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Iraq
Dog & Cat Regulations
Vaccinations
Iraq’s Animal Health Law provides for rabies control, and the USDA APHIS Iraq dog/cat health certificate includes a section to document rabies vaccination.
- Rabies vaccination recorded on the veterinary health certificate (including vaccine details and dates).
Certifications
Iraq’s Animal Health Law requires an official veterinary health certificate for imported animals. For pets exported from the United States, USDA APHIS provides a specific “Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Dogs and Cats to Iraq.” Carry the completed certificate for inspection on arrival.
- Health certificate completed and signed by a licensed veterinarian.
- Certificate must identify the animal and attest it was free of signs of infectious/contagious disease at the time of examination.
- Rabies vaccination information included on the certificate.
Microchip
Not specified by Iraqi law. The USDA APHIS Iraq dog/cat health certificate provides a field for animal identification (e.g., microchip or tattoo) to match the pet to the certificate.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Port Inspection and Quarantine
At border entry points, Iraqi veterinary authorities may inspect imported animals under the Animal Health Law. Quarantine can be ordered if deemed necessary.
- Present the veterinary health certificate and supporting documents for inspection at the port of entry.
- Pets may be subject to quarantine on arrival if required by the competent authority.
