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Bringing a Dog or Cat to Indonesia and Bali
Indonesia's quarantine agency (Barantin) says a dog or cat from abroad needs a health certificate from the departure country's authority, a vaccination book, a protective rabies antibody test result, online registration and a prior notice filed before you leave, and must not come from a country with a current rabies outbreak. Bali is different: its own regulation bans bringing dogs and cats into the province, and we found no official repeal.
Requirements at a glance
| Microchip | Not mentioned in the Barantin guidance we could read; carry the chip record anyway |
|---|---|
| Rabies vaccine | Vaccination book required; timing rules are not stated in the guidance we could read |
| Antibody test | A protective rabies antibody result is required; the minimum level and accepted labs are not stated there |
| Health certificate | Issued by the competent authority of the departure country |
| Prior notice | Register on SSmQC, then file a prior notice at notice.karantinaindonesia.go.id before leaving your country |
| Origin | Not from a country with a current rabies outbreak |
| Quarantine | Quarantine check on arrival and release if healthy; any holding period is not stated |
| Bali | Governor Regulation 88/2008 bans bringing dogs and cats into Bali, from abroad or from other provinces |
| Plan ahead | At least 1 month (our estimate: vaccine, antibody result and paperwork) |
Step-by-step timeline
- 1+ month beforeMake sure the rabies vaccine is current and get a rabies antibody test. Ask Barantin which level and labs it accepts, because its public guidance does not say.
- Before you bookCheck your arrival point with Barantin. Indonesia designates which airports, seaports and border posts can receive animals, and the current list is in a 2025 decree we could not open.
- Days beforeHealth certificate from the official vet service of your departure country. Register on SSmQC and file the prior notice before departure; it is mandatory.
- ArrivalReport to the quarantine officers at the airport, seaport or border post and hand over the pet. If it is healthy, a quarantine vet issues a release certificate.
Dogs vs cats
Barantin treats dogs and cats the same, as animals that can carry rabies. Its public guidance names no breed bans, age limit or number limit; ask before you travel. Bali's regulation covers dogs, cats and monkeys alike.
Common mistakes
- Not filing the prior notice before departure. Barantin says it is mandatory.
- Assuming clearance in Jakarta lets you continue to Bali. Bali's own regulation bans bringing in dogs and cats.
- Relying on third-party numbers. Sites quote a titer level and timelines that we could not confirm on an official page; ask Barantin in writing.
- Travelling from a country with a current rabies outbreak.
Official source: Badan Karantina Indonesia: quarantine procedure for pets (Indonesian, March 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my dog to Bali?
Bali Governor Regulation 88/2008 bans bringing dogs, cats and monkeys into the province, with no exception in the text for pets from abroad. It is still published by the Bali government and we found no repeal, so plan on not being able to bring a dog or cat to Bali.
Does Indonesia require a rabies titer test?
Yes. Barantin lists a protective rabies antibody test result among the documents. The minimum level and accepted labs are not stated in its public guidance, so confirm them with Barantin.
Can I take my cat from Jakarta to Bali?
No, under Bali's regulation. It bans bringing dogs and cats into Bali from other provinces as well as from abroad.
Why is this page less detailed than others?
Barantin's regulation and entry-point decree were not reachable when we checked, and we only publish rules we could read on an official page. Contact Barantin before you plan the trip.
Sources
- Badan Karantina Indonesia: quarantine procedure for pets (Indonesian, March 2026)
- Bali Governor Regulation 88/2008 on bringing rabies-carrying animals into Bali (Indonesian)
Rules change. Always confirm with the official source above and your vet before you travel or change a vaccine plan.