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Pet Transport from Nigeria

Export Requirements

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

Export Permit

An export health certificate from a government-approved veterinarian, endorsed by FDVPCS (Federal Dept of Veterinary and Pest Control Services), is required. Some destination countries also require consulate or embassy endorsement.

Government Endorsement

FDVPCS endorsement required. Allow extra time for endorsement as processing can take several days.

Pet export from Nigeria requires a FDVPCS-endorsed health certificate. Allow extra time as processing can take several days. We have guides for 0 routes from Nigeria.

Airlines Available from Nigeria

Air Peace
Cargo only
British Airways
Cargo only
Virgin Atlantic
Cargo only
Emirates
Cargo only
Qatar Airways
Cargo only
Turkish Airlines
Cabin and cargo
Lufthansa
Cabin and cargo
Ethiopian Airlines
Cargo only
Air France
Cabin and cargo
KLM
Cabin and cargo

Export requirements from Nigeria

Export Permit: An export health certificate from a government-approved veterinarian, endorsed by FDVPCS (Federal Dept of Veterinary and Pest Control Services), is required. Some destination countries also require consulate or embassy endorsement.

Health Certificate: Official health certificate endorsed by FDVPCS. Must meet destination country specific requirements.

Government Endorsement: FDVPCS endorsement required. Allow extra time for endorsement as processing can take several days.

Issuing Authority: Federal Dept of Veterinary and Pest Control Services (FDVPCS)

Last Verified: 2026-04-24

Popular routes from Nigeria

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Frequently Asked Questions

An export health certificate from a government-approved veterinarian, endorsed by FDVPCS (Federal Dept of Veterinary and Pest Control Services), is required. Some destination countries also require consulate or embassy endorsement. Official health certificate endorsed by FDVPCS. Must meet destination country specific requirements.

Any government-approved veterinarian in Nigeria can issue a health certificate for pet export. The certificate then needs endorsement from Federal Dept of Veterinary and Pest Control Services (FDVPCS) 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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