Republic of Namibia Pet Import Requirements & Vet Timeline
Official pet import rules for bringing a dog or cat into Republic of Namibia under DVS (Directorate of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform). 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 Namibia Pet Import Rules at a Glance
Summary of DVS (Directorate of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform) entry rules for accompanied dogs and cats.
| Import Biosecurity Authority | DVS (Directorate of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform) |
|---|---|
| Outbound Export Authority | DVS Namibia |
| 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 only when arriving from a High-Risk rabies country (90-day wait after blood draw). Exempt when flying directly from Rabies-Free or Controlled/Low-Risk countries. |
| Dog Tapeworm (Echinococcus) Treatment | Required for dogs: Praziquantel administered strictly 24–72 hours before landing |
| Health Certificate & Endorsement Window | Namibia Veterinary Import Permit & Annex A — endorsed within 10 days before departure |
| Advance Import Permit | Required (apply at least 30 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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📅 On or before Tue, Dec 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 Namibia.
⚠️ Ensure the exact 15-digit barcode sticker is affixed to all vaccination and health certificates.
📅 No later than Wed, Dec 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 DVS (Directorate of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform).
⚠️ Record vaccine manufacturer, product name, batch/lot number, administration date, and valid-until date.
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Arriving in Republic of Namibia: Airport & Customs Checklist
- Windhoek Hosea Kutako (WDH) entry; DVS advance Veterinary Import Permit mandatory; dog tapeworm treatment strictly within 72h.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bringing a Pet to Republic of Namibia
How far in advance should I start preparing to bring a dog or cat to Republic of Namibia?
DVS (Directorate of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform) recommends starting at least 60 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 Republic of Namibia require a rabies antibody blood test (FAVN / RNATT)?
Required only when arriving from a High-Risk rabies country (90-day wait after blood draw). Exempt when flying directly from Rabies-Free or Controlled/Low-Risk countries.
Can my dog or cat fly in the passenger cabin into Republic of Namibia?
Yes — Republic of Namibia 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 Republic of Namibia?
Your government-accredited veterinarian must issue "Namibia Veterinary Import Permit & Annex A" and obtain official export authority endorsement within 10 days before departure. Dogs must also receive a Praziquantel tapeworm treatment strictly 24 to 72 hours before landing.
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