Pet Microchip

The first step that is required to import a pet dog or cat to Namibia is to have your pet identified with a pet microchip. The microchip number should be recorded on all documentation required.

Vaccinations

If your pet is not currently vaccinated for rabies, it must be vaccinated between 30 days and 12 months prior to entering Namibia.

Rabies Titer Test

A rabies titer test is not required to enter Namibia from any country; however, other tests are required.

All dogs entering must be tested for the following 5 diseases, within 30 days prior to export: Brucella Canis, Trypanosoma Evansi, Babesia Gibsoni, Dirofilaria Immitis and Leishmania. After negative results for Dirofilaria immitis, treatments must be administered at regular intervals until import.

Application for Import

Namibia requires an application for import for entry with the Director of Animal Health unless your dog or cat is transiting from the following SADC member nations: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland or Zimbabwe. Visitors should apply well ahead of their visit for a permit to bring their pet into Namibia. An agent can facilitate the application process.

Following receipt of the completed import application form, a veterinary import permit will be issued and sent directly to you. The application must be submitted along with a money order for N$150.

Transit permits must also be secured for pets transiting Namibia.

Pet Health Certificate

A licensed veterinarian will complete a Veterinary Health Certificate for Namibia. The certificate must indicate that the pet is healthy, free of parasites and has current inoculations. It must be endorsed by the the governing authority responsible for the import and export of animals in the origination country.

Parasite Treatment

Parasite treatments are not required prior to entering Namibia but is recommended due to availability of these products in the country.

Entering Namibia by Air

Pets may enter Namibia via Hosea Kutako International Airport. Pets can arrive in the cabin, as checked baggage or as air cargo.

Upon arrival in Namibia you will present the documents and the veterinary officer stationed at the entrance port will stamp them.

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.

Whenever your pet travels to a foreign country like Namibia, it is always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating ownership of your pet.

Puppies and Kittens

Puppies and kittens under 3 months of age can enter Namibia without rabies vaccination as long as documentation is available that support that the Mother was vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and one year prior to giving birth. Puppies and kittens must be microchipped and accompanied by a pet health certificate.

Banned Breeds

Namibia does not publish a list of banned breeds.

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 Namibia. 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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