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

Note

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

Health certification

The requirements for the import of dogs and cats into India can be found at Animal Quarantine and Certification Service (aqcsindia.gov.in).

Please note, in addition to the Australian health certificate, the Indian Government requirements include:

For accompanied pets (i.e. for pet dogs/cat​s physically accompanied on the flight by their owner. Note maximum of two pets per passenger is allowed. 3 or more animals is considered a commercial movement):

• A 'No Objection Certificate' from the Indian Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (DAHD) is very strongly advised.

For unaccompanied animals or commercial movement (3 or more animals):

• An Import License issued by the Indian Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
• An import permit issued by DAHD.
• A 'No Objection Certificate' from DAHD is very strongly advised.

​Based on a protocol of August 1989.