Pet Shipping - Pet Import Requirements in Kuwait

Pet Import Requirements in Kuwait

Kuwait requires that an owner has a licensed veterinarian complete a veterinary certificate as conformation that the pet is healthy, free of parasites and free of diseases communicable to people. Up-to-date vaccinations are also necessary. Pets, including cats and dogs, must be vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days prior to travel and not more than a year prior to travel. An import permit is required, issued by the Animal Health department. The permit is valid for 1 month from date of issue.

Kuwaiti authorities require that the veterinary certificate be signed and dated not more than 1 month before travel. The closer you have it signed to the departure date - the better. If your pet is traveling as cargo, customs clearance is required. It takes about 2 or 3 hours to clear pets and sometimes longer – it all depends on arrival time. 4% of the value of pets in Bill of Lading will be collected as Customs Tax. (Acc. to the General Administration of Customs Circular No.41/99). There is no quarantine process in Kuwait.