Israel
Pet Travel Policy Information
Pet Travel Requirements for Israel
Pet Entry Requirements for Israel
Pet Microchip
Your pet must be identified prior to entering Israel in accordance with your origin country’s procedures. The most accepted form of identification is a 15-digitthat meets ISO (International Standards Organization) Standard 11784 or Annex A of ISO Standard 11785. All documents must reflect the microchip number. If your pet is microchipped and the microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, athat will read the microchip can be provided by the importer. Your veterinarian, a veterinary hospital, or a trained nurse should implant the microchip. You should receive documentation on how to register it in the manufacturer’s or your government’s database.
Vaccinations
All cats and dogs entering Israel must be vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days prior to entering Israel for primary vaccinations. Exception: Pet dogs and cats entering Israel from countries classified as rabies-free by the World Organization of Animal Health do not require vaccination against rabies. The administering veterinarian should issue, sign, and stamp: a rabies certificate orgovernment-issued vaccination booklet orEU Pet Passport
Rabies Titer (Serology) Test
Unless entering Israel from Oceania countries**, Great Britain, Japan, or Cyprus, a rabies titer test administered more than 30 days after rabies vaccination will be required. **Countries of Oceania include: Australia, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Tonga, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Samoa, American Samoa, Fiji, Palau, Papua New Guinea, and Kiribati. Samples must be processed at approved laboratories. Assuming acceptable test results, pets can enter Israel directly after results are received. Tests are valid if all rabies vaccinations are continuous after the blood sample is taken for the test. Note that rabies titer test results or veterinary exemption letters are no substitute for proof of rabies vaccination.
Parasite Treatments
Parasite treatments for internal and external parasites are not required prior to entering Israel; however, these treatments can protect pets from foreign pests when traveling internationally. Licensed veterinarians should administer the treatments with products approved in your country. The administering veterinarian can record these treatments on the health certificate or issue a record of treatment. Pets should always be inspected for parasites prior to any international travel.
Health Certificate
All countries worldwide require an original health certificate, and Israel is no exception. The following information should be included: A licensed veterinarian in your country must complete thewithin 10 days of entry. The government agency in the origination country responsible for the import and export of animals must endorse the certificate.
Import License
All dogs and cats entering Israel will need an import license. Pet owners who meet the following conditions can apply for an exemption from this requirement: Pets arriving with their owners on the same flightImports numbering two pets or less per personPets that have been in their owner’s possession for more than 90 daysPets that conform to all the regulations listed hereDogs or mixes that are not classified as dangerous Pets who meet any of the following conditions will need an import license: Unaccompanied pets or larger dogsImports numbering more than two pets per personPets who have been in their owner’s possession less than 90 daysPets that do not conform to all the regulations listed hereDogs classified as dangerous All cats and dogs entering Israel under an import license must enter Israel as air cargo under an air waybill. All inspections will take place at the cargo facility.
Complete all 6 steps to enter Israel with your pet
Requirements may change. Always verify with official sources before travel.
Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Israel?
There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Israel if pet import regulations detailed here are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.
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- Other Vaccinations:
Pet owners should always consider healthy vaccinations against diseases such as: canine distempercanine hepatitiscanine leptospirosiscanine parvovirusfeline viral rhinotracheitisfeline panleukopeniafeline leukemiafeline calcivirus These other vaccinations are always recommended when traveling internationally; however, proof of these vaccinations is not required when entering Israel.
- Current Information:
To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on wagsandwanders.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to: make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense orreturn your pet to the country of origin, oreuthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Israel pet import requirements.
- Entering Israel by Air:
Pets can enter Israel through one of the following ports of entry: Ben Gurion Airport, Haifa Seaport, Ashdod Seaport, and Eilat Seaport. Advance notice must be given to customs officials so a veterinary inspector can be available to inspect your pet. Pets can fly into Israel as checked baggage or as air cargo, according toairline pet policies. In all cases, pets must travel in a crate in accordance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA compliant? There is no limit as to the number of dogs and cats that you can bring to Israel; however, the owner must obtain an import license to import more than two pets. Prenotification must be provided a minimum of two working days in advance of arrival for those pets being imported underan import license, and they must arrive in Israel as air cargo at Ben-Gurion Airport. The person or representative of the organization who will care for your pet during your confinement must be present at customs clearance. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of any signs of illness that can be transmitted to humans when evaluated at the entry airport. Importers will need to pay for further veterinary testing at this time if the health of your cat or dog is not acceptable.
- What is a Pet Passport?:
We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that fulfill Israel 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 passport to enter Israel will include an import license, proof of microchip, rabies vaccination, rabies titer test (some countries) and an international export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.
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- Find a Licensed Veterinarian:
Before beginning any pet export procedure, verify that your veterinarian is approved by the governing veterinarian authority in your pet’s country of origin. Your veterinarian should work for or be licensed by the agency of the government that handles the movement of live animals.
- Israel Pet Import Requirements:
All steps required to conform to regulations to import a dog or cat to Israel must be completed in the origination country. Steps 1-6 should be followed in the order given.
- Importing Other Animals to Israel:
Birds must have an import permit and a health certificate to enter Israel. Invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, and mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to the requirements of rabies vaccination but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter Israel. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.
- Breeds Banned from Import to Israel:
The following breeds or their crosses will need advance permission from the Director of Veterinary Services and Animal Health to enter Israel: American Staff Bull Terrier (Amstaff)Bull TerrierArgentino Dog,Japanese TosaStaff Bull Terrier (English Staff)Pit Bull TerrierBrazilian FilaRottweiler These breeds and their mixes can be imported only if they are owned by a person over 18 years of age, are spayed or neutered, and have resided with their owner for at least 18 months prior to entry. A muzzle must be worn at all times when in public. There are additional requirements for Mini Bullies and American Bulldogs. .
- Exporting Resident Pets from Israel:
Cats and dogs, including service dogs, departing Israel must have a veterinary health certificate signed and approved by a government veterinary doctor who is employed by Veterinary Services. Health certificates completed by private doctors will not be accepted. If the owner is not transporting the pet, it must grant his or her representative Power of Attorney to transport the pet.
- Quarantine for Pets Entering Israel:
There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Israel if pet import regulations detailed here are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.
- Importing Puppies and Kittens to Israel:
Unvaccinated puppies and kittens entering Israel from Oceania countries, Great Britain, Japan, and Cyprus can enter Israel at the age of 3 months; however, they must be vaccinated shortly after arrival. Israel requires that puppies and kittens from other countries be vaccinated at 3 months and wait for 30 days, before getting a rabies titer test. Related: More information ontransporting a puppy.
- Animals Eligible for These Pet Import Requirements:
These rules apply to the transport of domestic dog and cats including assistance and service animals. Unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree, wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats cannot be imported under these regulations. Owners of other types of pets (amphibia, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents) covered by these regulations should refer to IMPORTING OTHER PET ANIMALS TO ISRAEL below.
- Have Questions About Importing Your Pet to Israel?:
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- 2 responses to “Israel Pet Import Requirements”:
Honor[March 10, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/israel-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-490)Can I travel with my pet through the Allenby crossing from Jordan?[Reply](#comment-490)Susan[March 10, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/israel-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-490)Honor – Israel does not list Allenby Bridge as an approved port of entry into Israel. Your pet will need an import license, and this will likely clarify your question. Requirements are here:https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/israel-pet-import-requirements/.[Reply](#comment-490)
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- Here’s what is included in the Israel pet passport package::
Detailed instructions on importing your dog, cat or ferret to Israel from any country available in six languagesPermit to Import InstructionsRequired Vaccinations and IntervalsISO 11784/11785 Compliant Microchip InformationRabies Titer Test Instructions (when required)Parasite TreatmentsHealth Certificate InformationIATA Carrier and Crate RequirementsLayover Considerations & Requirements for Airline Pet TravelResponsibilities of a Pet TransporterFREE unlimited email supportboth for you and your veterinarian, should either of you have any questions Also included at no additional cost: Veterinary Health Certificate for IsraelMicrochip CertificateAirline Health CertificateInoculation Record
- 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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Traveler Tips & Experiences
Emily Parker
February 12, 2025
I visited Israel last year with my French Bulldog and found the process straightforward and well-documented.
Michael Chen
January 3, 2025
Air travel to Israel was a breeze and my cat had no issues. Highly recommend booking early!