Pet import requirements for the Republic of the Congo
What The Republic of The Congo 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 2024-09-11 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2025-11-17. 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. This profile has not been re-verified recently, so treat it as a starting point for the consultation rather than a checklist.
The Republic of The Congo at a glance
| Requirement | For Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Microchip Required | ISO Microchip required |
| Rabies | Rabies vaccination must be older than 30 days but no more than 12 months at date of travel |
| Quarantine | Not required |
| Minimum age to travel | 16 weeks on wards |
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
Republic of the Congo, country situated astride the Equator in west-central Africa. Confirm every step with the destination veterinary authority for Congo, Republic of the before you travel; published rules change.
Import requirements
16 weeks on wards
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Import Info
Veterinarian health certificate stating that the animals are free from ticks and have not been exposed to
contagious diseases. This last certificate must be issued not more than 15 days before departure.
Quarantine is not required at this time; however pets are examined by a veterinarian upon arrival. Expect
to pay nominal fee for the exam.
Required Documents:
Certificate of Vaccination – in cluding rabies certificate, over 30 days but less than 12 months prior
to arrival for in activated version or under 36 months for avianized (Flury) version
Health Certificate - by a Veterinarian at origin
Veterinary Health Certificate endorsed
- Valid vaccinations as stipulated above
- Microchip
Identification and microchip
ISO Microchip required
Rabies and vaccinations
Rabies vaccination must be older than 30 days but no more than 12 months at date of travel.
An additional rabies certificate must prove vaccination against rabies more than 30 days but less than 12 months prior to arrival if an in activated or Kelev vaccine was used, or 36 months prior to departure if an avianized (Flury) was used; if an avianized vaccine was used, the certificate must be issued within 15 days prior to departure.
For Dogs: 5-in-1 Annual vaccination & Rabies
For Cats: 3-in-1 Annual vaccination & Rabies
Pets - Documents Required
- Certificate of vaccination
- Veterinary health certificate
Specific Information
- The veterinary health certificate must state the animals are free from ticks and have not been exposed to contagious diseases.
- An additional rabies certificate must prove vaccination against rabies more than 30 days but less than 12 months prior to arrival if an in activated or Kelev vaccine was used, or 36 months prior to departure if an avianized (Flury) was used; if an avianized vaccine was used, the certificate must be issued within 15 days prior to departure.
- Pets are subject to in spection upon arrival.
- Pets may enter as accompanied baggage or in cargo.
Tests and treatments
No Rabies Titre Test Required
External and in ternal parasite treament.
Health certificate and permits
Health certificate should be signed and endorsed NOT more then 15 days before departure. Veterinarian health certificate should state that the animals are free from ticks and have not been exposed to contagious diseases.
Quarantine
None
Customs, agents, and airports
Customs Regulations
Export notes
- Valid vaccinations as stipulated above
- Import Permit
- Microchip
- Government endorsed Health certificate
Official contacts
Générale des Douanes et Assises
Place le Royal, Immeuble Sankuru
BP 8248 Kinshasa – Gombe
Tel: +24810577194
info@douanes.gov
Director of Livestock,
Ministry of Agriculture
1942 Rue N’ko,
Plateau de 15 ans
BP 83 (centre-ville),
Brazzaville.
Tel: + 242 81 41 31 / 66 11 881
Fax: + 242 81 19 29
Current as of 2018
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 2024-09-11.
Next: measure your dog, find the kennel size, then get a free travel quote. Moving on military orders? PCS moves. Going to Hawaiʻi instead? Hawaiʻi has its own regime.
Other destinations: Algeria · Angola · Bahrain · all destinations
Official sources for the Republic of the Congo
- Example Health Certificate aphis.usda.gov
Questions about moving a pet to Republic of the Congo
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for the Republic of the Congo?
ISO Microchip required
From the country profile, last verified 2024-09-11.
What rabies vaccination does the Republic of the Congo require?
Rabies vaccination must be older than 30 days but no more than 12 months at date of travel
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in the Republic of the Congo?
Not required
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to the Republic of the Congo?
16 weeks on wards