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.
Airlines Available from Kenya
Kenya Airways
Cargo onlyBritish Airways
Cargo onlyEmirates
Cargo onlyQatar Airways
Cargo onlyLufthansa
Cabin and cargoTurkish Airlines
Cabin and cargoEthiopian Airlines
Cargo onlyKLM
Cabin and cargoRwandair
Cargo onlyAir France
Cabin and cargoExport 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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Kenya
- Code: KE
- Airlines: 10 carriers