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Mauritius requires an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination (with a 60-day waiting period), a rabies titer test with a 90-day waiting period, a health certificate, and an import permit. Quarantine is required for 5 days. Breed restrictions apply.
Build my pet’s travel plan → How Mauritius handles your pet All pets arriving in Mauritius must come as manifest CARGO ONLY — import as accompanied baggage or in the cabin is prohibited. Every animal is quarantined for a minimum of 5 days at the Government Quarantine Facility at Reduit.
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In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedIn view of COVID-19 pandemic, all live animals (dog, cat or other pets) imported into Mauritius must be registered as manifested cargo. The import of pets as accompanied baggage or in cabin is strictly prohibited. verified 2026-09-03 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedIn view of COVID-19 pandemic, all live animals (dog, cat or other pets) imported into Mauritius must be registered as manifested cargo. The import of pets as accompanied baggage or in cabin is strictly prohibited. verified 2026-09-03 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Accepted(4) All pets arriving to Mauritius must come as manifest CARGO ONLY (NOT in cabin and NOT in luggage hold as excess luggage) verified 2026-09-03 Health & documents Microchip · Required ✓ Ja1. A registered veterinarian must scan the dog’s microchip and collect the blood sample for the RNAT test in a laboratory approved by the Veterinary Authority verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Type Government Quarantine Facility at Reduit The animal will undergo a minimum quarantine of 5 days at the Quarantine Facility at Reduit. verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaThe animal will undergo a minimum quarantine of 5 days at the Quarantine Facility at Reduit. verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Reducible ✗ NeinThe animal will undergo a minimum quarantine of 5 days at the Quarantine Facility at Reduit. verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Duration 5 days The animal will undergo a minimum quarantine of 5 days at the Quarantine Facility at Reduit. verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Estimated cost Rs 15 per day per animal (kennel/cattery rent) Rent of kennel/cattery - Rs15 per day per animal. verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ JaAnyone who wishes to bring to Mauritius a pet (dog) should make an application and obtain an Import Permit from the Ministry of Agro -Industry and Food Security, Livestock and Veterinary Division at least 3 months prior… verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Approved facility required ✓ JaThe animal will undergo a minimum quarantine of 5 days at the Quarantine Facility at Reduit. verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ JaWait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample colle ction for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 A result of 0.5 IU/ml or more is acceptable. A result of less than 0.5 IU/ml is not acceptable and in this circumstance you must re-vaccinate and repeat the testing process. verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test validity months 12 months not less than 3 months and n ot more than 12 months prior to shipment to an antibody titration test as prescribed in the Terrestrial Manual with a… verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ Ja5.The test must be done EITHER in a laboratory approved by the government veterinary authorities of the exporting country OR in an OIE Reference laboratory for Rabies. verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 90 days not less than 3 months and n ot more than 12 months prior to shipment to an antibody titration test as prescribed in the Terrestrial Manual with a positive result of at least 0.5 IU/ml in a laboratory approved by the… verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 28 days Wait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample colle ction for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Import permit · Cost Rs 500 (3) Payment of import fee of Rs 500 per animal and veterinary clearance fee of Rs 500, as applicable at time of issue. verified 2026-09-03 Import permit · Required ✓ JaAnyone who wishes to bring to Mauritius a pet (dog) should make an application and obtain an Import Permit from the Ministry of Agro -Industry and Food Security, Livestock and Veterinary Division at least 3 months prior… verified 2026-09-03 Import permit · Lead time 90 days Anyone who wishes to bring to Mauritius a pet (dog) should make an application and obtain an Import Permit from the Ministry of Agro -Industry and Food Security, Livestock and Veterinary Division at least 3 months prior… verified 2026-09-03 Import permit · Issuing authority Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Livestock and Veterinary Division Anyone who wishes to bring to Mauritius a pet (dog) should make an application and obtain an Import Permit from the Ministry of Agro -Industry and Food Security, Livestock and Veterinary Division at least 3 months prior… verified 2026-09-03 Import permit · Documents required to obtain Application form, duly filled and signed by the importer (one per animal) Motivation letter specifying the purpose of the visit, addressed to the Principal Veterinary Officer Copy of the pet's vaccination book/card Sterilisation certificate signed and stamped by a registered veterinarian (except animals for breeding) Copy of the passport or identity card of the owner Authorisation letter where the importer hires a representative Anyone who wishes to bring to Mauritius a pet (dog) should make an application and obtain an Import Permit from the Ministry of Agro -Industry and Food Security, Livestock and Veterinary Division at least 3 months prior… verified 2026-09-03 Flea treatment · Required ✗ NeinWait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample colle ction for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Heartworm test · Required ✗ NeinWait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample colle ction for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Tick treatment · Required ✗ NeinWait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample colle ction for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Health certificate · Issuer Competent Authority INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CERTIFICATE issued by the Competent Authority of the exporting country. verified 2026-09-03 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaWhen the animal comes to Mauritius, it must be accompanied by all the original documents (endorsed by the competent aut hority) including an INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CERTIFICATE issued by the Competent Authority of the… verified 2026-09-03 Health certificate · Endorsed by Competent Authority Note: All test reports must be endorsed by the Competent Authority of exporting country. verified 2026-09-03 Health certificate · Original required ✓ JaWhen the animal comes to Mauritius, it must be accompanied by all the original documents (endorsed by the competent aut hority) including an INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CERTIFICATE issued by the Competent Authority of the… verified 2026-09-03 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ JaNote: All test reports must be endorsed by the Competent Authority of exporting country. verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Distemper ✓ JaThe dog must be vaccinated against Distemper/Hard Pad Complex (maladie de Carre), Infectious Hepatitis Leptospirosis and Canine Parvovirus Infection. verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Adenovirus ✓ JaThe dog must be vaccinated against Distemper/Hard Pad Complex (maladie de Carre), Infectious Hepatitis Leptospirosis and Canine Parvovirus Infection. verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Bordetella ✗ NeinThe dog must be vaccinated against Distemper/Hard Pad Complex (maladie de Carre), Infectious Hepatitis Leptospirosis and Canine Parvovirus Infection. verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Leishmania ✗ NeinThe dog must be vaccinated against Distemper/Hard Pad Complex (maladie de Carre), Infectious Hepatitis Leptospirosis and Canine Parvovirus Infection. verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Parvovirus ✓ JaThe dog must be vaccinated against Distemper/Hard Pad Complex (maladie de Carre), Infectious Hepatitis Leptospirosis and Canine Parvovirus Infection. verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Leptospirosis ✓ JaThe dog must be vaccinated against Distemper/Hard Pad Complex (maladie de Carre), Infectious Hepatitis Leptospirosis and Canine Parvovirus Infection. verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Canine influenza ✗ NeinThe dog must be vaccinated against Distemper/Hard Pad Complex (maladie de Carre), Infectious Hepatitis Leptospirosis and Canine Parvovirus Infection. verified 2026-09-03 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaThe pets have been vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine when they were at least three (3) months of age and more than two (2) months prior to export verified 2026-09-03 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ JaThe pets have been vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine when they were at least three (3) months of age and more than two (2) months prior to export verified 2026-09-03 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 60 days The pets have been vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine when they were at least three (3) months of age and more than two (2) months prior to export verified 2026-09-03 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 13 weeks The pets have been vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine when they were at least three (3) months of age and more than two (2) months prior to export verified 2026-09-03 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✗ NeinWait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample colle ction for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Screwworm treatment · Required ✗ NeinWait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample colle ction for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Internal parasite treatment · Required ✗ NeinWait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample colle ction for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Other rules Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnyone who wishes to bring to Mauritius a pet (dog) should make an application and obtain an Import Permit from the Ministry of Agro -Industry and Food Security, Livestock and Veterinary Division at least 3 months prior… verified 2026-09-03 Dangerous breeds banned ✗ JaDOGS OF CERTAIN BREEDS, KINDS OR DESCRIPTIONS not allowed into Mauritius (Fourth Schedule of the Animal Welfare Act 2013): (i) American Pit Bull Terrier (ii) American Staffordshire Terrier (iii) Staffordshire Terrier… verified 2026-09-03 Breed restrictions apply ✗ JaDOGS OF CERTAIN BREEDS, KINDS OR DESCRIPTIONS not allowed into Mauritius (Fourth Schedule of the Animal Welfare Act 2013): (i) American Pit Bull Terrier (ii) American Staffordshire Terrier (iii) Staffordshire Terrier… verified 2026-09-03 In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedIn view of COVID-19 pandemic, all live animals (dog, cat or other pets) imported into Mauritius must be registered as manifested cargo. The import of pets as accompanied baggage or in cabin is strictly prohibited. verified 2026-09-03 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedIn view of COVID-19 pandemic, all live animals (dog, cat or other pets) imported into Mauritius must be registered as manifested cargo. The import of pets as accompanied baggage or in cabin is strictly prohibited. verified 2026-09-03 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Accepted(4) All pets arriving to Mauritius must come as manifest CARGO ONLY (NOT in cabin and NOT in luggage hold as excess luggage) verified 2026-09-03 Health & documents Microchip · Required ✓ Ja1. A registered veterinarian must scan the dog’s microchip and collect the blood sample for the RNAT test in a laboratory approved by the Veterinary Authority verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Type Government Quarantine Facility at Reduit The animal will undergo a minimum quarantine of 5 days at the Quarantine Facility at Reduit. verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaThe animal will undergo a minimum quarantine of 5 days at the Quarantine Facility at Reduit. verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Reducible ✗ NeinThe animal will undergo a minimum quarantine of 5 days at the Quarantine Facility at Reduit. verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Duration 5 days The animal will undergo a minimum quarantine of 5 days at the Quarantine Facility at Reduit. verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Estimated cost Rs 15 per day per animal (kennel/cattery rent) Rent of kennel/cattery - Rs15 per day per animal. verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ JaNo animal should be embarked for Mauritius without an import permit issued by the Division of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries verified 2026-09-03 Quarantine · Approved facility required ✓ JaThe animal will undergo a minimum quarantine of 5 days at the Quarantine Facility at Reduit. verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ JaRabies neutralizing antibody titre Test (RNAT) Wait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample c ollection for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 A result of 0.5 IU/ml or more is a cceptable. A result of less than 0.5 IU/ml is not acceptable and in this circumstance you must re-vaccinate and repeat the testing process. verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test validity months 12 months not less than 3 months and not more than 12 months prior to shipment to an antibody titration test as prescribed in the Terrestrial Manual with a… verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ Ja5.The test must be done EITHER in a laboratory approved by the government veterinary authorities of the exporting country OR in an OIE Reference laboratory for Rabies. verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 90 days not less than 3 months and not more than 12 months prior to shipment to an antibody titration test as prescribed in the Terrestrial Manual with a positive result of at least 0.5 IU/ml in a laboratory approved by the… verified 2026-09-03 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 28 days Rabies neutralizing antibody titre Test (RNAT) Wait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample c ollection for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Import permit · Cost Rs 500 (3) Payment of import fee of Rs 500 per animal and veterinary clea rance fee of Rs 500, as applicable at time of issue. verified 2026-09-03 Import permit · Required ✓ JaNo animal should be embarked for Mauritius without an import permit issued by the Division of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries verified 2026-09-03 Import permit · Issuing authority Division of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries issued by the Division of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries verified 2026-09-03 Import permit · Documents required to obtain Application form, duly filled and signed by the importer (one per animal) Motivation letter specifying the purpose of the visit, addressed to the Principal Veterinary Officer Copy of the pet's vaccination book/card Sterilisation certificate signed and stamped by a registered veterinarian (except animals for breeding) Copy of the passport or identity card of the owner Authorisation letter where the importer hires a representative No animal should be embarked for Mauritius without an import permit issued by the Division of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries verified 2026-09-03 Flea treatment · Required ✗ NeinRabies neutralizing antibody titre Test (RNAT) Wait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample c ollection for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Heartworm test · Required ✗ NeinRabies neutralizing antibody titre Test (RNAT) Wait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample c ollection for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Tick treatment · Required ✗ NeinRabies neutralizing antibody titre Test (RNAT) Wait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample c ollection for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Health certificate · Issuer competent authority it must be accompanied by all the original documents (endorsed by the competent authority) including an INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CERTIFICATE issued by the competent authority of the exporting country. verified 2026-09-03 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaWhen the animal comes to Mauritius, it must be accompanied by all the original documents (endorsed by the competent authority) including an INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CERTIFICATE issued by the competent authority of the… verified 2026-09-03 Health certificate · Endorsed by Competent Authority When the animal comes to Mauritius, it must be accompanied by all the original documents (endorsed by the competent authority) including an INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CERTIFICATE issued by the competent authority of the exporting… verified 2026-09-03 Health certificate · Original required ✓ JaWhen the animal comes to Mauritius, it must be accompanied by all the original documents (endorsed by the competent authority) including an INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CERTIFICATE issued by the competent authority of the… verified 2026-09-03 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ JaWhen the animal comes to Mauritius, it must be accompanied by all the original documents (endorsed by the competent authority) including an INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CERTIFICATE issued by the competent authority of the… verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Fiv ✗ NeinThe cat must have been vaccinated against feline enteritis, feline rhinotracheitis and feline calicivirus. The vaccination should be up to date but not to be done less than fourteen (14) days and not more than twelve… verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Felv ✗ NeinThe cat must have been vaccinated against feline enteritis, feline rhinotracheitis and feline calicivirus. The vaccination should be up to date but not to be done less than fourteen (14) days and not more than twelve… verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Fvrcp ✓ JaThe cat must have been vaccinated against feline enteritis, feline rhinotracheitis and feline calicivirus. The vaccination should be up to date but not to be done less than fourteen (14) days and not more than twelve… verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Feline calicivirus ✓ JaThe cat must have been vaccinated against feline enteritis, feline rhinotracheitis and feline calicivirus. The vaccination should be up to date but not to be done less than fourteen (14) days and not more than twelve… verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Feline herpesvirus ✓ JaThe cat must have been vaccinated against feline enteritis, feline rhinotracheitis and feline calicivirus. The vaccination should be up to date but not to be done less than fourteen (14) days and not more than twelve… verified 2026-09-03 Other vaccinations · Feline panleukopenia ✓ JaThe cat must have been vaccinated against feline enteritis, feline rhinotracheitis and feline calicivirus. The vaccination should be up to date but not to be done less than fourteen (14) days and not more than twelve… verified 2026-09-03 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaThe pets have been vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine when they were at least three (3) months of age and more than two (2) months prior to export verified 2026-09-03 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ JaThe pets have been vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine when they were at least three (3) months of age and more than two (2) months prior to export verified 2026-09-03 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 60 days The pets have been vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine when they were at least three (3) months of age and more than two (2) months prior to export verified 2026-09-03 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 13 weeks The pets have been vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine when they were at least three (3) months of age and more than two (2) months prior to export verified 2026-09-03 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✗ NeinRabies neutralizing antibody titre Test (RNAT) Wait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample c ollection for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Screwworm treatment · Required ✗ NeinRabies neutralizing antibody titre Test (RNAT) Wait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample c ollection for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Internal parasite treatment · Required ✗ NeinRabies neutralizing antibody titre Test (RNAT) Wait 4 weeks between the rabies vaccination and blood sample c ollection for the RNAT test. verified 2026-09-03 Other rules Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedNo animal should be embarked for Mauritius without an import permit issued by the Division of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries verified 2026-09-03
Zeitlicher Ablauf
Tag -90 Mikrochip setzen · Tag -60 Frist für die Tollwutimpfung · Tag 0 Ankunft beim Zoll
Rassebeschränkungen
Verbotene Rassen: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Blue Nose Pit Bull, Red Nose Pit Bull, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Boerboel geprüft 2026-09-03
Rassen mit Auflagen: Alaskan Malamute, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Blue Nose Pit Bull, Boerboel, Bull Mastiff, Cane Corso, Dobermann, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Kangal, Mastino Napoletano, Presco Canario, Red Nose Pit Bull, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Terrier geprüft 2026-09-03
Frequently Asked Questions Does Mauritius require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Mauritius requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. There is a 60-day waiting period after vaccination. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at
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Yes, Mauritius requires quarantine for imported pets. The quarantine period is 5 days. Exemptions may apply based on your origin country. Check your specific case at
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What health certificate does Mauritius require for pets?
Does Mauritius require a rabies titer test?
Do I need a pet import permit for Mauritius?
Does Mauritius have breed restrictions for pets?
Yes, Mauritius has breed-specific restrictions. Restricted breeds include: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Blue Nose Pit Bull, Red Nose Pit Bull. Check if your breed is affected at
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