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Nigeria

Updated: April 26, 2026

Pet Birds Regulations

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Vaccinations

Description:

Rabies vaccination is required for dogs and cats entering Nigeria. NAQS public pages do not specify timing; for U.S.-origin pets, the USDA APHIS Nigeria dog/cat health certificate specifies the timeframe below.

Dog or cat must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before export/entry (per USDA APHIS certificate for Nigeria).
Rabies vaccination must be current on the day of travel, in accordance with the vaccine’s validity period.

Certifications

Description:

An import permit is required prior to shipment. Permits are issued under the authority of the Chief Veterinary Officer through the Federal Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services (DVPCS) and processed with NAQS.

Apply for an import permit before travel, typically via the NAQS e-Services portal.
Carry the approved permit to present to NAQS officers at the port of entry.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Port Inspection and Quarantine

All arriving animals are subject to inspection by the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS). NAQS may require quarantine. The NAQS Animal Quarantine overview notes quarantine is typically 2–3 weeks, while the NAQS SOP provides that a reasonable quarantine period will be determined case-by-case.

Present the animal and documents to NAQS officers for inspection at the port of entry.
Comply with any quarantine directions issued by NAQS; duration is determined by NAQS.

Import-Specific Links

NAQS – Animal Quarantine overview NAQS – Animal Import Requirements NAQS – Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) NAQS e-Services (permits/clearance) USDA APHIS – Dog/Cat Health Certificate for Nigeria (U.S. origin)

Official Source(s)

Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) – Animal Quarantine NAQS – Animal Import Requirements NAQS – Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) NAQS e-Services portal Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) NESREA – CITES Implementing Regulations (2011) USDA APHIS – Dog/Cat Health Certificate for Nigeria (U.S. origin)

Vaccinations

Not specified.

Certifications

Description:

An import permit is required for pet birds prior to shipment; permits are processed with NAQS under the federal veterinary authority.

Apply for an import permit before travel, typically via the NAQS e-Services portal.
Carry the approved permit to present to NAQS officers at the port of entry.

Description:

A veterinary health certificate issued by the official veterinary authority of the exporting country is required. Specific testing or vaccination requirements are not stated on public NAQS pages.

Description:

Many pet birds (e.g., parrots) are regulated under CITES. Nigeria implements CITES through national regulations; CITES documentation is required for listed species.

Obtain required CITES documentation for the species (e.g., CITES import permit for Nigeria and CITES export permit from the country of origin) when the bird is listed under CITES.
Ensure species is permitted for import and that all wildlife trade conditions under Nigeria’s CITES regulations are met.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

Port Inspection and Quarantine

All arriving birds are subject to inspection by NAQS. NAQS may require quarantine, with duration determined case-by-case; the Animal Quarantine overview references typical 2–3 weeks.

Present the bird and documents to NAQS officers for inspection at the port of entry.
Comply with any quarantine directions issued by NAQS.

Import-Specific Links

NAQS – Animal Quarantine overview NAQS – Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) NAQS e-Services (permits/clearance) NESREA – CITES Implementing Regulations (2011)