Pet Immigration Rules Seychelles
REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO
SEYCHELLES
Dogs and cats being brought to the Seychelles must comply with the
import requirements of the Seychelles.
An Import Permit is required to enter Seychelles.
Cats and dogs entering from
rabies free countries will be
quarantined for a period of 14 days.
Cats and dogs entering from territories or
countries with a low incidence of rabies
will be quarantined for 30 days. Pets entering from these countries must be accompanied by a Blood
Titre Test.
Cats and dogs entering from
countries with a high incidence of rabies
will be quarantined for 180 days. Pets entering from these countries must be accompanied by a Blood Titer Test.
Your pet have been continually resident in the country from which
they are entering the Seychelles during the six months immediately
preceding the date of shipment or since birth.
Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days but not more than 12 months prior to entry.
A licensed veterinarian must complete the
International Health Certificate for Seychelles
for endorsement 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.
A second examination by a veterinarian must be performed within 48
hours of departure to endorse that the dog or cat is in good health
showing no signs of any infections, contagious and parasitic
disease. A tick and tapeworm inspection should be done during that vet visit.
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Seychelles restricts the importation of the following breeds: German Shepherd,
Bull Terrier, Whippet, Greyhound, Bull Mastiff, Ridgeback, Bull Dog,
Rottweiler, Boerboels or Great Dane; or that they have been
sterilized.
The animals must be over the age of four months.
No birds, except the African Grey Parrot (on condition that it has
been a family pet for one year) are eligible for import.
The animals must be transported in a sealed container as MANIFEST
CARGO in accordance with the IATA's regulations on the
transportation of live animals.
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)
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for countries worldwide.
Although Seychelles does not require an ISO
pet microchip,
we strongly suggest microchipping your pet prior to traveling.
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