Navigating Customs & Pet Passports in the EAC
PUBLISHED JAN 2025 • 4 MIN READKey updates on harmonized veterinary permits between Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda for cross-border family relocations.
A More Harmonized Region
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda have moved toward shared veterinary permit standards under East African Community frameworks, simplifying some cross-border pet movement.
What Still Varies by Country
Import permit lead times, accepted vaccination windows and border inspection points still differ, so it's worth confirming requirements for both the origin and destination country.
Documents to Prepare
A valid rabies vaccination certificate, a veterinary health certificate issued close to travel, and, where required, an import permit obtained in advance from the destination's veterinary authority.
Our Role
We coordinate directly with veterinary authorities at each border point so your paperwork is ready and matched to your specific route before you travel.