Pets in Shanghai (China)

Bringing a pet into China is actually easier in most cases than getting the pet out of your own country. The reverse, however, depends a lot on your country's customs laws. Some countries allow you to take your pet out, but not back in again! Check with your relevant government department before you go.

To bring a pet into China you need 2 certificates: a Vaccination Certification (which may consist of multiple vaccination certificates depending on the animal type), and a Health Certificate.

The Vaccination Certificate
This certifies that all shots are up to date. This certification can be included in the health certificate. 3-year rabies vaccinations are apparently not recognized in China. All vaccinations should be within 30 days of departure.

The Health Certificate
A veterinarian in your home country should issue this certificate. There is no standard form for China so your veterinarian should use the international certificate. This certificate should be issued more than 30 days and no more than one year prior to your departure. Obtain multiple copies as you will also need copies for your airline.

Airport Phone Numbers
Pudong airport number: +86 21 3848 4500
Hong Qiao Airport: +86 21 6268 8918
Ask for the Customs Department, but you will need to speak some Chinese.

General Issues
You will need to check with your local vet and government department about getting most of the documentation mentioned above. You may also want to get a Chinese translation made of these documents to help when you arrive. The Chinese embassy in your country may be able to help, or provide details of a translator in your area. Make sure that the translations are certified copies.
Once you have these, you can bring over your pet.
The hard part now is finding an airline that will allow you to ship your pet safely.

Arriving
When you arrive in Shanghai you will have to declare your pet at the Customs Department. Take your pet, fee and certificates to the Customs & Immigration Plant and Quarantine office at the airport - it’s located before the Customs exit. Note that there is a mandatory 30 days quarantine period. You can usually keep your pet with you at home for this period however. Quarantine officers will come and inspect your pet during the 30 day period.

Quarantine service will cost around RMB2,000, aAfter which, you will need to apply for your pet's license at the local police station, under the name of a local Chinese resident. To complete the application form, you need three photos, one of the pet’s faces, one of the side of your pet, and one of your own passport sized photo.

You can buy one pet at the local pet market, while buying, please choose the licensed and vaccinated one, and can guarantee you the pet’s health or you can also adopt one from the local animal aid organizations.

Veterinary Clinics

Shanghai Paw Veterinary Surgeons
(English Service)
64 Block B, 570 Huaihai Xi Road;
Tel: 86-21-3223-1498
Emergency: 13816685486
http://www.paw-vet.com

Shanghai United Animal Hospital
(English Service)
3333 Qi Xin Rd , Vanke City;
Tel: 86-21-54859099
Emergency : 13501764319
http://www.jialiang.com

Western Veterinary Service in Shanghai
(English Service)
142 Gubei Nan Road;     
Tel: 86-21-32231498

Companion Animal Hospital
(English Service )
1266 BaoDe Lu;
Tel: 86-21-6669-0589
Hotline: 86-21-5250-1619
http://www.vetyang.com

The Landlord’s prior consent to the keeping of a pet is also preferable but normally, a written consent from the property management company or the neighborhood community is required in keeping pets.

Bringing pets to ShangHai

Entry into ShangHai

Your pet carried as excess luggage (1 pet per passport)
1, A health certificate and Rabies vaccination certificate must be issued by the government veterinarian with the government stamp (sample form is available for ask).　 Rabies vaccination must be given not less than 30 days and no more than 1 year prior to entry. Health certificate must be dated less than 14 days.
2, The above two certificates along with the owner’s address and phone number in Shanghai should be faxed or emailed to us in advance.　 Original copy carried by passenger.
3, Confirm with arrival date and flight.　 Our company staff will meet with the owner at the baggage claim area and escort her/him to go through quarantine and customs.
4, Since Feb 13, 2006, there is quarantine for 7 days at the quarantine station and the pet can be released home if all the tests showing negative result.　 The pet will have a home quarantine for the rest of 23 days which totals 30 days.
Quarantine Procedure for Entry Pet Animals
Your pet can be shipped via air cargo (1 pet per passport)
1, A health certificate and Rabies vaccination certificate should be issued by the official government veterinarian with the government stamp (sample form is available for ask).　 Rabies vaccination must be given not less than 30 days and no more than 1 year prior to entry.　 Health certificate must be dated less than 14 days.
·VERY IMPORTANT：THE ORIGINAL PAPER OF ALL CERTIFICATES ALONG WITH THE VACCINATION BOOKLET MUST BE TRAVELING WITH THE PETS TOGETHER.
2, Consignee must bear a passport with a valid Chinese visa and an entry record within the proceeding 2 weeks from the country that the pets are coming from. 
3, The name on passport must match the name on the health certificate, name of Consignee and Consignor/Owner. Consignee’s original passport and original Baggage Declaration form must be tendered for custom clearance use.
VERY IMPORTANT：NOT ANY COMPANY NAME CAN BE USED AS CONSIGNEE, PERSONAL NAME ONLY!
4, Fax or email in advance all the certificates, the Air Waybill, the address and phone number in China, to our office before the pets arrive.
5, Confirm with arrival date and flight.  
6, Our company staff will be arranged for customs clearance at the airport.    
7, Since Feb 13, 2006, there is quarantine for 7 days at the quarantine station and the pet can be released home if all the tests showing negative result.　 The pet will have a home quarantine for the rest of 23 days which totals 30 days.
· If choose air cargo mode, arrivals on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays, or　anytime after 2:00 pm must be reported in advance and extra fees apply for same day clearance.　 Otherwise, your pet will have to stay at the customs until office re-open.

Leaving Shanghai

1, One month before departure, bring your pets to the blow listed government clinic for Rabies shots.
Tel: 0086-21-6418 9236
Add: Shanghai Shenpu Pet Clinic South Building, 361 Zhaojiabang Rd.  
2. Seven days before departure, bring your pets to the same address for a physical check.
3. Bring two copies of your passport plus two recent passport photos of the pet’s owner to: Customs Building, 13 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Tel: 0086 21 6321 5328      
After you obtain the Health Certificate and Vaccination Certificate at the 3rd floor of the building, go downstairs to the ground floor and apply for an Export Permit for your pets. The Export Permit can be picked up in 2 working days.
4. Call your airline company for their policy of transportation and carrying crate.

DISTRICTS
PuXi Areas
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# HuangPu
# JiaDing
# JingAn
# LuWan
# MinHang
# PuTuo
# QingPu
# SongJiang
# XuHui
# YangPu
# ZhaBei

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# JinQiao
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LuJiaZui area

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