🔄 Updated : June 30, 2026

On EVA Air (Taiwan), dogs are not allowed in the cabin (except service dogs): they travel in the cargo hold, in an approved crate. Here are the conditions, the weight limit and the steps to prepare your companion’s flight.

In the cabin: no

EVA Air does not allow dogs in the cabin (except service dogs). Cabin travel is off-limits for pet dogs.

In the cargo hold

Since the cabin is off-limits, your dog travels in the pressurized, temperature-controlled hold, in an IATA-compliant crate, with a combined dog + crate weight of up to 32 kg (70 lb).

Airline conditions: hold travel as checked baggage; the fee is charged as a multiple of the excess-baggage rate.

Brachycephalic breeds

Like most airlines, EVA Air restricts flat-faced breeds (Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, etc.), which are generally banned from the hold because of the respiratory risk. If your dog is brachycephalic, favor cabin travel when an airline’s weight limit allows it, and confirm the rule before booking.

⚠️ Heat: seasonal embargoes may apply during periods of high temperatures. Check the dates of your trip. Our advice: heatstroke in dogs.

How to book

Pet spots on board are limited: book as early as possible.

  1. Buy your ticket, then contact EVA Air to add your dog to the booking.
  2. Prepare the health documents (microchip, rabies vaccination, pet passport or health certificate, sometimes a rabies titer test) — see our guide to international travel with a dog.
  3. Choose the right container: an approved soft carrier (cabin) or an IATA crate (hold). Size it with our IATA dog crate calculator.

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Compare with other airlines

Rules for dogs vary widely from one airline to another. To find the best option for your route and your dog’s weight, use our “Can my dog fly?” comparison tool and check the comparison of 62 airline pet policies. To prepare for the flight itself, also read our advice on dog travel anxiety.

➡️ Next step : your journey

  1. Check the health requirements
  2. Choose an IATA-compliant travel crate
  3. Prepare your dog for the stress of flying
  4. Compare all 62 airlines

🌍 Where can you fly with EVA Air? Our entry-requirement guides for its destinations: Japan, European Union, Thailand, United Kingdom, Belgium, Singapore.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my dog in the cabin on EVA Air?
No, only service dogs are allowed in the cabin.
Does EVA Air transport dogs in the cargo hold?
Yes, up to 32 kg (70 lb) (dog + crate), in an IATA-compliant crate — except brachycephalic breeds in most cases.

Sources

EVA Air — traveling with pets, accessed June 2026. Conditions and fees change regularly — confirm with EVA Air before booking.