veterinary certificates. This form differs from the International Veterinary Certificate issued by veterinarians in the United States. (APHIS 7001)

Find Veterinary Certificates for countries worldwide.

Macau does require an ISO pet microchip.

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