Pet Microchip

All dogs and cats entering Bangladesh must first be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant pet microchip that is a 15 digit and non-encrypted. If your pet's microchip is not ISO compliant, you can either bring your own microchip scanner.

The microchip should be implanted by your veterinarian, veterinary hospital or trained nurse. You should receive documentation as to the manufacturer of the microchip and instructions how to register your pet's information in the manufacturer database.

Vaccinations

Dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies no less than 30 days and not more than 12 months prior to entry.

Rabies Titer Test

A rabies titer test is not required when entering Bangladesh from any country.

Permissions

If your pet is arriving with you as checked baggage, a Notice of No Objection (NOC) must be obtained from the Department of Livestock Services and permission from the Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports.

If your pet is arriving as air cargo, then, in addition to the NOC, prior permission from Customs must be obtained and you will need a clearing agent to clear your pet.

Parasite Treatments

A treatment for internal and external parasites is not required but recommended for dogs and cats entering Bangladesh.

Puppies and Kittens

Unvaccinated pets (dogs and cats only) under 3 months old may be able to enter Bangladesh, but there are additional regulations that must be met.

Entering Bangladesh by Air

Pets must enter or depart from Bangladesh as checked baggage or air cargo at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. You will need an IATA-compliant pet crate for this type of transport.

Pets may be subject to 21 days of home quarantine when entering Bangladesh.

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.

Banned Breeds

Bangladesh does not publish a list of banned breeds.

Exporting Pets Living in Bangladesh

Pets can leave Bangladesh as checked baggage or air cargo. If flying as air cargo, the services of an agent in Bangladesh are required.

Once you have the appropriate veterinary records, you will need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Department of Livestock Services and permission from the Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports.

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 Bangladesh. 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.

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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 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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