Key facts: South Africa to Mauritius Quarantine: Minimum quarantine of 5 days at the Quarantine Facility, Reduit, for dogs and cats; a kennel or cattery must be available before the permit is issued.2022 Guidelines to bring cats to Mauritius , checked 1 October 2026 Official sources differ The older undated DVS note (https://agriculture.govmu.org/Documents/Division%20of%20Veterinary%20%20Services/Importation%20of%20pet%20animals%20-DVS.pdf) says a minimum of five working days or one month depending on the country of origin, with no country list. The newer 2022 DVS guidelines state 5 days with no origin distinction and are followed; confirm the period on the permit.Rabies titre test: Rabies neutralising antibody (RNAT) test required for dogs and cats: result of 0.5 IU/ml or more, FAVN or RFFIT, at a lab approved by the exporting country's veterinary authority or an OIE (WOAH) reference lab. The test must be done not less than 3 months and not more than 12 months before shipment, with at least 3 months between sampling and travel; the alternative is six months in an approved quarantine station before shipment under the exporting Veterinary Authority. The 2022 guidelines do not exempt any origin.2022 Guidelines to bring cats to Mauritius , checked 6 October 2026 Official sources differ UK APHA certificate 4045EHC v4 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc711d240f0b63867a73290/4045EHC_V4.pdf) says the dog test must be done at least one month and not more than 6 months before export. Mauritius's own 2022 guideline (3 months minimum wait) is followed; a UK test must therefore fall 3 to 6 months before export.Import permit: An import permit from the Division of Veterinary Services is compulsory; no animal may be put on a flight to Mauritius without one.2022 Guidelines to bring cats to Mauritius , checked 1 October 2026 Taken from official government pages, last checked 6 October 2026. Rules change, so open the linked page again before you book.
Official rules on this page checked 6 October 2026
Prepared by
Marcus Webb , Senior Pet Relocation Consultant
Which Mauritius rules depend on a pet coming from South Africa? None of the Mauritius rules we have verified names South Africa on its own.
The rules that apply to every pet entering Mauritius, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Mauritius guide .
What does South Africa require before your pet leaves? We are still checking the export rules of South Africa against official government pages, so they are not shown here yet.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route Airline Notes Type British Airways Cargo Only Emirates Cargo Only Lufthansa Cabin and Cargo Singapore Airlines Cargo Only Cathay Pacific Cargo Only Air France Cabin and Cargo KLM Cabin and Cargo