Central African Republic

Pet Entry Requirements for Central African Republic

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Central African Republic?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Central African Republic?

• Other Information:

  Not specified

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that fulfill Central African Republic pet import requirements for dogs or cats entering this country.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for EU-resident pets. Your pet’s passport to enter the Central African Republic will include proof of microchip, current rabies vaccination and an export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.

• Find a Licensed Veterinarian:

  Before beginning any pet export procedure, make sure your veterinarian is approved by the governing veterinarian authority in your pet’s country of origin. The agency of the government that is responsible for the movement of live animals should either license or employ your veterinarian.

• Pets in the Central African Republic:

  Dogs are commonly kept as pets, primarily for security and companionship. Local mixed breeds are prevalent, with fewer purebred dogs compared to more developed countries. Cats are appealing for their abilities to control rodent populations. Pet ownership in the Central African Republic faces many challenges, including limited access to veterinary care, pet supplies, and organized animal welfare efforts. Veterinary services are limited, especially in rural areas. Urban centers like Bangui have some veterinary clinics that offer basic services such as vaccinations, treatments for common ailments, and emergency care. Pet owners should fully protect their pets against contagious diseases as well as internal and external parasites before traveling to the Central African Republic. Additionally, owners who plan to return to their country of origin or to travel further should carefully research all pet import requirements for any other countries on their itinerary before travel as access to specific testing and treatments may not be available.

• Animals Eligible for These Regulations:

  Unless otherwise stated, the regulations below apply to domestic dogs and cats including service and assistance dogs and cats. These regulations do not include the import of wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats, unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree. Owners of other types of pets (amphibia, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents) covered by these regulations should refer to IMPORTING OTHER PET ANIMALS TO THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC below.

• Entering the Central African Republic by Air:

  Pets must enter the Central African Republic by air via Bangui M’Poko International Airport. Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo according to airline pet policies. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant? Flights should be direct if the duration of the flight does not violate animal welfare laws. Layovers should be short and not involve a change in airline companies. If your pet’s itinerary involves a layover in the European Union, then additional requirements will apply. Importers will need to provide advance notice to veterinary officials at the airport so they will be available to inspect your pet and its passport documentation upon landing. This is especially important if your pet will be arriving outside of normal business hours. Whenever your pet travels to a foreign country like Central African Republic, it is always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating ownership of your pet. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport. A government veterinarian will provide further examination if your dog or cat is not in apparent good health when entering the Central African Republic. All costs associated with further inspections or treatments will be borne by the importer.

• Breeds Banned by the Central African Republic:

  The Central African Republic does not publish a list of banned breeds. Pet owners are always responsible for their pet’s behavior.

• Central African Republic Pet Import Requirements:

  All steps required to import a pet dog or cat to Central African Republic must be completed in the country of origin. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.

• Quarantine for Pets Entering the Central African Republic:

  Quarantine will not be imposed on your pet if the following regulations are met. Pets not meeting import regulations will be quarantined, returned to the origin country or euthanized. All costs are the responsibility of the importer.

• Importing Other Pet Animals to the Central African Republic:

  Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to requirements of rabies vaccination but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter the Central African Republic. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

• Pet-Friendly Airlines Flying to the Central African Republic:

  Flights to Central African Republic should be direct or transit through arabies-controlled countryor another EU Member State if possible*. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply. Flights to Bangui M’Poko International Airport by commercial airlines serving pets are limited, but include Air France, ASKY Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc and RwandaAir.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to the Central African Republic:

  Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated for rabies prior to 3 months of age. They must be vaccinated after 3 months of age and wait for 30 days before travel. Pet puppies and kittens must be vaccinated for rabies to conform to the Central African Republic pet import requirements. [Related: More information on transporting a puppy.](Related: More information on transporting a puppy.)

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):

  The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) prohibits the trade of some species of animals, including pets. This is crucial if you have a pet that isn’t a dog or cat, and it’s crucial if it’s a turtle or a parrot. If this is the case, importers will have to submit additional permit applications. The agency that issues these permits is responsible for the protection of wildlife in your country. Over 180 countries participate in and enforce CITES regulations. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Read more about CITES

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