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Israel
Zoo wildlife Regulations
Vaccinations
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
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.
A veterinary health certificate meeting Israel’s entry requirements is required. For pets originating in the United States, the certificate must be issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian and endorsed by USDA APHIS.
- Health certificate must be endorsed by APHIS after it has been issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian (for pets exported from the U.S.).
Israel utilizes an Arrival Notification (Annex B) and Owner Declaration (Annex C) in connection with pet entry coordination. Follow the instructions provided by MoA/Ben-Gurion Airport Veterinary Services.
- Submit the required annex forms and coordinate arrival with Ben-Gurion Airport Veterinary Services per official instructions.
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 IsraelVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
A veterinary import permit from Israel’s MoA Veterinary Services is required for importing birds. Specific conditions are provided during the permit process.
- Apply via the MoA online service before travel.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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General
Conditions for species, quantity, and any quarantine or testing will be detailed by MoA during the permit process. Coordinate arrival with Ben-Gurion Airport Veterinary Services as instructed.
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 IsraelVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
Importing horses requires a veterinary import permit via the MoA ‘Request to import horses’ service.
- Use the dedicated MoA service for importing horses and follow the stated conditions.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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General
Detailed veterinary requirements, testing, and transport/arrival instructions are provided within the MoA horses import service and associated permit conditions.
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 IsraelVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
A veterinary import permit from MoA Veterinary Services is required for importing fish/aquatic animals; conditions are set during the permit process.
- Apply via the MoA online service before travel.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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General
Species-specific health and transport conditions are determined by MoA within the permit. Coordinate arrival as instructed by the authorities.
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 IsraelVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
A veterinary import permit from MoA Veterinary Services is required; conditions are provided during the permit process.
- Apply via the MoA online service before travel.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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General
Conditions depend on species and purpose and will be set in the permit. Coordinate any arrival requirements with the competent authority.
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 IsraelVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
A veterinary import permit from MoA Veterinary Services is required; specialized conditions apply and are specified during the permit process.
- Apply via the MoA online service and follow permit conditions.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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General
Additional ethical/regulatory approvals may be required beyond veterinary import permits; consult MoA and relevant authorities.
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 IsraelVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
A veterinary import permit from MoA Veterinary Services is required; species-specific and facility requirements will be set in the permit.
- Apply via the MoA online service and comply with permit conditions.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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General
Additional conservation/CITES and facility approvals may be necessary depending on species; coordinate with MoA.
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 IsraelVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
Importing bees requires a veterinary import permit; strict health and biosecurity conditions will be defined during the permit process.
- Apply via the MoA online service and follow all permit conditions.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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General
Species/subspecies controls and disease safeguards apply; confirm details with MoA during the permit process.
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 IsraelVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
A veterinary import permit from MoA Veterinary Services is required; health/testing conditions are set within the permit.
- Apply via the MoA online service before travel.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
More Info
General
Species/health requirements will be specified by MoA in the permit conditions. Coordinate arrival as instructed.
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 IsraelVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
A veterinary import permit from MoA Veterinary Services is required; conditions will be provided during the permit process.
- Apply via the MoA online service and adhere to permit terms.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
More Info
General
Species-specific controls (including any conservation restrictions) apply; confirm with MoA.
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 IsraelVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
A veterinary import permit from MoA Veterinary Services is required; conditions are set during the permit process.
- Apply via the MoA online service before travel.
Microchip
Not specified.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
More Info
General
Health/testing and transport conditions will be specified by MoA in the permit. Coordinate arrival as instructed.
