Importing animals to Cyprus
Veterinary conditions relating to the importation of dogs and cats into Cyprus.
The dogs/ cats shall not be landed in Cyprus unless and until there is delivered to a Veterinary officer at the port/airport of Import an Animal Health Certificate issued by a duly authorized Veterinary Officer of the Government of the exporting country attesting that the animals:
- Were clinically examined not more than 72 hours prior to exportation and found to be in good health and free from signs of rabies and any other infectious or contagious disease.
- Were kept since birth or for the six months prior to shipment, in the exporting country where no case of Rabies was officially reported during the past two years
- or were kept for the six months prior to shipment in premises where no case of Rabies was officially reported during that period.
Either have not been vaccinated against Rabies.
Vaccination certificates for Rabies and any other vaccinations that the animal has been given should be attached.
Owners of the animals should notify ahead the Department of Veterinary Services of the:
Ministry of Agriculture, CY1417 Lefkosia
Tel: 00357 22 80 52 01, 22 80 52 08
Fax: 00357 22 33 28 03
email: vet.services@cytanet.com.cy