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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 Zambia

REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO ZAMBIA

Zambia does not quarantine healthy pets but they do have a complicated procedure for bringing their pet into the country.

You must first obtain a permit to import the pet from the Department of Research and Specialist Services.

The import form will be mailed to you along with instructions to be given to your veterinarian for the preparation of the Veterinary Certificate.

A licensed veterinarian must complete the Zambia Veterinary Certificate showing that the pet is healthy and free of diseases communicable to humans. The veterinarian will attach the rabies certificate indicating that the pet cat or dog was vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days prior to travel.

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Failure to comply with these regulations may 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 Zambia does not require an ISO pet microchip, we strongly suggest microchipping your pet prior to traveling.

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