Bringing a dog or cat to Nepal in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Nepal is in Asia. Nepal 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.
Beyond rabies, Nepal requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Import permit required from the Department of Livestock Services. Microchip must be implanted before rabies vaccination. Rabies vaccination required 30 days to 12 months before entry. Core vaccinations required for dogs (DHLPP) and cats (FVRCP). Health certificate valid for 30 days. Pets enter through Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Limited veterinary services outside major cities.
Use the ClearToFly Trip Planner to build a personalized checklist with exact deadlines for your route into Nepal. Compare carriers that fly your route on the airline pet policy directory, or get expert eyes on your paperwork with a Route Review.
Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Nepal 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: NP.