🇱🇸 Pet Import to Lesotho
Lesotho's pet import requirements are closely tied to those of South Africa given the country's complete enclosure within South African territory, and most companion animals cross overland rather than flying directly into Maseru. Dogs and cats are generally expected to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before entry, and accompanied by a veterinary health certificate and an import permit obtained in advance from Lesotho's livestock services. No standard quarantine period is documented for animals arriving from rabies-controlled countries. Because detailed English-language guidance is limited, this entry is a skeleton starting point, and travelers should confirm current border procedures with Lesotho's Department of Livestock Services before travel.
Requirements snapshot
- Microchip
- Required (ISO 11784/11785)
- Rabies titer test
- Not required
- Quarantine
- No quarantine if requirements met
Vaccination requirements
- •Rabies vaccination at least 30 days before entry
- •Core vaccines (DHPP/FVRCP) up to date
- •Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Transport
Because Lesotho is entirely surrounded by South Africa, most pets enter overland at a border post rather than by air. An import permit from Lesotho's Department of Livestock Services is generally required in advance, and the rabies certificate, health certificate, and permit are checked at the border crossing by veterinary officials.
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