Pets (companion animals)
Plane Customs| Country | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Canada | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| China | Prohibited | 1 piece | — | Required — surrender |
| France | Restricted | 5 piece | — | Above allowance |
| Germany | Restricted | 5 piece | — | Above allowance |
| Greece | Restricted | 5 piece | — | Above allowance |
| Italy | Restricted | 5 piece | — | Above allowance |
| Japan | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Mexico | Restricted | 3 piece | — | Above allowance |
| Netherlands | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Portugal | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Saudi Arabia | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Singapore | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| South Korea | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Spain | Restricted | 5 piece | — | Above allowance |
| Thailand | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Turkey | Restricted | 2 piece | — | Above allowance |
| United Arab Emirates | Restricted | 2 piece | — | Above allowance |
| United Kingdom | Restricted | 5 piece | — | Above allowance |
| United States | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
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- Equipaje y Franquicia Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México (ANAM)
- Implementing Regulations of the Agriculture Law Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA)
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- Mascotas. Animales de compañía Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT)
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