Pet import requirements for Fiji

Fiji at a glance

The detail

Highly Recommended. Broker is highly recommended to assist. *Fiji* of ficially the Republic of *Fiji*, is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. Have the HAWB issued to SUV, SVU, and NAN unless the airline assigns a different live-animal station.

Import requirements

Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Island Countries:

Minimum age 4 months

USA and EU:

More than 6 months, Rabies Titre test is required at least 4 weeks after the rabies vaccination. 180 days must lapse between the date that the blood was taken for the RNATT test (with a satisfactory result) and the date the animal is imported

• Valid Import Permit
• Rabies vaccination certificate (Group B Countries)
• Rabies Titre Test laboratory report (Group B Countries)
• Veterinary Health Certificate (Certificate A and B)

Prohibited dogs and cats:

Dogo Argentine, Fila Brazileiro, Japanese Tosa, Pit bull terriers, in cluding American pit bull terriers or crosses of any of these breeds are not allowed into Fiji. Serval cats, any breed of cats crossed with serval cats and any cat within 5 generations from original serval cat parentage are also prohibited from entering Fiji.

Cats and dogs below 4 months of age are prohibited and so are females more than 21 days pregnant at the time of being exported to Fiji.

One of the first requirements for bringing pets (dogs and cats) into Fiji is to apply for an import permit with BAF. Application forms for the import permit can be accessed from *our website* *www.baf.com.fj *or via email: info@baf.com.fj or animalimports@baf.com.fj. Completed application forms can be emailed back to BAF or faxed on (679) 3305043. There is a fee applicable to obtain an import permit and should be paid when lodging the application. It takes the BAF Animal Permits Team approximately 5 working days to process applications for import permits.

Once the applications are processed, BAF will send the applicant an import permit outlining conditions that the applicant needs to meet to allow BAF to determine whether the dog or cat in tended to be imported will pose no risk to other animals or humans in Fiji. Import conditions will differ depending on the country from which the animal is coming from. Import permits also in clude forms that must be completed and certified by a registered or government veterinarian from the country the animals are exported from.

The animal will only be allowed into Fiji when all conditions stipulated in the import are met. All import permits to import live animals (pets) are valid for six months, so the pet must arrive in Fiji within the six months or on the date the permit expires. Pet owners should also ensure that the original import permit is with the animal when it arrives in Fiji. Apply for the import permit well in advance of the animal’s arrival so that you have time to organize tests and obtain test certificates/veterinary certifications that must accompany the animal when it arrives into Fiji.

Contact the Government for more in formation. This can be done by calling the BAF office on +679-3312512 or emailing animalimports@baf.com or info@baf.com. All pets must meet guidelines for import.

All animals entering Fiji will require various treatments and tests prior to leaving country of origin the tests depend on the country. Duration between treatments will be outlined in the permit.

Transporting the animal to Fiji – animals should be transported directly (or via the most direct route) to Fiji. The of ficial seals on the crates must remain in tact upon arrival into Fiji. Please check with your airline or handling agent to ensure that the aircraft bringing your pet is not carrying any animals from other countries. Once the animal has arrived into Fiji, it should be transported immediately to BAF’s Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) station in Koronivia, Nausori.

Identification and microchip

All animals must be identified by a microchip that can be read by an AVID, TROVAN, DESTRON or other ISO – Compatible reader. Where microchip is not available a clear.

Rabies and vaccinations

Group A – No rabies vaccination required:

Australia; Christmas Island; Cook Islands; Federated States of Micronesia; French Polynesia; Kingdom of Tonga; Kiribati Marshall Islands; Nauru; New Caledonia; New Zealand; Niue; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tuvalu; Vanuatu; Wallis & Futuna.

Group B RNATT or FAVN test required 180 days prior and within 365days of entry:

Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America (in cluding Guam and Hawaii), Uruguay, Virgin Islands (British), Virgin Islands (United States of America).

Any other country not listed in Group A or Group B then the exporting country is not an approved country and an animal is not eligible for direct import into Fiji. If this is the case:

• Move your pet to an approved country or territory where it must complete the six-month residency and other requirements in the veterinary certificate for that country: or

Submit an of ficial request from the exporting countries Biosecurity department for in clusion of a country or territory in a veterinary certificate for cats and dogs

• Your pet must be up to date with their regular vaccinations at least 30 days prior to travel and within 12 months (minimum C4 for dogs)
• All dogs must have 2 x Leptosperosis vaccinatoins 30 days prior to travel and within 12 months. The second vaccination being 2-4 weeks apart from the first vaccination.

DOGS

AUSTRALIA

Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper, in fectious canine hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza virus and leptospirosis at least thirty days and not more than twelve months prior to export to Fiji. To be fully vaccinated for leptospirosis (usually 2 vaccines required 2-4 weeks apart followed by yearly boosters) at least 30 days prior to export.

The vaccination certificate or copies endorsed by an Official veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A.

NEW ZEALAND AND PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES

Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper, in fectious canine hepatitis, parvovirus and parainfluenza virus at least thirty days and not more than twelve months prior to export to Fiji. The vaccination certificates or copies endorsed by an Official veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A.

LEPTOSPIROSIS: - Within 30 days prior to the scheduled date of shipment dogs must either be tested for L. icterrohaemorrhagiae in fection with a negative result or fully vaccinated against L. icterrohaemorrhagiae. To be fully vaccinated for leptospirosis (usually 2 vaccines required 2-4 weeks apart followed by yearly boosters) at least 30 days prior to export.

The laboratory report or a copy endorsed by an of ficial veterinarian or the date of vaccination must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A.

USA and EU

The dog must have been vaccinated against distemper, in fectious canine hepatitis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza virus at least thirty days and not more than twelve months prior to export to Fiji. The vaccination certificates or copies endorsed by an Official EU Veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A.

CATS

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES

The cat must have been vaccinated against feline panleucopenia virus, feline rhinotracheitis virus, feline calicivirus and Chlamydia psittaci at least thirty days and not more than twelve months prior to export to Fiji. The vaccination certificates or copies endorsed by an Official Australia Veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A. The laboratory report or a copy endorsed by an of ficial Australia veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificates A.

USA and EU

The cat must have been vaccinated against feline enteritis, feline rhinotracheitis and feline calicivirus at least thirty days and not more than twelve months prior to export to Fiji. The vaccination certificates or copies endorsed by an Official EU Veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A.

Tests and treatments

A Brucella Canis blood test must be completed within 30 days prior to the dogs departure.

DOGS

AUSTRALIA

Within 30 days prior to the scheduled date of shipment, the dog must be tested for Brucella Canis with a negative result. The laboratory report of a copy endorsed by an of ficial veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A. All immunological testing must be carried out by of ficial diagnostic laboratories approved by the Department of Agriculture.

NEW ZEALAND AND PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES

LEPTOSPIROSIS: - Within 30 days prior to the scheduled date of shipment dogs must either be tested for L. icterrohaemorrhagiae in fection with a negative result or fully vaccinated against L. icterrohaemorrhagiae. To be fully vaccinated for leptospirosis (usually 2 vaccines required 2-4 weeks apart followed by yearly boosters) at least 30 days prior to export.

The laboratory report or a copy endorsed by an of ficial veterinarian or the date of vaccination must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A. All immunological testing must be carried out by of ficial diagnostic laboratories approved by the competent authorities.

USA AND EU

RABIES NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODY TITRE TEST [RNATT]: This laboratory test must be done between 60 days and 12 months prior to export. The test should be done at least 4 weeks after the rabies vaccination. The date that the blood is drawn for the RNATT will determine the amount of time the pet must stay in quarantine in Fiji. One hundred and eighty [180] days must lapse between the date that the blood was taken for the RNATT test [with a satisfactory result] and the date the animal is released from quarantine in Fiji. Furthermore, it must be kept in mind that the animal must spend at least 30 days in the quarantine kennel in Fiji and regardless of when the blood was taken for the RNATT test. This means that if the owner of the animal wants the animal to be quarantined in Fiji for the minimum amount of time of 30 days then blood for the RNATT test must be taken at least 150 days prior to the export i.e. arrival in Fiji.

A government-approved laboratory must carry out testing. The laboratory report must in clude the animal’s microchip number/ear-tattoo identification mark and has a result of at least 0.5IU/ml. If a result of less than 0.5IU/ml is obtained the animal must be re-vaccinated and the whole process repeated.

The RNATT report must be presented to an Official USDA Veterinarian when completing the Veterinary Certificate B. The RNATT is only valid for 1 year from the date of blood collection. If you need to repeat your pet’s RNATT you must re-test within a year of the in itial RNATT to demonstrate continuous protection against rabies and to avoid another lengthy wait before eligible for entry into Fiji.

EHRLICHIOSIS: Dogs must be tested for Ehrlichia canis in fection by the in direct fluorescent antibody test, on a sample collected within 45 days prior to export to Fiji, with negative results. Within 24 hours of collection of blood for this test the dog must receive treatment with a long acting acaricide.

LEPTOSPIROSIS: Dogs must be tested for Leptospira in terrogans var canicola in fection by serum agglutination test on a sample collected within 30 days prior to export to Fiji with less than 50% agglutination at a serum dilution of 1:100 [i.e. negative results].

BRUCELLOSIS: Within 30 days prior to the scheduled date of shipment, the dog must be tested for Brucella canis with a negative result.

All laboratory reports or copies endorsed by an Official USDA Veterinarian must be attached to Veterinary Certificate A.

CATS

USA AND EU

RABIES NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODY TITRE TEST [RNATT]: This laboratory test must be done between 60 days and 12 months prior to export. The test should be done at least 4 weeks after the rabies vaccination. The date that the blood is drawn for the RNATT will determine the amount of time the pet must stay in quarantine in Fiji.

One hundred and eighty [180] days must lapse between the date that the blood was taken for the RNATT test [with a satisfactory result] and the date the animal is released from quarantine in Fiji. Furthermore, it must be kept in mind that the animal must spend at least 30 days in the quarantine kennel in Fiji and regardless of when the blood was taken for the RNATT test. This means that if the owner of the animal wants the animal to be quarantined in Fiji for the minimum amount of time of 30 days then blood for the RNATT test must be taken at least 150 days prior to the export i.e. arrival in Fiji.

A government-approved laboratory must carry out testing. The laboratory report must in clude the animal’s microchip number/ear-tattoo identification mark and has a result of at least 0.5IU/ml. If a result of less than 0.5IU/ml is obtained the animal must be re-vaccinated and the whole process repeated.

The RNATT report must be presented to an Official USDA Veterinarian when completing the Veterinary Certificate B. The RNATT is only valid for 1 year from the date of blood collection. If you need to repeat your pet’s RNATT you must re-test within a year of the in itial RNATT to demonstrate continuous protection against rabies and to avoid another lengthy wait before eligible for entry into Fiji.

• A worming treatment must be administered exactly 14 days apart from the second worming treatment which must be completed within 48hours prior to travel

DOGS

AUSTRALIA

Internal - The dog must be treated twice fourteen days apart with an anthelmintic effective against Echinococcus granulosus and other trematodes, and nematode parasites at recommended dose rates with the last (second) treatment being forty-eight hours prior to export. The date of treatment, active in gredient and dosage used must be recorded.

External - Within four days of the scheduled date of shipment, the dog must be treated with an in secticide effective against ticks, lice and fleas. The chemical used and the dose rate and date of treatment must be specified in Veterinary Certificate A.

NEW ZEALAND AND PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES

Internal - The dog must be treated twice within 30 days with an anthelmintic effective against in ternal parasites at the recommended dose rate, fourteen (14) days apart, with the second dose being within forty eight (48) hours of the scheduled date of departure. The date of treatment, active in gredient and dosage used must be recorded.

External - Within four days of the scheduled date of shipment, the dog must be treated with an in secticide effective against ticks, lice and fleas. The chemical used and the dose rate and date of treatment must be specified in Veterinary Certificate A.

USA AND EU

Internal - Within 49 days of the scheduled date of shipment of the dog, the animal must be subjected to two faecal examinations [each test being within 2 days after treatment with Praziquantel], at least 6 weeks apart, using a sensitive flotation procedure, which was negative for Echinococcus granulosus eggs. The second test must be within 4 days of shipment. The dates of the first and second tests must be recorded on Veterinary Certificate A.

Within 49 days of the scheduled date of shipment the dog must be treated twice 5 weeks apart with praziquantel for Echinococcus granulosus, the second treatment being within 4 days of the schedule date of shipment of the animal. The date of treatment, active in gredient and dosage used must be recorded on Veterinary Certificate A.

Within 4 days of the scheduled date of shipment the animal must be treated with an anthelmintic for in ternal parasites using pyrantel pamoate, dichlorvos or fenbendazole at recommended dose rates. The date of treatment, active in gredient and dosage used must be recorded on Veterinary Certificate A.

CATS

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES

Internal - Within 21 days of the scheduled date of shipment the animal must be treated twice, at least 14 days apart, with praziquantel at a dose rate of 5 mg/kg body weights. The date of treatment, active in gredient and dosage used must be recorded on Veterinary Certificate A. Within 4 days of the scheduled date of shipment the animal must be treated with an anthelmimtic for in ternal parasites using pyrantel pamoate, dichlorvos or fenbendazole at recommended dose rates. The date of treatment, active in gredient and dosage must be recorded.

External - Within four days of the schedule date of shipment, cats must be treated with an in secticidal dip or spray capable of killing ticks, lice and fleas.

USA and EU

Internal - Within 35 days of the scheduled date of shipment the cat, the animal must be subjected to two faecal examinations [each test being within 2 days after treatment with Praziquantel], at least 4 weeks apart, using a sensitive flotation procedure, which was negative for Echinococcus multilocularis. The second test must be within 4 days of shipment. The dates of the first and second tests must be recorded on Veterinary Certificate A.

Within 35 days of the scheduled date of shipment the cat must be treated twice 4 weeks apart with praziquantel for Echinococcus multilocularis, the second treatment being within 4 days of the schedule date of shipment of the animal. The date of treatment, active in gredient and dosage used must be recorded on Veterinary Certificate A.

Within 4 days of the scheduled date of shipment the animal must be treated with an anthelmintic for in ternal parasites using pyrantel pamoate, dichlorvos or fenbendazole at recommended dose rates. The date of treatment, active in gredient and dosage used must be recorded on Veterinary Certificate A.

Health certificate and permits

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES, USA AND EU

Within 48 hours prior to export the animal must be examined by a registered veterinarian and an Official Veterinarian and found to be free of clinical signs of in fectious or contagious disease and external parasites and fit to travel.

All certification and documentation must be original and complete otherwise the animals will either be re-shipped or destroyed upon arrival in Fiji, with all costs borne by the importer.

Fiji Animal Health and Production Division will attach to an import permit health conditions for animals subject to export and forms for Veterinary Certificate A and B.

• An Import permit is required for pets to travel to Fiji, this will outline the entry requirements. Preparation time frames for export to Fiji can take over 6 weeks.

An Import Permit must be obtained from the Director of Animal Health and Production before any animal is brought into Fiji. The Import Permit must accompany the animal to Fiji.

http://www.agriculture.gov.fj

The ORIGINAL Import Permit must travel with pets from USA and EU into Fiji.

Application for Import Permit - www.baf.com.fj/forms

Quarantine

Group A Countries

The minimum quarantine period is seven days at the government Post-Entry Quarantine Station at Koronivia. Home quarantine is NOT an option.

DOGS - Bookings required with Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) well ahead of time (6-8 weeks) before departure to book for kennel space reservations.

CATS – Bookings required with Post-Entry Quarantine (PEQ) at least 10 working days prior to the arrival of the animal so that cattery space/room availability and quarantine clearance can be arranged.

Contact: The Manager

Tel: (679 3479024)(679 3312 512)

Mobile: 679 8639 503/679 9302 490

Email and name will be listed on the import permit.

Group B countries

Animals will be released

Restrictions and banned breeds

DOGS

• The following breeds of dogs are prohibited from importation into Fiji:
• Dogo Argentino
• Fila Brazileiro
• Japanese Tosa
• Pit Bull Terriers, in cluding American Pit Bull Terriers
• or crosses of any of the above
• Female dogs must not be more than 42 days pregnant at the time of export, nor must they be suckling young.

CATS

• The following breeds of cats are prohibited from importation into Fiji:
• Serval cat (Felis serval) breeds – Savannah cats and their cross breeds
• Geoffroy cat (Oncifelis geoffroyi) breeds. Safari cats and their cross-breeds
• Jungle cat (Felis chaus) breeds – Chausie cats and their cross breeds
• Asian Leopard cat ( Prionaulurus bengalensis) breeds – Bengal cats and their cross breeds
• Female cats must not be more than 21 days pregnant at the time of export, nor must they be suckling young.

BOTH DOGS AND CATS

• The dog or cat must have been continuously resident in exporting country since birth or for at least six months prior to export and must not have been in quarantine or under quarantine restriction during the thirty days immediately preceding export.
• During transport to Fiji, animals may be transhipped provided they remain within the transit Quarantine Facility or the in ternational side of the airprot and must be under the control of the Animal Quarantine Officials of that country. The animal must not be in contact with other animals while in transit.
• In the event of breaking the original of ficial seal on the cage/crate while transiting the animal through a third country, the competent authority of the transiting country must apply a second of ficial seal on the cage and the seal number must be endorsed on the certification or a letter/document can be issued by the competent authority of the transiting country.
• Each animal must be confined in its own cage/box/crate. No two animals or more may travel in one cage.
• The Official seals on the containers the animals are in must remain in tact upon arrival in Fiji.
• Upon arrival in Fiji, the animal will be subject to biosecurity clearance and will be escorted directly from the port of entry (Nadi/Nausori) to the government post-entry quarantine facility by a biosecurity of ficer in an approved/authorized vehicle. Personnel vehicles cannot be used for this purpose.

Customs, agents, and airports

Highly Recommended

Broker is highly recommended to assist. Prior notice of the arrival of the animal should be given to the BAF office at the Nadi International Airport (+679-6720053) and to the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) (+679-3312512) for quarantine clearance and arrangement of accommodation at PEQ.

Airports:

• Nadi International Airport, ANdi (IATA: NAN, ICAO: NFFN)
• Nausori International Airport, Nausori/Suva (IATA: SUV, ICAO: NFNA)

Water Port – Animals are bonded to the vessel and may not leave the vessel while in Fiji waters.

• Port Denarau, Nadi (https://www.denaraumarina.com/: https://denarau.com/marina/)
• Vuda Marina, Nadi/Lautoka (info@vudamarina.com.fj; Phone +679 666 8214; PO Box 5717, Lautoka, Fiji Islands )
• Royal Suva Yacht Club (Phone +6793312921; VHF Channel 16; rsy_@kidanet.net.fj; PO Box 335, Club Hour Korovou Suva, Fiji)

Nadi International *Airport* (IATA: NAN, ICAO: NFFN) is the main in ternational *airport* of *Fiji* as well as an important regional hub for the South Pacific islands.

Transporting the animal to Fiji – animals should be transported directly (or via the most direct route) to Fiji. The of ficial seals on the crates must remain in tact upon arrival into Fiji. Please check with your airline or handling agent to ensure that the aircraft bringing your pet is not carrying any animals from other countries. Once the animal has arrived into Fiji, it should be transported immediately to BAF’s Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) station in Koronivia, Nausori.

Prior notice of the arrival of the animal should be given to the BAF office at the Nadi International Airport (+679-6720053) and to the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) (+679-3312512) for quarantine clearance and arrangement of accommodation at PEQ.

There are ferries and sea planes helping to connect the islands.

Airports listed on this destination file: SUV, SVU, NAN.

All animals arriving into Fiji must have with them the following documents:

• Original import permit issued by BAF
• Health certificate from the home country
• Copies of veterinary certificates from the animal’s home country completed by a registered veterinarian in cluding all laboratory results
• Vaccination records
• Identification – all animals must also be identifiable by a microchip that can be read by an AVID, TROVAN, DESTRON or other ISO-compatible microchip reader. Identification is important as it helps in reuniting the pet owner and the pet if they get separated.

AFTER ARRIVING IN FIJI

One of the mandatory quarantine requirements that all animals have to go through after they arrive into Fiji is post entry quarantine.

• Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ)– provided that all other conditions of importation have been met and all BAF fees have been paid, all animals brought into Fiji need to undergo a mandatory quarantine period at BAF’s PEQ Station in Koronivia, Nausori. The mandatory quarantine period is to allow BAF to monitor for diseases that may not have shown symptoms during departure or arrival of the animal into Fiji. Booking for accommodation at the PEQ station should be done at least 1 month before the animal is to arrive. This can be done by calling the BAF office on +679-3312512 or emailing animalimports@baf.com or info@baf.com Animals will be released from PEQ after the minimum quarantine period given that they remain healthy throughout the post entry quarantine period and all fees for post entry quarantine screening are paid.

Export notes

In accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2008, all dogs and cats for export require an export health certificate or a veterinary certification from the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF).

Dogs and cats are exported from Fiji under conditions designed to meet the health requirements of each importing country. Import permits may be required for entry of animals into most of the countries while others only require a health certificate or veterinary certificate issued by BAF.

It is the responsibility of the dog/cat owner or exporter to check whether the importing country requires an import permit to be obtained from their national competent authority for a dog/cat to be taken to that country. This can be easily done by visiting the of ficial website of the relevant government authority for the destination country. The owner or exporter is responsible for making sure that the animal(s) comply with the importing country’s requirements at the time of export. This can be accomplished by obtaining necessary assistance from pet handling agents or veterinary clinics. While making arrangements, ensure that importing country’s requirements are well understood and relevant treatments, vaccination and laboratory testing is carried out and documentations properly filled.

The BAF veterinarian has to be notified via email of the export and an appointment has to be made for the final in spection and export certification of the animal. Date and time of the final in spection varies depending on the importing country’s import requirement. Seven (7) days prior to the date of the final in spection, all export documentation that has been completed by a registered veterinarian to gether with any other paperwork (e.g. import permit [if required], vaccination certificates, laboratory test results, in ternal and external parasitic treatment and any other treatment in formation, etc.) must be provided to the BAF veterinarian.

Based on the above-mentioned documentation, the BAF veterinarian will determine whether the animal meets all requirements of the importing country and is suitable for export. The export certificate and BAF health certificate will only be issued once the BAF veterinarian is satisfied that the animal(s) have been prepared in accordance with the importing country’s requirements.

The owner or exporter is responsible for organizing transport and any post-entry quarantine that may be required by the importing country. Also, arrangements must be made by the owner or exporter with airlines for carriage of the animals well in advance. The scheduled departure date determines the timing of the preparation activities and final in spection by the registered veterinarian as well as the appointment time for the issuing of of ficial export documentation by BAF veterinarian. Some airlines require animals to be transported by known agents such as animal logistics companies – please check with your airline.

Animal transport containers must comply with the specifications of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which defines container design, size and construction. The container must be of sufficient size to allow each animal enough space to turn about normally while standing, to stand and sit erect, and to lie in a natural position.

Other pets / CITES / extra rules

Fiji joined CITES in 1997 and implements CITES through the Endangered and Protected Species Act (2002) (EPS Act) and the Endangered and Protected Species Regulations (2003) (EPS Regulations). Refer to CITES depending on species you wish to import / export.

It is advised to contact - *For more in formation, please contact the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji on 3312512 or email: info@baf.com.fj*. However, note that there are breed restrictions and age requirements.

Animal Welfare (SPCA)

[Protection of Animals Act](https://www.agriculture.gov.fj/documents/legis/Protection of AnimlasAct.pdf)

Request for guide/service dogs to be exempted from Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) requirements and quarantine will have to be submitted to the BAF veterinary section with all correct documentations. These requests are analyzed on a case by case basis.

Fiji is free of deadly diseases like rabies and foot & mouth (FMD) and it is important that we maintain this status. As such, the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) has strict biosecurity controls on import of domesticated animals (dogs and cats) into Fiji to help prevent the in troduction of foreign diseases.

Dogs and cats are exported from Fiji under conditions designed to meet the health requirements of each importing country. Import permits may be required for entry of animals into most of the countries while others only require a health certificate or veterinary certificate issued by BAF.

It is the responsibility of the dog/cat owner or exporter to check whether the importing country requires an import permit to be obtained from their national competent authority for a dog/cat to be taken to that country. This can be easily done by visiting the of ficial website of the relevant government authority for the destination country. The owner or exporter is responsible for making sure that the animal(s) comply with the importing country’s requirements at the time of export. This can be accomplished by obtaining necessary assistance from pet handling agents or veterinary clinics. While making arrangements, ensure that importing country’s requirements are well understood and relevant treatments, vaccination and laboratory testing is carried out and documentations properly filled.

The BAF veterinarian has to be notified via email of the export and an appointment has to be made for the final in spection and export certification of the animal. Date and time of the final in spection varies depending on the importing country’s import requirement. Seven (7) days prior to the date of the final in spection, all export documentation that has been completed by a registered veterinarian to gether with any other paperwork (e.g. import permit [if required], vaccination certificates, laboratory test results, in ternal and external parasitic treatment and any other treatment in formation, etc.) must be provided to the BAF veterinarian.

Based on the above mentioned documentation, the BAF veterinarian will determine whether the animal meets all requirements of the importing country and is suitable for export. The export certificate and BAF health certificate will only be issued once the BAF veterinarian is satisfied that the animal(s) have been prepared in accordance with the importing country’s requirements.

The owner or exporter is responsible for organizing transport and any post-entry quarantine that may be required by the importing country. Also, arrangements must be made by the owner or exporter with airlines for carriage of the animals well in advance. The scheduled departure date determines the timing of the preparation activities and final in spection by the registered veterinarian as well as the appointment time for the issuing of of ficial export documentation by BAF veterinarian. Some airlines require animals to be transported by known agents such as animal logistics companies – please check with your airline.

Animal transport containers must comply with the specifications of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which defines container design, size and construction. The container must be of sufficient size to allow each animal enough space to turn about normally while standing, to stand and sit erect, and to lie in a natural position.

Official contacts

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forests &

ALTA Animal Health & Production Division

GPO Box 15829

SUVA, FIJI

PH: +679 315 322

Fax: +679 301 368

info@baf.com.fj

*For more in formation, please contact the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji on 3312512 or email: info@baf.com.fj*

Resources: https://www.baf.com.fj/bringing-catsdogs-and-other-pets-to-fijidr-bhaheedr-sian/

https://www.baf.com.fj/live-animals/

Current as of October 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 2025-10-02.

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