🇿🇲 Pet Import to Zambia
Zambia's pet import process is administered through its Department of Veterinary Services, though detailed public documentation in English is limited, making this a skeleton entry pending confirmation. 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. No standard quarantine period is documented for animals arriving from rabies-controlled countries, though inspection at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport or land border posts should be expected. Prospective travelers should contact Zambia's veterinary services or the nearest Zambian consulate to confirm current permit requirements before booking travel with an animal.
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
Pets generally enter via Kenneth Kaunda International Airport near Lusaka, or overland from neighboring countries, as accompanied baggage. An import permit from Zambia's Department of Veterinary Services is typically required in advance, and the rabies certificate, health certificate, and permit are checked by officials at the port of entry.
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