Key facts: Malta to Nepal 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.Overseas Market Access Requirements Notification AE-09-NP, Dogs and Cats to Nepal (14 January 2016) , 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.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.Health certificate: 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.Micor live animals: Nepal, dogs (last reviewed 29 September 2021) , checked 5 October 2026 Taken from official government pages, last checked 5 October 2026. Rules change, so open the linked page again before you book.
Official rules on this page checked 5 October 2026
Prepared by
Marcus Webb , Senior Pet Relocation Consultant
Which Nepal rules depend on a pet coming from Malta? None of the Nepal rules we have verified names Malta on its own.
The rules that apply to every pet entering Nepal, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Nepal guide .
What does Malta require before your pet leaves? We are still checking the export rules of Malta against official government pages, so they are not shown here yet.
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
BRITISH
British Airways
Cargo Only
SINGAPORE
Singapore Airlines
Cargo Only
AIR FRANCE
Air France
Cabin and Cargo
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