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Bringing a cat into Korea soon, what paperwork actually got checked at arrival?

Posted by livingkoreateam in Incheon.

livingkoreateam@dori-c4b817•3 months ago•Incheon

I am helping plan a move to Korea with a cat and I keep getting slightly different answers depending on who I ask. Some people make it sound simple and others make it sound like one missing paper turns into airport chaos. If you brought a cat into Korea recently, what documents did they actually look at when you landed? I know the basics like microchip and rabies paperwork, but I am especially curious about the parts people forget, how strict they were about timing, and whether the airline or quarantine side gave you more trouble.

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livingkoreateam

@dori-c4b817

3 months ago

The part I would not leave loose is the timing on the health certificate and rabies paperwork, because that is where “I basically have everything” turns into airport stress. On arrival in Korea, people tend to focus on the airline desk, but the 검역 side is the one that matters if something is missing or dates do not line up. I would keep one printed packet with microchip info, rabies cert, lab result if required for your country, and the health certificate, because handing over paper fast goes much better than scrolling through email after landing.

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