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Germany
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Seychelles
Pet Transport from Germany to Seychelles
12-16 weeks
Typical preparation
14 days
Quarantine on arrival
High
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Germany to Seychelles
typically takes around 12-16 weeks.
Expect 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
A rabies titre test may be required depending on your pet's origin, so check the requirements below.
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Overview
Shipping a dog or cat from Germany to Seychelles rewards owners who start planning early. There is a fair amount of paperwork here, so plan on around 12-16 weeks. Your pet will spend 14 days in quarantine after landing.
Depending on origin, a rabies titre test may be part of the process here. The sections below cover each requirement in detail.
Step by step
The Germany to Seychelles process
1
At least 3 months before travel.
Apply for the NBA import permit and book the Mahe quarantine facility slot.
Responsible: Owner, with a Seychelles-side agent if needed.
2
30 days to 12 months before export; all vaccinations at least 2 weeks before travel.
Implant the ISO microchip and administer the rabies vaccination.
Responsible: German vet.
3
At least 30 days after vaccination, tested within 6 months of travel.
Draw blood for the titre test at an accredited laboratory.
Responsible: German vet and accredited laboratory.
4
Close to the travel date.
Vet completes the AHC, then the Kreisveterinäramt endorses it, confirming any Brucella canis or parasite panel results for dogs.
Responsible: German vet, then Kreisveterinäramt.
5
4-8 weeks before travel.
Book cargo via Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Doha to Mahe.
Responsible: Owner or cargo agent.
6
On arrival.
Arrive and complete the 14-day quarantine stay at the Mahe facility.
Responsible: NBA quarantine facility.
Checklist
Seychelles: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Microchip number declared on the National Biosecurity Agency (NBA) application. Industry practice points to ISO 11784/11785 compliance. |
| Rabies vaccination | Minimum age 3 months for an inactivated vaccine. Booster given 30 days to 12 months before export. All vaccinations, not only rabies, must sit at least 2 weeks before departure. Minimum travel age is 16 weeks. |
| Rabies titre test | Required for every pet regardless of origin. Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, tested within 6 months of travel, result above 0.5 IU/mL. Germany's EU rabies-free classification places it alongside the UK in the NBA's lighter tier, rather than the three-month post-draw wait applied to a rabies-affected origin such as the US. Source: NBA, 'Importation of Cats and Dogs,' 2024. |
| Quarantine | Mandatory by law for every pet, no exceptions by origin. Because Germany counts as rabies-free or rabies-controlled under EU rules, the same tier the UK sits in, the minimum is 14 days at Seychelles' single quarantine facility on Mahe, balance served at home. A rabies-affected origin such as the US instead faces a fixed 3-month post-draw wait plus roughly 28 days in the facility. |
| Import permit | Required from the NBA, issued within 7 working days of a complete application, valid for 1 month from the intended arrival date. A second Ministry of Finance import permit is needed to clear customs. Apply at least 3 months ahead given facility booking lead times. |
| Health certificate | Health certificate confirming microchip, vaccination and titre result. Dogs also need clearance for Brucella canis, Trypanosoma evansi, Babesia gibsoni, Leishmania and Erlichia canis unless the German vet certifies the country free of these diseases. |
Leaving Germany
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit for a companion pet leaving Germany. The Animal Health Certificate (AHC) carries the documentation weight. |
| Veterinary inspection | A practising vet examines the animal, confirms the ISO microchip, and checks vaccination and titre records before drafting the AHC. |
| Government endorsement | The Kreisveterinäramt (district veterinary office), under Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL) oversight, endorses the certificate in person before departure. |
| Health certificate | EU-format AHC, issued under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/705, in English or French as the National Biosecurity Agency requires, dated close to travel. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | AHC vet exam and Kreisveterinäramt endorsement: EUR 180-320. |
| 2 | Titre test and laboratory fee: EUR 130-230. |
| 3 | NBA import permit and Ministry of Finance customs permit: fees set at application. |
| 4 | Quarantine facility, approximately 14 days: SR 1,000 for the first 2 weeks, confirm current rates with the NBA. |
| 5 | IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 90-320. |
| 6 | Cargo, Germany to Mahe via Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Doha: EUR 1,700-3,300. |
| 7 | Total typical range: EUR 2,300-4,400, plus the quarantine facility fee. |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Quarantine applies to every pet by law, whatever its origin. Germany's rabies-free EU status keeps the stay to around 14 days rather than the longer period a higher-risk origin faces, but it doesn't remove the requirement.
⚠ Seychelles has a single quarantine facility, on Mahe, for the whole country. Book at least 2 weeks ahead and reconfirm 24 hours before arrival; there's no second facility to fall back on.
⚠ Seychelles' health screen goes beyond rabies for dogs: Brucella canis, Trypanosoma evansi, Babesia gibsoni, Leishmania and Erlichia canis all need clearance unless the German vet certifies the country free of them.
⚠ A long list of dog breeds requires mandatory sterilisation before entry, not just a permit condition. Check your dog's breed against the current NBA list before booking.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Emirates SkyCargo
Frankfurt or Munich to Dubai nonstop, an established route with a dedicated Pet Lounge at the Dubai hub, then Emirates' own nonstop Dubai-Mahe service.
Etihad Airways
Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi, connecting to a direct onward leg into Mahe, using the Pet Oasis facility for crate checks during the transfer.
Qatar Airways Cargo
Frankfurt to Doha nonstop, then onward to Mahe, a reliable third option when Emirates or Etihad capacity is tight around peak season.
Seychelles entry requirements at a glance
The requirements for Seychelles are thorough rather than difficult. Work through them methodically and confirm anything you are unsure about with the official source.
Getting the details right
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes, every pet does regardless of origin. Blood must be drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, tested within 6 months of travel, with a result above 0.5 IU/mL.
Around 14 days at the single facility on Mahe, since Germany’s EU rabies-free status places it in the NBA’s lighter tier alongside the UK, rather than the longer stay applied to a rabies-affected origin such as the US.
No. Quarantine is mandatory by law for every pet entering Seychelles, regardless of documentation quality or country of origin. Germany’s classification affects the length of the stay, not whether it happens.
Clearance for Brucella canis, Trypanosoma evansi, Babesia gibsoni, Leishmania and Erlichia canis, unless the German vet certifies the country free of a given disease.
No. Emirates via Dubai, Etihad via Abu Dhabi and Qatar Airways via Doha are the three established Gulf hub routings, each connecting to a nonstop onward service into Mahe.
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