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Israel

Source: August 6, 2025

Dog & Cat Regulations

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Vaccinations
Description:

The pet's microchip should be implanted before or on the same date as the rabies vaccination documented on the health certificate. For detailed timing, possible antibody titer testing, and any age/wait-period rules, consult the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) Veterinary Services pages and the USDA APHIS guidance.

  • Rabies vaccination must be documented on the health certificate.
Certifications
Description:

Obtain a veterinary import permit from Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security (Veterinary Services) before travel.

  • Apply for the veterinary import permit via the MoA online service.
Microchip

Microchip must be implanted before or on the same date as the rabies vaccination.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Restricted/Dangerous Breeds

Israel prohibits the import of certain dangerous dog breeds. The service page references restrictions; confirm the current list and any available permit pathways directly with MoA Veterinary Services.

Entry Coordination

Coordinate arrival with the Chief Veterinary Services at Ben-Gurion Airport as instructed on official pages.

Import-Specific Links
MoA – Importing dogs and cats (Hebrew) MoA – Importing dogs and cats (Arabic) MoA – Apply for a veterinary import permit (animals) Online application – Veterinary import permit (login) Israel Airports Authority – Chief Veterinary Services (Ben-Gurion) USDA APHIS – Pet travel to Israel (dogs/cats from U.S.) Israel Annex B (Arrival Notification) and Annex C (Owner Declaration)
Official Source(s)
Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security – Veterinary Services: Importing dogs and cats (Hebrew) Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security – Veterinary Services: Importing dogs and cats (Arabic) Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security – Veterinary Services: Apply for a veterinary import permit (animals) Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security – Veterinary Services: Request to import horses Israel Airports Authority – Chief Veterinary Services at Ben-Gurion Airport (contact/coordination) USDA APHIS: Pet travel to Israel