Exporting Non-Commercial Dogs and Cats to Korea
At Auckland Airport Pet Services we strive to give you the best service to transport your precious pet to any destination in Korea.
Servicing Auckland International Airport to wherever in the world you are going – Korea, Asia, North and South America, Australia, U.K., Europe
So for the best deal in pet transport to Korea get a quote here or call us now on +64 09 216 6011.
Please read the following information carefully as it contains important details on pet transport to Korea.
1. Statutory authority
Pursuant to section 60 of the Animal Products Act 1999, I notify the following overseas market access requirements, entitled Dogs and Cats to Korea.
This notice takes effect from date of signing.
Dated at Wellington this 21st day of December 2005.
Signed: Karen Sparrow
Manager Exports
Biosecurity New Zealand
(pursuant to delegated authority)
2. Korea Requirements
Dogs and cats exported from New Zealand to Korea must comply with the import requirements of Korea listed in this notice as follow:
2.1 An official veterinarian authorised by the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry must certify, after due enquiry, the following:
2.1.1 No case of rabies has ever occurred in New Zealand.
2.1.2 The animals have been located in New Zealand during the six months immediately preceding the date of shipment or since birth.
2.1.3 The animals have been examined and found to be fit and healthy to travel, free from ectoparasites and free from infectious and contagious disease at the time of export.
3. Revocations
DOMANIEC.KOR 23.10.01 – dogs and cats to Korea is revoked and replaced by this OMAR notification.
4. Definitions
For the purposes of this document:
Any term or expression that is defined in the Animal Products Act 1999 and used, but not defined in this document, has the same meaning as in this Act.
Explanatory note
This OMAR is based on the conditions provided in the export certificate for dogs and cats to Korea, dated 23 October 2001.
Additional Information for OMAR Notification: DOMANIEC.KOR 05.12.05
1. An import permit is not required.
Section 61.A of the Animal Products Amendments Act 2005 states that ‘The Crown is not liable, and nor is the Director-General or any employee of the Ministry liable, for any loss arising through the refusal or failure of the relevant authority of an overseas market to admit export animal material or animal product to that market’.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long must my pet have been in New Zealand before travelling to Korea?
Dogs and cats exported from New Zealand to Korea must have been located in New Zealand for the six months immediately before shipment or since birth, according to the requirements listed on the page.
Why is New Zealand’s rabies-free status important when sending a pet to Korea?
The export certification requires an authorised official veterinarian to certify that no case of rabies has ever occurred in New Zealand. This forms part of the requirements for exporting dogs and cats from New Zealand to Korea.
Can a pet with signs of an infectious disease travel from New Zealand to Korea?
The requirements state that the animal must be free from infectious and contagious diseases when it is examined for export. Your veterinarian should assess your pet’s health before travel.
Is a Korean import permit required for pets travelling from New Zealand?
The Korea-specific information on the Airport Pets page states that an import permit is not required for dogs and cats being exported from New Zealand to Korea.
How can I arrange pet transport to Korea from Auckland?
You can contact Airport Pets to discuss your dog’s or cat’s travel requirements and request a quote for transportation to Korea from Auckland International Airport. The page provides the contact number 09 216 6011 and the overseas number +64 9 216 6011.