Pakistan
Pet Travel Policy Information
Pet Travel Requirements for Pakistan
Pet Entry Requirements for Pakistan
Pet Microchip
Having your pet identified with a microchip is important when traveling internationally for several reasons. Firstly, a microchip will tie your pet to its documentation when entering a foreign country. Secondly, if, for any reason, your pet is separated from you during travel, the chances of reuniting with your pet significantly increase if you register your information in a microchip database. All pet dogs and cats must be identified with a 15-digitwhich is compliant with International Standards Organization standard 11784 or Annex A of ISO standard 11785 prior to entering Pakistan. All documentation should reflect the microchip number. If your pet’s microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, importers can provide athat will read their pet’s microchip. Your veterinarian, a veterinary hospital or trained nurse should implant the microchip. Documentation should be provided as to the manufacturer of the microchip and registration instructions. In addition, your pets should be wearing tags that identify them and have contact information for you.
Vaccinations
All cats and dogs must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months prior to entering Pakistan. The administering veterinarian should record vaccination information, sign and stamp one of the following documents depending on veterinary practices in the country of origin: a rabies certificatea government-issued vaccination booklet oran EU Pet Passport
Rabies Titer (Serology) Test
A rabies titer test, also known as a rabies antibody test or rabies serology test, is a blood test that measures the level of rabies antibodies in your pet’s blood. The test will assess the effectiveness of a rabies vaccination or determine your pet’s immune response to the rabies virus. When required, a licensed veterinarian will administer the test more than 30 days after the most current rabies vaccination. Pakistan does not require a rabies titer test for cats and dogs entering from any country. The World Organization of Animal Health classifies Pakistan as a high-rabies risk country. As such, if your pet will be returning to the origin country, this test may be required. It is easier to have the test done in your origin country. Note that rabies titer test results or veterinary exemption letters are no substitution for proof of rabies vaccination.
Parasite Treatments
According to all preventative measures to ensure public health and the safety of your pet, treatments for internal and external parasites should be administered prior to entering Pakistan. The treatment of pets for internal parasites, especially Echinococcus multilocularis, as well as external parasites (fleas and ticks) should be discussed with your veterinarian who will administer according to disease status of the origination country. These treatments are required shortly prior to entry. The administering veterinarian can record these treatments on the health certificate or issue you a record of treatment.
Health Certificate
All countries worldwide require an original health certificate (sometimes known as a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) for live animals entering their country. Pakistan is no exception to this pet import requirement. The certificate should include the following information: details of your pet andvaccinations and treatments andveterinary attestations regarding symptoms of contagious diseases at the time of export. Further, your veterinarian must certify that your pet is healthy enough to travel and is not from a region that is subject to rabies restrictions. The health certificate must properly identify your pet. Your veterinarian will include additional details and treatments on the certificate depending on the country of origin. A special attestation will apply to countries infected with Mad Cow Disease or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. A licensed veterinarian in the origination country must complete the health certificate within 7 days of entry. Related: A government veterinarian must either issue the certificate or endorse the certificate after issuance by a licensed veterinarian. This official represents the agency in the origination country that is responsible for the import and export of live animals.
Import Permit
All pet dogs and cats entering Pakistan will require an import permit in advance of departure. Commercial imports will also require an import permit. Pets entering Pakistan from India will need advance permission.
Complete all 6 steps to enter Pakistan with your pet
Requirements may change. Always verify with official sources before travel.
Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Pakistan?
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.
What Additional Information Do I Need for Pakistan?
- Other Information:
Not specified
- Entering Pakistan by Air:
Your pet may enter Pakistan at Jinnah International Airport at Karachi, Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad or Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant? Flights to Pakistan 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 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 Pakistan, 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 Pakistan. All costs associated with further inspections or treatments will be borne by the importer.
- 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.
- Pakistan Pet Import Requirements:
All steps required to conform to regulations to import a pet to Pakistan must be completed in the origination country. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.
- What is a Pakistan Pet Passport?:
We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents according to Pakistan 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 will include proof of microchip, rabies vaccination, parasite treatments, and international export health certificate. Details of all Pakistan pet import requirements can be found in the steps below.
- Breeds Banned for Import to Pakistan:
Pakistan does not publish a list of banned breeds. Pet owners are always responsible for their pet’s behavior.
- Exporting Resident Pets from Pakistan:
Your pet will need a current rabies certificate, export permit from the Ministry of Commerce, rabies titer test results (if required by the destination country). Cats and dogs must also have an internal and external parasite treatment noted on a health certificate shortly prior to departure.
- Quarantine for Pets Entering Pakistan:
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.
- 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 from Israel are not permitted entry to Pakistan.
- Importing Other Pet Animals to Pakistan:
Pet birds from Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Africa, Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Turkey, Greece, Romania, Croatia, Iran, Italy Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Iraq, Bulgaria, Slovenia, France, Nigeria, Slovakia, Austria, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Germany, Afghanistan, Scotland, United Kingdom and China due to outbreaks of Avian Influenza H5N1 strain, is currently not permitted.
- Importing Puppies and Kittens to Pakistan:
Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated for rabies prior to three months of age. They must be vaccinated after three months of age and wait for 30 days before travel. Related: More information ontransporting 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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Traveler Tips & Experiences
Emily Parker
February 12, 2025
I visited Pakistan last year with my French Bulldog and found the process straightforward and well-documented.
Michael Chen
January 3, 2025
Air travel to Pakistan was a breeze and my cat had no issues. Highly recommend booking early!