Importing Your Pet to Nepal

Every requirement below is taken from an official government page, and each one links to the page it comes from. The rules were last checked on 5 October 2026. They can change, so check the linked page again before you book.

Who is in charge

• The Department of Livestock Services' Animal Quarantine Division is Nepal's national legal and technical authority for animal quarantine. DAFF Australia's Micor Nepal dogs and cats pages name the Animal Quarantine Division as the contact for importing animals, with the email ktmquarantine@gmail.com (the Animal Quarantine Office, Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu). Applies to all animals, including pet dogs and cats.
  पशु क्वारेन्टाइन महाशाखा (Animal Quarantine Division), checked 5 October 2026

Where your pet travels from

• Embassy of Nepal, London, 'Taking Pets to Nepal' (fee note effective 17 July 2018): the page gives one list of Animal Quarantine Office requirements (health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival, rabies vaccination card, 72 hours' notice) without naming any country of origin or setting different rules by origin; the page does not say which travellers it covers. No official page read sets different rules by origin, so a single group is recorded. Applies to pet dogs and cats from any country.
  Taking Pets to Nepal (read 5 Oct 2026; fee note effective 17 July 2018), checked 5 October 2026

Import permit

• Per New Zealand MPI OMAR AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (dated 14 January 2016, which says these are guidelines only and subject to change); used because Nepal's own sources read are silent on this point: no import permit is required for pet dogs and cats. The Embassy of Nepal, London lists only a health certificate, rabies vaccination card and advance notice, and says its own recommendation letter is not mandatory. Applies to pet dogs and cats.
  Overseas Market Access Requirements Notification AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (14 January 2016), checked 5 October 2026
  Official sources differ

  Rule 13 of Nepal's Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (https://vcn.gov.np/rules/animal-health-and-livestock-services-rules-2056-1999English_1504432245-1657782197.pdf) provides a DLS recommendation letter for imports under section 18 of the Act, but does not say pets travelling with their owner need one.

Microchip

• Per DAFF Australia Micor entry (last reviewed 29 September 2021, based on the importing country's website); used because Nepal's own sources read are silent on this point: the international veterinary health certificate must show an identifying microchip number (same text for dogs and cats). Applies to dogs and cats.
  Micor live animals: Nepal, cats (last reviewed 29 September 2021), checked 5 October 2026

Rabies vaccination

• Embassy of Nepal, London, 'Taking Pets to Nepal' (fee note effective 17 July 2018): a rabies vaccination card is required, and copies of the health certificate and rabies vaccine card are sent to the Animal Quarantine Office before arrival. Timing is not stated by Nepal; NZ MPI (2016) asks for vaccination at least 30 days and not more than 12 months before entry. Applies to pet dogs and cats from any country.
  Taking Pets to Nepal (read 5 Oct 2026; fee note effective 17 July 2018), checked 5 October 2026
• Per New Zealand MPI OMAR AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (dated 14 January 2016, which says these are guidelines only and subject to change); used because Nepal's own sources read are silent on this point: rabies vaccination at least 30 days and not more than 12 months before entering Nepal. Applies to dogs and cats (New Zealand guidance).
  Overseas Market Access Requirements Notification AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (14 January 2016), checked 5 October 2026

Rabies titre test

• Not required: Per New Zealand MPI OMAR AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (dated 14 January 2016, which says these are guidelines only and subject to change); used because Nepal's own sources read are silent on this point, the documents needed at import are a current veterinary health certificate and a vaccination record; its full certificate has no rabies antibody test. The Embassy of Nepal, London document list (health certificate, rabies vaccination card) also has none. Applies to pet dogs and cats.
  Overseas Market Access Requirements Notification AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (14 January 2016), checked 5 October 2026

Health certificate

• For quarantine clearance of animals, the Animal Quarantine Office, Kathmandu requires a health (fitness) certificate for the animal, plus invoice and air waybill or other transport document (citizen's charter; quote transcribed from the charter image). Applies to all animals, including pet dogs and cats.
  नागरिक वडापत्र (citizen's charter, image), checked 5 October 2026
• Per DAFF Australia Micor entry (last reviewed 29 September 2021, based on the importing country's website); used because Nepal's own sources read are silent on this point: an international veterinary health certificate showing the microchip number, plus the animal's vaccination record, is required. Applies to dogs and cats.
  Micor live animals: Nepal, dogs (last reviewed 29 September 2021), checked 5 October 2026
• Embassy of Nepal, London, 'Taking Pets to Nepal' (fee note effective 17 July 2018): the pet's health certificate should be issued within 10 days of arrival in Nepal and is valid for 30 days. Applies to pet dogs and cats from any country.
  Taking Pets to Nepal (read 5 Oct 2026; fee note effective 17 July 2018), checked 5 October 2026
  Official sources differ

  NZ MPI OMAR AE-09-NP (2016, https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/10991-dogs-and-cats-to-nepal-omar) says the veterinary health certificate must be not more than 7 days old at import. Nepal's own embassy page is preferred; a certificate issued within 7 days satisfies both.

Other vaccines and tests

• Under the Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000, first amended 2063), Nepal Law Commission English translation (rule 6(1)), where an up-to-date authenticated certificate of vaccination, given in the exporting country, against the diseases present in Nepal is submitted, the Quarantine Officer keeps the animal in quarantine, checks it against its certificate and identification, and may release it if healthy. The rules do not name the diseases for dogs and cats. Applies to all imported animals, including pet dogs and cats.
  Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000), English, checked 5 October 2026
• Per New Zealand MPI OMAR AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (dated 14 January 2016, which says these are guidelines only and subject to change); used because Nepal's own sources read are silent on this point: dogs must be vaccinated against canine distemper, canine parvovirus and infectious canine hepatitis. Applies to dogs (New Zealand guidance).
  Overseas Market Access Requirements Notification AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (14 January 2016), checked 5 October 2026
• Per New Zealand MPI OMAR AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (dated 14 January 2016, which says these are guidelines only and subject to change); used because Nepal's own sources read are silent on this point: cats must be vaccinated against feline panleucopenia (infectious enteritis) and feline respiratory disease complex (cat flu). Applies to cats (New Zealand guidance).
  Overseas Market Access Requirements Notification AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (14 January 2016), checked 5 October 2026

Parasite treatment

• Not required: Per New Zealand MPI OMAR AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (dated 14 January 2016, which says these are guidelines only and subject to change); used because Nepal's own sources read are silent on this point, the documents needed at import are a current veterinary health certificate and a vaccination record; its full certificate has no parasite treatment, only that the animal is found free from ectoparasites at examination within 48 hours of export. The Embassy of Nepal, London document list also has none. Applies to pet dogs and cats.
  Overseas Market Access Requirements Notification AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (14 January 2016), checked 5 October 2026

Quarantine

• Under the Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000, first amended 2063), Nepal Law Commission English translation (rule 6), an animal imported without an authenticated vaccination certificate, or whose identity cannot be confirmed or which is not healthy, is kept at the quarantine station. The fixed periods listed in the rules are for livestock and poultry diseases (no dog or cat disease is listed); other periods are set to match the incubation period. Applies to all imported animals, including pet dogs and cats.
  Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000), English, checked 5 October 2026
• Per New Zealand MPI OMAR AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (signed 14 January 2016, which says these are guidelines only and subject to change): dogs and cats can enter Nepal with no quarantine period, provided an entry is lodged with the veterinary quarantine officer 3 to 4 days before arrival. Nepal's own Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (rule 6(1)) say that where an authenticated vaccination certificate is submitted the Quarantine Officer keeps the animal in quarantine and may release it once it is found healthy and its identity checked; no fixed period is set for dogs and cats (see the quarantine and other_vaccines_and_tests entries from the rules). So expect an arrival check at the quarantine office rather than a set quarantine period. Applies to pet dogs and cats with the required documents.
  Overseas Market Access Requirements Notification AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (14 January 2016), checked 5 October 2026

Arrival points and notice

• Under the Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000, first amended 2063), Nepal Law Commission English translation, animal quarantine check posts are set up at international import and export points and at international airports (in practice Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, served by the Animal Quarantine Office, Kathmandu). Applies to all animals, including pet dogs and cats.
  Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000), English, checked 5 October 2026
• Importers and exporters must inform the quarantine officer or designated technical officer at least 48 hours in advance about the animals they will import or export (Animal Quarantine Office, Kathmandu, citizen's charter; quote transcribed from the charter image). Applies to all animals, including pet dogs and cats.
  नागरिक वडापत्र (citizen's charter, image), checked 5 October 2026
  Official sources differ

  The Embassy of Nepal, London (https://uk.nepalembassy.gov.np/pages/taking-pets-to-nepal/) says to inform the Animal Quarantine Office 72 hours before arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, and NZ MPI OMAR AE-09-NP (2016, https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/10991-dogs-and-cats-to-nepal-omar) says 3 to 4 days. The quarantine office's own charter (48 hours) is the authority's own source; giving 72 hours or more satisfies all three.
• Embassy of Nepal, London, 'Taking Pets to Nepal' (fee note effective 17 July 2018): the owner should tell the Animal Quarantine Office the arrival time at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) 72 hours before arrival, by email to ktmquarantine@gmail.com with flight details, passport copy, health certificate and rabies vaccine card. Applies to pet dogs and cats arriving by air at Kathmandu.
  Taking Pets to Nepal (read 5 Oct 2026; fee note effective 17 July 2018), checked 5 October 2026
  Official sources differ

  The Animal Quarantine Office, Kathmandu citizen's charter (https://aqoktm.gov.np/noticefiles/Nagarik-Badapatra-1668067573-1763441571.jpg) sets 48 hours and NZ MPI OMAR AE-09-NP (2016) says 3 to 4 days; 72 hours or more satisfies all three.

Minimum age

• Per New Zealand MPI OMAR AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (dated 14 January 2016, which says these are guidelines only and subject to change); used because Nepal's own sources read are silent on this point: the animal must be at least 12 weeks old at shipment. Applies to dogs and cats (New Zealand guidance).
  Overseas Market Access Requirements Notification AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (14 January 2016), checked 5 October 2026

How many pets

• Per New Zealand MPI OMAR AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (dated 14 January 2016, which says these are guidelines only and subject to change); used because Nepal's own sources read are silent on this point: owners can transport up to 2 dogs or cats. Applies to pet dogs and cats travelling with their owner.
  Overseas Market Access Requirements Notification AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (14 January 2016), checked 5 October 2026

Banned and restricted breeds

• No official page states a rule on this. We confirm it with you for each move.

How your pet may travel

• No official page states a rule on this. We confirm it with you for each move.

Official fees

• No official page states a rule on this. We confirm it with you for each move.

Other conditions

• Under the Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000, first amended 2063), Nepal Law Commission English translation (rule 6(5)), animals completing quarantine are released after the Quarantine Officer vaccinates them against diseases named by public notification, at the importer's cost. Applies to imported animals that complete quarantine.
  Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000), English, checked 5 October 2026
• Under the Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000, first amended 2063), Nepal Law Commission English translation (rule 15), the importer must report any animal that died during the journey and give the Quarantine Officer the identity marks, number and type of the animals at the time of import. Applies to all imported animals, including pet dogs and cats.
  Animal Health and Livestock Services Rules, 2056 (2000), English, checked 5 October 2026