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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 the pet into quarantine, return the pet to the country of origin, or destroy the pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting.

Pet Immigration Rules Sri Lanka

REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka does not quarantine healthy pets who meet the following requirements:

You must have a valid import permit to take your pet (dog, cat, bird etc.) with you when visiting Sri Lanka.

Your pet cat or dog must be vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days prior to entry into the country. A USDA (or CFIA) accredited veterinarian must then complete the International Veterinary Certificate for Sri Lanka 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.

Dogs should be vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, Leptospirosis, parvovirus and kennel cough. Cats should be vaccinated against feline infectious enteritis, respiratory viral diseases.

Sri Lanka requires an application forms which should be sent to the DG/APH together with the International Veterinary Certificate.

Your must be treated against ticks and certain tapeworms 24 to 48 hours prior to entering Sri Lanka using an approved treatment. Any licensed veterinarian can do this.

Present these documents for clearance at the port of entry. Import Permit Vaccination Certificate in case of pet dogs and cats.

If you take your pet to Sri Lanka without its having had the necessary inoculations they will be given upon arrival in Sri Lanka and your pet may be quarantined. If you take your pet to Sri Lanka without first obtaining a permit, your pet will be re-exported to your country (of origin).

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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 Sri Lanka does not require a pet microchip, we strongly recommend that you microchip your pet prior to traveling.

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