Pet Microchip

Your pet should have an ISO 11784/11785 pet microchip implanted prior to entering Ghana. Microchips are the most preferred method of pet identification.

Vaccinations

Dogs and cats must be vaccinated for rabies no sooner than 30 days and not more than 6 months prior to entering Ghana. Dogs, cats or ferrets traveling from Ireland, Malta, Sweden, Ireland and the United Kingdom are not required to be vaccinated for rabies, although it is recommended.

Dogs entering Ghana must have proof of vaccinations for Canine distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Leptospira canicola, Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae and Parainfluenza are also required.

Cats must be vaccinated against Feline Panleukcopenia, Feline Rhinotrachticis and Feline Calicivirus.

Blood Tests

Your dog must test negative against the following diseases: Brucella canis, Trypanosoma evansi, Babesia gibsoni Dirofilaria immitis, and Leishmania.

Import Permit

An import permit is required when entering Ghana with a personal pet. The application should be made after the blood tests are done. The permit is valid for 8 weeks after issuance.

Pet Health Certificate

A licensed veterinarian in the origination country must then complete a Pet Health Certificate for Ghana. The Governing Authority of your country responsible for the import and export of animals should endorse the forms.

Ticks and Tapeworm Treatment

All dogs entering Ghana must be treated for internal parasites by a licensed veterinarian in the country of origin prior to entry. Both dogs and cats must be treated for external parasites prior to travel.

Entering Ghana by Air

Pets must enter Ghana via Kotoka International Airport. Pets can arrive in the cabin, as checked baggage or as air cargo.

All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense.

Puppies and Kittens

Unvaccinated puppies and kittens under 3 months of age can enter Ghana, but only from rabies-free countries of Malta, Sweden, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Banned Breeds

Ghana does not publish a list of banned breeds.

Other Animals

Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to requirements of rabies vaccination, but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter Ghana. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination

CITES

If your pet is not a dog, cat or ferret, and especially if it is a turtle or parrot, you should verify that it is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).  You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Over 180 countries participate and enforce CITES regulations. .

Need More Information?

To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense, return your pet to the country of origin, or euthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting.

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