Q: I will be visiting Shanghai for a week with my two small dogs, a Chihuahua and a Pomeranian. I will have all the required import, health, vaccination, and identification documents.

I understand that Shanghai residents typically must register their dogs and obtain a Shanghai dog license.

What are the rules for foreign tourists who are temporarily staying in Shanghai with their dogs?

A: Dogs entering China for a short stay in Shanghai are not required to apply for the city's dog registration certificate.

When taking your dog out, please carry the entry quarantine certificate and comply with Shanghai's dog ownership regulations.

Source: Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Public Security