2026 BFDA microchip, certificate, titration and species-specific vaccines.
Documents and permits
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Obtain BFDA permission before arrival; its pet FAQ asks for the application at least two weeks before entry. Carry the permit, official veterinary certificate and supporting laboratory records. The FAQ links the BBFSS online system.
Selected official requirements for healthy vaccinated adult personal pets. Source-country eligibility, permit conditions and border arrangements must be confirmed for the actual journey; the origin filter does not grant entry. Age, residence history, dates and breed restrictions are not fully evaluated by this checklist. The February 2026 conditions cover approved breeds, including temporary visitors; this checklist selects adult companionship, not breeding or young-animal exceptions.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
The February 2026 conditions require a permanent microchip. Verify its number and the age, breed, sex, colour and identifying marks on both the veterinary certificate and accompanying laboratory reports.
Selected official requirements for healthy vaccinated adult personal pets. Source-country eligibility, permit conditions and border arrangements must be confirmed for the actual journey; the origin filter does not grant entry. Age, residence history, dates and breed restrictions are not fully evaluated by this checklist. The February 2026 conditions cover approved breeds, including temporary visitors; this checklist selects adult companionship, not breeding or young-animal exceptions.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
A government-authorized veterinarian in the exporting country must issue the international certificate. Examine the pet within twenty-four hours before shipment, finding good health, no clinical infectious/contagious disease and fitness for travel.
Selected official requirements for healthy vaccinated adult personal pets. Source-country eligibility, permit conditions and border arrangements must be confirmed for the actual journey; the origin filter does not grant entry. Age, residence history, dates and breed restrictions are not fully evaluated by this checklist. The February 2026 conditions cover approved breeds, including temporary visitors; this checklist selects adult companionship, not breeding or young-animal exceptions.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Within seven days before shipment, use broad-spectrum internal and external parasite medicines licensed/registered for dogs/cats according to the manufacturer. The pet must be free from external parasites at export.
Selected official requirements for healthy vaccinated adult personal pets. Source-country eligibility, permit conditions and border arrangements must be confirmed for the actual journey; the origin filter does not grant entry. Age, residence history, dates and breed restrictions are not fully evaluated by this checklist. The February 2026 conditions cover approved breeds, including temporary visitors; this checklist selects adult companionship, not breeding or young-animal exceptions.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Keep rabies vaccination current using a WOAH-compliant vaccine according to its manufacturer. A WOAH-method antibody test must use blood taken three to twelve months before shipment and show at least 0.5 IU/ml. The testing laboratory must be approved by the exporting competent authority.
Selected official requirements for healthy vaccinated adult personal pets. Source-country eligibility, permit conditions and border arrangements must be confirmed for the actual journey; the origin filter does not grant entry. Age, residence history, dates and breed restrictions are not fully evaluated by this checklist. The February 2026 conditions cover approved breeds, including temporary visitors; this checklist selects adult companionship, not breeding or young-animal exceptions.
Dog · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Dogs need distemper, parvovirus, infectious hepatitis, parainfluenza and leptospirosis (Canicola and Icterohaemorrhagiae) vaccination according to the manufacturer at least two weeks before export.
Selected official requirements for healthy vaccinated adult personal pets. Source-country eligibility, permit conditions and border arrangements must be confirmed for the actual journey; the origin filter does not grant entry. Age, residence history, dates and breed restrictions are not fully evaluated by this checklist. The February 2026 conditions cover approved breeds, including temporary visitors; this checklist selects adult companionship, not breeding or young-animal exceptions.
Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Cats need calicivirus, herpesvirus-1 and panleukopenia vaccination according to the manufacturer at least two weeks before export.
Selected official requirements for healthy vaccinated adult personal pets. Source-country eligibility, permit conditions and border arrangements must be confirmed for the actual journey; the origin filter does not grant entry. Age, residence history, dates and breed restrictions are not fully evaluated by this checklist. The February 2026 conditions cover approved breeds, including temporary visitors; this checklist selects adult companionship, not breeding or young-animal exceptions.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Use a clean, dry, pest-free IATA-compliant air container. Prevent contact with other animals throughout transport and transit. Land transport needs an appropriate secure crate; airline acceptance remains a separate decision.
Selected official requirements for healthy vaccinated adult personal pets. Source-country eligibility, permit conditions and border arrangements must be confirmed for the actual journey; the origin filter does not grant entry. Age, residence history, dates and breed restrictions are not fully evaluated by this checklist. The February 2026 conditions cover approved breeds, including temporary visitors; this checklist selects adult companionship, not breeding or young-animal exceptions.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
BFDA’s pet FAQ specifies fifteen days of home quarantine for personal pets meeting all prerequisites; commercial pets use a designated station. The February 2026 document leaves post-arrival arrangements to BFDA, so have BFDA specify the actual location and instructions in the permit.
Selected official requirements for healthy vaccinated adult personal pets. Source-country eligibility, permit conditions and border arrangements must be confirmed for the actual journey; the origin filter does not grant entry. Age, residence history, dates and breed restrictions are not fully evaluated by this checklist. The February 2026 conditions cover approved breeds, including temporary visitors; this checklist selects adult companionship, not breeding or young-animal exceptions.
