South Africa pet import/export requirements are as follows:
A Veterinary Import Permit is needed to import dogs and cats into South Africa.
If South Africa approves the import application, they will issue an import permit and provide the required veterinary health certificate which will detail the entry requirements. Please share the import permit and veterinary health certificate with your USDA-accredited veterinarian as soon as you have received it.
APHIS endorsement of the health certificate is required after it has been issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian. Health certificate issuance and endorsement must occur within 10 days of the pet’s travel.
U.S. origin DOGS entering South Africa are required to be test negative for Trypanosoma evansi (surra) on BOTH the CATT and Giemsa blood smear tests. All surra testing must occur at one of the two internationally recognized OIE Reference Laboratories for surra testing.
Airlines may have separate and additional requirements. Check with your airline to determine what requirements they may have, if any.
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