What documents do you need to export your pet from Uganda to other African countries?

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Are you planning to move your pet (dog or cat) from Uganda to other African countries, such as Kenya, Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, South Africa, Tanzania, Nigeria, Botswana, Ghana, etc.?

These are the documents you must have:

Pet health certificate, import permit, export permit, vaccination, and deworming certificate.

Exporting a pet from Uganda to other African countries requires a lot of paperwork and multiple veterinary visits. Still, it’s more difficult in the USA and Europe, where the regulations are strict and so dynamic.

If you do not want the stress of preparing export documents for your pet, call 0771909946 to get all the travel documents delivered to your door.

How long does it take to get the pet export documents in Uganda?

It takes 5 to 14 days if the rabies vaccination and deworming are up to date.

It takes one to two months if rabies vaccination and deworming are invalid. (rabies vaccination should be done 30 days or more before travel.)

Step-by-step guide to preparing your pet for travel from Uganda to other African countries.

The essential documents you need to export a pet from Uganda include:

1. Microchipping

Your pet should be microchipped before or during vaccination.

Cautions about pet travel microchipping

Use ISO microchip (its 15-digit microchip).

Non-ISO microchips are accepted, but you have to move with your scan.

Any vaccinations done before microchipping are invalid.

After microchipping, scan to confirm the placement of the chip.

Where can I get a pet microchip in Uganda?

Call 0781213706 or contact the nearby veterinarian.

How much is pet microchipping in Uganda?

Vets in Kampala charge 130,000shs to 250,000shs for dog and cat microchips.

Do I have to buy a microchip scanner?

For ISO microchips, you do not need to buy a scanner.

For non-ISO microchips, you need your scanner.

2. Vaccination and deworming certificate

Deworming and vaccination should be valid and done by a licensed veterinarian in Uganda.

Cautions about vaccination and deworming for pet travel

Vaccination (rabies) should be done 31 days or more before travel.

Deworming should be done within 5 days to 2 weeks before travel.

The dewormer used should be effective against tapeworms.

Rabies vaccination should be done at 3 months and above of dog age.

Where can I get a licensed veterinarian in Kampala to vaccinate my pet?

Call 0771909946 to get a licensed veterinarian in Uganda or go to UVB.

How much is pet vaccination in Kampala?

Cost of dog vaccination in Uganda

Cost of cat vaccination in Uganda

3. Pet health certificate

It is a document issued by a licensed veterinarian showing the health state of your pet that certifies your pet fit or unfit for travel.

Learn the details about obtaining a pet health certificate in Uganda, including the cost, where to acquire it, and the processing time.

Dog and cat health certificate In Uganda — Pet health certificate at Superior Animal Clinic

4. Pet import permit

It is a legal document issued by the country of destination to let in your pet.

Contact the department in charge of pet importation in the country for the destination to get an import permit. (Ministry of Agriculture in most of the countries)

5. Pet export permit

A pet export permit is a legal document issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries to let you move your pet out of Uganda.

It’s a passport that allows your pet to cross international borders.

Know the details about pet export permits in Uganda (price, where to get it, and how long it takes to be out).

Dog and cat export permit in Uganda — pet export license in Uganda

Conclusion

Exporting a pet from Uganda to other African countries requires microchipping, an import permit, an export permit, vaccination, and deworming certificates.

Start the process early to avoid delays.

Check with the airlines or travel means you are to use to know their specific requirements.