Shanghai is the only approved point of entry for people traveling with pets:Pet cats and dogs are allowed to be imported into Shanghai by either excess baggage or cargo as long as there is proof of vaccination and good health. Rabbits, ferrets, snakes, rodents, fish and birds are not allowed to be imported into Shanghai. According to regulations, you need to carry a Z (Resident) Visa to bring in your pet and only one pet per Z Visa holder (two animals two names). A pet relocation company should be able to have this requirement waived. Cats do not require licensing in Shanghai, but dogs have to be registered with the Chinese authorities after arrival and require a yearly license fee of RMB 2,000 in the city center and RMB 1,000 outside the Inner Ring Road.If you are handling the transport of your pet personally, upon arrival take your pet, fee (RMB 1,000/animal), and certificates to the Plant and Quarantine Office (the airlines you are using can notify you of the location in advance). If you are using an agent, they will meet you and take you to the office. The officials will keep the health and rabies certificate (but not the vaccination book), so make sure you have copies.Please note that there is a 7-day mandatory quarantine regulation in Shanghai (if the animal is approved as healthy after seven days, home quarantine may be allowed for the remaining 23 days of total one month quarantine).Although you might allow your cats outdoors overseas, we urge you to not let your cats outside in Shanghai: IT’S DANGEROUS! Stealing cats for the fur and food trade is rampant here, as is poisoning of stray cats. Be sure to keep your doors and windows closed (or at least screened).
I agree with all that it is impossible unless they care so little for the pets as to give them to someone else. I sometimes traveled without a bird for a few days (HS reunion) but would never consider travel outside the US (even myself, in the current conditions). I let passport expire years ago and have told my kids I will never get another. My daughter has decided to marry her Scottish fiance in FL (because they met there) even tho’ I HATE travel now that it is so uncivilized. Back in my day, I wore business attire and heels to travel and the staff attended to every need (even taking things on board like a concrete statue from Mexico to Chicago in my onboard luggage).
slug_queen almost 13 years ago
International travel with pets is NOT easy, guys. Not just the flight, but the documents, and quarantine, etc. This could be a real problem.
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 13 years ago
First time I’ve heard her say “we”, or even mention Paul in “her” plan.
Glad he’s included!
Plods with ...™ almost 13 years ago
Snerk – These two couldn’t manage a trip outside their block… This should get REAL interesting.
Jolly1995 almost 13 years ago
they still eat dogs in china – didn’t you read the latest news article – people were hysterical over their pets being taken….
runar almost 13 years ago
Shanghai is the only approved point of entry for people traveling with pets:Pet cats and dogs are allowed to be imported into Shanghai by either excess baggage or cargo as long as there is proof of vaccination and good health. Rabbits, ferrets, snakes, rodents, fish and birds are not allowed to be imported into Shanghai. According to regulations, you need to carry a Z (Resident) Visa to bring in your pet and only one pet per Z Visa holder (two animals two names). A pet relocation company should be able to have this requirement waived. Cats do not require licensing in Shanghai, but dogs have to be registered with the Chinese authorities after arrival and require a yearly license fee of RMB 2,000 in the city center and RMB 1,000 outside the Inner Ring Road.If you are handling the transport of your pet personally, upon arrival take your pet, fee (RMB 1,000/animal), and certificates to the Plant and Quarantine Office (the airlines you are using can notify you of the location in advance). If you are using an agent, they will meet you and take you to the office. The officials will keep the health and rabies certificate (but not the vaccination book), so make sure you have copies.Please note that there is a 7-day mandatory quarantine regulation in Shanghai (if the animal is approved as healthy after seven days, home quarantine may be allowed for the remaining 23 days of total one month quarantine).Although you might allow your cats outdoors overseas, we urge you to not let your cats outside in Shanghai: IT’S DANGEROUS! Stealing cats for the fur and food trade is rampant here, as is poisoning of stray cats. Be sure to keep your doors and windows closed (or at least screened).
sandigilbo almost 13 years ago
Missing pets in my neighborhood are never discovered and suspicion lies at certain doors of foreigners. Sorry to stereotype.
cbrsarah almost 13 years ago
Forget the trip to China.
annamargaret1866 almost 13 years ago
And wasn’t there some kind of scandal ten or fifteen or more years ago, about imported stuffed cat toys that were made with actual cat fur?
vldazzle almost 13 years ago
I agree with all that it is impossible unless they care so little for the pets as to give them to someone else. I sometimes traveled without a bird for a few days (HS reunion) but would never consider travel outside the US (even myself, in the current conditions). I let passport expire years ago and have told my kids I will never get another. My daughter has decided to marry her Scottish fiance in FL (because they met there) even tho’ I HATE travel now that it is so uncivilized. Back in my day, I wore business attire and heels to travel and the staff attended to every need (even taking things on board like a concrete statue from Mexico to Chicago in my onboard luggage).