Guidelines for import of Pet Animals

Import of pet animals: DGFT authorisation and quarantine NOC govern permitted permanent and temporary entries.

Import of pet animals (cats and dogs) is a restricted category subject to wildlife/CITES rules; commercial breeding imports are prohibited while pet dogs, R&D institutions with CPCSEA recommendation, and security forces qualify for exemptions. Permanent and temporary imports require DGFT authorisation except where baggage rules permit import of up to two pets on change of residence after two years abroad. Applications follow ANF-2M, must include vaccination/pet passport and supporting documents, and require Advance NOC from the Regional/Quarantine Officer with exporting-country health tests; designated ports and quarantine facilities apply.