Relocating Pets To South Africa
Depending on the time of year and/or overall workload, transporting pets to South Africa typically takes a pet relocation service a minimum 30 days to coordinate. AE Pets will likely require at least 45 days during Summer and early Fall.
Direct flights are not typically available.
What you
Need to Know
About Relocating Your Pet To South Africa
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Blood Tests
There are many blood tests required usually within 30-days prior to transporting your pets to South Africa.
Current Required Bloodwork For Dogs
- Brucella Canis
- Babesia Gibsoni
- Trypanosoma Evansi
- Dirofilaria Immitis
- Leishmania
Current Required Bloodwork For Cats
- Babesia Gibsoni
- Trypanosoma Evansi
- Dirofilaria Immitis
- Leishmania
Vaccinations & Treatments
The only required vaccine prior to departing for South Africa for Cats and Dogs is a rabies vaccine. The rabies vaccine must be done at least 21 days prior to departure and after the microchip.
Current Required Vaccinations For Dogs
- Rabies
- Dirofilaria Immitis Treatment
Recommended Vaccinations For Dogs
- Kennel Cough
- Snuffles
Current Required Vaccinations For Cats
- Rabies
Recommended Vaccinations For Cats
- Kennel Cough
- Snuffles
Microchip & Pet Passport
All Cats and Dogs are required to have a microchip for traveling to South Africa. The microchip must also be administered prior to or during the time in which they receive the rabies vaccine.
There is no Pet Passport for South Africa.
Paperwork & Permits
Prepared by a USDA-accredited -Veterinarian and endorsed by a local USDA-APHIS office. No permits are required when relocating your pets to South Africa. All customs clearing paperwork is cleared at the final destination.
Veterinarian Credentials
Our coordinators have a ton of USDA accredited veterinarians that we trust and have worked with before to ensure your pet gets all of the proper paperwork and treatments required for travel. There are credentials required and you’d be amazed how many times someone’s family vet doesn’t have the proper credentials to ensure your pet has everything they need for travel. Only one visit is required 7-8 days prior to departure.
Quarantine and Layovers
Fortunately for your pets, there is no quarantine period assuming all paperwork is ready to go upon arrival.
These rules can change.
Regulations are subject to change. Remember to check with your travel coordinator for current requirements.
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