Pet import requirements for Iran
What Iran 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 2026-05-31 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2026-04-02. 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.
Iran at a glance
| Requirement | For Iran |
|---|---|
| Microchip Required | Microchip is mandatory |
| Rabies | Rabies vaccination: To be administered at least 30 days prior to travel for a primary vaccination |
| Import permit Not required | Not required |
| Minimum age to travel | 4 months |
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
Iran, of ficially the Islamic Republic of Iran, also known by its Western-given name Persia, is a country in West Asia. Because Iran is in Africa And Middle East, transit countries on the way can impose extra live-animal rules even when the destination file looks straightforward. 4 months.
Import requirements
4 months
- Health certificate
- Deworming & Flea treatment.
- Both options cargo or excess baggage are allowed for the owner but owner should be on the same flight.
Microchip, vaccinations, in ternal and external parasite treatments and government/ministry health certificate - timings as given above for pets. Additionally an import permit is required for commercial moves.
All animals must arrive with their owners as accompanied baggage ONLY. Manifest cargo arrivals are not permitted.
Import is allowed if holding an authorization letter from the Iran veterinary organization before arrival. An Agent physically in Iran is needed to get this letter.
See above
An import permit must be gained for all commercial moves.
An ID card and vaccination certificate in Persian (language) can assist owners dramatically.
Identification and microchip
Microchip is mandatory
Rabies and vaccinations
Rabies vaccination: To be administered at least 30 days prior to travel for a primary vaccination.
Rabies vaccination: To be administered at least 30 days prior to travel for a primary vaccination.
Additionally:
Cats: Tri-cat.
Dogs: DHPPI-L
Tests and treatments
No tests required
Internal and external parasite treatments - within 10 days of travel recommended.
Health certificate and permits
Authorized government/ministry health certificate - must be issued within 10 days of travel. Bird and parrot must follow the procedure of exporting country.
Not required as the owner must come with the pet at the same flight.
Restrictions and banned breeds
Owner should come with the Pet at the same flight at the time of importing to Iran.
Customs, agents, and airports
- Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
- Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
- Tabriz International Airport (TBZ).
Airports listed on this destination file: IKA.
Cats and dogs must be accompanied by their original documents. Pets may enter as passenger's checked baggage, in the cabin or as cargo.
Export notes
Microchip
Export Health Certificate
In addition to meeting the destination country's import requirements
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
Required for all species falling under CITES
You may list up to two pets per permit. If you have more than 2 pets, then multiple permits will be required.
Maximum two (2) pets per in dividual per year. (2 cats or 2 dogs or 1 cat and 1 dog) An agent can arrange to in crease the number to five (5).
Some nationals (Jordanians) have pets but these are not usually considered part of the family. Dogs are often kept outside and may only be for protection / guarding purposes. If someone is walking their dog, this is an unusual sight that can cause cars to slow down to stare. However, since dogs are considered unclean, pedestrians may cross the road to avoid the dog. Out of respect, owners need to keep their dogs under close control and let people approach them. rather than vice versa if they wish to ‘pet’ the dog.
There are very few places to let dogs run freely. Around the golf course about 20 minutes south of Amman is one, although owners need to be beware of sheep at any time and groups of picnickers, especially on Fridays.
Owners need to ensure that their landlord knows that they have pets, as per the usual rental agreements. Almost all hotels do not allow pets and if a dog is in a car, it may be possible that parking is not permitted in some of the underground car parks.
Official contacts
Ministry of Agriculture, Iran
Address: Tehran
Phone: 3-88953400-021
https://int.ivo.ir/Organization-chart
Islamic Republic of Iran,
Ministry of Agriculture-Jahad
District 6, Tehran,
Tehran Province, Iran
Seventh floor, No. 369, Taleghani St.,
TERAN, IRAN 15934-16111
Tel: +98 21 6558-2391
Fax: +98 21 8894-7115
Email: pmaj@agri-jahad.org
Current as of MAY 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 2026-05-31.
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Questions about moving a pet to Iran
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Iran?
Microchip is mandatory
From the country profile, last verified 2026-05-31.
What rabies vaccination does Iran require?
Rabies vaccination: To be administered at least 30 days prior to travel for a primary vaccination
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Iran?
Not required
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to Iran?
4 months