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

An import permit is required.

Contact the Department of Biosecurity Vanuatu for information regarding the importation of animals into Vanuatu from Australia.

Email

biosecurity@vanuatu.gov.vu

Note

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

Health certificate

Appendix 2

INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR CATS FROM AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND/NEW CALEDONIA

I, ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… being a full time Government Veterinary Officer of the exporting country hereby certify that:

1. I have identified the cat described as follows on ………………………………………………………(Date)
   

   Breed:	______________________________________________________________
   Sex:	______________________________________________________________
   Age:	_____________________________________________(years/months)
   Description (including colour):	______________________________________________________________
   Microchip number:	______________________________________________________________

2. In the period of five years preceding export, rabies has not been diagnosed in animals in the country of export.


3. The cat described above was:
   
   
   1. (a) vaccinated against feline panleucopenia virus on: ..................................................... (Date)
      
      AND
   
   
   2. (b) vaccinated against feline calcivirus and feline herpesvirus 1 on: ………………………………. (Date)
      
      NOTE: Vaccination dates must be at least 14 days and not more than twelve months prior to export. The minimum period of 14 days does not apply in the case of revaccination. The previous vaccination history must be attached to this health certificate.
      
      Delete either (c) or (d) – whichever does not apply
   
   
   3. (c) was treated twice at the manufacturer’s recommended dose by a veterinarian with a product (or combination of products) registered for the control of nematodes and cestodes. The first treatment was given in the thirty (30) days immediately before shipment and at least two (2) weeks before a second treatment, which was given within three (3) days of the date of departure;
      
      Treatment date 1.__________________________________________________________
      
      Product and Dose (anti-nematode):_____________________________________
      
      Product and Dose (anti-cestode):_______________________________________
      
      Treatment date 2.__________________________________________________________
      
      Product and Dose (anti-nematode):_____________________________________
      
      Product and Dose (anti-cestode):________________________________________
      
      OR
   
   
   4. (d) completed post-arrival quarantine in Australia/New Zealand/New Caledonia on ……../………/……… within five (5) days of the date of departure. Within three (3) days of departure the animal was treated at the manufacturer’s recommended dose by a veterinarian for internal parasites with a product (or combination of products) registered for the control of nematodes and cestodes:
      
      Product and Dose (anti-nematode):_______________________________________
      
      Product and Dose (anti-cestode):__________________________________________
      
      Treatment date (s).___________________________________________________________
      
      Delete either (e) or (f) – whichever does not apply
   
   
   5. (e) within the 30 days of departure was treated twice at the manufacturer’s recommended dose at least 14 days apart with a topical ectoparasiticide preparation capable of killing ticks, lice and fleas, the second treatment within three days of departure
      
      Product and Dose: ________________________________________________Date:________________________
      
      Product and Dose: ________________________________________________Date:________________________
      
      OR
   
   
   6. (f) completed post-arrival quarantine in Australia/New Zealand/New Caledonia on ……../………/……… and was treated at the manufacturer’s recommended dose within three days of departure with an approved topical ectoparasiticide capable of killing ticks, lice and fleas.
      
      Product and Dose:____________________________ Date:_______________________
   
   


4. Was examined within three days of departure and found to be free of clinical signs of infectious disease and visibly free of ectoparasites (especially ticks).


5. No bedding of plant or animal origin is accompanying this cat;


6. For female cats that are not desexed, after due enquiry I am satisfied that the cat is not more than six weeks pregnant.

Signature:_____________________________________ Date:__________________

Name: _________________________________________Official Stamp:

Designation:__________________________________

E-mail:____________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________________________

NOTE: A separate certificate must be completed for each animal being exported.

1. Each animal must be accompanied by the signed declaration from the owner or exporter detailed in Appendix 1, attached.


2. Each animal must be accompanied by the International Animal Health Certificate detailed in Appendix 2, attached, signed by an official veterinarian of the exporting country.


3. Before unloading the animals on arrival, the Provisional Import Permit and the documents required in Appendices 1 and 2 will be inspected by the Veterinary Officer of Biosecurity Vanuatu.


4. The animal must be consigned to Vanuatu by air as manifested cargo.


5. The actual date of embarkation and the Airline / Flight number must be advised to the Principal Veterinary Officer, Biosecurity Vanuatu, Private Mail Bag 9086, Port-Vila, Vanuatu Telephone (678) 33580, E-mail: biosecurity@vanuatu.gov.vu at the earliest opportunity and at least one working day before embarkation.


6. The animals must be transported in accordance with the recommendations for Transport of Live Animals of the Office International des Epizooties (OIE) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Live Animal regulations as appropriate.


7. The animals must be transported direct without contact with any animal not of equivalent certified health status, from the port of departure in the exporting country to the port of entry in Vanuatu.


8. Females in advanced pregnancy or suckling young, and weaned animals younger than sixteen weeks of age are ineligible for importation.


9. The animal(s) will be inspected and treated as necessary on arrival in Vanuatu by a Veterinary Officer and they may not leave the quarantine area of the airport until a Permit to Land (or Quarantine Order) has been issued by him/her.


10. Any animals imported into Vanuatu in contravention of any conditions of the Provisional Import Permit (of which this schedule forms a part) will be seized and may be destroyed or re-exported at the owner's expense.


11. The Provisional Import Permit is valid only for the importation/s specified in Appendix 1. Any change in details or circumstances must be notified to the Principal Veterinary Officer, who may endorse the Provisional Import Permit accordingly.


12. The Provisional Import Permit may be cancelled at any time before shipment should the animal health and quarantine status of the exporting country change.

Appendix 1

DECLARATION BY OWNER OR EXPORTER OF CATS BEING CONSIGNED TO VANUATU

I, __________________________________________________ (BLOCK LETTERS),

the owner* / exporter of the animal described as follows:

1. (a) during the 30 day period immediately preceding the date of export the cat has been free from visible signs of disease and has not been in contact with any animal displaying visible signs of disease;
   
   Delete either (b) or (c) – whichever does not apply


2. (b) the cat has resided in Australia/New Zealand/New Caledonia for at least six months prior to export, or since birth if less than six months of age; OR


3. (c) the cat has resided in a country other than Australia/New Zealand/New Caledonia during the six months immediately preceding the date of shipment but completed post arrival quarantine in Australia/New Zealand/New Caledonia on ………/………/………

Signature : ________________________________________ Date : _________________

(Owner / Exporter)*

Email contact : ____________________________________________________________

* Delete whichever is not applicable.

Note

A separate declaration must be completed for each animal being exported.

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 health conditions issued in February 2021 and importing country website and information.

Entry last reviewed 20 August 2021.