Import Requirements of Cats and Dogs in Botswana

Age Of Animal

Puppies and Kittens under the age of 3 months (12 weeks) are too young to have had their own rabies vaccinations and must then travel under the mother’s rabies vaccination. The mother must have had a rabies vaccination that was current whilst being pregnant with the puppies or kittens to be deemed as being valid.  The puppies or kittens must have a microchip implanted before any vaccinations are given.

Microchip

Pets must be microchipped; the microchip must be either implanted before the Rabies vaccination or with the rabies vaccination.

Rabies Vaccinations

All international destinations require a valid rabies vaccination for travel. Valid means that the vaccination must have been given no more than one year and no less than thirty days before the intended travel date.

We suggest that you check your pet’s vaccination certificate in good time, so as to ensure that there will be no problems when the time comes for your pet/s to travel.

Normal Canine and Feline vaccinations

Health Certificate (Valid for 10 days)

A health certificate and movement permit are to be completed by a private vet and then taken to the State Vet to be endorsed. The health certificate must be done within 7 days of export.