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Konglishman
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Nanjing
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 Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:36 am Post subject: Would Korean immigration allow a Thai cat to enter? |
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At the moment, I am on vacation in Thailand. Anyways, I was sitting down at a restaurant for lunch and this adolescent kitten jumped onto my lap. At first, I thought that he just wanted some of my chicken, but in fact, he was hardly interested in the chicken. He just wanted some attention. Finally, just before leaving, I picked up the cat and set him down on the adjacent chair, but then, he immediately jumped back onto my lap. This happened several times. Clearly, he did not want me to leave.
Later, I was reflecting on this. What if I were to adopt this Thai cat? I was already thinking about getting a cat. Would there be any difficulties from Korean immigration? |
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jrwhite82
Joined: 22 May 2010
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:46 am Post subject: |
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| Great troll attempt. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:48 am Post subject: Re: Would Korean immigration allow a Thai cat to enter? |
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| Konglishman wrote: |
At the moment, I am on vacation in Thailand. Anyways, I was sitting down at a restaurant for lunch and this adolescent kitten jumped onto my lap. At first, I thought that he just wanted some of my chicken, but in fact, he was hardly interested in the chicken. He just wanted some attention. Finally, just before leaving, I picked up the cat and set him down on the adjacent chair, but then, he immediately jumped back onto my lap. This happened several times. Clearly, he did not want me to leave.
Later, I was reflecting on this. What if I were to adopt this Thai cat? I was already thinking about getting a cat. Would there be any difficulties from Korean immigration? |
As long as its passport and visa are in order there should be no trouble with immigration.
Customs on the other hand will certainly wonder and want to see that its health certificates and shots are all in order. Chances are that you would unlikely be able to drag a feral cat back with you.
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jrwhite82
Joined: 22 May 2010
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:53 am Post subject: |
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| After reading this again, for some reason, I can't help it but to think that you aren't talking about a cat. |
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Konglishman
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Nanjing
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:54 am Post subject: Re: Would Korean immigration allow a Thai cat to enter? |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| Konglishman wrote: |
At the moment, I am on vacation in Thailand. Anyways, I was sitting down at a restaurant for lunch and this adolescent kitten jumped onto my lap. At first, I thought that he just wanted some of my chicken, but in fact, he was hardly interested in the chicken. He just wanted some attention. Finally, just before leaving, I picked up the cat and set him down on the adjacent chair, but then, he immediately jumped back onto my lap. This happened several times. Clearly, he did not want me to leave.
Later, I was reflecting on this. What if I were to adopt this Thai cat? I was already thinking about getting a cat. Would there be any difficulties from Korean immigration? |
As long as its passport and visa are in order there should be no trouble with immigration.
Customs on the other hand will certainly wonder and want to see that its health certificates and shots are all in order. Chances are that you would unlikely be able to drag a feral cat back with you.
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I see. I probably would not have enough time to get that take care of getting health certificates and shots for the cat... But if you don't mind humoring me, how long would that take?
Also, with regards to a passport and visa, I assumed at first that you were joking, but after reading your post again, I realized you seemed fairly serious. And to my surprise, a quick google search seems to confirm that passports are indeed required for pets. That is quite a surprise indeed.
Last edited by Konglishman on Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:05 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Konglishman
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Nanjing
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:59 am Post subject: |
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| jrwhite82 wrote: |
| After reading this again, for some reason, I can't help it but to think that you aren't talking about a cat. |
You got me laughing with that post. But sorry, I am indeed talking about a cat. You should realize that most of Thailand is not like Patong or Pattaya (where I have not been to). Further, beyond the fact that I am talking about the idea of adopting the cat and taking him to Korea, there is nothing particularly unusual about stray animals in Thailand being friendly. After all, it is very common for Thai people to feed stray animals. |
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Konglishman
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Nanjing
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:16 am Post subject: |
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| Based on what I just read, it seems that no pet passport is required for Korea. However, with some exceptions (which do not apply in this case), any pet should have had its vaccinations more than 30 days before arrival. |
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jrwhite82
Joined: 22 May 2010
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:19 am Post subject: |
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Lol. Ok so maybe not trolling.
While I commend you on your desire to adopt a stray animal. Unfortunately I don't think it will be feasible for you to save this cat in Thailand. However, if you are interested in saving a cat. Korea has many you could choose from. And since it is still freezing cold here (getting a little warmer though) you'd be doing them a great service.
I forget the name, but there are a number of cat shelters here. Perhaps asking the Buy Sell Forum you could get a quick response when you get back where to go to adopt one. |
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Mix1
Joined: 08 May 2007
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:15 am Post subject: |
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Lol. Ok so maybe not trolling.
While I commend you on your desire to adopt a stray animal. Unfortunately I don't think it will be feasible for you to save this cat in Thailand. However, if you are interested in saving a cat. Korea has many you could choose from. And since it is still freezing cold here (getting a little warmer though) you'd be doing them a great service.
I forget the name, but there are a number of cat shelters here. Perhaps asking the Buy Sell Forum you could get a quick response when you get back where to go to adopt one. |
^Agreed.
Cats in Thailand are pampered. They approach people. It would be happier there. They jump in anyone's lap so it's not like there's some special bond there really.
Cats in Korea are mostly scorned. They usually avoid people. There are plenty of abandoned cats in need of homes here. They'll really appreciate being adopted and treated decently.
In general...There is a big difference in the way animals act in Thailand vs. how they act in Korea. Speaks volumes about how they are thought of and treated. |
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Skippy
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Daejeon
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:13 am Post subject: |
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| jrwhite82 wrote: |
Lol. Ok so maybe not trolling.
While I commend you on your desire to adopt a stray animal. Unfortunately I don't think it will be feasible for you to save this cat in Thailand. However, if you are interested in saving a cat. Korea has many you could choose from. And since it is still freezing cold here (getting a little warmer though) you'd be doing them a great service.
I forget the name, but there are a number of cat shelters here. Perhaps asking the Buy Sell Forum you could get a quick response when you get back where to go to adopt one. |
^Agreed.
Cats in Thailand are pampered. They approach people. It would be happier there. They jump in anyone's lap so it's not like there's some special bond there really.
Cats in Korea are mostly scorned. They usually avoid people. There are plenty of abandoned cats in need of homes here. They'll really appreciate being adopted and treated decently.
In general...There is a big difference in the way animals act in Thailand vs. how they act in Korea. Speaks volumes about how they are thought of and treated. |
Not an immigrationn decision more of Korea Customs and Quarantine question.
http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_1_4.jsp
Check out animal rescue korea for some info on travelling or possible future companion.
http://www.animalrescuekorea.org/ |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:53 pm Post subject: Re: Would Korean immigration allow a Thai cat to enter? |
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| Konglishman wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
| Konglishman wrote: |
At the moment, I am on vacation in Thailand. Anyways, I was sitting down at a restaurant for lunch and this adolescent kitten jumped onto my lap. At first, I thought that he just wanted some of my chicken, but in fact, he was hardly interested in the chicken. He just wanted some attention. Finally, just before leaving, I picked up the cat and set him down on the adjacent chair, but then, he immediately jumped back onto my lap. This happened several times. Clearly, he did not want me to leave.
Later, I was reflecting on this. What if I were to adopt this Thai cat? I was already thinking about getting a cat. Would there be any difficulties from Korean immigration? |
As long as its passport and visa are in order there should be no trouble with immigration.
Customs on the other hand will certainly wonder and want to see that its health certificates and shots are all in order. Chances are that you would unlikely be able to drag a feral cat back with you.
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I see. I probably would not have enough time to get that take care of getting health certificates and shots for the cat... But if you don't mind humoring me, how long would that take?
Also, with regards to a passport and visa, I assumed at first that you were joking, but after reading your post again, I realized you seemed fairly serious. And to my surprise, a quick google search seems to confirm that passports are indeed required for pets. That is quite a surprise indeed. |
The passport quirk was tongue in cheek (immigration rather than customs)
but in seriousness it will be impossible to take the cat. get all its shots done and documented and then wait the required time before returning to work. in Korea. You also have airline issues to deal with.
Leave it there and get one when you return if you really feel the need for feline companionship.
Also, be aware that taking your newly acquired, Korean adopted pet will also need a bucket full of paperwork to take it home again.
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The Floating World
Joined: 01 Oct 2011
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| Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone find it ironic that with Hello Kitty and in most asian cultures cats being seen as lucky, that koreans scorn them so much?
I'm not trying to be inciteful here, but anyone know why the poor koyangi is seen as a pest here? Would be iteresting to know the cultural reasons behind it. And I'm not even a cat lover, but not a hater either. Kind of neutral I guess.
I asked some young students once and they said 'angmong' which means devil or witch. I think their is a belief they are demons reincarnated or something, but not sure. |
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Konglishman
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Nanjing
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:50 am Post subject: |
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| The Floating World wrote: |
| Anyone find it ironic that with Hello Kitty and in most asian cultures cats being seen as lucky, that koreans scorn them so much? |
Actually, it is my understanding that the "cats = luck" idea originated in Japan. So, that being the case, it is not ironic at all for Koreans to have a completely different take on it.
| The Floating World wrote: |
I'm not trying to be inciteful here, but anyone know why the poor koyangi is seen as a pest here? Would be iteresting to know the cultural reasons behind it. And I'm not even a cat lover, but not a hater either. Kind of neutral I guess.
I asked some young students once and they said 'angmong' which means devil or witch. I think their is a belief they are demons reincarnated or something, but not sure. |
Maybe, Koreans used to think that cats were Japanese people in a previous incarnation... Just kidding. Actually, while it does still seem true that the majority of Koreans do not particularly care for cats, it does seem to me that cats are starting to become more popular as pets in Korea. |
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Konglishman
Joined: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Nanjing
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:53 am Post subject: |
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Lol. Ok so maybe not trolling.
While I commend you on your desire to adopt a stray animal. Unfortunately I don't think it will be feasible for you to save this cat in Thailand. However, if you are interested in saving a cat. Korea has many you could choose from. And since it is still freezing cold here (getting a little warmer though) you'd be doing them a great service.
I forget the name, but there are a number of cat shelters here. Perhaps asking the Buy Sell Forum you could get a quick response when you get back where to go to adopt one. |
^Agreed.
Cats in Thailand are pampered. They approach people. It would be happier there. They jump in anyone's lap so it's not like there's some special bond there really.
Cats in Korea are mostly scorned. They usually avoid people. There are plenty of abandoned cats in need of homes here. They'll really appreciate being adopted and treated decently.
In general...There is a big difference in the way animals act in Thailand vs. how they act in Korea. Speaks volumes about how they are thought of and treated. |
I will keep that in mind. It is just that I would like to adopt a cat who has been properly socialized among people as opposed to one who is scared to death of people. |
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diver
Joined: 16 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:54 am Post subject: Re: Would Korean immigration allow a Thai cat to enter? |
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| Konglishman wrote: |
| At the moment, I am on vacation in Thailand. Anyways, I was sitting down at a restaurant for lunch and this adolescent kitten jumped onto my lap. At first, I thought that he just wanted some of my chicken, but in fact, he was hardly interested in the chicken. He just wanted some attention. Finally, just before leaving, I picked up the cat and set him down on the adjacent chair, but then, he immediately jumped back onto my lap. This happened several times. Clearly, he did not want me to leave. |
A juicy cat? |
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