Zambia Pet Passport & Import Regulations
There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Zambia as long as the following requirements are met. Unless otherwise stated, the regulations below apply to domestic, emotional support and service dogs and cats only.
Pet Microchip
It is strongly recommended that your pet be identified with a pet microchip prior entering Zambia. This is the best form of pet identification and is accepted worldwide.
Vaccinations
Your pet must have proof of current vaccination against rabies at least 30 days but not more than 12 months prior to entering Zambia.
Rabies Titer Test
A rabies titer test is not required to enter Zambia from any country.
Import Permit
Zambia requires an import permit for entry. Visitors should apply well ahead of their visit for a permit to bring their pet into Zambia if it is necessary. The import form will be mailed to you along with instructions to be given to your veterinarian for the preparation of the Veterinary Health Certificate.
Pet Health Certificate
A licensed veterinarian in the origination country must complete the pet health certificate for Zambia attesting that the pet is healthy and free of diseases communicable to humans. The certificate must then be endorsed by a government veterinarian representing the agency that is responsible for the import and export of live animals.
Entering Zambia by Air
Live animals entering Zambia should do so at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka as air cargo.
All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to Zambia. If your pet is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense.
Other Animals
Rabbits and birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents are not subject to requirements of rabies vaccination, but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter Zambia Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.
CITES
If your pet is not a dog, cat or ferret, and especially if it is a turtle or parrot, you should verify that it is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Over 180 countries participate and enforce CITES regulations.
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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.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 the rules of the country you are visiting.
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