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Pet Transport from South Africa

Shipping your pet from South Africa requires the right paperwork and planning. We cover 1 routes from South Africa in detail. Here’s what you need to arrange before your pet can leave.

Airlines Available from South Africa

Emirates
Cargo only
British Airways
Cargo only
Lufthansa
Cabin and cargo
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Cabin and cargo
Air France
Cabin and cargo
Delta Air Lines
Cabin and cargo
South African Airways
Cabin and cargo
Turkish Airlines
Cabin and cargo
Virgin Atlantic
Cargo only

Export requirements from South Africa

Export Permit: Required for all live animal exports. Apply through provincial State Veterinarian office.

Health Certificate: Must meet destination country requirements. Critical: many countries classify SA as high-risk due to rabies status.

Ehrlichia Canis Test: Dogs exported from South Africa to Australia MUST test negative for Ehrlichia canis. Tick-borne disease testing is a common export requirement.

Government Endorsement: All export health certificates must be endorsed

Last Verified: 2026-04-16

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South Africa

  • Code: ZA
  • Airlines: 9 carriers

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