Import of Pets
REQUIREMENTS TO IMPORT CATS/DOGS AS PETS
Document to be obtained at Embassy Prior to Departure:
In accordance with the Animal Disease Act, visitors to Kenya are required to obtain an import permit for their cat or dog before they can bring the animal into the country.
This permit can be obtained at the Embassy, upon presentation of a valid vaccination booklet (check with veterinarian) and payment of USD 50/ animal. The permit is valid for thirty (30) days from the date of the issue and is only valid for one consignment. The Import permit must accompany the Animal during importation
OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
- Veterinary certificate signed no more than five days prior to departure, stating that the animal is free of infectious diseases.
- Valid rabies certificate. If the animal was vaccinated less than 6 months before departure, also a certificate from a government veterinary officer of the country of origin, stating that no rabies cases have occurred within 50 km of the animal’s place of origin within the preceding 6 months.
- Certificate from the captain of the plane/ship carrying the animal, stating that the animal has not left the craft between embarkation and arrival, and was isolated from all other cats/dogs.
Animals in transit for less than 48 hrs do not need these certificates, but will be kept in isolation at the owner’s expense, and can only leave Kenya by air or sea.
Cats/dogs entering Kenya by land must be reported within three days of arrival.
MORE INFORMATION:
More information about importation of animals into Kenya can be obtained from the following:
Ministry of Livestock Development (Veterinary Services & Disease
Control): www.livestock.go.ke,
Kenya Veterinary Association: www.apsea.or.ke.
