It’s an amazing experience for your pet to cross international borders, but pet travel is costly and requires a lot of documents. Always start early to avoid inconveniences.
What is a pet passport?
A pet passport is a collection of documents showing the current vaccination and health state of your pet. The country of origin and destination need these documents to allow your pet to cross borders.
The documents in a pet passport vary depending on the country of origin and destination. The documents include:
Vaccination certificate or card
Pet import permit
Where can I get a pet passport in Kampala, Uganda?
Superior Animal Clinic, or call 0781213706, or visit a nearby licensed veterinarian.
How much is a pet passport in Uganda?
The cost of a pet passport ranges from 2 to 3.5 million Ugandan shillings with a rabies titer and 500,000 to 1 million Ugandan shillings without a rabies titer.
| Pet health certificate | 100,000 – 300,000 Ugx |
| Pet export permit | 400,000 – 700,000 Ugx |
| Rabies titer | 1.5 M – 2.5 M Ugx |
| Total | 2 M   –   3.5 M Ugx |
Other costs associated with a pet passport include:
| Pet microchipping | 130,000 – 200,000 Ugx |
| Tapeworm treatment | 10,000 – 25,000 Ugx |
| Screwworm certificate | 150,000 – 300,000 Ugx |
| Rabies vaccination | 40,000 – 60,000 Ugx |
| Dog cocktail vaccine | 60,000 – 80,000 Ugx |
| Cat cocktail vaccine | 100,000 – 150,000 Ugx |
| Vaccination card | 10,000 – 20,000 Ugx |
How long does it take to get a pet passport in Uganda?
5-14 days without a rabies titer
2 – 5 months with a rabies titer
Which vets in Kampala issue pet passports?
Call 0771909946 or visit a nearby licensed veterinarian.
What are the components of a pet passport?
The contents of a pet passport vary depending on the country of origin and destination. The components include:
Vaccination certificate or card
Pet import permit
Which pets (dogs and cats) are not eligible for a pet passport?
Pets below 6 months of age
Pets without rabies and other core vaccinations
Pets with infectious diseases
Pets that are not microchipped
How long does a pet passport stay valid?
Each document in a pet passport has its expiry time.
| Documents in the pet passport | Expiry time for documents in pet passport |
| Pet health certificate | 14 days |
| Pet export permit | 10 days |
| Rabies titer | 1 year |
| Pet import permit | 1 – 3 months |
| Pet export permit | 10 days |
What is the most important document in a pet passport?
Vaccination card, but all documents are needed to cross international borders.
Apart from a pet passport what else do I need to export my pet?
Properly sized cage
Air ticket
Water and food bowl
For nervous pets, put your clothes in the cage to reduce your pet’s anxiety.
Conclusion
Getting a complete pet passport is costly and tedious, inform your veterinarian in advance to avoid inconvenience.
Pets (dogs and cats) moving to the USA and Europe should get a tapeworm treatment 5 days prior to travel.
Contact us call / WhatsApp +256771909946 for free consultations on the current state of your pet
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