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the new quarantine requirement for importing dogs & cats to Korea Dr. Limgwarn Kang DVM coLUmN By Dr. LIMGWArN KANG microchip implantation and rabies Antibody test -A microchip should be implanted into the animal’s body and the ID number should be stated in the veterinary health certifcate issued by the Quarantine Authority. -Microchips implanted in cats and dogs must be ISO-compliant (ISO11784 and 11785 Standards). For any other chips, importers must bring their own microchip scanners. -The rabies-neutralizing antibody test must be administered by an in - ternationally approved laboratory from the exporting country, from 30 days to 24 months prior to boarding, with a positive result equivalent to at least 0.5 IU/ml or higher. The test results should be stated in the veterinary health certifcate issued by Quarantine Authority. -Dogs and cats younger than 90 days or originating from rabies-free countries do not require rabies-neutralizing antibody tests. Quarantine and inspection All countries have different regulations and preparation periods to let pets from Korea into the country. See below and get it started at the right time. Otherwise, your pet might end up being quarantined. Japan, Australia and New Zealand Preparation period: 6-7 months before entering the country; Rabies Neu- tralizing Antibody Titer Test, specifc parasite tests and import permits are needed, 180 days before departure. EU countries (except England, Ireland, Sweden and Malta) Preparation period: 3-4 months before entering the country; Rabies Neu- tralizing Antibody Titer Test is needed 90 days before departure. UAE, South Africa, China and England Preparation period: 1-2 months before entering the country; Specifc tests for each country and import permits are required. USA and Canada Preparation period: 1 month before entering the country; Valid Rabies Vac- cination, at least 30 days before the departure date. Countries that ONLY allow live animals in Manifested Cargo England, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, UAE, South Africa, among others CHuNCHEON iNtERNAtiONAL MiME fEStivAL When May 25-June 6 Where Festival Theater Momzit, downtown Chuncheon Address Gangwon-do, Chuncheon-si, Hyoja1-dong, San 40-2 Website www.mimefestival.com/eng c From Namchuncheon Station (Gyeongchun line), exit 1, take bus 9 to Yaksa Apartment. Go 100 meters toward Nambu Intersection and turn left. Go straight 200 meters to arrive at Festival Theater Momzit. (02) 792-7602 21-1 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul chungwha77@gmail.com www.cwhospital.com j 02-797-3040 www.thepethotelm.com j Korea Animal Transport(KAT) & Chungwha Animal Hospital The Pet Hotel M