Pet import requirements for Bahrain

Bahrain at a glance

The detail

BAH is on the arrival list for pets heading to Bahrain. Bahrain, of ficially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. 30 days after the first Rabies vaccines given at 3 months of age.

Import requirements

30 days after the first Rabies vaccines given at 3 months of age. That age logically in crease if RNATT or FAVN is required.

Arrivals who are not accompanied by the below mentioned documents will be rejected.

Import Permit (Original supplied by importing agent)

Government Health Certificate (original).

Vaccination record (original).

Rabies Blood test result (RNATT) from the country not free from Rabies.

Transit requirements: Even if AVI are not leaving the airport Transit requirements are the same as for Import Transit permits can be obtained by an IPATA agent in Bahrain or by mailing vetquarantine@MUN.GOV.BH

Non-Commercial Imports are for residents who apply in person and is limited to 4 pets per person per year per CPR (Identity Card).

Personal pet moves carried out by a relocation agent are considered commercial moves. All moves NOT done by a resident are commercial moves.

Valid GHC

RNATT

Identification and microchip

ISO11784/5 Microchip required, other formats are at risk of being unable to be identified.Owner will not be able to scan with own device to prove identity

Rabies and vaccinations

Mandatory for Cats and Dogs.

A RNATT or FAVN from a WOAH accredited laboratory is required for countries that are deemed a Rabies risk, an of ficial listing is not available but is reviewed regularly based on in formation received from WOAH. There is no waiting time once a satisfactory blood test certificate is available. Certificates are valid for one year.

Vaccine stickers are mandatory for countries who do not have a federal registration system.

Additions to the vaccination card or passport should be legible, stamped, and signed by the administrating veterinary. All Vaccines and Microchip Number must be recorded in Vaccination book.

DOGS – Valid Rabies, Canine Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirosis, Parainfluenza, Leptospira.

Validity of the vaccines should within 1 month when the application for Import Permit is applied for. Puppies below 6 months must have had 2 doses of all vaccinations and shipped not less than 4 weeks after the 2nd dose.

CATS – Valid Rabies, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus & Panleukopenia.

Validity of the vaccines should within 1 month when the application for Import Permit is applied for. Kittens below six months must have had 2 doses of all vaccinations and shipped not less than 4 weeks after the 2nd dose.

Tests and treatments

A RNATT or FAVN from a WOAH accredited laboratory is required for countries that are not marked green for Rabies at WAHIS.

There is no waiting time once a satisfactory blood test certificate is available. Blood test Certificates are valid for one year from date of sample provided that the Rabies vaccine is kept within validity.

None

Health certificate and permits

A GOVERMENT Health Certificate is required, origin of the certificate must match the origin of the AWB. The validity of the date on the certificate is followed.

All pets arriving into Bahrain need an Import permit.

• Validity is 30 days.
• When an RNATT / FAVN is not required, permits take 1 to 2 business days to obtain.
• When an RNATT / FAVN is required, Bahrain Veterinary Quarantine may opt to validate the provided certificate with the certifying laboratory before issuing the import permit, and procurement may take up to 4 business days.

Personal Pet Moves carried out by a relocation agent are considered commercial.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR IPATA AGENTS:

• Copy of the Vaccination Records
• Copy of RNATT or FAVN if applicable
• Copy of Owners Passport
• Completed NOC

Residency of the owner is not required in Bahrain to import.

Non-Commercial Imports are for residents who apply in person and is limited to 4 pets per person per year per CPR (Identity Card).

Import Permit(only a sample, not valid)

Quarantine

Cats and Dogs: If all requirements are met as stated on the Import Permit, no quarantine is required and can be released from airport within 2 to 12 hours, depending on the importing agent used.

All other imports will be quarantined for at least 1 day and up to 30 days, depending on species and in specting veterinary availability.

Restrictions and banned breeds

Please Check for Summer Embargos due to tempatures.

Wolves and their mixes are banned from import.

Dogs often deemed dangerous are banned but could be accepted if proof of return is provided in case the dog is traveling. ie. for dog show or competition.

Customs, agents, and airports

A customs broker is not typically required for Bahrain.

No, but recommended, avoiding conflicting in formation and rejected arrivals, saving time and frustration.

Destination agents have their own legally appointed customs brokers.

Bahrain International Airport

Airports listed on this destination file: BAH.

Email: info@customs.gov.bh

Tel: +9731 7359-999

AWB - Proof of identity and Import permit must have matching owner names.

Commercial moves must be cleared by a registered clearing agent, non commercial moves can be done by owner.

Export notes

Microchip

Valid Rabies and DHPPiL or Tricat Vaccines

Other pets / CITES / extra rules

For all CITES listed species - CITES Import Permit is to be obtained from Supreme Council for Environment prior to obtaining an Import permit from the Animal Wealth Directorate.

Pets must be brought to the Animal wealth directorate for in spection prior to obtaining a Health Certificate / Export

permit.

Annex documents required for destination must be stamped by a registered veterinary before being endorsed by the

Animal Wealth directorate.

Relocations by air consisting of more than 1 pet must be seen by Customs to complete Bayan requirements for Export.

Official contacts

Veterinary Quarantine

Animal Wealth Directorate

Ministry of Muncipalities & Urban Planning

PO Box 251

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel: +973 1764-3373

Fax: +973 1764-5218

e-mail: vetquarantine@mun.gov.bh

Website

Animal Control And Health Directorate

Abdalla Fadlalla Ahmed

Under Secretary, Agriculture And Marine Wealth

Head Of Veterinary Laboratories

Agr - Buri

Tel: +973 1798-7360

Ministry of Municipalities & Agriculture Affairs (Bahrain)

Manama, 53

Bahrain

Tel: +973 1750-1555

Fax: +973 1722- 4129

Current as of Nov. 2024

Disclaimer

Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2025-07-17.

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