Seychelles is the rare destination where the hiking starts the moment you land and the paperwork starts six months earlier. Nala has opinions about layovers, and she has stronger ones about blood draws, but the rabies titer sequence here is non-negotiable. Every animal arrives into the same quarantine rule regardless of where it flew from. Plot the vet visits first, then pick the flight. The islands are worth the calendar.
Bringing a pet to Seychelles requires three documents in the right order: a microchip, a rabies vaccine within the destination's wait window, and a government-endorsed health certificate. The table below lays out exactly what's required, what's not, and where each rule comes from.
How Seychelles handles your pet Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the
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Hold & cargo policy Cargo: Crate must have/be live-animal label All live animal imported into the country must undergo a specified period of post arrival quarantine at the designated Biosecurity Quarantine Facility. verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesAnimals and Animal Products All animal and animal products authorized to be imported into the country must come accompanied with a valid original veterinary certificate written in English or French, dated, duly signed… verified 2026-07-20 Import permit copy required ✓ YesOur Core Values We believe in Seyc Animals and Animal Products All animal and animal products authorized to be imported into the country must come accompanied with a valid original veterinary certificate written in… verified 2026-07-05 Quarantine · Type approved_facility There is only one facility on Mahé for the quarantine of impor ted pets and it is advisable to book well in advance. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Required ✓ YesIn order to protect this status, any animal that is being imported into the Republic of Seychelles must undergo a period of quarantine upon arrival in the country. verified 2026-08-04 Quarantine · Duration 2 days Reconfirmation of quarantine booking should be done at least 2 weeks prior to arrival. verified 2026-08-14 Quarantine · Estimated cost Quarantine fee is SR/1000.00 for a two (2) week period Quarantine fee is SR/1000.00 for a two (2) week period only, which consists of the Import Permit, Collection and Transportation fee and kennelling fee. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ Yeslaws of Seychelles, namely the Animal and Plant Biosecurity Act, 2014. A Plant Import Permit is required in advance for consignments of plants and plant products to enter the Republic of Seychell verified 2026-08-14 Quarantine · Reduced duration 14 days A minimum post arrival quarantine of 14 days will be imposed on ALL animals independently of the country Rabies status. verified 2026-08-13 Quarantine · Approved facility required ✓ YesAll live animal imported int o the country must undergo a specified period of post arrival quarantine at the designated Biosecurity Quarantine Facility. Biosecurity import conditions for regulated articles to be… verified 2026-08-14 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ YesIn the case of a boo ster vaccination against rabies, that should be done thirty (30) days and no more than twelve (12) months prior to export. 5.1.2 The cat/dog must be accompanied by a Rabies Neutralization Antibody… verified 2026-08-04 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 …5.1.2 The cat/dog must be accompanied by a Rabies Neutralization Antibody Titre Test (NRATT) with result > 0.5 IU. verified 2026-08-14 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 30 days The blood for the RNATT must be drawn at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination. verified 2026-07-20 Import permit · Required ✓ Yesshall be issued within 7 working days with a validity of one (1) month from the date of the intended arrival. 3.2 Upon receipt of the Veterinary Import Permit, the client should request for an Import Permit from the… verified 2026-08-04 Import permit · Issuing authority Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment A formal application for a Veterinary Import Permit should be made in writing to the following address: Chief Officer Biosecurity and Border Control Section Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment verified 2026-07-20 Import permit · Permit validity 30 days the permit shall be issued within 7 working days with a validity of one (1) month from the date of the intended arrival. verified 2026-07-20 Heartworm test · Required ✗ NoNo testing or treatment is required for importation into Seychelles but it is strongly advisable to know the heartworm s tatus of your dog before any prevention can be initiated. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Issuer competent authority …an official Phytosanitary Certificate or Additional Treatment Certificate from your supplier, issued by the competent authority of the exporting country, certifying compliance of the products shipped to Seychelles. verified 2026-08-06 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesThat is providing the RNATT is > 0.5 IU. 5.1.5 A copy of the Rabies vaccination certificate and the RNATT result must be provided in the application for the import permit 5.1.6 A minimum of 4 weeks’ quarant verified 2026-08-06 Health certificate · Original required ✓ YesAnimals and Animal Products All animal and animal products authorized to be imported into the country must come accompanied with a valid original veterinary certificate written in English or French, dated, duly signed… verified 2026-08-04 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ YesCopy of the sterilization certificate signed by a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and endorsed by an official Veterinarian, must be produced upon application of the Veterinary Import Permit. verified 2026-08-04 Other vaccinations · Distemper ✓ YesTypes of Vaccines Cat Rabies* Feline panleucopenia Feline rhinotreacheitis Feline calicivirus Dog Rabies* Canine distemper Canine parvovirus Infectious canine hepatitis Leptospirosis All vaccinations must be done not… verified 2026-08-04 Other vaccinations · Adenovirus ✓ YesTypes of Vaccines Cat Rabies* Feline panleucopenia Feline rhinotreacheitis Feline calicivirus Dog Rabies* Canine distemper Canine parvovirus Infectious canine hepatitis verified 2026-07-20 Other vaccinations · Parvovirus ✓ YesVaccines Cat Rabies* Feline panleucopenia Feline rhinotreacheitis Feline calicivirus Dog Rabies* Canine distemper Canine parvovirus Infectious canine hepatitis Leptospirosis All vaccinations must be done not less than… verified 2026-08-04 Other vaccinations · Leptospirosis ✓ Yesa Feline rhinotreacheitis Feline calicivirus Dog Rabies* Canine distemper Canine parvovirus Infectious canine hepatitis Leptospirosis All vaccinations must be done not less than two (2) weeks prior to the date of… verified 2026-08-04 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ Yesand the owner must attach the RNATT test results upon application for an import permit, subject to the following conditions: 5.1.1 The cat/dog must have a valid rabies vaccination record. verified 2026-08-04 Rabies vaccination · Approved vaccines list inactivated vaccine The rabies vaccination must have been done with an inactivated vaccine when at least three (3) months of age. verified 2026-08-04 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 30 days …and not more than six (6) months prior to departure. 5.1.3 The blood for the RNATT must be drawn at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination. 5.1.4 The cat/dog will be eligible for travel only 3 months after the… verified 2026-08-04 Rabies vaccination · Max vaccine age at travel 12 months In the case of a boo ster vaccination against rabies, that should be done thirty (30) days and no more than twelve (12) months prior to export. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Carrier required ✓ YesAll animals must be transported in a container in accordance to the IATA’s regulations on the transportation of live animals. verified 2026-07-20 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Crate must have/be live-animal label ed and stamped issued by the Veterinary Authority of the exporting country. All live animal imported into the country must undergo a specified period of post arrival quarantine at the designated Biosecu verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be live-animal label All live animal imported into the country must undergo a specified period of post arrival quarantine at the designated Biosecurity Quarantine Facility. verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesAnimals and Animal Products All animal and animal products authorized to be imported into the country must come accompanied with a valid original veterinary certificate written in English or French, dated, duly signed… verified 2026-08-14 Import permit copy required ✓ YesFive (5) steps for importation of animals, plants and animal and plant products into the Seychelles STEP 1 Submit Application Submit your application with the approved lists of Animals or Plants or Animal Products or… verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Type approved_facility There is only one facility on Mahé for the quarantine of impor ted pets and it is advisable to book well in advance. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Required ✓ YesAll fruits, vegetables, plants, cuttings, bulbs, seeds or other unprocessed plant products must be declared at Customs and presented for quarantine inspection All live animal imported into the country must undergo a… verified 2026-08-04 Quarantine · Duration 14 days A minimum post arrival quarantine of 14 days will be imposed on ALL animals independently of the country Rabies status. verified 2026-08-04 Quarantine · Estimated cost Quarantine fee is SR/1000.00 for a two (2) week period Quarantine fee is SR/1000.00 for a two (2) week period only, which consists of the Import Permit, Collection and Transportation fee and kennelling fee. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ YesBefore a quarantine booking can be confirmed, the importer must sign an indemnity form. Copies of the indemnity form will be attached to the permit application. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Approved facility required ✓ YesBy law, ALL animals entering the Seychelles are subjected to quarantine. A minimum post arrival quarantine of 14 days will be imposed on ALL animals independently of the country Rabies status. There is only one facility… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 30 days The blood for the RNATT must be drawn at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination. verified 2026-07-20 Import permit · Required ✓ Yesshall be issued within 7 working days with a validity of one (1) month from the date of the intended arrival. 3.2 Upon receipt of the Veterinary Import Permit, the client should request for an Import Permit from the… verified 2026-08-04 Import permit · Issuing authority Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment A formal application for a Veterinary Import Permit should be made in writing to the following address: Chief Officer Biosecurity and Border Control Section Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment verified 2026-07-20 Import permit · Permit validity 30 days the permit shall be issued within 7 working days with a validity of one (1) month from the date of the intended arrival. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesAnimals and Animal Products All animal and animal products authorized to be imported into the country must come accompanied with a valid original veterinary certificate written in English or French, dated, duly signed… verified 2026-08-06 Health certificate · Endorsed by official Veterinarian Copy of the sterilization certificate signed by a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and endorsed by an official Veterinarian, must be produced upon application of the Veterinary Import Permit. verified 2026-08-04 Health certificate · Original required ✓ YesAnimals and Animal Products All animal and animal products authorized to be imported into the country must come accompanied with a valid original veterinary certificate written in English or French, dated, duly signed… verified 2026-08-04 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ YesCopy of the sterilization certificate signed by a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and endorsed by an official Veterinarian, must be produced upon application of the Veterinary Import Permit. verified 2026-08-04 Other vaccinations · Feline calicivirus ✓ YesTypes of Vaccines Cat Rabies* Feline panleucopenia Feline rhinotreacheitis Feline calicivirus verified 2026-07-20 Other vaccinations · Feline panleukopenia ✓ YesTypes of Vaccines Cat Rabies* Feline panleucopenia verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesTypes of Vaccines Cat Rabies* Feline panleucopenia Feline rhinotreacheitis Feline calicivirus Dog Rabies* Canine distemper Canine parvovirus Infectious canine hepatitis Leptospirosis All vaccinations must be done not… verified 2026-08-04 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 30 days …and not more than six (6) months prior to departure. 5.1.3 The blood for the RNATT must be drawn at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination. 5.1.4 The cat/dog will be eligible for travel only 3 months after the… verified 2026-08-04 Rabies vaccination · Max vaccine age at travel 12 months In the case of a boo ster vaccination against rabies, that should be done thirty (30) days and no more than twelve (12) months prior to export. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Carrier required ✓ YesAll animals must be transported in a container in accordance to the IATA’s regulations on the transportation of live animals. verified 2026-07-20
Timing chain
Day -30 rabies vaccine deadline · Day 0 arrive at customs
The blood sample for the rabies antibody test has to be drawn at least 30 days after the primary vaccination, and the test itself must fall within six months of departure. That window closes from both ends. Book the vaccination, count 30 days forward to the draw, then count six months forward to the last usable departure date before choosing flights.
A minimum post-arrival quarantine of 14 days applies to all animals entering Seychelles, independently of the rabies status of the country they left. There is no clean-country exemption to argue for. Book accommodation and any return leg on the assumption that the first 14 days after landing belong to the quarantine facility, then confirm the booking with the veterinary authority in writing.
Frequently asked
How long before travel must the rabies vaccine be given for Seychelles? The rabies vaccine must take effect at least 30 days before entry. Travelling before that window makes the vaccination invalid at the border. 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. 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.
The quarantine fee is 1000 SCR for a two week period, and it bundles the import permit, collection, transportation and kennelling into one charge. Anything beyond that fortnight is extra. Ask the veterinary services division to confirm in writing what the quoted period covers before transferring money, and keep the receipt with the arrival paperwork rather than filed at home.
Seychelles is a six month project that ends with a very good week. Nala would tell you the quarantine kennel is not the fun part, and she would be right, but it is the price of trails that most dogs never see. Get the titer timing confirmed by your own vet, then let Pawgo build a personalized plan around your flight so the dates line up the first time.
Glossary
ISO chip 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.
