Pet Travel Guide: Transporting Dogs and Cats to and from Tunisia

Follow these essential steps to ensure your dog or cat meets all requirements for travel from the UK to Tunisia.

• Microchip: Your pet must be fitted with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip before receiving their rabies vaccination.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination must be administered at least 30 days prior to your arrival in Tunisia.
• Health Certificate: You must obtain an official international veterinary health certificate from the competent authority in the UK.
• Import Permit: While not typically required for personal pets, you should verify current entry requirements with the Tunisian embassy before travel.
• Breed Restrictions: Note that certain breeds, including Rottweilers, Pitbulls, Tosas, and Mastiffs, are prohibited from entering Tunisia.
• Arrival: Pets must enter through Carthage International Airport where they will undergo a mandatory inspection by customs authorities.
• Documentation: Ensure all vaccination records are current and clearly documented to avoid any issues during the clearance process.
• Guidance: Rules change frequently, so please confirm all requirements with your vet and the official authorities on both sides before you travel.

Bringing your dog or cat from Tunisia to Great Britain requires strict adherence to UK import health regulations.

• Microchip: Your pet must be microchipped before or at the same time as their rabies vaccination to be valid.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is required, and because Tunisia is not a listed country, a blood test is mandatory.
• Waiting Period: You must wait three months after the successful blood test result before your pet can enter Great Britain.
• Documentation: Your pet must carry an official veterinary export health certificate issued by the competent authority in Tunisia.
• Tapeworm: Dogs must receive a tapeworm treatment administered by a vet 24 to 120 hours before their scheduled arrival in the UK.
• Quarantine: A compliant pet that meets all health and documentation requirements is not required to undergo quarantine upon arrival.
• Verification: Always check the latest government guidance, as rules change and should be confirmed with your vet and official authorities on both sides.

Travelling from the EU to Tunisia involves specific export procedures as Tunisia is a non-EU country.

• Export Certificate: You must obtain an EU export health certificate issued by an official veterinarian in your country of departure.
• Microchip: Ensure your pet is microchipped before the rabies vaccination to comply with international identification standards.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination must be administered at least 30 days before your travel date to meet Tunisian entry rules.
• Import Permit: Verify with the Tunisian embassy if any specific import permits or additional health tests are required for your pet.
• Carrier Rules: Check with your chosen transport provider, as they may have their own specific requirements for pet travel.
• Health Check: Your pet must appear healthy upon arrival and have all documentation ready for inspection at the point of entry.
• Professional Advice: Rules change and should be confirmed with your vet and the official authorities on both sides before you begin your journey.