Fiji

Pet Entry Requirements for Fiji

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Fiji?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Fiji?

• Pets in Fiji:

  Dogs, cats, birds and tropical fish are popular companions in Fiji households. Fiji has strict pet import requirements as they value their rabies-free classification. Pet owners should protect their pets from external parasites, as fleas and ticks flourish in a tropical environment such as Fiji. Stray dog populations can be an issue in rural locations. Veterinary services are available in major towns and cities, but rural areas might have limited access. Weather events such as typhoons necessitate having an emergency plan in place for you and your pet.

• Other Information:

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• Quarantine in Fiji:

  All cats and dogs entering Fiji will be subject to a minimum of 30 days of mandatory quarantine**. The time of quarantine will be determined by the date that the blood was drawn for your pet’s titer test. If this date was the minimum required (60 days in advance), then the quarantine will be 120 days. If the blood was drawn 90 days in advance, then the quarantine will be 90 days. If the blood was drawn 150 days in advance, the quarantine will be 30 days. **Pets entering Fiji from Australia and New Zealand are subject to seven days of quarantine. For dogs and cats entering Fiji from countries other than Australia and New Zealand, after release from quarantine, a 10-day monitoring interval will be in place for 5 months, followed by another inspection after 9 months of entry into Fiji, and finally one more 12 months after entry. The pet is free to move around Fiji during the surveillance period.

• Flying a Pet to Fiji:

  Flights to Fiji 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.

• Breeds Banned by Fiji:

  The following breeds of dogs or their crosses are banned from entering Fiji: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brazileiro, Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull terriers, including American Pit Bull Terriers. Service and emotional support animals are also subject to this restriction.

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that fulfill Fiji pet import requirements for dogs or cats entering the country.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for resident pets. Your pet’s Fiji passport will be comprised of proof of microchip, rabies and other vaccinations, rabies titer test results, parasite treatments, an import permit, and an international export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.

• Entering Fiji with a Pet:

  Your dog or cat must enter Fiji at Nausori Airport asair cargoaccording toairline pet policies. The flight must be direct, and your pet’s crate must be sealed by government veterinary officials at the originating airport. In all cases, pets must travel in a pet carrier or pet crate that is in accordance with the policies set by the International Air Transport Association. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA compliant? Cats and dogs are not permitted to enter Fiji by boat. All animals must remain on the vessel the entire timethe vessel in Fiji waters. Cats and dogs are not permitted to enter Fiji by boat. All animals must remain on the vessel the entire time the vessel is in Fiji waters. Importers should inform veterinary officials in advance. They will need to be available to check your pet and its pet passport documentation after landing. Whenever you travel to a foreign country, it is always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating the ownership of the pet. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of any signs of contagious diseases when evaluated at the entry airport. Importers will need to pay for further veterinary testing if the health of your cat or dog is not acceptable.

• Other Vaccinations/Tests:

  Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus according to their country’s disease status. Cats must be vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia. All vaccinations can be recorded on the international health certificate (step 5) at intervals required by the origination country. Vaccinations and tests confirming negative results for ehrlichiosis, leptospirosis and brucellosis must also be administered.

• Fiji Pet Import Requirements:

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

• 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.

• Importing Other Animals to Fiji:

  Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, and mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to the requirements of rabies vaccination; however, they will have to meet other requirements. They should have an import permit and health certificate to enter Fiji. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

• Quarantine for Pets Entering Fiji:

  Quarantine will be imposed on your pet even 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. See QUARANTINE information below.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to Fiji:

  Unvaccinated puppies or kittens may not enter Fiji. Puppies and kittens must be at least 16 weeks of age, vaccinated for rabies and completed a 30-day wait to enter the country.

• 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. The following regulations are for dog and cat owners traveling to Fiji from Australia, New Zealand, EU Member States, and the United States.It is complicated to import your pet, and it is not advised to bring your pet to Fiji on holiday.

• 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 important 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 so, you will have to submit additional permit applications. Over 180 nations participate in and enforce CITES rules and protections. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Read more about CITES

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