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International Animal Export Regulations

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Notice

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these regulations for exporting animals or animal products to a foreign country, you should contact the APHIS-VS Area Office in the State from which the animals or products will be exported.

Indonesia - Summary of Requirements

The following protocols for exporting animals to Indonesia are available through the International Regulations Retrieval System (IRRS).

SPECIES - MOST RECENT UPDATE

Cattle

Horses - May 1988 (pdf 4kb)

For species not listed, the requirements are not known. However, exporters wanting to ship livestock whose requirements are not listed in the IRRS, should have the interested party (importer/buyer) in the country of destination apply for an Import Permit at the appropriate ministry. This Import Permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.

Other Information

Pets

Parrots, parakeets, and other parrot-like birds may neither be imported nor transhipped via Indonesia. Other types of animals may be transported to Indonesia, but request permission in advance from the Department of Agriculture. The animals should have certificates which state that they are free of disease and have not been in a yellow fever infected area for at least 5 days prior to shipment. Inspection on arrival at the airport must be done. Contact the airport so that a veterinarian will be available. Cats, dogs, and monkeys must also have a rabies vaccination certificate stating that the vaccination has been administered within 1 year prior to departure. Birds, cats, dogs, and monkeys are prohibited in certain areas of Indonesia, specifically Palembang, Bali, and Irian Barat.

In addition, import licenses are required for all animals entering Indonesia. The permit should be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture, Jalan Salemba Raya 16, Second Floor, attention of Kesehatan Hewan (Animal Health).

 

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Last Modified: July 2, 2008