Pet import requirements for Burkina Faso
What Burkina Faso asks for before a dog or cat can enter — the microchip, the rabies work, the permit and the paperwork — and how far ahead you need to start. We handle all of it on a move we arrange.
Import rules change, and they change without notice. Last verified 2026-04-27 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2026-04-27. Confirm every requirement with the authority named below, or with us on (424) 421-1650, before you book a flight or start any vet work.
Burkina Faso at a glance
| Requirement | For Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Microchip Required | All pets must be microchipped with a 15-digit, non-encrypted microchip that complies with ISO 11784/11785 standards |
| Rabies | The pet must be vaccinated against rabies as follows: a) For a primary vaccination: It must be administered no less than 30 days and no more than 12 months prior to travel, and… |
| Import permit Required | Import permit is required for all pets entering Burkina Faso |
| Quarantine | Pets entering Burkina Faso that fully comply with all import requirements, in cluding holding a valid import permit, are not subject to quarantine upon arrival |
| Minimum age to travel | For puppies and kittens, the minimum import age is 12 weeks, as this is the earliest age at which they can receive their first rabies vaccination |
| Customs clearance | Strongly advised |
| Agent at destination | Strongly advised |
Where this fits in the timeline. The order matters more than the effort: a rabies vaccination given before the microchip was implanted does not count in most regimes, and a titer test drawn too early restarts a waiting period. On a move we handle, we check your pet's existing dates against these rules on the free consultation before anything is booked.
The detail
For Burkina Faso, start with this checkpoint: pets entering Burkina Faso that fully comply with all import requirements, in cluding holding a valid import permit, are not subject to quarantine upon arrival. Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa within the Sahel region, bordered by Burkina Faso to the north and west, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest, with…. Confirm routing into Africa And Middle East with the airline before you lock crate training dates.
Import requirements
For puppies and kittens, the minimum import age is 12 weeks, as this is the earliest age at which they can receive their first rabies vaccination.
However, puppies or kittens younger than 12 weeks may be permitted entry if they are accompanied by their mother and her rabies vaccination is valid and up to date.
- Import Permit2. International Veterinary Health Certificate (issued within 14 days of departure)3. Valid Rabies Vaccination (primary or booster, with accepted vaccine types)4. Core Vaccinations (Dogs: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, etc. / Cats: FVRCP)5. ISO-Compliant Microchip (15-digit, non-encrypted)6. Internal & External Parasite Treatment (within 14 days of entry)7. Minimum Age Requirement (12 weeks; younger pets must travel with mother)CITES Permit (required for CITES-listed species)
All pets entering Burkina Faso are considered commercial.
No Special requirements
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Identification and microchip
All pets must be microchipped with a 15-digit, non-encrypted microchip that complies with ISO 11784/11785 standards. If your pet's microchip does not meet these specifications, you must provide a compatible microchip scanner upon entry*.*
The microchip number must be clearly recorded in both the vaccination booklet/certificate and the in ternational health certificate.
Rabies and vaccinations
The pet must be vaccinated against rabies as follows:
a) For a primary vaccination: It must be administered no less than 30 days and no more than 12 months prior to travel, and the animal must have been at least 3 months old at the time of vaccination.
b) For a booster vaccination: It must be administered within 12 months before the date of shipment.
Dogs: Must be vaccinated against Rabies, Canine Distemper, Adenovirus (in cluding Hepatitis), Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, and Leptospira (canicola and icterohaemorrhagiae strains).
Cats: Must be vaccinated against Rabies, Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia.
Tests and treatments
None. Burkina Faso has not published any tests requirements for pets entering into Burkina Faso.
Pets must be treated for both in ternal and external parasites by a licensed veterinarian within 14 days prior to entry, and this treatment must be clearly recorded on the in ternational health certificate.
Health certificate and permits
Burkina Faso has not published a standardized national health certificate for pet imports. As such, the of ficial health certificate used in the country of origin—provided it meets in ternational standards and is duly endorsed—is accepted for entry.
Import permit is required for all pets entering Burkina Faso.
Import Permit
Government Endorsed Health Certificate
Quarantine
Pets entering Burkina Faso that fully comply with all import requirements, in cluding holding a valid import permit, are not subject to quarantine upon arrival.
However, pets arriving without a valid import permit or with in complete documentation may be placed under mandatory quarantine at a government-approved facility for up to 14 days, at the owner's expense. This measure is enforced to safeguard public health, protect local animal populations, and prevent the in troduction of in fectious diseases.
Restrictions and banned breeds
At present, there are no of ficially published breed-specific bans or restrictions for pet importation into Burkina Faso.
Customs, agents, and airports
Highly Recommended
Ouagadougou Airport – OUABOY (Bobo-Dioulasso)
All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense.
Export notes
Export requirements will vary, depending on the country of destination.
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
General CITES Import Requirements:
- Valid CITES Permits:
o All imports must be accompanied by the appropriate CITES permits or certificates, issued by the Management Authority of the exporting country. These documents confirm that the trade is legal, sustainable, and traceable, in accordance with Articles III, IV, and V of the Convention.
- Non-Detriment Findings (NDFs):
- For species listed in Appendix II, a Scientific Authority must determine that the export will not be detrimental to the survival of the species. This assessment ensures that the trade does not threaten the species' existence in the wild.
- Legal Acquisition Findings:
Importing countries must be satisfied that the specimens were legally acquired, ensuring compliance with the laws of the country of origin.
Ministère de l’Environnement et des Ressources Halieutiques – Direction de la Faune et des Chasses (CITES Management Authority)Address: 03 B.P. 7044, Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso
Telephone: +226 70 75 23 39
Fax: +226 25 35 82 43
Email: faunechasses@fasonet.bf | yam_dieu@yahoo.fr
Contact Person: Directeur de la Faune et des Ressources Cynégétiques
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No Quarantine if all requirements are met.
Government endorsed Health Certificate.
Rabies Titre Test.
Official contacts
Secrétariat Permanent de la Coordination des Politiques SectoriellesMinistère de l’Agriculture de l’Hydraulique et des Ressources Halieutiques
Bationo Boniface
Email: tionoli@yahoo.fr
Tel: +226 503-1846/ 32 40 37
Mons le Directeur de la Sante AnimaleMinsitere de l'Agriculture & l'Elevage
BP 7026
Ouagadougou 03
Tel: +226 307-650; 324-584
Fax: +226 313-529; 318-475
E-mail: dsv@fasonet.bf
Contact: Dr Z Copaore
Ministry of Animal Resources
03 BP 907,
Ouagadougou 9,
Burkina Faso
Tel; + 226 326-053
Fax; + 226 50 31 35 29 / 31 84 75
Current as of September 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 2026-04-27.
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Questions about moving a pet to Burkina Faso
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Burkina Faso?
All pets must be microchipped with a 15-digit, non-encrypted microchip that complies with ISO 11784/11785 standards
From the country profile, last verified 2026-04-27.
What rabies vaccination does Burkina Faso require?
The pet must be vaccinated against rabies as follows: a) For a primary vaccination: It must be administered no less than 30 days and no more than 12 months prior to travel, and…
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Burkina Faso?
Import permit is required for all pets entering Burkina Faso
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Burkina Faso?
Pets entering Burkina Faso that fully comply with all import requirements, in cluding holding a valid import permit, are not subject to quarantine upon arrival
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to Burkina Faso?
For puppies and kittens, the minimum import age is 12 weeks, as this is the earliest age at which they can receive their first rabies vaccination