Tunisia

Pet Entry Requirements for Tunisia

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Tunisia?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Tunisia?

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• Pets in Tunisia:

  In Tunisia, pets are a valued part of many households, though the culture around pet ownership can vary significantly between urban and rural areas. Dogs are popular in Tunisia, both as companions and for security purposes. Common breeds include German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, and various mixed breeds. Cats are also widely kept as pets, especially in urban areas. In some rural areas, attitudes towards pets can be different, with animals often being kept for practical purposes rather than as companions. However, in urban areas, pets are generally well-regarded and treated as family members. Tunisia has a network of veterinary clinics, especially in urban centers like Tunis, Sfax, and Sousse. Pet owners who are planning to return to their country of origin or traveling further should keep the availability of veterinary care in Tunisia. Stray dogs and cats are a significant issue in many areas. Efforts are ongoing to control the stray population through spaying/neutering programs and community education.

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• Flights to Tunisia:

  There are quite a few commercial airlines offering services for pets that fly to Tunis-Carthage International Airport including: Aegean Airlines, Air France, Egyptair, Emirates, Lufthansa, Nouvelair, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Saudia Transavia, TUI, Tunis Air, and Turkish Airlines. Flights to Tunisia 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.

• 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. To avoid these consequences, we suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Tunisia pet import requirements.

• Entering Tunisia by Air:

  Pets must enter Tunisia by air via Tunis-Carthage 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 Tunisia, 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 Tunisia. All costs associated with further inspections or treatments will be borne by the importer.

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents according to Tunisia 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 and 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, 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.

• Tunisia Pet Import Requirements:

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

• Breeds Banned from Import to Tunisia:

  The following breeds will not be permitted entry to Tunisia: Pitbull, Rottweiler, Tosa or Mastiff Breeds or their crosses..

• Quarantine for pets entering Tunisia:

  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.

• Importing Other Pet Animals to Tunisia:

  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 ad import permit to enter Tunisia. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to Tunisia:

  Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated for rabies prior to three months of age. Pet puppies and kittens should be fully vaccinated for rabies and wait for 30 days prior to travel to conform to Tunisia pet import requirements. Related:More information on transporting a puppy.

• Have Questions About Importing Your Pet to Tunisia?:

  Have a comment about importing a pet to Tunisia? 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 below by 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.

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

  Detailed instructions on importing your dog, cat or ferret to Tunisia from any country available in six languagesISO 11784/11785 Compliant Microchip InformationRequired Vaccinations and IntervalsHealth 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 Tunisia (US/Canada)Inoculation RecordMicrochip CertificateAirline Health Certificate

• Need More Retailed Pet Import Requirements and Forms for Tunisia?:

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

• 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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