Pet Immigration Rules Ethiopia
REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO
ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia does not quarantine healthy pets who meet the following requirements:
You should obtain an authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture
of Ethiopia in advance of the arrival of your pets.
Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies and various other diseases at
least 30 days prior to travel. Shortly before travel, the
Ethiopia
Veterinary Certificate must be completed. Although it is not required, we recommend that
a USDA or CFIA licensed veterinarian complete the form and you have it endorsed by the USDA or CFIA if traveling from the
United States or Canada. If you are not traveling from either of these countries,
the Governing Authority of your country should endorse the forms.
A copy of the Rabies Certificate should also be included.
Be aware that tick fever and intestinal parasites are a special
problem with dogs and cats, and rabies is common in Ethiopia. Bring
a good supply of flea and tick collars and shampoos. African tick
fever has killed several American-owned dogs. Rabies and puppy
vaccines are available only sporadically. There are American and
European veterinarians working in Addis Ababa.
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Failure to comply with these regulations will mean that your pet may
be refused entry and the relevant authority in consultation
with an authorized veterinarian can decide to return the pet home, or place
the pet in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person
responsible for pet, or as a last resort, without financial
compensation, put the pet down where the return trip home or
quarantine cannot be arranged.
All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles,
amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) are not subject to
the regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but may
have to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of
animals and a certificate to accompany them in respect of other
diseases. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information
from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the
country of destination.
VETERINARY CERTIFICATE
All countries have a unique veterinary certificates. This form
differs from the International Veterinary Certificate issued by
veterinarians in the United States. (APHIS 7001)
Find Veterinary Certificates
for countries worldwide.
Although Ethiopia does not require an ISO
pet microchip,
we strongly suggest microchipping your pet prior to traveling.
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