Israel

 

1. Age of Animal

 

To travel to Israel, your pet must be at least 5 months or older. They need their own Rabies vaccination, which can be given at 12 weeks, and a Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test report (details in section 5).

 

2. Microchip

 

Your pet must be microchipped before or at the same time as receiving the Rabies vaccination.

 

3. Rabies Vaccination

 

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

 

Please note: Only an official, registered veterinarian can administer these vaccinations for export purposes. Vaccinations given by a veterinary nurse, breeder, or welfare organisation staff will not be accepted.

 

4. Annual Vaccinations

 

Annual vaccinations for dogs and cats are recommended. The vaccinations must be older than 30 days but not older than one year upon arrival. A valid vaccination certificate will be necessary if your pet requires boarding or kenneling before or after travel.

 

For Dogs: Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Kennel Cough), and Leptospirosis.

 

For Cats: Feline Panleukopenia (Infectious Enteritis/Feline Distemper), Feline Rhinotracheitis, and Feline Calicivirus.

 

Please note: As with Rabies, these vaccinations must be administered by a registered veterinarian.

 

5. Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNATT)

 

Blood samples must be collected at least 30 days after the Rabies vaccination and tested at Onderstepoort. The result must be greater than or equal to 0.5 IU/ml. There is no waiting period, and a pet can travel once the original results have been received.

 

Please note: Blood for export purposes must be drawn exclusively by a registered veterinarian. All required information must be accurately completed on the laboratory submission form.

 

6. Import Permit

 

An Import Permit is required for Israel.

 

Please Note: The Import Permit is issued in Hebrew and would need to be translated by a sworn translator of the court to have the final Health Certificate endorsed by the State Vet.

 

7. Dangerous & Banned Breeds

 

There are currently no breeds of dog banned from entering Israel. However, the following breeds (and / or crosses of) have been classified as dangerous, and will need to meet additional requirements:

 

• Dogo Argentino;

• Fila Brasileiro;

• Japanese Tosa;

• Bull Terrier;

• Pit Bull Terrier / American Pit Bull Terrier;

• American Staffordshire Bull Terrier;

• Staffordshire Bull Terrier;

• Rottweiler.

 

Please Note: Bengal cats are prohibited from being imported into Israel

 

8. Arrival Notification

 

All animals may only be imported through Ben Gurion Airport, Haifa Seaport, Ashdod Seaport, and Eilat Seaport. The importer or owner must notify the veterinary services at these points of entry at least two days prior to the pet’s arrival.

 

9. 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 10 days of departure.

 

Health Certificates should be accompanied by a declaration, by the owner, that the animal(s) have been in their possession for at least 90 days prior to their export into Israel.

 

We provide our clients with a completed and accurate Health Certificate, along with clear guidance on what needs to be done.

 

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us. We're here to help!

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