Pet import requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina at a glance

The detail

3 months+ 21 days (The animals must be at least 12 weeks old on the date the rabies vaccine was administered before entering). Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country on the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe. Arrival airports noted for this destination in clude SJJ.

Import requirements

3 months+ 21 days (The animals must be at least 12 weeks old on the date the rabies vaccine was administered before entering)

Documents required for importing pets arriving unaccompanied to Bosnia and Herzegovina:

• Health certificate endorsed by Government vet at the country of origin not more then 10days before arrival
• Pet's passport / vaccination history - in cluding up to date vaccines
• Microchip / tattoo number
• Copy of owner's passport
• Power of attorney for Move One to handle the import customs clearance

MOVEMENT OF PETS INTO BiH FROM THE COUNTRIES LISTED IN PART А ANNEX IV:

• Pets (dog, cat and ferret) must be marked by the implementation of a microchip;
• Pets (dog, cat and ferret) must be vaccinated for rabies by an authorized veterinarian as follows:
• The animals were at least 12 weeks old on the date the vaccine was administered;
• The date of the administration of the vaccine does not precede the date of the marking or reading of the microchip;
• The vaccination validity period shall start not later than 21 days since completing the vaccination protocol for primary vaccination, and each subsequent vaccination shall be conducted within the validity period of the previous vaccination;
• Pets (dog, cat and ferret) must be accompanied by an EU passport completed and issued by a certified veterinarian prior to leaving EU/EFTA Member States;

• Pets (dog, cat, ferret) must pass through a travelers’ point of entry designated by BiH. The owner must, at the time of entry, contact the competent authority present at the point of entry for the purposes of documentary and identity checks of pets.

MOVEMENT OF PETS INTO BiH FROM COUNTRIES LISTED IN PART B ANNEX IV:

• Pets (dog, cat and ferret) must be marked by the implementation of a microchip;
• Pets (dog, cat and ferret) must be vaccinated for rabies by an authorized veterinarian as follows:
• The animals were at least 12 weeks old on the date the vaccine was administered;
• The date of the administration of the vaccine does not precede the date of the marking or reading of the microchip;
• At the time of entry, pets (dog, cat, ferret) must be accompanied by:

• An animal health certificate:

o Completed and issued by an of ficial veterinarian;

o Documenting the alpha-numeric code displayed by the microchip or the tattoo, the details of vaccination for rabies, the details of the blood sampling;

o valid for 10 days from the date of issue by the of ficial veterinarian until the moment of a check-up at the travelers’ points of entry designated by BiH. In the case of transport by sea, that period of 10 days shall be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.

• Pets (dog, cat or ferret) must pass through a travelers’ point of entry designated by BiH. The owner must, at the time of entry, contact the competent authority present at the point of entry for the purposes of documentary and identity checks.

MOVEMENT OF PETS INTO BiH FROM COUNTRIES NOT LISTED IN ANNEX IV:

• Pets (dog, cat and ferret) must be marked by the implementation of a microchip;
• Pets (dog, cat and ferret) must be vaccinated for rabies by an authorized veterinarian as follows:
• The animals were at least 12 weeks old on the date the vaccine was administered;
• The date of the administration of the vaccine does not precede the date of the marking or reading of the microchip;
• Pets (dog, cat or ferret) must undergo a rabies antibody titration test, as follows:

• Undergo a neutralized antibody titration equal to at least 0.5 IU/ml carried out on a sample taken by an authorized veterinarian at least 30 days after the vaccination and three months prior to the import or transit of the animals;
• the test must be performed in an approved laboratory.
• Pets (dog, cat and ferret) must be accompanied by:

• A veterinary health certificate:

o Completed and issued by an of ficial veterinarian;

o Documenting the alpha-numeric code displayed by the microchip or the tattoo, the details of vaccination for rabies, the details of the blood sampling;

o valid for 10 days from the date of issue by the of ficial veterinarian until the moment of a check-up at the travelers' points of entry designated by BiH. In the case of transport by sea, that period of 10 days is extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.

• Pets (dog, cat or ferret) must pass through a travelers’ point of entry designated by BiH. The owner must, at the time of entry, contact the competent authority present at the point of entry for the purposes of documentary and identity checks.

EXCEPTIONS(1) Regarding the number of pet animals moved

Where pet animals (dogs, cats or ferrets) are moved in a number of more than five they have to undergo all procedures in accordance with the import regulations. Please contact info@vet.gov.bafor more in formation.

EXCEPTIONS

Regarding the number of pet animals moved:

Where pet animals (dogs, cats or ferrets) are moved in a number of more than five they have to undergo all procedures in accordance with the import regulations.

Please contact info@vet.gov.ba for more in formation.

Identification and microchip

Pets (dog, cat and ferret) must be marked by the implementation of a microchip BEFORE Rabies vaccination.

Rabies and vaccinations

Pet animals (dog, cat or ferret) must be vaccinated against Rabies by an authorized veterinarian as follows:

• Must be at least 12 weeks old at date vaccination administered
• date of administration of the vaccine must not precede the date of marking or reading of the transponder
• the period of validity of the vaccination starts no less than 21 days from the completion of the vaccination protocol for the primary vaccination, and any subsequent vaccination was carried out within the period of validity of the preceding vaccination.
• Must be micro-chipped BEFORE Vaccinations.

Pet's passport / vaccination history - in cluding up to date vaccines

Tests and treatments

Rabies Titer Test required from high-rabies countries.

Dogs Only:

A tapeworm treatment is not required when entering Bosnia Herzegovina from any country.

Health certificate and permits

Pets (dog, cat and ferret) must be accompanied by an EU passport completed and issued by a certified veterinarian prior to leaving EU/EFTA Member States or Health certificate endorsed by Government vet at the country of origin not more than 10 days before arrival and departure.

Health Certificate:

• Must be Completed and issued by an of ficial veterinarian;
• Documenting the alpha-numeric code displayed, the details of vaccination for rabies, the details of the blood sampling;
• valid for 10 days from the date of issue by the of ficial veterinarian until the moment of a check-up at the travelers’ points of entry designated by BiH. In the case of transport by sea, that period of 10 days shall be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.

An import permit is not needed when entering Bosnia and Herzegovina with a personal dog or cat from any country.

Restrictions and banned breeds

None Known.

Customs, agents, and airports

Recommended

Pets (dog, cat, ferret) must pass through a travelers' point of entry designated by BiH. The owner must, at the time of entry, contact the competent authority present at the point of entry for the purposes of documentary and identity checks of pets.

Airports listed on this destination file: SJJ.

Export notes

EXPORT OF PETS

Documents required to export a pet from Bosnia and Herzegovina are:

• Health certificate endorsed by Government vet no more then 10 days before departure
• Pet's passport / vaccination history - in cluding up to date vaccines
• Microchip / tattoo number
• Copy of owner's passport
• Power of attorney for Move One to handle the export customs clearance

NOTE

Air export of pets from Bosnia is impossible at the moment due to all airlines embargo. Move One can arrange export of pets through Belgrade and Zagreb airports.

Official contacts

Border Veterinary Inspection Department

Chief of Department: Slaviša Kreštalica, SVMS

Tel: +387 33/565-743,

slavisa.krestalica@vet.gov.ba

Website

Veterinary Inspection DepartmentBasic Department Informati on Chief of DepartmentSlobodanka Čekić,

Tel: +387 33 565-741,

slobodanka.cekic@vet.gov.ba

Senior Associate – Expert for coordinating the work of veterinary inspectionsDragan Jovančić,

Tel: +387 33 565-718,

dragan.jovancic@vet.gov.ba

Senior Associate – State Veterinary Inspector for Implementation of Local Trade Measures

dr sci. Sanin Tanković,

Tel: +387 33 565 704,

sanin.tankovic@vet.gov.ba

Senior Associate - State Veterinary Inspector for Animal Welfare Inga Dujmović,

Tel: +387 33 565 716,

inga.dujmovic@vet.gov.ba

Senior Associate – State Veterinary Inspector for Food Safety M.Sc Vildana Tahirović,

Tel: +387 33 565 735,

vildana.tahirovic@vet.gov.ba

Senior Associate – State Veterinary Inspector for Food Safety mag.sci. Faruk Mulabdić,

Tel: +387 33 565 740,

faruk.mulabdic@vet.gov.ba

Senior Associate –State Veterinary Inspector for Coordination of Veterinary Inspections in Facilities

Danko Brkić

Tel: +387 33 565-724,

danko.brkic@vet.gov.ba

Senior Associate –State Veterinary Inspector for Coordination of Veterinary Inspections in Facilities

Nataša Kokotović,

Tel: +387 33 565 749,

natasa.kokotovic@vet.gov.ba

Senior Associate – State Veterinary Inspector for Implementation of Local Trade Measures

Danijela Buzov,

Tel: +387 33 565-718,

danijela.buzov@vet.gov.ba

Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic RelationsVeterinary Office of Bosnia and HerzegovinaAnimal Health and Welfare Department

Senior Associate for Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories

master Svjetlana Batinić Nemet DVM,

Tel: +387 33 565 738

Email: svjetlana.batinic@vet.gov.ba

Senior Associate for animal health and Welfare Department

master Aleksandar Nemet DVM,

Tel: +387 33 565 746

Email: aleksandar.nemet@vet.gov.ba

Senior Associate - State Veterinary Inspector for Animal Welfare

Inga Dujmović,

Tel: +387 33 565 716

Email: inga.dujmovic@vet.gov.ba

Senior Associate – State Veterinary Inspector for Coordination of Veterinary Inspections in Facilities

Nataša Kokotović,

Tel: +387 33 565 749

Email: natasa.kokotovic@vet.gov.ba

BIH CUSTOMS

Email: info@uino.gov.ba

Website

Ministry Of Agriculture, Water-Management And Forestry

Hamdije Čemerlića br 2,

Sarajevo

Tel:+387 33 726-551

Fax: +387 33 726-669

Email: info@fmpvs.gov.ba, kabinet@fmpvs.gov.ba

website: www.fmpvs.gov.ba

Sector for Agriculture and Food Industry

Bešćo Alibegović, Head of Division

Phone: +387 33 726-584

E-mail: besco.alibegovic@fmpvs.gov.ba

Sector for Veterinary Affairs

Phone: +387 33 726-654

E-mail: veterinarstvo@fmpvs.gov.ba

Current as of September 2024

Disclaimer

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