State of Israel Pet Import Requirements & Vet Timeline
Official pet import rules for bringing a dog or cat into State of Israel under IVSAH (Israel Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture). Review the rule table below or pick your origin country, airline, breed, and flight date in the calculator to generate your exact paperwork schedule.
Official Israel Pet Import Rules at a Glance
Summary of IVSAH (Israel Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture) entry rules for accompanied dogs and cats.
| Import Biosecurity Authority | IVSAH (Israel Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture) |
|---|---|
| Outbound Export Authority | IVSAH |
| ISO Microchip Standard | ISO 11784/11785 15-digit (must be implanted on or before rabies vaccination) |
| Primary Rabies Vaccine Wait | Minimum 30 days before arrival |
| Rabies Blood Titer Test (FAVN / RNATT) | Required from all origin countries (30-day wait after blood draw). |
| Dog Tapeworm (Echinococcus) Treatment | No 24–120 hour statutory tapeworm window; follow standard pre-flight parasite check |
| Health Certificate & Endorsement Window | Annex B Government Veterinary Health Certificate for Israel — endorsed within 10 days before departure |
| Advance Import Permit | Required (apply at least 10 days before travel) |
| Permitted Aircraft Arrival Mode | Passenger Cabin, Checked Excess Baggage (AVIH), or Manifest Cargo |
| Post-Arrival Quarantine | 0 days (immediate clearance when all pre-arrival rules are met) |
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Step-by-Step Vet & Travel Schedule
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📅 On or before Sun, Nov 15, 2026
Implant or scan-verify a non-encrypted ISO 11784/11785 15-digit. Any rabies vaccination administered BEFORE the microchip implantation date is legally invalid for Israel.
⚠️ Ensure the exact 15-digit barcode sticker is affixed to all vaccination and health certificates.
📅 No later than Mon, Nov 16, 2026
Administer WHO/WOAH-approved inactivated or recombinant rabies vaccine (pet must be >= 12 weeks old). Triggers 30-day primary immunity wait required by IVSAH (Israel Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture).
⚠️ Record vaccine manufacturer, product name, batch/lot number, administration date, and valid-until date.
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Arriving in State of Israel: Airport & Customs Checklist
- Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) entry; notify quarantine officials at least 48h prior to arrival with Annex B and Annex C documentation.
- Rabies titer test (FAVN >= 0.5 IU/mL) mandatory for all dogs and cats over 3 months of age.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bringing a Pet to State of Israel
How far in advance should I start preparing to bring a dog or cat to State of Israel?
IVSAH (Israel Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture) recommends starting at least 45 days before travel. Your pet must have an ISO 11784/11785 15-digit implanted on or before its rabies vaccination, followed by a 30-day primary rabies immunity wait (plus a 30-day FAVN rabies antibody wait where applicable).
Does State of Israel require a rabies antibody blood test (FAVN / RNATT)?
Required from all origin countries (30-day wait after blood draw).
Can my dog or cat fly in the passenger cabin into State of Israel?
Yes — State of Israel allows pets to arrive in the passenger cabin, checked hold (AVIH), or manifest cargo, subject to your airline's weight cap (typically 8 kg including carrier for cabin) and breed rules.
When must the veterinary health certificate be endorsed before flying to State of Israel?
Your government-accredited veterinarian must issue "Annex B Government Veterinary Health Certificate for Israel" and obtain official export authority endorsement within 10 days before departure.
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