Importing Dogs to Mauritius

Last activity 19 November 2019 by NS808

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NS808New member12 July 2019 05:32:18

Dear all,

I recently moved to Mauritius from S Africa and went through the long and protracted process of importing my 2 dogs. Just at the final hurdles, I was informed by the pet travel agency that the Mauritian Veterinary Service (Ministry of Agri I believe) had recently changed the regulations and now they were only issuing permits for 1 dog per request.
This was an obvious shock as we could not leave one of our dogs behind. It would have meant we did not go through with the move.
I appealed to the Chief Veterinary Doctor and thankfully they agreed that as I was in the process whilst the rules changes, they would allow my permit.

Worth noting for others.

Natalie_SloaneMember14 November 2019 15:21:44

Hi there
We are looking at taking our two dogs with us to Mauritius. Please can you advise as to where I can find that one dog is allowed per request? Would you advise that two separate requests (one from each person) be sent ? What company did you use to help with sending pets? And, if you don’t mind my asking, what was the cost.
I am just terrified that something goes wrong in the process
Many thanks
Nats

NS808New member19 November 2019 08:59:00

Hi Natalie,

Sorry for the delay in responding. I am only on the site infrequently.
I am told that the rule has now been revoked. I did have an email showing where the new regulations were, but I cant find it... It is worth checking on their website. I have added the contact details below. Most will speak good English if you need to call them.
Contact Person: Dr. D. MEENOWA
Position: Assistant Director ,
Livestock and Veterinary
Tel: (230) 454 1016/17
Fax: (230) 464 2210
Email:moa-dvs@govmu.org

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