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Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire)

Source: July 30, 2025

Dog & Cat Regulations

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Vaccinations
Description:

Rabies vaccination is required for entry per USDA APHIS guidance for Côte d’Ivoire.

  • Pets must be currently vaccinated against rabies.
  • If this is a primary rabies vaccination or a booster given after the previous vaccination expired, wait at least 21 days after vaccination before entry.
Certifications
Description:

Prior authorization (import permit) issued by Côte d’Ivoire’s Directorate of Veterinary Services (DSV) is required for imports of live animals, including companion animals.

  • Obtain the API from the DSV before travel.
  • Use the official DSV application form and submit it to the DSV as directed.
  • Carry the original API and present it to Customs and border veterinary officials on arrival.
Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Border Veterinary Inspection

Veterinary officers of the DSV conduct border inspection of live animals at points of entry in Côte d’Ivoire.

  • Present the import authorization (API), veterinary health certificate, and vaccination record at entry.
Fees and Sanitary Pass

The PWIC trade guidance references border veterinary documents/fees (e.g., a sanitary pass) for live animal imports. It is unclear whether these apply to personally accompanied, non-commercial pets; confirm in advance.

  • Check with the DSV or the veterinary service at your port of entry (e.g., Abidjan Airport) about any fees or additional documents required on arrival.
Quarantine

Not specified.

Pet Limits and Rabies Titer

Not specified on reviewed government sources (no published limits on number of pets or rabies antibody titer requirement found).

Contact/Confirmation

Because no dedicated step-by-step page for pet travelers was found, contact the DSV directly to confirm current procedures and documents for non-commercial pet entry.

Import-Specific Links
Ministère des Ressources Animales et Halieutiques – Direction des Services Vétérinaires (DSV) Portail Web d’Information Commerciale (PWIC) – Living Animals PWIC Guidance: Autorisation Préalable d’Importation (API) – Animaux vivants USDA APHIS – Pet Travel to Ivory Coast DSV Import Permit/Health Certificate Application (bilingual, via APHIS)
Official Source(s)
Ministère des Ressources Animales et Halieutiques – Direction des Services Vétérinaires (DSV) Portail Web d’Information Commerciale (PWIC) – Living Animals PWIC Guidance: Autorisation Préalable d’Importation (API) – Animaux vivants USDA APHIS – Pet Travel to Ivory Coast