Importing a pet to South Africa can be complication as there are many requirements for pets arriving South Africa from the US.
SOUTH AFRICA IMPORT REQUIREMENTS
Import Permit: Required for all pets arriving South Africa. If you have already obtained the Import Permit, please provide us with an emailed copy. If you would like us to acquire the Import Permit, please provide us with a copy of the Rabies Certificate.
| Identification / Microchip: | Prior to vaccines and tests | Microchip All dogs, cats, primates entering South Africa must be microchipped with 15 digit ISO Compatible |
| Vaccinations: | Within 30 days and 12 months | Rabies Vaccination older than 30 days; not older than 12 months |
| Tests: | Within 30 days of import | Brucella Canis – Serum Agglutination Trypanasoma – Card Agglutination AND Blood smear **Institute of Tropical Medicine in Belgium Babesia Gibsoni – Immunoflouresence antibody test AND Giemsa Blood smear Dirofilaria Immitis – Microfiltration Test Leishmaniosis – Indirect Fluorescent antibody Or – Elisa Or – Direct Agglutination test Or – Western Blot / membrane immunoassay Test should not be older than 30 days from the date of blood draw on arrival into South Africa |
| Treatments: | From date of negative testing | Dogs should be treated for Dirofilaria from the date of blood draw and continued in regular intervals as required *Recommended Product Heartgard Plus Dogs have to be treated with an effective acaricide and with insect repellent registered in South Africa *Recommended Product Advantix II |
| Health Exam/Certificate: | Within 10 days of export | Completed and endorsed by an Accredited Vet and endorsed by the USDA |
Continental Pet Relocation can handle the following items for you:
- Flight booking – all pets must arrive as cargo
- Complete final veterinary certificates and get them endorsed by the USDA
- Review and confirm all documents are correct and complete to meet import requirements
- Obtain an import permit
- Handle import services – Customs Clearance in South Africa