Pet entry requirements: Cat → Kenya
These are the requirements for entering Kenya with a cat, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
🔴 Required
Import permit Required
DVS import permit (Form VS01) to be obtained BEFORE travel (online/embassy); ~90 days valid, one consignment (Animal Diseases Act CAP 364, ss. 8-9)
Microchip Required
ISO-compliant 15-digit microchip; implanted before travel, on all documents
Rabies vaccination Required
Yes – dogs/cats over 3 months; valid 21 days–12 months before entry
Minimum age / young animals Required
Over 3 months.
Other tests Required
Additional vaccinations — dog: distemper/HCC/parvo/parainfl./lepto; cat: rhinotracheitis/calici/panleukopenia
Parasite treatment Required
Yes – internal + external parasite treatment ≤48 h before departure; flea/tick-free
Health certificate Required
International veterinary health certificate (Form VS16), government-endorsed; examination shortly before travel (~48 h)
Breed restrictions Required
Savannah/Bengal cats importable only from the 5th generation
🟡 Recommended
Rabies titer test Not required
Not required for Kenya (usually needed for EU re-entry — check separately)
Quarantine Not required
No quarantine for accompanied pets with complete papers
Registration Not required
Applies to dogs; if resident verify locally
🐾 Local rules (in-country)
These apply on the ground in the destination country — to everyone, not as an entry condition — and depend on the breed and situation (e.g. public transport, listed breeds).
Muzzle / leash On site
Applies to dogs
⚠️ Notes & grey zone
Grey zone
Import permit before travel is mandatory (processing time); tight certificate (48 h); rabies ≥21 days; plan the EU re-entry titer before the outbound trip
Notes
Import permit MUST precede travel (DVS Kabete); fee ~USD 50/pet (varies); inspection on arrival (NBO); often only as manifest cargo
Related destinations in Africa & Oceania
Australia · Egypt · Morocco · New Caledonia · New Zealand
Airlines flying this route
From data on flown routes — not a pet-policy guarantee. Check the airline's own pet policy before booking.
Condor
Check this route & airlines in detail →Authority: DVS (Directorate of Veterinary Services)
Read at the responsible authority on 18/09/2026. 📄 Official source ↗
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.