ISRAEL

Pets

Cats, dogs and birds, provided:

1. accompanied by:

- a written declaration of the owner stating that the animals have been in his/her possession for at least 90 days prior to arrival in Israel;

- a health certificate issued by a government veterinary officer in the country of origin within 7 days prior to export, stating that the animals were examined and found healthy and free from infectious and contagious diseases.

The veterinary health certificate must also state that the cat/dog was vaccinated against rabies, not more than a year and not less than a month prior to arrival in Israel.

If arriving from Cyprus, Oceania or United Kingdom a vaccination against rabies is required within 5 days after arrival.

Details of the pet must be notified to the office of the Veterinary Services, Beit-Dagan, fax number 972-3-9688963 at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

2. max. 2 of each type are imported.

Veterinary import permit issued by the Director of Veterinary Services if:

- more than 2 of each type are imported at a time; or

- arriving unaccompanied by their guardian.

Quarantine for approx. 8 days in case of non-compliance with the veterinary requirements or suspicion of disease or if import permit is required.

Refusal or destruction in case the animal(s) arrive(s) without the documents required.

Prohibited: Dogs and cats under the age of 3 months.

General Information

Israel is a country in Western Asia located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Lebanon in the north, Syria in the northeast, Jordan in the east, and Egypt on the southwest, and contains geographically diverse features within its relatively small area.

Israel is located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, bounded by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest.