India Pet Import/Export Requirements

India pet import/export requirements are as follows:
Domestic pets like dogs, cats, birds etc. are permitted to be imported. Import of pets (dog and cat only) up to two per passenger are allowed at one time subject to production of required health certificate from country of origin and examination of the said pets by the concerned quarantine officer.
Pet owners must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from a quarantine center in India 15 days before importation. Contact a local pet relocation specialist for assistance.
Unaccompanied dogs and cats cannot be imported to India unless associated with their owner who is transferring residency to India.
India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) requires all pets temporarily traveling to India to obtain a DGFT license before obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and traveling. The form used to apply for the DGFT License is called the ANF-2M. Columns 2(i) & (ii), 3(ii), 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9 must be completed prior to submission of the form to India’s Regional Authorities.
Dogs must have the official health certificate from the country of origin certifying that the dog is free from clinical sign and symptoms of all infectious and contagious diseases including Rabies, Canine Distemper, Parvo virus infection, Leptospirosis etc.
Cats mush have the official health certificate from the country of origin certifying that the cat is free from clinical sign and symptoms of all infectious and contagious diseases including Rabies, Distemper, Feline enteritis, Feline panleukopenia, leptospirosis etc.
Dogs (three months of age and older) and cats must be vaccinated against rabies more than one month, but within 12 months prior to actual embarkation and all details shall be officially certified or mentioned in the official Health certificate. Also all other vaccination record/detail shall be officially certified or mentioned in the official Health Certificate.
India does not allow imports of commercial dogs for breeding or any other commercial activities.
Airlines may have separate and additional requirements. Check with your airline to determine what requirements they may have, if any.
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