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Flying to India with a pet

Requirements reviewed: April 2026 · Official authority: India Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Veterinarian gently examining a Labrador on a clean examination table

Entry requirements at a glance

Microchip
Not required
Rabies vaccine
Required. Current vaccination documentation from a licensed vet.
Health certificate
USDA APHIS-endorsed health certificate. India's customs may also require a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the local State/municipal authority at destination in some cases.
Rabies titer test
Not required Not required.
Quarantine on arrival
None if all requirements are met No mandatory quarantine for most cats and dogs from approved countries, but customs clearance inspection is required.

Step-by-step process notes

India allows import of dogs and cats for personal use. An import permit/NOC from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying may be needed for some cases. The pet must enter through designated international airports (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata). Prepare to show all documentation on arrival. Rules have been updated in recent years — confirm current requirements with the Indian embassy or the Department of Animal Husbandry.

Confirm with the official authority

This page summarizes India's pet-import requirements as of April 2026. Pet-import rules change. Always verify with the official government authority before travel.

India Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Build your travel checklist

Use the Pet Travel Readiness tool to turn India's requirements into a sequenced, dated checklist — microchip, vaccines, titer test wait period, and USDA health certificate window — from your travel date.

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Useful guides

USDA health certificate, step by step Microchip and rabies rules

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