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Live animals

Cats

Country:

South Africa (ZA)

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Importing country requirements

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

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

Contact
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 requirements

As required by the importing country.

Other requirements

Transport requirements

The importing country may have specific transport requirements and you should check this.

Return to Australia

If your animal is returning to Australia, you should make yourself familiar with the the Department's requirements for importing live animals into Australia. This is important as your animal may have been exposed to diseases that do not occur in Australia.

Basis for Micor entry

Importing country website and information.

Entry last reviewed 28 Ma​rch 2023.

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Last updated: 4/04/2023 1:10 PMCreated: 15/01/2015 12:35 PM