Mozambique Pet Import Requirements

What is a Pet Passport?

We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that address Mozambique pet import requirements for dogs or cats entering the country. This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for resident pets. Your pet’s passport will be comprised of proof of rabies and other vaccinations and an international export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.

Animals Eligible for These Regulations

Unless otherwise stated, the regulations below apply to domestic dogs and cats, including service and assistance dogs and cats. Wolf hybrids and Savannah and Bengal cats, unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree, cannot be imported under these regulations. Owners of other types of pets (amphibia, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents) covered by these regulations should refer to IMPORTING OTHER PET ANIMALS TO MOZAMBIQUE below.

Find a Licensed Veterinarian

Before beginning any pet export procedure, owners, agents, or anyone transporting a pet should ensure that their veterinarian is licensed by the governing authority in their country that is responsible for the movement of live animals. This veterinarian should administer all vaccinations and treatments, as well as issue all required documentation. All documentation must be in the name of the pet owner.

Quarantine for Pets Entering Mozambique

There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Martinique if pet import regulations detailed here are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.

Mozambique Pet Import Requirements

All steps required to conform to Mozambique pet import requirements must be completed in the origination country. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.

Step 1: Pet Microchip

Your pet should be identified prior to entering Mozambique in accordance with the procedures in the country of origin. The most accepted form of identification is a 15-digit pet microchip that meets ISO (International Standards Organization) Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard 11785. All documents must reflect the microchip number. If your pet is microchipped and the pet’s microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, the importer can provide a microchip scanner that will read their pet’s microchip.

Your veterinarian, a veterinary hospital, or a trained nurse should implant the microchip. You should receive documentation on how to register it in the manufacturer’s or your government’s database.

Step 2: Vaccinations

All cats and dogs over 3 months of age must be vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days prior to entering Mozambique. Multi-year rabies vaccinations are not accepted.

The administering veterinarian should issue, sign, and stamp:

• a rabies certificate or
• government-issued vaccination booklet or
• EU Pet Passport

Other Vaccinations

Dogs should be vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, and leptospirosis. Cats should be vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and feline leukemia.

All vaccinations should be recorded on the international health certificate (step 5) at intervals required by the origination country.

Step 3: Rabies Titer (Serology) Test

A rabies titer test measures the level of rabies antibodies in your pet’s blood. It is generally administered more than 30 days after the rabies vaccination. All pets originating in countries classified as having a high risk of rabies should always travel with a rabies titer test.

This test is not required to enter Mozambique from any country; however, it is recommended and can lessen the chance of issues at customs clearance.

Note that rabies titer test results or veterinary exemption letters are no substitute for proof of rabies vaccination.

Step 4: Parasite Treatments

Parasite treatments for internal and external parasites are required prior to entering Mozambique with products approved in the country of origin. The administering veterinarian can record these treatments on the health certificate or issue a record of treatment. Pets should always be inspected for external parasites, such as fleas and ticks, prior to any international travel.

Step 5: Health Certificate

All countries worldwide require an original health certificate, including:

A licensed veterinarian in your country must complete the Pet Health Certificate for Mozambique within 10 days of entry.

Most countries, including Mozambique, require that this certificate be endorsed by the government agency responsible for the import and export of animals.

Step 6: Import Permit

An import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture is required for all pet dogs and cats entering Mozambique.

Other Information

Importing Puppies and Kittens to Mozambique

Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated for rabies prior to 3 months of age. Unvaccinated puppies and kittens should enter Mozambique only after conforming to the regulations listed here.

Related: More information on transporting a puppy.

Breeds Banned for Import to Mozambique

Mozambique does not publish a list of banned breeds. Importers are responsible for their pet’s behavior.

Flying Your Pet to Mozambique

Flights to Mozambique should be direct or transit through a rabies controlled country or another EU Member State if possible*. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply.

Entering Mozambique by Air

Pets must enter Mozambique via Maputo International Airport. When flying, pets can enter as in-cabin, checked baggage, or air cargo, according to airline pet policies. The owner should be present at customs clearance.

In all cases, pets must travel in a pet crate that is in accordance with the International Air Transport Association.

Related: Is your pet’s crate IATA compliant?

Importers should inform veterinary officials in advance, as they will need to be available to check your pet and its pet passport documentation after landing.

All domestic dogs and cats must be free of any signs of illness that can be transmitted to humans when evaluated at the entry airport. Importers will need to pay for further veterinary testing at this time if the health of your cat or dog is not acceptable.

Importing Other Animals to Mozambique

All pets other than cats and dogs (ferrets, rabbits, amphibians, reptiles, etc.) will need an import permit and health certificate to enter Mozambique. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) prohibits the trade of some species of animals, including pets. This is important if you have a pet that isn’t a dog or cat, and it’s crucial if it’s a turtle or a parrot. If so, you will have to submit additional permit applications.

Over 180 nations participate in and enforce CITES rules and protections.

Related: Search the CITES database or Search the Species+ database

Related: Read more about CITES

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Current Information

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 or
• 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 Mozambique pet import requirements.