Planning Pet Travel to South Africa

Name: Kristin
Number of Pets: 4
Pet Type: 2 dogs, 2 cats
From: US
To: South Africa

Hi There,

I am going to be moving to South Africa, and have a dog and two cats. My boyfriend has one dog. I was wondering if there is a list of things that need to be done and what the correct timeframe/checklist is to do them? Also, dogs and cats don't need to be quarantined, correct?

Any and all information you can give would be very much appreciated. Also, are you able to help me move my pets when it comes time? I'm in California.
 

Thanks,

Kristin

Hi Kristin,

Thanks for your question. You're right, you'll need to take a look at the pet import requirements for South Africa and follow them carefully to make sure your pets make a smooth transition. And that's correct, there isn't a quarantine provided you meet the rules you'll find by following the above link.

Even if you're not moving for awhile, there are a few things you can start to do now, including getting your pets accustomed to their crates and talking with your vet to make sure he or she is USDA-certified and will be able to assist with the necessary paperwork correctly.

If you have any questions, please give our office a call or fill out our online quote form to receive an estimate of price from one of our Africa specialists. We've helped several pets move to South Africa safely (including Petrie and Spike) and would be happy to assist you as well!