Travel with your pets

Thanks for the reply, 1 & 2. From SFO to HKG 3. I have a miniature schnauzer and she is 4yrs 4. My dog has all the updated vaccine 5. Either CX, SQ, UA or any direct flight 6. Probably around 1 month

agnesnlau, First of all, you need to apply for an Import Permit for your pet to fly your pet dog to Hong Kong, even if it is for transit. For more details on application procedures as well as import requirements, please visit the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department's website (below). http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/quarantine/qua_ie/qua_ie_ipab/qua_ie_ipab_idc/qua_ie_ipab_idc.html Basically, you will need to print out the form (Form No. AF240) (PDF format) in the site, fill it up and post it. Facsimile copies of the form are also obtainable from the interactive telephone no. (852) 2708 8885. Please enclose a self-addressed envelope together with the application (No stamp is required). The approved permit will not be dispatched by fax. As an overseas applicant, you may nominate a person or agent in Hong Kong to apply for the permit or collect the permit on your behalf. Processing time is 5 working days and the fee is HK$432. As an overseas applicant the fee should be paid by a bank draft in Hong Kong currency payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region". The bankdraft must be drawn upon a licenced bank in Hong Kong. The permit is valid for 6 months and for one consignment only. Animals must be imported on or before the expiry date of the permit. Note: You need to make allowances for mailing time, and meet the health requirements such as vaccinations and/or blood tests. Pets in Cabin Cathay Pacific Airways & Singapore Airlines As far as these 2 airlines are concerned, they do not allow pets in their cabins other than service dogs. Pets such as dogs, cats and birds will be crated and transported in the flight's cargo compartment. United Airlines United will allow your dog to travel with you in the cabin if it is small enough to fit and stay comfortably in a carrier under the seat in front of you. The carrier for your dog must be correct-sized, well-ventilated, leak-proof and conforms to the following specs: Hard Case: 17x12x8 inches (43x30x20 cm) Soft Sided: 17x10x10 inches (43x25x25 cm) The fare for your dog should be U$200 excluding prevailing taxes and applicable charges. You can always check again upon making your flight reservations. I do not know about you and whether you are able to do all the above tasks. However, all is not lost if your preferred airline does not accept your dog onboard or the application is too much of a hassle. You still can let your dog travel with you by engaging an International Pet Shipping Company in your area where they will literally take care of everything to let you have your pet in Hong Kong. The only issue will be not having your pet traveling together with you in the aircraft cabin. If you are interested, you may check out the link below for more information. http://www.ipetship.com/ I hope that this will be of help and that the both of you will be able to travel together to Hongkong. Take care.