DAPH import permission and selected cat requirements effective in 2026.
Documents and permits
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Obtain a DAPH import permit before bringing a dog or cat into Sri Lanka. Use the current dog/cat application and species-specific veterinary requirements linked from DAPH’s import page.
The permit rule covers dogs and cats. The chip and parasite rules below apply only to cats. Dog health conditions, vaccination branches and quarantine arrangements still need individual confirmation.
Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
The cat requirements effective 1 January 2026 require an ISO-compliant microchip. Its number must appear on relevant documents, including vaccination and blood-test records.
The permit rule covers dogs and cats. The chip and parasite rules below apply only to cats. Dog health conditions, vaccination branches and quarantine arrangements still need individual confirmation.
Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Cats must receive treatment for internal and external parasites within 14 days before departure, certified in writing by a registered veterinarian.
The permit rule covers dogs and cats. The chip and parasite rules below apply only to cats. Dog health conditions, vaccination branches and quarantine arrangements still need individual confirmation.
