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Do It Yourself - Contacting the Ministry of Agriculture or Consulate.

The first step in planning an international trip with a pet should be to contact the Ministry of Agriculture, or the Consulate, of the destination country, for your pet�s importation requirements. Some countries require a lengthy quarantine, others have more rigid standards and some only accept pets at certain airports within that country. The most important thing to remember is just like human travel, pets also need additional documentation in order to enter its desired country. Each country is different, as they all require their own documentation when accepting pets.

Questions to Ask
When you contact the Ministry of Agriculture or Consulate, you may want to ask some of the following questions:

Are there any special restrictions for pets being imported into your country?

What documents are required to import my pet?

Are there any age restrictions regarding the import of my pet?

Are any special vaccinations or tests required for my pet?

Are there specific country restrictions?

Are there any country/local holidays during or around the time of my planned trip?

Are there any special quarantine requirements for a pet being exported or imported?

Are quarantine facilities available on the planned arrival date and station?

How will my pet clear customs?

Do I need to be present in order for my pet to clear customs?

Most foreign governments have some form of quarantine or health requirements for arriving pets, so it is essential to ascertain exactly what those regulations are for your destination. You must also allow for the likely expenses that are involved- and these can add up.

Please refer to your domestic pet shipping tips for further information and we wish you and your pet the best. OR

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