Pet import requirements for Egypt
What Egypt 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 2026-04-25 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2026-02-25. 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.
Egypt at a glance
| Requirement | For Egypt |
|---|---|
| Microchip Required | Pets must be microchipped |
| Rabies | Giving at age 3 months and waiting period 21 days in case of puppy, adult should be not expired or given before the expiry date |
| Import permit Not required | Not required |
| Quarantine | None on arrival if the file is complete |
| Minimum age to travel | 4 months |
| Customs clearance | A customs broker is not typically required for Egypt |
| Agent at destination | A destination agent is not typically required for Egypt |
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
A customs broker is not typically required for Egypt. A destination agent is not typically required for Egypt. Egypt, country located in the northeastern corner of Africa. Have the HAWB issued to CAI and HRG unless the airline assigns a different live-animal station.
Import requirements
4 months
Import permit is not required.
Microchipped
Health Certificate
Vacciations
No any specific rules
This depends on the documents needed at country of origin
No any additional
Identification and microchip
Pets must be microchipped. Should comply with an ISO standard 11784 or Annex A.
Rabies and vaccinations
Giving at age 3 months and waiting period 21 days in case of puppy, adult should be not expired or given before the expiry date.
5 in 1 for dogs & rabies vaccination (5 in 1; Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis, Canine adenovirus, Canine parainfluenza, Canine parovirus.)
Felocell/ Tri-cat for cats & rabies vaccination. (Tri-cat; Feline Distemper, Felline Herpes, Calicvirus.)
Tests and treatments
No rabies titre test required.
No tick and tapeworm treatment is required but highly recommended.
Health certificate and permits
VHC is required and is valid for 14 days after issuance. The VHC must be issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country must complete the pet health certificate for Egypt, must be endorsed by the governing agency in the country of export that is responsible for the importand export of live animals.
Veterinarian must certify that the animal has been in spected and found to appear free of any in fectious or contagious diseases and has not been exposed to any thing that would endanger the health of other animals or the public, and that they have not come from an area quarantined for exposer to rabies.
Import permit is not required.
- Veterinary Health Certificate
- Valid rabies vaccine
- original vaccination booklet
Quarantine
There is no quarantine requirements if all documents are in order.
Restrictions and banned breeds
Not a published list of banned breeds.
Birds of any description may not be brought into Egypt.
Banned Animals
Birds, Invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits.
REMEMBER THE HEAT!
The only problem with Cairo is the extensive customs clearance which can take up to 6 hours.
*It is imperative that pets arrive early mornings or evenings due to extreme temperatures.*
Customs, agents, and airports
A customs broker is not typically required for Egypt.
A destination agent is not typically required for Egypt.
Pets may enter Egypt through Cairo International Airport.
Airports listed on this destination file: CAI, HRG.
Cairo extensive customs clearance which takes up to 6 hours. They should arrive early mornings or evenings due to the extreme temperatures.
Pets must be accompanied by a valid Government VHC. Issued at point of origin. (Your VHC valid 14 days from the date of issue) quarantine in case of suspicion will be maximum 15 days. (Charges EGP 1.50 excl. food) (EGP – Egyptian Pound)
Pet birds of any description may not be brought into Egypt either as cabin baggage, hold baggage or cargo; except live chicks if they meet all health requirements and are imported from in fected/endemic bird flu areas.
Egypt has no import tax on pets.
Export notes
- Veterinary Health Certificate (valid for 15 days)
- Import Permit (if required)
- Valid rabies vaccine
- Original vaccination booklet
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
Birds of any description may not be brought into Egypt. For exotic imports will require and additional permit.
Bird and parrot, Rodents that are Cities, required import Cities before shipping
Egypt Air allows service animals to travel as checked in baggage and in the cabin of the aircraft. Animals weighing over 32kg must be transported as Cargo.
REMEMBER THE HEAT!
The only problem with Cairo is the extensive customs clearance which can take up to 6 hours.
*It is imperative that pets arrive early mornings or evenings due to extreme temperatures.*
As of June 2017, Saudia Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Lybia, Yemen, Maldives, have severed ties with Qatar. No transport to or from these countries will be permitted to import a pet to Qatar. You must be returning, in tending to reside or have a work visa.
Official contacts
Ministry of Agriculture,
Veterinary Services
Address:1 Shooting Club Street - Dokki - Giza
Email:info.moa@agr-egypt.gov.eg
Business Hours:from 9 am to 2 pm
Fax:0237498128
Phones:0233372596- 0233372677- 19561Postal Code:11312Ministry of Agriculture,
Veterinary ServicesAddress: I-Nadi el said street box 12618
Dokki- Giza, Cario
Tel: +20 337-4872; 349-6161
Fax: +20 2335-0692; 360-0037
Email: aidoraos@dns.claes.sci.eg
Dr. Hassan Aidaors
Egytian embassy in Pretoria:
+27 12 343-1590
egyptianembl@gmail.com
embassy_pretoria@mfa.gov.eg
Current as of April 2025
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 2026-04-25.
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Questions about moving a pet to Egypt
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Egypt?
Pets must be microchipped
From the country profile, last verified 2026-04-25.
What rabies vaccination does Egypt require?
Giving at age 3 months and waiting period 21 days in case of puppy, adult should be not expired or given before the expiry date
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Egypt?
Not required
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Egypt?
None on arrival if the file is complete
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to Egypt?
4 months