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Health & documents Quarantine · Type post arrival quarantine Email animal.imports@mpi.govt.nz Pre and post arrival quarantine requirements The importing country may have specific pre and post arrival quarantine requirements and you should check this. verified 2026-08-13 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaOwners of unaccompanied consignments are required to make an entry declaration on a form supplied by their clearance broker, or at time of application at the Quarantine Office. verified 2026-08-13 Import permit · Required ✓ JaPeanut butter Tomato sauce Salt Sugar Tea leaf (processed in packets) Cooked root crops (yams, taro, cassava, breadfruit) Goods permitted with an Import Permit An Import Permit is required to bring the following goods… verified 2026-08-28 Import permit · Issuing authority Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Contact the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for information about the process required to import animals into Samoa from Australia. verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaThe Government Veterinarian must provide a signed and stamped International Animal Sanitary Certificate detailing all required treatments, doses used and dates of treatment. verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ JaWithin four (4) days of departure, a Government Veterinarian must certify the following: verified 2026-07-15 Other vaccinations · Distemper ✓ JaEach dog must have current vaccination status against the following diseases: Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, leptospirosis and canine parvovirus. verified 2026-08-13 Other vaccinations · Adenovirus ✓ Jacurrent vaccination status against the following diseases: Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis verified 2026-07-15 Other vaccinations · Parvovirus ✓ JaEach dog must have current vaccination status against the following diseases: Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, leptospirosis and canine parvovirus. verified 2026-08-13 Other vaccinations · Leptospirosis ✓ JaEach dog must have current vaccination status against the following diseases: Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, leptospirosis and canine parvovirus. verified 2026-08-13 Tapeworm treatment · Drug Praziquantel Each live dog must comply with the following requirements: Within twenty-one (21) days of transport to Samoa, each dog must be treated for tapeworms with an effective dose of Praziquantel. verified 2026-08-01 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✓ JaEach live dog must comply with the following requirements: Within twenty-one (21) days of transport to Samoa, each dog must be treated for tapeworms with an effective dose of Praziquantel. verified 2026-08-13 Tapeworm treatment · Window max hours before arrival 504 Within twenty-one (21) days of transport to Samoa, each dog must be treated for tapeworms with an effective dose of Praziquantel. verified 2026-07-15 Internal parasite treatment · Drug accepted Praziquantel Each live dog must comply with the following requirements: Within twenty-one (21) days of transport to Samoa, each dog must be treated for tapeworms with an effective dose of Praziquantel. verified 2026-08-01 Health & documents Quarantine · Required ✓ JaOVERSEE REGULATORY FUNCTIONS THROUGH ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES FOR IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION OF LIVE ANIMAL & EXPORT PERMITS FOR MEAT & MEAT PRODUCTION LIAISE WITH THE QUARANTINE DIVISION ON ANIMAL QUARANTINE MATTERS… verified 2026-08-04 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ Janz Pre and post arrival quarantine requirements The importing country may have specific pre and post arrival quarantine requirements and you should check this A Government employed veterinarian must certify on an… verified 2026-07-25 Import permit · Required ✓ JaPeanut butter Tomato sauce Salt Sugar Tea leaf (processed in packets) Cooked root crops (yams, taro, cassava, breadfruit) Goods permitted with an Import Permit An Import Permit is required to bring the following goods… verified 2026-08-28 Import permit · Issuing authority Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Contact the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for information about the process required to import animals into Samoa from Australia. verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaA Government employed veterinarian must certify on an International Animal Health Certificate that the cats have been: verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ JaA Government employed veterinarian must certify on an International Animal Health Certificate that the cats have been: verified 2026-07-15 Frequently Asked Questions Is there a quarantine period for pets entering Samoa?
What health certificate does Samoa require for pets?
Do I need a pet import permit for Samoa?
