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Importing Animals to Cyprus
The BARC Export/Import Clinic is run on a voluntary (unpaid) basis. They have given the following information which gives some basic pointers for importing your dog/cat to Cyprus;
"This process is not as difficult as it may seem and, with a little bit of cooperation from a friend in UK then you can do it yourself and save a lot of money.
“CYPRUS REGULATIONS:
- From 1st October 2004 all animals entering Cyprus must have a European Pet Passport, which can be obtained from your local vet.
- You must have a suitable travel box that complies with IATA regulations for the movement of live animals.
- If your pet has a Pet Passport, i.e. is micro-chipped and has had a rabies vaccination at least one month but not more than one year before flight, then it can enter without any form of quarantine. The pet’s passport will be checked by a Customs official at the airport. There is no charge for this but there is a charge for the airline delivery note of approximately 25 Euros per family of animals, payable in cash at the airport.
- Your pet must have flea, tick and worm treatment 24 to 48 hours before the flight (you can ask your Veterinary Surgeon to do this). Your vet will fill in the relevant pages of the passport and stamp and date it to prove that this has been done. If this treatment has not been performed you will have to pay a further 50 Euros at the airport and your pet may be subject to one month in quarantine from the date of import.
- If your pet does not have a passport (as described in point 1) it may still enter Cyprus, but the pet will be subject to six months in quarantine and will need an import licence obtained from the Government vet in Limassol (Tel: 00357 25 819512). You will also need to book quarantine kennels in Cyprus. So - PLEASE TRY TO OBTAIN A PASSPORT ASAP!
- BARC provide a collection service from the airport and can also arrange boarding facilities for your pet in Cyprus. An administration/collection fee will be charged. Please contact our Administrator for a quote. BARC can also give advice on obtaining flights from the UK and have a list of shipping companies to use.
Please note that the following breeds of dogs are
not allowed to enter Cyprus:
American Pit Bull, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa,
Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro
“This probably seems like a nightmare - so come to BARC. We will help you with the paperwork and talk you through it step by step.”
EXPORT CLINIC OPEN ON THURSDAYS
1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please call (00 357) 25211200 for an appointment
or e-mail to import@barc-cyprus.org
In emergency contact the following:
Christine (Export Manager) - 00357 97651662
Alison (Administrator) - 00357 99952707
Amy (Administrator) - 00357 97756347
For further and up-to-date information you may look at the Government of Cyprus Web site - http://www.cyprus.gov.cy . Look at the FAQ and there is a section on bringing pets to Cyprus.
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