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Pet Transport from Kenya

Export Requirements

What you need to do before your pet can leave Kenya.

Export Permit

Export health certificate from an accredited veterinarian, endorsed by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), is required. No advance export permit is required for household pets.

Government Endorsement

DVS endorsement required. Certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel for most destinations.

Pet export from Kenya requires a DVS-endorsed health certificate. Allow at least 2 weeks for the endorsement process. We cover 0 routes from Kenya.

Airlines Available from Kenya

Kenya Airways
Cargo only
British Airways
Cargo only
Emirates
Cargo only
Qatar Airways
Cargo only
Lufthansa
Cabin and cargo
Turkish Airlines
Cabin and cargo
Ethiopian Airlines
Cargo only
KLM
Cabin and cargo
Rwandair
Cargo only
Air France
Cabin and cargo

Export requirements from Kenya

Export Permit: Export health certificate from an accredited veterinarian, endorsed by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), is required. No advance export permit is required for household pets.

Health Certificate: Official health certificate endorsed by DVS (Directorate of Veterinary Services). Must list all vaccinations and microchip details.

Government Endorsement: DVS endorsement required. Certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel for most destinations.

Issuing Authority: Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS)

Last Verified: 2026-04-24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Export health certificate from an accredited veterinarian, endorsed by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), is required. No advance export permit is required for household pets. Official health certificate endorsed by DVS (Directorate of Veterinary Services). Must list all vaccinations and microchip details.

Any government-approved veterinarian in Kenya can issue a health certificate for pet export. The certificate then needs endorsement from Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) before departure.

Allow at least 4-8 weeks from starting preparations to travel day. Some steps require waiting periods that cannot be shortened. Start the process as early as possible.

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