| We understand that your pets are very important members of your
family. Here we outline the procedure you must follow to bring your
loved ones along with you, to live happily ever after in your dream
home - purchased through Cyprus Homes Online!!
In Cyprus, pets are defined as animals kept for company and should
not be intended for commercial purposes. Cypriot and EU law include
cats and dogs as companion pets.
The EU Pet Passport
Cats and dogs meeting all requirements can travel between EU member
states (including Cyprus) if accompanied by an EU Pet Passport (EUPP).
The EU Pet Passport has been designed to last the lifetime of the
animal. It contains details of the pet owner and the animal, including
its microchip or identification details and vaccination records.
The Pet Passport is issued and kept up to date by your vet.
Pets' passports are only used for pets travelling between Member
States of the European Union. It simplifies the arrival process
as all the relevant and up-to-date information will be documented
by your vet in a format accepted throughout the EU. The Pet Passport
can also be used when travelling from one of the neighbouring countries
where the rabies status matches that of EU countries.
These include:
Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland
and the Vatican City State.
All dogs and cats must be transported in a container, which should
be up to International Air Transport Association specifications.
You may travel with up to five domestic pets. No animal under three
months of age may travel (for humane reasons).
Before you Leave
Your animal will need its European Pet Passport (if arriving from
an EU member state) or an Animal Health Certificate filled in by
a qualified vet in the case of an animal from a non-EU country.
Vaccinations: Rabies
is the only vaccination required for travelling into Cyprus. This
needs to be administered at least 30 days prior but not more than
one year before arrival in Cyprus. When travelling, you must ensure
that the rabies vaccination in the passport is valid, or you must
renew your pet's vaccination.
Flea, tick and worm treatment:
This must be given up to 48 hours before the arriving and should
be noted on the certificate by the administering vet. If this treatment
has not been performed your pet will be subject to one month in
quarantine from the date of import.
Identification: Any
animal entering Cyprus must be identified by an electronic identification
system (microchip), or by a clearly readable tattoo. The tattoo
will only be accepted as a means of identification until 3 July
2011.
Authorities: You
must inform the District Veterinary Station at least 48 hours before
the animal's arrival and supply the office with the date, time,
location (port or airport) and number of the flight or ship on which
the animal will be carried.
Larnaca District Veterinary Station
Tel:+357-24304275/6
Fax: +357-24304270
e-mail
Lemessos (Limassol) District Veterinary Station
Tel:+357-25819512
Fax: +357-25306544
e-mail
Paphos District Veterinary Station
Tel: +357-26306269
Fax: +357-26306198
e-mail
Lefkosia (Nicosia) District Veterinary Station
Tel: +357-22805240/1
Fax: +357-22805174
e-mail
Arriving in Cyprus
On arrival, you and your animal will be met by the Veterinary Officer
or Customs Officer who will check your animal and the paperwork:
Pet Passport Animal Health Certificate. Vaccination certificates
for Rabies and any other vaccinations which the animal has been
given should be included.
You will have to pay the officer at this point. During office hours
the price is about CYP 25 and after hours about CYP 35.
If you are not able to be there, the animal must be accompanied
by a person who is responsible for it (although an animal may travel
unaccompanied on some carriers). In case of any difficulty contact
the Director of the Department of Veterinary Services.
The Veterinary Officer will check that the animal was:
Clinically examined not more than 72 hours prior to exportation
and found to be in good health and free from signs of rabies and
any other infectious or contagious disease.
Kept since birth or for the six months prior to shipment, in the
exporting country or at a quarantine depot where no case of rabies
was officially reported during the past two years.
Vaccinated against rabies not less than one month and not more that
one year prior to shipment.
Treated for worm, and tapeworms (Echinococcosis/Hydatidosis) within
48 hours prior to shipment.
Received insecticidal treatment against ticks and fleas (Ectoparasites)
within 48 hours prior to shipment.
Pets not adhering to all of the requirements above may still enter
Cyprus, but they will be subject to six months in quarantine and
will need an import licence obtained from the Government vet in
Limassol.
There is a fee for quarantine in government kennels as well as
for home quarantine.
Prohibited Dog Breeds
The following breeds of dog are not allowed to enter Cyprus:
American Pit Bull/Pit Bull Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Argentinian Mastiff/Dogo Argentino
Brazilian Mastiff/Fila Brasileiro
For further information, please contact the
Veterinary Department of the area in which you plan to take up residency.
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