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This guide was generated by Pawgo's AI using verified data from official sources. Sarah is a fictional persona — the data is real.
Flying Air Vanuatu with a dog or cat is a question I hear a lot, and here's what I wish someone had told me: the airline's published pet rules are thin, so start with what is actually confirmed. This page lays out what Pawgo has verified so far, with the source next to each answer. Where a detail isn't listed, treat it as unconfirmed and ask the airline before you book, not at the check-in desk.
Air Vanuatu's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How Air Vanuatu handles your pet
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
Hold: Crate must have/belive-animal labelverified 2026-08-04
Cargo: Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-08-13
Cargo: Crate must have/belive-animal label, a carrierverified 2026-08-28
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-07-20
We've all been there, staring at a policy page that doesn't answer your exact question. Cooper has done this trip three times now, and every time the calm part was having a written answer in hand. Build your personalized plan with Pawgo for your actual route, then confirm anything still marked unknown directly with Air Vanuatu before you pay for your ticket.
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: October 28, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Air Vanuatu require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Air Vanuatu requires a health certificate for pets. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Air Vanuatu?
Yes, Air Vanuatu offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.Build my pet's travel plan →
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.Build my pet's travel plan →
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