Exporting your pets to South Africa

Catwoman in the UK says

Paws for thought: Spray a little Bachs Rescue Remedy on your pets' food and water or in their ears to help them through what is sure to be a traumatic time.

An export permit is required for pets being exported from the UK to South Africa. At the time of publication the British authorities required that an export certificate be obtained from Defra and validated by a government-authorised vet.

An IATA-approved air kennel is required for transporting domestic animals.

An agent can apply for all the documentation for you as well as get the kennel but you are probably going to have to make at least two trips to the vet.

To obtain your own import permit (allow 4-6 weeks).

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Animal travel services in Cape Town is a well run opperation that helps you get your pets imported into SA and settled into the country.

Jets4PetsIs the UK based agent that we used.