Importing my dog from Canada to Vietnam - urgent request

20POSTS

12 years ago

Help!

I can't find specific information outside of vaccinations and health check.
Has anyone imported a dog who can speak to what happens at customs in Vietnam (Hanoi).

I have been told to get a local agent who can help me to get through customs with not added fees. Is this necessary? I have searched and searched and I can't find any information on this. Is there any cost involved at Customs? I have seen that dogs are duty free but I don't know if there are or are not any added fees to get her into the country.

Please help!

Kelly

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richiv Active member

88POSTS

12 years ago

My wife, who is Vietnamese, brought in a dog 2 years ago. The overseas agent arranged all the paperwork for transport. When the dog arrived at HCMC we went to the airport to pick him up. I don't think we paid very much, if anything, to get him out of customs, but there was a bit of running around involved. You will definitely either need to speak Vietnamese yourself or have someone with you who is fluent and can navigate through the (minimal) bureaucracy.

kelly0226 Member

20POSTS

12 years ago

Does that mean I should hire an agent or would a friend who speaks Vietnamese help if they met me at the airport?

richiv Active member

88POSTS

12 years ago

I think a friend would be fine as long as they have some experience dealing with officialdom (that would include nearly all adult Vietnamese!)

kelly0226 Member

20POSTS

12 years ago

Thank you, I have friends who can meet me at the airport. So this should save me some money then not hiring an agent.
Bringing my pet with me has been challenging to figure out so far so it's nice to hear from people who have done this...

OBB Active member

93POSTS

12 years ago

I dont have any advice but wish you luck. Its sounds like youre going through with moving here. I hope you enjoy Vietnam as much as i have.

kelly0226 Member

20POSTS

12 years ago

I am relocating for sure, the hardest part is simply figuring out the piece on my dog. It's become the most stressful part of my journey thus far.
Still trying to figure out exactly what is required, it's quite a puzzle to put together....
Thank you for the kind words, I am looking forward to a great adventure!