South Africa requires an ISO microchip, a rabies vaccination backed by a rabies titer (FAVN) blood test, and a veterinary import permit issued before travel. There is no general quarantine for compliant cats and dogs, but the titer test must be planned well in advance and the USDA-endorsed health certificate timed precisely. Plan on 8-12 days for the full process.
US → ZA
Pet Relocation from US to South Africa
Transit Time
8-12 days
Quarantine
Not Required
Estimated Cost
$3,000 – $6,500
Shippers
85 companies
Import Requirements for South Africa
- ISO 11784/11785 microchip
- Rabies vaccination + rabies titer (FAVN) blood test
- Veterinary import permit
- USDA-endorsed veterinary health certificate
- Internal and external parasite treatment
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A1 Tails A Wagon, LLC
East Moriches, NY, United States
Dogs & Cats
IPATA Certified
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AARK Air International, Inc.
Earlville, IL, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
BOAS Certified
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Across The Pond Pet Transit LLC
Olympia, WA, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
4.9(50)
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AE Pets International
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Dogs & Cats
IPATA Member
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AE Pets International - Houston
Houston, TX, United States
Dogs & Cats
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
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AE Pets International Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
Dogs & Cats · Birds · Exotic Pets
IPATA Member
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Air Animal, Inc. - Pet Moving Services
Tampa, FL, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
4.5(344)
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Airpets International
Hurst, TX, United States
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
4.8(373)
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AirVets Pet Relocation
Dallas, TX, United States
Dogs & Cats
BOAS Certified
4.5(90)
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