It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.

An import permit is required.

Information about the process required to import animals into South Africa can be found on the Republic of South Africa Government website​.

Email

VetPermits@daff.gov.za

Note

Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.

Health certificate

VETERINARY HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR LIVE ZOO BORN ALLIGATORS FROM AUSTRALIA TO SOUTH AFRICA FOR DISPLAY AT THE ZOO

RESPONSIBLE VETERINARY ADMINISTRATION: ______________________________________________

ISSUING VETERINARY AUTHORITY: __________________________________________________________

CERTIFICATE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________________________

A. DESCRIPTION OF CONSIGNMENT

1. Identification of Alligators:
   

   Total number	Number in words	Age distribution

2. South Africa Veterinary Import Permit Number: _________________________________________


3. Origin of Animals:
   
   
   1. 3.1 Name and Address of Consignor: _________________________________________________
      __________________________________________________________________________________


4. Destination of Animals:
   
   
   1. 4.1 Name and address of Consignee: _______________________________________________
   
   
   2. 4.2 Means of transport: (vessel or flight number): __________________________________

B. HEALTH ATTESTATION

The undersigned official veterinarian certifies that the animals described in section A:

1. Originate from a premises as stated below –
   
   
   1. Name of facility: _________________________________________________________________
   
   
   2. Australian state or territory ________________________________________________________
   
   
   3. Country: ________________________________________________________________________


2. Originate from a premises where there have been no outbreaks of any infectious or contagious diseases to which the species are susceptible, during the 6 months prior to export.


3. There has been no clinical or other evidence with Trichinella spp. In the premises during the 12 months prior to export.


4. Were examined within 48 hours of export and found to be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious diseases to which the species are susceptible and were free of clinical signs external parasite infestation and fit to travel.


5. Have been resident in official veterinary licensed or registered zoos in the exporting country for at least Twelve (12) months immediately before certification or since birth.


6. Were loaded into suitable new or disinfected and fumigated containers and sealed into these containers under official supervision. The seal no. is/are listed below:
   
   Seal number(s): ___________________________________________________________

Signature of Official Veterinarian Official stamp

Name in print: _______________________________

Designation: _________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

Based on health conditions agreed in July 2023.

Entry last reviewed 7 July 2023.