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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 Tonga

REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO TONGA

Tonga does not quarantine healthy pets who meet the following requirements:

To bring a pet dog or cat to Tonga, you must first file an application form with the Tonga Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

Your pet must arrive in Tonga as manifested cargo. It will then be turned over to the Livestock Quarantine Officer inspection of the animal and documents.

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 Tonga Veterinary Certificate for Dogs or Tonga Veterinary Certificate for Cats 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. The rules for cats are slightly different.

If all documents are in order and the veterinary officer finds the pet to be healthy it will be released to your custody within a few hours.

There are fees for inspection.

Pet Passport Forms for Tonga for Dogs
Pet Passport Forms for Tonga for Cats

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 Tonga does not require an ISO pet microchip, we strongly suggest microchipping your pet prior to traveling.

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