BAHRAIN

 

Age of Animal

Puppies and kittens must be 4 months or older for travel to Bahrain.

They must have their own Rabies vaccination (which can be administered at 12 weeks of age).

 

Microchip

Your pet must be microchipped before receiving the Rabies vaccination.

 

Rabies Vaccination

Your pet’s Rabies vaccination must be at least 31 days old but no more than one year old.

The Rabies vaccination book/card must include a clear vaccine sticker with all the following information:

 

Batch number;

Date of vaccine manufacturing;

Name of vaccine manufacturer and vaccine product information;

Date of vaccination expiry.

 

Annual Vaccinations

Annual vaccinations are required and must be older than 30 days but not older than one year upon arrival.  

For Dogs: Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, and Canine Parvovirus,

Canine Parainfluenza, Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Kennel Cough), Leptospirosis.

 

For Cats: Feline Panleukopenia (Infectious Enteritis), Feline Respiratory Disease Complex, and Feline Leukemia. Snuffles vaccinations for cats are also highly recommended.

 

Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNATT)

Blood samples must be collected at least 30 days after the Rabies vaccination. Once this blood test has been done, there is a waiting period of three calendar months or 92 days from the date the blood sample was drawn before travel.

 

Import Permit

An Import Permit is required for Bahrain.

 

Health Certificate

Your pet must have a Health Certificate issued by a private veterinarian, confirming compliance with the above requirements, and countersigned by the State Vet. This must be done within 24 hours of departure.