Pet import requirements for Lebanon
What Lebanon 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 2026-03-17 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2026-01-20. 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.
Lebanon at a glance
| Requirement | For Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Microchip Required | All pets entering Lebanon need to be microchipped with a registered ISO complaint chip |
| Rabies | Rabies vaccination required no less than 21 days prior to export |
| Import permit Not required | Not required |
| Quarantine | None on arrival |
| Minimum age to travel | 4 Months |
| Customs clearance | A customs broker is not typically required for Lebanon |
| Agent at destination | A destination agent is required for Lebanon |
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 Lebanon, start with this checkpoint: 4 Months. Lebanon, of ficially the Republic of Lebanon, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. Cargo and passenger-pet routings commonly use BEY.
Import requirements
4 Months
- Pet Passport signed by a veterinary doctor and certified by the competent veterinary authorities at border crossings, mentioning:
a) Microchip number
b) Animal Breed, Sex, Age
c) All Vaccines (Rabies vaccine before at least 21 days prior the shipment to Lebanon )/ (Parvovirus vaccine) and (Feline Panleukopenia in case of cats)
- In case the age of pet is below 12 weeks, an attestation should be given shows the date of mother vaccination against rabies virus, done not more than 6 months prior to shipment
- Veterinary Health Certificate issued by the competent authorities shows that the animals are in good conditions and shows no symptoms of disease.
No limits on the number of personal pets arriving as excess luggage.
No Specific rules as a Commercial Move however anything arriving into Lebanon as Cargo will attract Taxes which can be quite high depending on the Freight reflecting on the AWB.
- No import permits issued for dogs and cats coming into Lebanon
- The animals need to have a valid rabies vaccination according to the OIE requirements
- Each animal needs to have a vaccination card or a pet passport.
- Registered ISO Microchip.
Identification and microchip
All pets entering Lebanon need to be microchipped with a registered ISO complaint chip.
Implanted before the Rabies vaccination.
Rabies and vaccinations
Rabies vaccination required no less than 21 days prior to export.
For Dogs: Rabies & DHPPI
For Cats: Rabies & Tri-cat
Tests and treatments
No Tests Required to enter Lebanon.
in ternal & external parasites within 10 days
Health certificate and permits
The health certificate should be signed by your local vet and government endorsed not more than 10 days prior to export.
Not required
Quarantine
No Quarantine required unless pets do not meet standard requirements.
Restrictions and banned breeds
There are no restrictions listed.
Customs, agents, and airports
A customs broker is not typically required for Lebanon.
A destination agent is required for Lebanon.
BEY
Airports listed on this destination file: BEY.
Pets can enter in Cabin, Excess baggage and Cargo. There is no actual quarantine check upon arrival however the customs of ficer will want to see the Documents of the pet like the vaccination record and Health Certificate. Its not mandatory to approach the customs prior to exit. There is no proper transit facility at BEY airport. Cargo clearance pets will remain in their crate until the process is completed. The customs broker is allowed access to the pet for watering and feeding until the process is completed.
Export notes
- Chipped with a registered ISO complaint microchip
- Valid Vaccinations as listed above.
- Government endorsed health certificate.
Official contacts
Head of Animal Quarantine Department
Animal Resources DirectorateMinistry of Agriculture
Beir Hassan- Embassies Street
Beirut-Lebanon
Tel: +961 1 843-056
Fax: +961 1 849-634
Cell: +961 71 227-564
E-mail: aalrami@agriculture.gov.lb
aramy.vet@hotmail.com
Current as of January 2026
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 2026-03-17.
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Questions about moving a pet to Lebanon
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Lebanon?
All pets entering Lebanon need to be microchipped with a registered ISO complaint chip
From the country profile, last verified 2026-03-17.
What rabies vaccination does Lebanon require?
Rabies vaccination required no less than 21 days prior to export
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Lebanon?
Not required
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Lebanon?
None on arrival
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to Lebanon?
4 Months