Pet relocation: Which company is the best to use from SA to MRU

Hi

I have used Pet Port to bring cat from Cape Town to Maun in Botswana.  Another option for you to look at.  We plan to move our cats from Botswana to South Africa and then on to Mauritius in December, so keen to hear how you get on!  Natasha

Thanks Natasha!  How was your experience with Pet Port?  Did you encounter any issues or hidden costs?  Most importantly, how did you babies handle it?

Hi, Well i had one male cat sent with them.  Spent a few nights in Cape Town with them, they then put him on SA Airlink from Cape Town to Johanensburg and then back to Cape Town to overnight and then onto correct flight from Cape Town to Maun in Botswana... other than that I had no issues!  Cat still fat and happy with me here.  I now have three to get to the island!  So do let me know how you get on

Hi Fae & Tash,

watch this video - about 3:25 in, Lucy explains about Pet Relocation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMXR25DrDxs

cost-wise, there is an estimate of about Rs 50 000 for 1 animal to Rs 100 000 for 3 animals !


also read these threads on this forum:

https://www.expat.com/en/guide/africa/m … r-pet.htmlhttps://www.expat.com/en/guide/africa/m … -pets.html


these posts suggest using Global Paws on your side
and Mr Hurry Sunil +23052568113 comes highly recommended on the Mauritius side - you'll see his name come up time and again on this forum:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=883651https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=847522https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=675570https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=601746https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=597750https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=540458https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=522567





here are more useful links:

http://all-about-edu.com/other-country- … eful-tips/

Animal Travel Services - Cape Town
+27 021 934 9556/7

Service De Demenagement International Ltee
the agent in Mauritius to clear them from airport into Quarantine

PETport - PetPort.co.za
www.petport.co.za/
+27 010 822 3210 or +27 021 824 5288
read this link: https://www.petport.co.za/mauritius/

Pet Travel & Animal Transport Worldwide
https://www.fwdfreight.com/pet-travel
+27 083 286 3873


Emigration, Pet Transport,
Keringa Kennels - keringa.co.za
www.keringa.co.za/
+27 086 130 3132



Global Paws pet travel service
https://globalpaws.co.za › services



Dog and Cat Import
https://www.pettravel.com



Bringing Pets – What You Need To Know
https://www.pets2fly.com

Thank you, again!

Thank you, that is awesome!  Thanks Ceresiet!

I have been working with Mr Hurry for my two cats coming from Germany and now working on getting my boy from SA to reunite with me in MRU.  Sucks that I have to handle all the logistics from Germany, but that is why I want the best company for the job. 

This helps a lot!

hi

we are based in Mauritius and we worked with Global paws.
you can contact us on alogis@intnet.mu

thanks

please also read this Important Update of Dec 2020 regarding the importation of pets:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=913980

Perfect, thanks!  I am aware of this as I have already started the process for my two cats in Germany.  https://www.pettravelstore.com/ offers a pet passport for every country and their information is up to date and it has helped me a lot as in the beginning I was going to take my cats as excess luggage from Germany, but with the new covid rules the animals must travel by cargo only.

Thanks so much for all the advice.

NF

Pet import - possible curve ball regarding the Premium Visa

On the 4th of January 2021, I asked https://www.edbmauritius.org/premium-visawhether we can import our pets on a Premium Visa and the response was yes, however on the same day the information had been updated and I have only noticed now that the conditions have changed;

"Non-resident pet owners need to seek approval for Residence Permit before bringing their pet to Mauritius. Once the permit is obtained, the following procedures need to be followed for pet relocation."

So I have now emailed the Division of Veterinary Service to get a direct answer from them.

If this is the case and we can't bring our pets with us on a Premium Visa, we won't be seeing Mauritius quite so soon. 

If anyone has additional information that may help, that would be much appreciated. 

Have a good one!

NF

Thanks for sharing, good to now.  Look forward to your update if you get one.  Natasha

I have had a response from hpd@edbmauritius.org (Premium Visa Portal) but nothing from the Division of Veterinary Services, even after trying to talk to them via telephone.

According to the Premium Visa Portal you are allowed to import your pets to Mauritius with a Premium Visa, so for the time being, I am just going to stick to my plan and hope that everything works out.

If anyone does have light to shed on this matter, please do so

Vielen Dank as the Germans say