Into South Africa

Please note the following are a few of the regulations that apply for the import of dogs & cats to South Africa:

1. All pets must arrive in South Africa as manifested cargo, through the cargo terminals of the airport.
   Arrival airports are Cape Town and Johannesburg
2. All pets must be micro-chipped.
3. Dogs must have valid vaccinations as follows:
   Rabies – at least 30 days old prior to departure but not older than 12 months.
   Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Para-influenza and Leptospirosis – at least 14 days old prior to departure but not older than 12 months.
   Kennel Cough – at least 14 days old prior to departure but not older than 12 months.
   Cats must have valid vaccinations as follows:
   Rabies – at least 30 days old prior to departure but not older than 12 months.
   Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia and Leukaemia – at least 14 days old prior to departure but not older than 12 months.
4. Within 30 days prior to arrival in SA, Dogs must have 5 blood tests & 2 blood smears done.
   Your vet will need to take the blood samples & smears and send these to an approved laboratory for testing.
5. Heartworm treatments
   All dogs must be treated for Heartworm prior to departure.
   All dogs must also travel with 6 months dose of Heartworm medications attached to their travel container/s.
6. Veterinary Health Certificate
   For both Cats & Dogs this must be completed by a Government Veterinarian within 10 days prior to arrival.
7. Import Permit
   Both Cats & Dogs require a Veterinary Import Permit from the South African Department of Agriculture.
   Cats & Dogs require their own permits.
8. Dogs from certain countries like those in Asia & the Middle East will be required to enter quarantine on arrival in South Africa.
   The maximum quarantine period is 14 days.
   Quarantine is only available in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

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