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Importing country requirements
It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.
An import permit and international health certificate are required.
Contact the Animal Health Department of the Public Authority of Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAF) in Kuwait or the
Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Australia for further information.
- Address
- Animal Health Department
PO Box 21422
Safat – Kuwait 13075
- Email
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info@paaf.gov.kw
- Note
- Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.
- The permit is for non-commercial movements only and will become automatically void if found to be used for trade purposes.
Health requirements
An international Animal Health certificate form the country of origin must be attached.
Health certificate
I __________________________, a duly authorised government veterinary officer, hereby certify that:
Australia to be free from-
- Foot and mouth disease
- Rinderpest
- Glanders
- Equine encephalomyelitis
- Salmonellosis (Salmonella abortus equi)
- Equine influenza
- Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia
- African horse sickness (Horse Plague)
The area of origin to be free from-
- Equine viral arteritis
- Equine infectious anaemia
- Horse plague
Special conditions
The Kuwaiti quarantine authorities at the port of arrival must be notified at least 72 hours before arrival of the animals.
Other requirements
Permit requirements
An import licence must be obtained from the authorities in Kuwait. The application must state the number, kind, type (use) of animals; means of transport; and expected arrival date.
Transport requirements
While being transported, the animals are to be kept in isolation from any animals from countries where infectious or contagious diseases occur.
Port of entry requirements
An official veterinary certificate is required clearly showing any identifying marks.
The animals must be inspected and found to be free from any signs of infectious or contagious diseases.
The certificate must be certified by a Kuwaiti Diplomatic Mission or other authority representing the same. Contact the
Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Australia for further information.
A report from the ship's captain or aircraft captain is required as well stating-
- details of any injuries or deaths
- that the animals were not mixed with animals suffering from infectious or contagious diseases
- that they did not pass through or land in areas where infectious or contagious diseases occur
Pre and post arrival quarantine requirements
The importing country may have specific pre and post arrival quarantine requirements and you should check this.
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Basis for Micor entry
Based on a permit issued in October 2020 and importing country website and information.
Entry last reviewed 10 August 2022.
