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Vaccinations

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Rabies vaccination is required for dogs and cats entering Algeria according to commonly applied veterinary import practices referenced by Algeria and supported by USDA export guidance.

Rabies vaccination must be valid at the time of travel.
Vaccination details must be included in accompanying veterinary documentation.

Certifications

Description:

Live animals entering Algeria are subject to prior authorization issued by the competent veterinary services of the Ministry of Agriculture. A veterinary health certificate is required to support this authorization.

Obtain prior veterinary authorization (import sanitary exemption/derogation) from the Algerian Ministry of Agriculture.
Carry an official veterinary health certificate issued before travel.
Health documentation may be inspected at the port of entry.

Microchip

Microchip requirements are not explicitly published by Algerian authorities. USDA export guidance indicates pets should be identifiable, and identification details should match accompanying documentation.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Prior authorization requirement

Algerian Customs states that the import and export of live animals is subject to prior exemption issued by the competent veterinary services of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Importers must obtain authorization from Algeria’s Ministry of Agriculture veterinary services prior to arrival.
Authorization is handled through Algeria’s veterinary sanitary control system.

Border inspection

Live animals are subject to veterinary sanitary controls upon entry into Algeria.

Animals and documents may be inspected by veterinary authorities at entry.
Failure to comply may result in refusal of entry or additional sanitary measures.

Import-Specific Links

Algeria Customs — Live animals subject to prior veterinary exemption Ministry of Agriculture (Algeria) — Import sanitary derogation procedure USDA APHIS — Pet travel from the United States to Algeria

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Vaccinations

Not specified.

Certifications

Description:

All live animals imported into Algeria fall under goods subject to specific administrative procedures and require prior authorization by the Ministry of Agriculture’s veterinary services.

Obtain prior veterinary authorization from the Algerian Ministry of Agriculture.
Comply with veterinary sanitary controls at entry.

Microchip

Not specified by Algerian government sources.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Administrative classification

Live animals are classified as goods subject to special administrative and sanitary procedures by Algerian Customs.

Live animals are not treated as standard personal effects.
Veterinary inspection may be required at entry.

Import-Specific Links

Algeria Customs — Goods subject to specific administrative procedures Ministry of Agriculture (Algeria) — Import sanitary derogation procedure