1. Age of Animal

 

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

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

 

2. Microchip

 

Your pet must be microchipped before or on the same day as receiving the Rabies vaccination.

 

3. Rabies Vaccination

 

Your pet’s Rabies vaccination must be at least 31 days old and not older than 6 months when travelling to Ghana.

 

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 14 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 and Corona Virus.

 

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. Blood Tests Required For Import Permit Application

 

All importers of dogs into Ghana must provide negative test results for the following diseases before an Import Permit can be issued.

 

Disease                                                                        Test Required

1. Brucella Canis                                                     Serum Agglutination/Giemsa smear

2. Trypanosoma Evansi                                        Card Agglutination/Giemsa smear

3. Babesia Gibsoni                                                  Giemsa smear

4. Dirofilaria immitis                                              Microfilaria filtration test

5. Leishmania spps.                                               Indirect Fluorescent antibody test or ELISA or Direct Agglutination test

 

An Import Permit would only be issued if all the test results are negative.

 

6. Import Permit

 

An Import Permit is required for Ghana.

 

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 10 days 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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