It is possible bringing a beloved pet into China. However, without fluent, spoken Chinese or a competent pet relocation service it could be a nightmare, especially after a long flight from Europe or America.

　　Furthermore the pet has to stay in quarantine for seven days. The animal will be transported to the quarantine station from Pudong Airport (international flight) and you will not be allowed to go with your pets to settle them in. You will also not be permitted to view the station.

　　Instead you are shown photos of this new buidling. During the 7 days in the quarantine station you are not permitted to visit your pet. The first week will cost RMB 2,000, any additional day RMB 100 per day/per animal. If the animal is deemed to be healthy (according to Chinese standards) the pet can be taken home by its owner for the remaining three weeks of quarantine.

　　Check early with your pet mover that the quarantine station is available for your pet on the expected arrival date as the indoor facility can house 50 dogs and cats only.

　　The following information is kindly provided by the moving company AGS Four Winds.
　　
　　There are two ways to import your pet:

　　Option A:

　　Carried as excess baggage (One passport one pet only)
　　
　　A health certificate and Rabies vaccination certificate must be issued by the government veterinarian with the government stamp . Rabies vaccination must be given not less than 30 days and no more than 1 year prior to entry. Health certificate must be dated less than 14 days

　　The above two certificates along with the owner’s address and phone number in Shanghai should be faxed or emailed to your pet relocation service in advance. Originals carried by passenger

　　Option B:

　　Shipped as air cargo (one passport one pet only):

　　A health certificate and Rabies vaccination certificate for each pet should be issued by the official government veterinarian with the government stamp. Rabies vaccination must be given not less than 30 days and no more than 1 year prior to entry. Health certificate must be dated less than 14 days

　　VERY IMPORTANT: THE ORIGINAL PAPER OF ALL CERTIFICATES ALONG WITH THE VACCINATION BOOKLET MUST BE TRAVELING WITH THE PETS TOGETHER

　　Consignee must bear a passport with a valid Chinese visa and an entry record within the proceeding 2 weeks from the country that the pets are coming from.

　　The name on passport must match the name on the health certificate and name of Consignee. Consignee’s original passport and original Baggage Declaration form must be tendered for custom clearance use.

　　VERY IMPORTANT: NOT ANY COMPANY NAME CAN BE USED AS CONSIGNEE, PERSONAL NAME ONLY

　　Fax or email in advance all the certificates, the Air Waybill, the address and phone number in China, to our office before the pets arrive.

　　Confirm with arrival date and flight.

　　Since Feb 13, 2006, there is quarantine for 7 days at the quarantine station and the pet can be released home if all the tests showing negative result. The pet will have a home quarantine for the rest of 23 days of the totals 30 days.

　　IMPORTANT: If you import your pet in air cargo mode (option B) , arrival on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays, or anytime after 2:00 pm is NOT RECOMMENDED. Otherwise, extra fees will apply and your pet will have to stay at the customs overnight.

　　The Health Certificate

　　There is no standard form for China, so your veterinarian should use the international certificate. When you want to bring your pets to China, a veterinarian in your home country should issue this certificate. This certificate should be issued more than 30 days and no more than one year prior to your departure. Obtain multiple copies as you will also need copies for your airline.