For individuals planning to travel to Kenya with a cat or dog, please adhere to the following procedures to ensure full compliance with Kenya’s veterinary and sanitary regulations:
- Apply for an Import Certificate
All cats and dogs entering Kenya are required to have an import certificate issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), Kenya. The certificate outlines the sanitary requirements that must be satisfied by the Veterinary Authority of the exporting country prior to the pet’s entry into Kenya.
- Submit the Application Online
Applications for the import certificate are to be submitted through the Kenya TradeNet Agency Trade Facilitation Platform.
Applicants must complete the process online using ONE OF THE ACCREDITED AGENTS SPECIFIED IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT.
- Contact for Clarifications
If you require any clarifications or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Embassy :-
Embassy of the Republic of Kenya,
Brasilia, Brazil
Shis QL 10, Conjunto 08, Casa 08,
Lago-sul, Brasilia-DF
CEP: 71630-085, BRASIL
TEL: +55 61 3364 1141