Export Live Animals to Thailand
Summary of Requirements
- Equine - Protocol (13.47 KB) - June 2011
- Equine - Health Certificate (12.62 KB) - June 2011
- Cattle - Protocol and Health Certificate (39.18 KB)
Note: A copy of the APHIS approved pre-export isolation facility checklist is required by Thailand officials prior to issuing an import permit.
- Bovine - Embryo - Protocol and Health Certificate (35.82 KB)
- Bovine - Semen - Health Certificate (92.94 KB)
Note: The posted protocols for bovine semen and embryos (which are suitable for in vivo and in vitro fertilization) have been previously accepted by Thai border personnel, but no official bilateral agreement is in place between Thailand and the United States; therefore, exporters must ship at their own risk. It is recommended that the health certificate based on the posted protocols for bovine semen and embryos should be approved by Thai officials prior to export.
Note: Thailand allows for export of US sheep / goats on an individual shipment basis. A copy of the APHIS approved pre-export isolation facility checklist is required by Thailand officials prior to issuing an import permit. The health certificate has been previously accepted by Thai border personnel, but no official bilateral agreement is in place between Thailand and the United States; therefore, exporters must ship at their own risk. It is recommended that the health certificate should be approved by Thai officials prior to export.
- Sheep and Goats - Health Certificate (161.12 KB) - October 2021
- Swine - Protocol and Health Certificate (40.74 KB) - May 2013
Note: A copy of the APHIS approved pre-export isolation facility checklist is required by Thailand officials prior to issuing an import permit.
Note: Thailand does not allow day-old poults (turkey) from the United States for import.
A bilateral health certificate is currently under review with Thai authorities. At this time, use the requirements as indicated in the posted protocol to create a health certificate and do not use the protocol as an addendum. If the requirements of the posted import permit are not able to be certificated as written, the exporter must verify with the importer that the shipment will be allowed entry with alternative language.
In addition to the posted protocol requirements, the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) of Thailand requires to following for all U.S. poultry:
- HPAI laboratory analysis by RT-PCR on dead-in-shell (DIS) samples must be conducted within seven (7) days prior to shipment of poultry to Thailand.
NOTE: Laboratory results must be submitted to the DLD animal quarantine station at the port of arrival prior to the release of
the day-old chicks (DOC).
- Exporting poultry facilities must be located at least 60 kilometers away from any ongoing outbreak of HPAI, and this must be noted on the APHIS-endorsed health certificate.
- Day-old Poultry and Hatching Eggs - Protocol (56.66 KB) - February 2017
APHIS Registered Aquaculture Export Facility approval is required.
- Carps - Culture Purpose - Protocol (17.07 KB) - July 2008
- Rabbits - Pets - Health Certificate (160.59 KB) - March 2025
- Rodentia - Health Certificate (146.46 KB) - March 2025
Taking a Pet to Another Country?
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.
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USDA-Accredited Veterinarians
Contact a USDA-accredited veterinarian for questions about your destination country's entry requirements for animals (including any needed vaccinations, tests, or treatments) and for issuance of health certificates.
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USDA Endorsement Offices
Contact your nearest APHIS Veterinary Export Trade Services Endorsement Office for questions about endorsing an export health certificate for live animals.