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

There are no agreed conditions for the export of dogs to Sri Lanka from Australia.

Contact the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) for information about the process required to import animals into Sri Lanka from Australia.

Email

vraanim@gmail.com

Note

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

As importing country requirements may change without advice to the Department you should check any import permit issued and/or the country website carefully at the time of preparation for export.

Health certificate

The following information was sourced from the Veterinary Health Requirements for the Importation of Dogs into Sri Lanka​ on the DAPH website:

1. ​Age of the Animal​
   
   
   1. 1.1 The dog must be over one and a half (1.5) months of age at the time of importation.
   
   
2. ​Identification ​
   
   
   1. 2.1 All dogs must be identified with an ISO-compliant microchip.
      
      
   2. 2.2 The microchip number must be clearly stated in all relevant documents, including vaccination records and blood test reports.
   
   
3. ​Vaccination Requirements ​​
   
   
   1. 3.1 Each dog must be fully vaccinated and up to date against the following diseases:
      
      
      • Rabies
        
        
      • Canine distemper
        
        
      • Canine parvovirus
        
        
      • Canine infectious hepatitis
        
        
      • Leptospirosis
      
      
   2. 3.2 In the case of dogs under three (3) months of age, the dam (mother) must be fully vaccinated against the above-mentioned diseases.
      
      
   3. 3.3 Valid vaccination records must be submitted at the time of application for importation.
   
   
4. ​Blood Test Requirements ​​
   
   
   1. 4.1 All dogs must test negative for the following diseases using the specified methods and should be done within one month of expected departure:
      
      
      • Leishmaniasis - PCR / ELISA / IFAT
        
        
      • Heartworm antigen - PCR / ELISA / IFAT
        
        
      • Heartworm microfilaria - Knott's test / concentration method / filtration method
      
      
   2. 4.2 If the exporting country is officially recognized as free from any of the above-mentioned diseases, testing for that specific disease will not be required.
   
   
5. Parasitic Treatment
   
   
   1. 5.1 Dogs must be treated for both ectoparasites and endoparasites within fourteen (14) days prior to departure.
      
      
   2. 5.2 Such treatment must be certified in writing by a registered veterinarian.
   
   
6. ​International Veterinary Health Certificate ​
   
   
   1. 6.1 An International Veterinary Health Certificate must be issued by the competent veterinary authority of the exporting country within ten (10) days prior to export. This certificate must be submitted at the time of application; however, if it is not available at that stage, it shall be presented upon arrival in Sri Lanka.
      
      
   2. 6.2 The certificate must confirm that the dog:
      
      
      1. (a) Is clinically healthy and fit for travel.
         
         
      2. (b) Has a valid ISO-compliant microchip.
         
         
      3. (c) Has been duly vaccinated as per Section 3.
         
         
      4. (d) Has tested negative for the diseases specified in Section 4​

Port-of-entry requirements

The importing country may have specific port-of-entry requirements and you should check this.

Pre- and post-arrival quarantine requirements

The importing country may have specific pre- and post-arrival quarantine requirements and you should check this.​

If your animal is returning to Australia, you should make yourself familiar with 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.

Based on importing country website and information.

Entry last reviewed 22 January 2026.