Regulations & Guidelines to Importing Dogs to Uganda
A Movement Permit – A Movement Permit should be obtained from the veterinary authority of the area of origin before moving with the dog to any destinations.
Certificates – a bill of health certifying that the pet is free from disease. It should be issued by a registered veterinary surgeon or official and should be properly signed and stamped within ten days of shipment. The signatures should not be of 3 or more months back .It should be showing up-to-date information and records.
A certificate or letter from the local veterinary authorities indicating that the area of origin of the pet is free from rabies.
Vaccinations
Dogs require vaccination against distemper, hepatitis, Leptospirosos, Parvo-virus and rabies. It should have been done not less than 30 days prior to arrival at any point of entry into Uganda.
Cats require vaccinations against Feline Entritis and rabies. It should have been done not less than 30 days prior to arrival at any point of entry into Uganda.
Transportation
While in transit, Dogs and Cats must not come into contact with other animals. To ensure this, each pet should be appropriately crated.
Uganda requires a pet microchip, proof of current rabies vaccination, and veterinary certificate for entry. Then the veterinary certificate is attached to the rabies certificate and submitted to the USDA or CFIA for endorsement if you are transporting a dog or cat from the United States or Canada. If you are travelling from another country, the instructions will advise you accordingly.
If your pet’s microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, you can carry your own microchip scanner.
Keep all your pet’s vaccinations in one place with an Inoculation Record. Completed with your veterinarian, this document will display all your pet’s vaccinations on one sheet for easier customs clearance.
Your pet passport package includes:
- Instructions for taking your pet to Uganda
- Uganda Veterinary Certificate
- Inoculation Record (optional – add $2.00)
- Airline Health Certificate
- Pet Passport Folder – included with First Class Mail Delivery Options above
- Unlimited Email Support
If you will transport more than one pet to Uganda, additional forms can be self printed and please note that Your Uganda pet passport is verified at the time of order.
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