🇮🇳 Pet Import to India

India requires pet owners to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Animal Quarantine and Certification Service (AQCS), typically valid for a short window before travel, along with a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a veterinary health certificate. No blanket quarantine applies to compliant pets, but each of India's major airports has its own AQCS office and inspection can add delays on arrival. Import rules for dogs of certain sizes or breeds have been tightened in recent years for commercial imports, though personal pet relocation is generally permitted with correct paperwork. The most frequent failure point is applying for the NOC too early or too late relative to the fixed validity window.