I need to know this information before planning to bring my pet back to mainland China!

I need to know this information before planning to bring my pet back to mainland China!

The living standard in mainland China is lower than that in Hong Kong. More and more Hong Kong people choose to live a semi-retirement life in the cities of the Greater Bay Area and start enjoying life early. People who raise pets will of course keep their pets with them.
Mainland China is a large place, which is especially suitable for dog owners to take walks in the morning and evening.
If you also have this plan, you need to understand these issues before your pet goes north.

Question 1: Do I need to apply for an export license when taking my pet cat or dog out of Hong Kong?
Answer 1: Since Hong Kong does not impose export controls on cats and dogs, no export license is required to take cats and dogs out of the country.

Question 2: Will the pet entry requirements in mainland China change at any time?
Answer 2: The mainland has lower requirements for pets to enter than Hong Kong. As long as they meet the relevant regulations, they will not be detained. But as many Hong Kong people who want to bring their pets back to the mainland are worried, the mainland customs may modify the pet entry terms at any time, so you can contact GBA Pets at any time for the latest information!

Question 3: What are the options for bringing cats and dogs from Hong Kong to mainland China?
Answer 3: If you transport cats and dogs to Shenzhen by land, you need to bring your own vehicle to transport the cats and dogs out of the country through Shenzhen Bay Port or Lok Ma Chau Port. According to the requirements of relevant Chinese authorities, each person can bring one cat or dog to mainland China at a time.
If you are transporting pets to other cities in mainland China by flight, you need to reserve pet shipping services with the airline in advance. Currently, not all airlines can transport pets, and all airlines that can transport pets have strict requirements on the number of pets that can be transported on each flight. You need to call the relevant airline in advance to inquire about the details.
For more details please read《Can your pet fly with you in the custom’s cabin in Chian? Yes! And very friendly》
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