Lebanon

Pet Entry Requirements for Lebanon

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Lebanon?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Lebanon?

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• Pets in Lebanon:

  A wide variety of dog breeds are popular, ranging from small breeds like Chihuahuas and Pomeranians to larger breeds like German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers. Cats are also very popular, with both purebred and mixed breed cats being common in Lebanese homes. Lebanon has regulations in place regarding pet ownership, including vaccination and microchip registration requirements. There are regulations in place in this country regarding pet ownership, including vaccination and registration requirements, but stray animals, particularly dogs and cats, are a significant issue in many areas. Efforts are ongoing to address this through spaying/neutering programs and community awareness. For this and other reasons, it is very important to vaccinate your dog and cat against rabies and other contagious and dangerous diseases.

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• 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, return your pet to the country of origin, or euthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Lebanon pet import requirements.

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that fulfill Lebanon 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 Lebanon will include proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and an export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.

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• Entering Lebanon with a Pet:

  Pets must enter Lebanon at the Beirut-Rafik Hariri International Airport. Pets can enter the country by air in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo. In all cases, pets must travel in a crate or carrier in accordance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA compliant? Flighttps://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-travel-by-air/is-your-pet-crate-iata-compliant/hts to Lebanon should be direct or have short layovers in countries known to control rabies. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to Lebanon. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at importer expense.

• Exporting Pets from Lebanon:

  Pet owners planning to export their pets from Lebanon must have a vaccination certificate indicating rabies vaccination at least 30 days and not more than one year of export. Also required is proof of microchip and a health certificate issued by a government veterinarian within 10 days of export. Pet owners should consider having serology levels confirmed prior to leaving Lebanon. Traveling internationally with the results of this test will ensure a smoother customs clearance in your destination 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.

• Lebanon pet import requirements:

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

• Breeds Banned from Import to Lebanon:

  Lebanon does not publish a list of banned breeds. Pet owners are responsible for their pet’s behavior.

• Quarantine for Pets Entering Lebanon:

  There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Lebanon if the following import regulations are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to denial of import, return to the origination country, quarantine or euthanization. All costs will be borne by the importer.

• 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. Pets must originate from countries that have not had a rabies incident within the past 6 months of import. Lebanon is classified as an unlisted country (see step 1) by the European Union and many other countries. A rabies titer test will be required to return to the European Union and many other countries. See more information under Exporting Pets below.

• Pet-Friendly Airlines Flying to Lebanon:

  Many commercial airlines with services for pets fly to Beirut-Rafik Hariri International Airport including but not limited to: Aegean, Cypris Airways, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopia, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, Kuwait Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Middle Eastern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Saudia, Swiss International Airlines, TAROM, Transavia, and Turkish Airlines. Flights to Lebanon 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.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to Lebanon:

  Unvaccinated puppies and kittens under three months of age are granted an exception when entering Lebanon as they should not be vaccinated for rabies until they turn three months. However, they must be microchipped, have a current health certificate. They must also have proof that the mother was vaccinated for rabies within six months of giving birth. All pets over three months of age are subject to requirements listed here. Related:More information on transporting a puppy

• Importing Birds and Other Pet Animals to Lebanon:

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• Have Questions About Importing Your Pet to Lebanon?:

  Have a question about importing a pet to Lebanon? Post it below and we will respond. You can also reach out by posting to ourBlog,[X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/Wags and Wanderscom/),[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Wags and Wanders/), orEmailor follow our activities on[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/Wags and Wanderstransport/profilecard/)andTikTok. Please note that the accuracy of comments made from Facebook users other than Pet Travel have not been verified. We do not endorse any person or company that may offer transport services through posts to this webpage.

• Need More Detailed Lebanon Pet Import Requirements and Forms?:

  Visit Wags and WandersStore.com for step-by-step detailed instructions on regulations, permits, layovers, costs, tests and pet import regulations for Lebanon at minimal cost.Our information is current, verified and tailored to your pet’s itinerary.

• Here’s what is included in the Lebanon pet passport package::

  Detailed instructions on importing your dog, cat or ferret to Lebanon from any country available in six languagesRequired Vaccinations and IntervalsISO 11784/11785 Compliant Microchip InformationParasite 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 Lebanon (US/Canada)Microchip CertificateAirline Health CertificateInoculation Record

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

  Importers should verify that their pet is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This is important if your pet is not a dog or cat, and very important if it is a turtle or parrot. You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Contact agency in your origin country that is responsible for the protection of wild animals if you suspect that your pet is covered by CITES regulations. Over 180 countries participate in and enforce CITES regulations. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ Database Related:Learn more about CITES

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