Export Live Animals to Korea

Last Modified: April 25, 2024
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For Accredited Veterinarians: Electronic signature ACCEPTED

For APHIS VMO: Original ink endorsement REQUIRED

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USDA-accredited veterinarians can submit health certificates for electronic signature through VEHCS (Veterinary Export Health Certification System).

The posted health certificate templates/formats are required to be used. 

Note: Multiple animals may be recorded on one health certificate.

Summary of Requirements

Equine

Note: For horses that are not microchipped

Note: Facility approval is required by Korean government. 

Cattle

Note: Bovine Embryo Facilities/Teams must be APHIS approved and notified to Korea prior to export.

Note: * A health certificate for this commodity can also be generated through the Veterinary Export Health Certificate System (or VEHCS).

Swine

Note: After arrival in the Republic of Korea, the swine will undergo a 15 day quarantine and novel influenza A (H1N1 and H3N2v) antigen testing.  The sample health certificate posted below is required to be used.

Poultry

HPAI Guidance and Restrictions (118.8 KB)

Note: VS Form 17-6 is not required.

Birds (non-Poultry) 

Aquatic Animals

Note: According to the National Fishery Products Quarantine Management Service (NFQS) of the Republic of Korea, aquatic animals not included in the Disease List for Aquaculture Health Certificate below are not designated quarantine commodities and can be imported into Korea without health certificates. 

Note: The National Fishery Products Quality Management Service (NFQS) of the Republic of Korea has informed APHIS that no species of living-modified (e.g., genetically modified) ornamental fish and salmonid fish (including eyed eggs) are permitted for import to Korea. Should imported U.S. origin aquatic animals be identified as LMOs through import quarantine procedure, the animals in question may be destroyed.

Research / Laboratory Animals

Other Animals

Note: No requirements for importation of reptiles, unless the species to be exported requires a CITES permit. If a CITES permit is needed, the importer should acquire an import permit from Korea’s Ministry of Environment.

Note: A health certificate for this commodity can also be generated through the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS). Commercial ferrets facilities must be APHIS approved and notified to Korea prior to export.

Pets

Visit the APHIS Pet Travel Website for information about exporting your pets.
 

If your species is not listed, the requirements for that species are not known. Exporters who want to ship livestock or germplasm whose requirements are not listed above should have the importer or buyer in the destination country apply for an import permit at the appropriate ministry. This import permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.

Need Help?

Export Trade Services (by State)

APHIS has animal health officials available nationwide with expertise in export requirements for animals. Contact your nearest office for questions about endorsing an export or health certificate for live animals. 

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