Malaysia - Obtain a Pet Passport (Import Export or Transport Pet)

ProcedureEdit

Importing your pets:

Have your pet examined by a veterinarian: You will need to have your pet examined by a certified veterinarian. Some of the documents that you will need to present when your pet arrives in Malaysia will be issued by your vet. Your vet will also be able to provide you information on how you can go about bringing your pet abroad.
Department Of Veterinary Services: Certain breeds of dogs cannot be imported into Malaysia while there are restrictions on the import of some other breeds of dogs. You may check the DVS website for the LIST of Banned / Restricted Breeds of Dogs] and Conditions for the approval of importation of Restricted Breeds of dogs.
Import permit: You are required to obtain an import permit for your pet from the DVS. Pets arriving without import permits may not be allowed entry by the animal quarantine officers at the point of entry. To import an exotic animal or a wildlife as pet you may also be required to obtain an approval from the Department of Wildlife Conservation and National Parks prior to applying for the import permit from DVS.
Imports are subject to import regulations of the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia (DVS). For types of animals and products not listed, you may write to DVS for specific regulations (see contact information below).
For importation into Peninsular Malaysia import permits shall be obtained from the Directors of State Veterinary departments or the Director General, Department of Veterinary Services, Malaysia.
For importation into the States of Sabah and Sarawak, enquiries and application shall be made to those states concerned.
If you are outside Malaysia: Applicants outside the country may submit applications by post or through a local representative (friend, relative or agent in Malaysia). You may also use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" to get in touch with the nearest Malaysian embassy in the country you are currently staying. The office may be able to help you process your request to obtain a pet passport or import permit for your pet.
Arrival of pet in Malaysia: The pet on arrival to Malaysia shall be accompanied with a Veterinary Health Certificate issued by the Veterinary Health Authority of the exporting country as per import regulations.
Animal Quarantine Officer: Pets can only be imported as manifested cargo and shall be declared to the Animal Quarantine Officer at the landing point for entry clearance.
It is not compulsory but it will be good to inform the Animal Quarantine Officer at the point of entry with details of estimated arrival time and flight details for faster entry clearance.
The pet may not be allowed entry or shall be subject to any action deemed fit by the Animal Quarantine Officer.
Pets are required to land and clear entry at the point of entry specified in the import permit. Transit of the pet to other points of entry is not allowed without clearance coming from the Animal Quarantine officer at the specified entry point.
Apart from the Customs charges, entry of pets is subject to veterinary inspection charges.
The original copies of the import permit, the health certificate from the veterinary authority of the exporting country and CITES approval (where necessary) shall be submitted to the Animal Quarantine Officer for clearance. All documents shall be in Bahasa Malaysia or English.
Veterinary Health Certificates shall be dated within 7 days of export unless specified otherwise in the import regulation.
The pet may travel unaccompanied. A local representative (friend, relative or agent in Malaysia) may be appointed by the owner to handle clearance at the point of entry and to attend to quarantine matters.

Required DocumentsEdit

When you apply for an import permit, you must submit an application together with a copy of current vaccination records and import permit fee of five Ringgit (RM 5.00) per dog/cat.

The pet on arrival to Malaysia shall be accompanied with a Veterinary Health Certificate issued by the Veterinary Health Authority of the exporting country as per import regulations.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department Of Veterinary Services
Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry
Wisma Tani, Block Podium, Lot 4G1, Precint 4
Federal Government Administration Centre
62630 Putrajaya

E-mail: pro[dot]dvs[dot]gov[dot]my
Tel: (603) 8870 2000
Fax: (603) 8888 6021

Malaysian Embassies

EligibilityEdit

Certain breeds of dogs cannot be imported into Malaysia while there are restrictions on the import of some other breeds of dogs. You may check the Department Of Veterinary Services' website for the LIST of Banned / Restricted Breeds of Dogs] and Conditions for the approval of importation of Restricted Breeds of dogs.

Exotic pets of wildlife origin may be subject to wildlife conservation conditions under the CITES. Please refer to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks for details.

Dogs and cats shall be at least 3 months of age at the time of import.

The number of pets that can be imported by a person is not restricted. However the local authorities in Malaysia may have regulations pertaining to the number of dogs that can be kept within residential premises.

FeesEdit

Import permit fee : Five Ringgit (RM 5.00) per dog/cat.

The fee can be paid in cash or by bank draft, money order or postal order, made payable to the Director General of Veterinary Services Malaysia or the Director of the State concerned.

ValidityEdit

The import permit is valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

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You may use the link provided to download an application for an import permit - Link.

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This procedure provides you information on how you can bring your pet dogs and cats to Malaysia and how can you apply for a Pet Passport (Import Export or Transport Pet).

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