Pet Shipping - Pet Import Requirements in Malta

Pet Import Requirements in Malta

Cats and dogs are subject to specific regulations (EC) No. 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Cats and dogs have to be transported as cargo accompanied by the air waybill and are subject to quarantine at Luqa Airport. Pets can be accepted from Monday till Friday 07.00 - 17.00 hours.

Pet import documentation: Import licence from the Director of Veterinary Services; Certificate from the Veterinary Service of the exporting country according to the conditions of import. Mammals and birds must be accompanied by an Import Licence from the Director of Veterinary Services together with an Official Health Certificate from the Veterinary Service from the exporting country.

The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) allows pet carnivores (dogs, cats and ferrets) originating from qualifying countries as well as those residing in Malta that are transported to any of the qualifying countries to enter Malta without quarantine, provided satisfying all the conditions. If you need a list of qualifying countries, please, contact http://www.veterinary.gov.mt. The above rules don’t apply to other pets.

To qualify for The Pet Travel Scheme, the pet must be fitted with a microchip; vaccinated against rabies; be blood tested (the result of the test must indicate that the animal is adequately protected against rabies). Pets can’t be imported to Malta until at least 6 months after the date from the blood test with successful result; issued with a Pet Passport, issued by the competent veterinary authority of the exporting country; treated with praziquantel for tapeworm and with fiprinol for ticks 24-28 hours before the travel to Malta.