Import Requirements for Cats and Dogs into Bahrain

Age Of Animal

Dogs and cats must be older than 4 months for entry into Bahrain.

Microchip

A microchip should be implanted before or at the same time of the rabies vaccination.

Rabies Vaccinations

A valid rabies vaccination is required, the primary rabies vaccination must be older than 30 days and not older than 1 year prior to departure.

Rabies Neutralizing Anti-Body Titre Test

The blood sample must be taken at least 30 or 31 days after the rabies vaccination NO LESS. Once this blood test has been done the import permit can be applied for.

Normal Canine and Feline vaccinations

Annual canine and feline vaccinations are required and must be older than 30 days and not older than 1 year on arrival.

Dogs:

DHPPiL (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvoviruses, Parainfluenza and Leptospirosis)

Cats:

Tri-cat (Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus & Panleukopenia)

Import Permit

Required, must be issued in advance.

Import permit is only valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

Health Certificate (Valid for 10 days)

The pets must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a private veterinarian certifying compliance with the above requirements and must be endorsed by the Chief State Vet.