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TW → HK · Dogs and cats

Taiwan → Hong Kong

Taiwan is Hong Kong Group II. The normal route uses 180-day residence evidence. A Hong Kong resident pet on a short trip needs the separate pre-departure waiver.

Primary sources reviewedLast checked: 18 Jul 2026Next source review: 18 Aug 2026
Government requirementsPrimary sources reviewed

Taiwan is Hong Kong Group II. The normal route uses 180-day residence evidence. A Hong Kong resident pet on a short trip needs the separate pre-departure waiver.

Transport arrangementsWritten confirmation for the specific flight required

Return is manifested cargo only. China Airlines Cargo has a published seasonal BOAS pathway, but each exact movement still needs written confirmation.

Health and welfare risksAssess each pet individually

Relocation, or a Hong Kong return prepared before leaving Hong Kong

Route timeline

Plan by dependencies, not a flat checklist.

Relocation, or a Hong Kong return prepared before leaving Hong Kong

  1. 01
    Before leaving Hong Kong for a round trip

    Choose standard Group II or the HK return waiver

    A short trip cannot create 180 days of residence after departure. The waiver must be approved first.

    Hong Kong AFCD · Hong Kong AFCD
  2. 02
    Notify two days ahead; attend on departure day

    AFCD scans the chip and endorses the waiver

    Missing this departure-day step invalidates the waiver even if the application was approved.

    Hong Kong AFCD
  3. 03
    Within 72 hours before return

    Local veterinarian signs the current VC-HK

    This is an hour-based window; a date-only entry should never auto-pass it.

    Hong Kong AFCD
  4. 04
    Before the return flight

    Manifested cargo and carrier affidavit

    The waiver does not turn cabin or checked baggage into an accepted Hong Kong import mode.

    Hong Kong AFCD
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Official sources

Every conclusion must trace back to an official source. Government forms link directly to the original publisher, and superseded documents are not treated as current requirements.

Hong Kong AFCDCurrent Group II import terms (June 2025 version)18 Jul 2026Hong Kong AFCDResidence certification waiver guideline (January 2026 version)18 Jul 2026International Air Transport AssociationTraveler's Pet Corner18 Jul 2026International Air Transport AssociationPublic pet container requirements: Container Requirement 118 Jul 2026
Official formAF240-return: permit and residence-waiver applicationHong Kong AFCDOfficial certificateVC-DC2: Group II veterinary certificateHong Kong AFCDOfficial certificatePC101: airline/captain's affidavitHong Kong AFCD
TW → HK · Data version 2026.07.18.2

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