REGULATIONS AND NOTES TO KNOW WHEN TRANSPORTING PETS BY AIR

Transporting pets by plane will have its own rules and methods that you need to be aware of.

Although it is not too complicated, if you are not equipped with prior knowledge of the requirements and regulations of each airline, you may face difficulties in the check-in process.

If you are looking for detailed and updated information on how to transport pets by plane for your upcoming trip, then do not ignore this article of Vietship.

Here is a complete set of pet transportation experiences for both domestic and international routes for your reference.

Transporting pets by plane

1. What to prepare when transporting pets by plane?

For those who have pets and want to bring them everywhere, they must be very interested in transporting pets by plane.

Here are some documents and tools you need to prepare before transporting your pet by domestic plane to make sure everything goes smoothly:

• Pet quarantine papers, health certificates are valid for a period of 24 hours before flying to ensure that pets are in good health and free from dangerous diseases.
• Vaccination book.
• Pet cages need to meet the regulations on cages, specifically:
  • The size of the cage must be at least 30% larger than the actual size of the animals so that they can comfortably move, sit and rotate inside the cage.
  • The cage design has ventilation holes.
  • The sturdy construction ensures that pets can’t get out.
  • The cage has a handle with a safe distance.
  • Inside the cage, there is a compartment for food and water.
  • With padding.

Currently, airlines accept two types of transport cages: plastic cages and folding iron cages.

Go to the transaction office to register for pet transportation and pay the fee (based on weight) at least 1 day before the flight time.

Particularly for the case of transporting pets abroad, it is necessary to prepare additionally:

• Pet visa, entry, exit or transit permit depending on the itinerary.
• Contact the Embassy of Vietnam in the country you are planning to visit in advance to understand the pet entry procedure.
• Detailed instructions on how to transport pets by plane

To transport pets by plane, there are 6 steps to be carried out in sequence as follows:

• Prepare all required documents as mentioned in item 1 above.
• Prepare the cage according to regulations, enough food and drink for the pet to use during the flight.
• Buy airline tickets for your baby as checked baggage.
• Fill in the information and wait for the airline’s response to see if you are approved to transport pets by plane.
• Bring your pet early to carry out the deposit procedures (You should paste your name and address information on the cage to avoid being lost).
• Receiving the pet back is similar to receiving a normal consignment.

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