Import Dogs/Cats to Sri lanka

To import dogs /cats to Sri lanka the importer should have a recommendation permit from Director General Department of Animal Production and Health of Sri lanka(DAPH) under the provisions of Animal Disease Act No 59 of 1992,

To obtain a permit please made a request to DG /DAPH with following documents 14-21 days prior to intended date of embarkation.

The applicant should submit an online application form using Form ‘FO/VRA/01’, to the Director, Veterinary Regulatory Affairs Division, Department of Animal Production and Health with below listed documents:

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1)International veterinary Health certificate

2) Test reports

1. 1. • Dirofilaria immitis (Heart worm) –both cats and dogs
      • Bebesia gibsoni & Babesia canis - dogs
      • Leishmenia infuntum-dogs
      • SARS COV-2 Real time PCR Test –both cats and dogs

       3) Vaccine records

       4) Parasitic Treatment Records

       5) Copy of the Passport/National Identity card

Application For Permit to Import Domestic Canine (Dogs) and Feline (Cats) Animals.Domestic Canine (Dogs) and Feline (Cats) Animals.

2)Application .... Click here

3) Dogs 

Health requirement for the importation of Dogs into Sri Lanka are as follows

     (i)   International Veterinary Health Certificate ...... Click here

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     (ii)Test Reports..... Click here

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     (iii) Vaccine Records  .....Click here

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     (iv) Parasitic Treatment Records .....Click here

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     (v) Pre export clinical examination .....Click here

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4) Cats 

   Health requirement for the importation of Cats into Sri Lanka are as follows

     (i)   International Veterinary Health Certificate ........Click here

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     (ii) Test Reports .......Click here

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     (iii) Vaccine Records ......Click here

           (in detail 1-2)

     (iv) Parasitic Treatment Records  ......Click here

           (in detail 1-2)

     (v) Pre export clinical examination ......Click here

             (in detail)

5). Process .......Click here

  6). Issuing Permits .....Click here

  7). Quarantine Inspection and release the dog .......Click here

  8). Import Control License (ICL) ........Click here