Lebanese Republic Pet Import Requirements & Vet Timeline
Official pet import rules for bringing a dog or cat into Lebanese Republic under Ministry of Agriculture (Directorate of Animal Resources). 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 Lebanon Pet Import Rules at a Glance
Summary of Ministry of Agriculture (Directorate of Animal Resources) entry rules for accompanied dogs and cats.
| Import Biosecurity Authority | Ministry of Agriculture (Directorate of Animal Resources) |
|---|---|
| Outbound Export Authority | MoA Lebanon |
| 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 (90-day wait after blood draw). |
| Dog Tapeworm (Echinococcus) Treatment | Required for dogs: Praziquantel administered strictly 24–240 hours before landing |
| Health Certificate & Endorsement Window | Lebanon International Veterinary Health Certificate — endorsed within 10 days before departure |
| Advance Import Permit | Not required for standard accompanied non-commercial pets |
| 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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Min: 121d • Ideal: 135d
CRITICAL ALERT: This route requires 121 days minimum due to the 90-day Rabies Titer () wait, and your flight is in 75 days. Delay flight or face quarantine.
Your latest compliant veterinary start date was Sep 16, 2026. Arriving in Lebanon without meeting the full 90-day Rabies Titer (FAVN) wait triggers border refusal, mandatory quarantine detention, or re-export at owner expense unless your pet already holds an active, microchip-linked rabies vaccination and endorsed FAVN blood test.
Based on 30 kg weight and Delta Air Lines rules, your Golden Retriever must travel on an airway bill via Delta Cargo Variation Live (IATA Series 500 (102 x 69 x 76 cm)) from USA to Lebanon.
🌡️ Seasonal Temperature Advisory (January): Cargo embargo when forecasted ground temperature is above 27°C (80°F) or below 7°C (45°F) without acclimation certificate.
Step-by-Step Vet & Travel Schedule
Counting backward from USA (US) Lebanon (LB) arrival.
📅 On or before Wed, Sep 16, 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 Lebanon.
⚠️ Ensure the exact 15-digit barcode sticker is affixed to all vaccination and health certificates.
📅 No later than Thu, Sep 17, 2026
Administer WHO/WOAH-approved inactivated or recombinant rabies vaccine (pet must be >= 12 weeks old). Triggers 30-day primary immunity wait required by Ministry of Agriculture (Directorate of Animal Resources).
⚠️ Record vaccine manufacturer, product name, batch/lot number, administration date, and valid-until date.
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Arriving in Lebanese Republic: Airport & Customs Checklist
- Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) veterinary inspection. RNATT rabies titer report required.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bringing a Pet to Lebanese Republic
How far in advance should I start preparing to bring a dog or cat to Lebanese Republic?
Ministry of Agriculture (Directorate of Animal Resources) 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 90-day FAVN rabies antibody wait where applicable).
Does Lebanese Republic require a rabies antibody blood test (FAVN / RNATT)?
Required from all origin countries (90-day wait after blood draw).
Can my dog or cat fly in the passenger cabin into Lebanese Republic?
Yes — Lebanese Republic 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 Lebanese Republic?
Your government-accredited veterinarian must issue "Lebanon International Veterinary Health Certificate" and obtain official export authority endorsement within 10 days before departure. Dogs must also receive a Praziquantel tapeworm treatment strictly 24 to 240 hours before landing.
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