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Home » Reader question » Reader question: I want to take my two Malinois to Thailand
Reader question: I want to take my two Malinois to Thailand
Dear readers,
I am going to Thailand for a long time at the end of this year. I want to take my 2 Malinois with me, and they will stay there, because we also have a house there.
Can you tell me what I need to arrange for that time? And which airline is the best? And do my dogs still have to be quarantined?
Regards,
Jan
KLM
KLM cargo specializes in animal transport and has an animal hotel at Schiphol
Jan, years ago I did the same with my 2 dachshunds, so I don't know if it's still the same. But at the time the story started with my vet in Almere, who gave the dogs a number of injections (80 € pst) after which the blood had to be examined in a certain lab. Costs then more than 100 euros per dog
After approval by that lab with the results forms to (then) the large Hoog Catharijne shopping center in Utrecht (for me from Almere, so whether you also have to go there depends on where you live)
That's where the authority that had to arrange the export permits was located, fees € 50 per dog (so I don't know if that is still the case)
With the lab results and the approval form authority permit taken a plane ticket at the time at Air Berlin (Now bankrupt)
When I arrived in Thailand, I was very kind to the veterinary officer, which cost me a few snacks and dinner
Finally, after much pleading, saved a savings of 2 months carantaine / shelter for my 2 dogs.
The way back is much more complicated but you didn't ask for that so I'll spare you that
Kind regards, Harm
Harm
You say .
Finally, after much pleading, saved a savings of 2 months carantaine / shelter for my 2 dogs.
Total nonsense what you write.
Have flown dozens of times with my malinois that is just not there.
And I don't understand why this question comes up every time.
Have also answered this question many times, search back and you will know how it works.
Kind regards, Rob
Hello Harm.
I am very curious how you arranged things, with your dogs to Thailand.
Which airline did you fly?
And do you have cages yourself, or do they have them with the company?
And how long has this been?
NS:
Jan.
Lufthansa, flying via Germany. In terms of papers, you must have a dog passport, be chipped, have blood tests carried out roughly 2 weeks before departure and they must then be certified in Utrecht by a government agency. If all is well and you have collected a lot of papers, then the malinois do not have to be quarantined. You only pay about 1000 thb per dog for the examination at the airport in Thailand. And import duties. In my case (also malinois) 1200 thb per dog.
Rob, that total nonsense you say I write has happened to me. I talk / write about a period of more than 10 years ago I don't know if you were also busy with those "" dozens of times "" to Thailand with dog (s)
I can only tell what happened to me then together with my then Thai girlfriend
She spoke at the time because the officer in question or whatever you call that person did not speak a word about the border.
We went out for dinner and then chatted while eating some snacks. When we came back he put the papers in order and we could go. I have NOT made any other payments for eg import or the like for the dogs. So where you get that total nonsense from that you have to pay 1000 Bath I don't know either.
Hi, it's quite simple, just provide the correct vaccinations, microchip and a vet completed vaccination book.
Depending on where you enter Thailand, but copy everything between 45 to 14 days vtv and email it to the DLD of the relevant airport with a color photo of the dog, nl address, Thai address and copy of passport. They will then send you an import license, which will prevent you from many problems upon arrival.
This costs nothing and a lot, although you can go through without paying, but if you are not lucky it can cost 1000 thb per dog.
If you have more questions or need help, just let me know.
This has been my job for the past 7 years.
Good luck, Mark
Import license is nonsense. Have called them several times (my wife is Thai so that helps with understanding), no license needed. Do bring the correct papers. You forget the blood tests and to have them certified by NVWA.
I have taken my chihuahua 3x with eva air. Exactly, my experience too. Can add that it me 55€ p/k from AMS to BKK. Return was cheaper € 27 p / k.
So you also have to take the weight of the cage into account. Cage 3,2 kilos + 2,3 kilos dog.
They go into an animal room separate from you. Had to sign just before boarding the plane and only then does the dog enter the cargo hold.
Hmm, for malinois, which are big dogs, it is a lot more expensive. Initially, and after extensive consultation about the costs, booked at Thai Airways for 2 people. Then registered the dog through the Brussels office of thai airways. The cage and weight proved too large and I was referred to the cargo department. Then it turned out that instead of the first specified cost of 240 euros, the transport cost 2500 euros. Yes Yes. After many emails, also to the head office in bkk, I finally got my tickets credited at no cost. Opted for Lufthansa as an alternative. Went great there. Also costs 240 euros. Well received at Frankfurt airport and I was allowed to stay with my child until just before boarding. Upon arrival at bkk, the cage with dog was already at the baggage belts before our suitcases arrived.
That body is the NVWA. here their info. https://www.nvwa.nl/onderwerpen/huisdieren-en-reizen/met-hond-of-kat-op-reis-buiten-de-eu
Definitely do it, have it officially certified by them.
I only see comments from people with experience from long ago. We moved to Thailand 2 years ago with Malinois. His brother is still in the Netherlands with my son, and I have already inquired whether the requirements are still the same. And they are.
Incidentally, a good vet will give you the same information.
About my Malinois, despite the heat, he is having a great time here. He already suffered from Osteoarthritis in the Netherlands, is given Carprofen (also in Thailand) and sometimes jumps around like a young dog. The heat does him very well. Now 11 years old so is tired sooner and wants to sleep, preferably in the air conditioning (in our bedroom).
We have now bought a house in Chiang Mai with a lot of garden (5600m2), but in the beginning we rented a house. The choice is not large (with permission for pets). Aren't the landlords fond of because of damage and smell, of course. But we succeeded after a week in a hotel (where pets were allowed).
Good luck and have fun in Thailand. Lex and we are having a wonderful time here.
There is also a lot of information on this site.
https://www.licg.nl/invoereisen-per-land-buiten-europa/#thailand
Best. Special cage at least. Must be approved. + various documents and mostly quarantine. Depends from country to country and airline. Must be well prepared. China airlines has a special cabin in the cargo area. But not between the suitcases or other loads like many airlines. Also discuss this with your vet. Usually giving something for being calm.
Not simple. Expensive for you. Anxious for your woof s. Good luck. W
then : you have come to the right place for info : Belgian who has been staying in Thailand for 18 years and goes on leave to Europe every year for three months : 8 times back and forth with a Bernese Mountain dog and now 9 x with a Tervueren shepherd . I thus have vast experience and precious advice to give; as an animal lover you can call us either after October 25 in Thailand on number 00 ( 8 ) 96 888 175 or before in Europe on our mobile 00 32 484 788 242 or by mail [email protected]
a selection of our advice is for example:
* beware of cargo flights where you don't know exactly where and with which one they fly
* choose a non-stop flight because there is a good chance that during a transshipment in the Middle East the dog will be kept waiting for hours in a place unprotected from the scorching heat;
* (keep in mind that in Mosiim countries the rules that the archangel Gabriel dictated to the prophet "houses where there is a dog or where there is an image, are never visited by an angel" apply)
* make sure you mention above all the vaccinations in your pet passport you also have a certificate in the English language from a Pasteur institute or aggregated university clinic regarding the analysis of a blood sample taken three months after the anti-rabiesi injection, confirming that the vaccination has produced sufficient antibodies
* ensure that your health certificate (which may not be older than three days!) is "officialised" by a "government vetrinary" = in Belgium this is the institute for control of the food chain v Italy lei in Antwerp
* make sure this health certificate is in accordance with the latest instructions and in an English language
* place on your transport cage an inscription “search & rescue dog”: that commands respect;
* do not fill the dripper with water, nor with ice cubes;
* avoid arriving in Suvararnabhumi on a Sunday then you will be through the vterinary inspection in five minutes: there is no quarantine if your papers are in order!
* klm and Thai international are OK, but since April 30, Eva air no longer for transport cages with dogs if the total weight is over 50 kg
Jean & Kamayee
Dear Rob.
Can you explain to me again how you arranged things?
Which airline, and do you have a cage yourself, or does the airline have one?
What vaccinations must they have had, and do they have to be quarantined in Thailand?
NS:
Jan.