1. Age of Animal

 

Puppies and kittens must be 4 months or older for travel to Bahrain.

They must have their own Rabies vaccination (which can be administered at 12 weeks of age).

 

2. Microchip

 

Your pet must be microchipped before receiving the Rabies vaccination.

 

3. Rabies Vaccination

 

Your pet’s Rabies vaccination must be at least 31 days old but no more than one year old.

 

The Rabies vaccination book/card must include a clear vaccine sticker with all the following information:

 

• Batch number;

• Date of vaccine manufacturing;

• Name of vaccine manufacturer and vaccine product information;

• Date of vaccination expiry.

 

Please note: Only an official, registered veterinarian can administer these vaccinations for export purposes. Vaccinations given by a veterinary nurse, breeder, or welfare organisation staff will not be accepted.

 

4. Annual Vaccinations

 

Annual vaccinations are required and must be older than 30 days but not older than one year upon arrival. If your pet needs boarding or kenneling before or after travel, all reputable kennels will require proof of a valid vaccination.

 

For Dogs: Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, and Canine Parvovirus,

Canine Parainfluenza, Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Kennel Cough), Leptospirosis.

 

For Cats: Feline Panleukopenia (Infectious Enteritis), Feline Respiratory Disease Complex, and Feline Leukemia. Snuffles vaccinations for cats are also highly recommended.

 

Please note: Only an official, registered veterinarian can administer these vaccinations for export purposes.

 

 

5. Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNATT)

 

Blood samples must be collected at least 30 days after the Rabies vaccination. Once this blood test has been done, there is a waiting period of three calendar months or 92 days from the date the blood sample was drawn before travel.

 

Please note: Blood for export purposes must be drawn exclusively by a registered veterinarian. All required information must be accurately completed on the laboratory submission form.

 

6. Import Permit

 

An Import Permit is required for Bahrain.

 

7. Health Certificate

 

Your pet must have a Health Certificate issued by a private veterinarian, confirming compliance with the above requirements, and countersigned by the State Vet. This must be done within 24 hours of departure. We provide our clients with a completed and accurate Health Certificate, along with clear guidance on what needs to be done.

 

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