To import pets into Kenya we require the following:

1. A formal letter indicating the importers name and address.
2. Current Health Certificate from a Veterinary doctor.
3. A fee of chf 70 payable to the Kenya Mission Account.

No canine or feline animal shall be imported into Kenya from any country unless:

1. The animal is accompanied by the certificate of a veterinary surgeon, signed not more than five (5) days prior to the date of departure from the country of origin, certifying that the animal is free from clinical symptoms of any contagious or infectious disease.
b) The animal is accompanied by a valid Rabies vaccination certificate stating-

• the type, manufacturer and Batch No. of the vaccine;
• the apparent age of the animal at the time of vaccination;
• the date of vaccination.

2. Animals vaccinated against Rabies less than six (6) months prior to arrival in Kenya must also be accompanied by a certificate signed by a Government Veterinary Officer of the country of origin stating that there has been no case of Rabies within 30 miles of the place of origin of the animal within the preceding six months.

3. The animal must be accompanied by a certificate from the Captain of the ship or aircraft in which the animal travelled to Kenya certifying that the animal has not left the aircraft between the place of embarkation and the place of entry into Kenya, and has been isolated from all other canine and feline animals throughout the Journey. Any animal arriving in Kenya without the certificates stated above will be kept in quarantine, at the expense of the owner, for up to six (6) months with the exception that dogs and cats, imported directly from AustraIia, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden or the United Kingdom, need not have certificates as per para. 1 (b) above.

A certificate of Rabies vaccination is valid for all canines which are over the age of six months at vaccination and for all felines which are over the age of four months at vaccination, for the period specified, providing that one of the following approved vaccines has been used:

a) Phenolized (inactivated) vaccine:
– Canines And Felines: One Month To 12 Months, Post Vaccination. b) Living Avianized vaccine (Flury or Kelev strain)
– Canines: One month to 36 months, post vaccination.
– Felines: One month to 12 months, post vaccination.

Live Animals: Prior import permit required:

Health certificate required not older than ten (10) days before date of dispatch. Prior advice to veterinary department, Nairobi, for any inspection on arrival.

Import permits for dogs and cats obtained from Kenya Embassies and Missions: 

Dogs: Additional Rabies Inoculation Certificate approved by the World Health organizations.