Korea with Pets
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Bringing a Pet to Korea

Planning a trip to South Korea with your pet? Start here.

From preparing for entry and quarantine to flying, getting around and finding pet-friendly places, this guide will help you understand the journey step by step.

Before You Travel

A little preparation before departure can make traveling with your pet much easier.

  • Check Korea's current animal quarantine requirements
  • Prepare the required government-issued or government-certified quarantine documents applicable to your pet
  • Confirm your airline's latest pet transportation policy
  • Check your airline's carrier or kennel requirements
  • Prepare your pet's identification and relevant health documents
  • Verify current requirements again shortly before departure

Requirements can vary depending on the type of animal, age, country or region of origin, airline and other conditions.

Entering Korea with a Pet

Dogs and cats entering Korea are subject to animal quarantine inspection.

Travelers should prepare the quarantine documentation required for their circumstances and present the required documents to the animal quarantine officer upon arrival.

Requirements may differ depending on factors such as the animal's age and country or region of origin.

Important

Missing or incomplete quarantine requirements may result in additional inspection, quarantine measures, or other actions by the relevant authority. Always verify the latest official requirements before traveling.

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Flying to Korea with Your Pet

Pet transportation rules vary by airline.

Depending on the airline, aircraft and your pet's size or other conditions, transportation options and requirements may differ.

Before booking your flight, confirm the latest rules directly with your airline.

Cabin

Availability depends on the airline.

Checked / Baggage Transport

Availability depends on the airline.

Cargo

Availability depends on the airline.

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Arriving in Korea

Upon arrival, travelers bringing animals must follow the applicable animal quarantine procedures before completing the remaining arrival process.

  1. Land
  2. Animal quarantine
  3. Customs / arrival procedures
  4. Welcome to Korea

Tip

Keep your pet's required travel and quarantine documents easily accessible during arrival procedures.

Getting Around Korea with Your Pet

After arriving in Korea, transportation rules can vary depending on the transportation provider and type of service.

  • Subway
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

Rules and carrier requirements may vary by transportation provider. Check the latest policy before traveling.

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Official Information

Entry, quarantine, airline and transportation requirements may change. Travelers should verify current requirements with the relevant government authority, airline or transportation provider before travel. Korea with Pets is an independent travel information service, not a government service.

Last reviewed: September 2026

Travel, animal quarantine, airline and transportation requirements may change. Always verify the latest requirements with the relevant Korean authority, airline or transportation provider before traveling.