Republic of the Congo Pet Import Requirements 2026: Dogs & Cats

Bringing a dog or cat to Republic of the Congo in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Republic of the Congo is in Africa. Republic of the Congo does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork.

Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.

Core pet import requirements for Republic of the Congo

• ISO microchip: Required. Must be an ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip implanted before vaccinations.
• Rabies vaccination: Required. Vaccine must be current; for most destinations the primary rabies vaccination must be given at least 21–30 days before travel.
• Rabies titer (FAVN/RNATT) test: Not required for pets from most countries.
• Quarantine: None required when paperwork is in order on arrival.
• Pet types accepted: dog, cat.

Additional vaccinations required for Republic of the Congo

Beyond rabies, Republic of the Congo requires or recommends these vaccinations:

• Internal and external parasite treatment

Required documents for Republic of the Congo

Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:

• Health certificate (within 10 days)
• Rabies vaccination certificate
• Import permit from veterinary services
• Export certificate endorsed by government vet

Important notes on Republic of the Congo pet import

Republic of the Congo requires a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, valid rabies vaccination, and an import permit from the national veterinary services. Microchip required for identification. No quarantine if documentation is complete. No breed-specific legislation published. Pets arrive via Maya-Maya Airport in Brazzaville.

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Always verify Republic of the Congo pet import rules with the official source

Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Republic of the Congo veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: CG.

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