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IMPORTATION OF PETS INTO ICELAND

In accordance with Act no. 54/1900 regarding the importation of animals, it is unlawful to import into Iceland any type of living animal, domestic or wild, nor their genetic material. The Icelandic Ministry of Agriculture, however, is authorized, on receipt of the recommendation of the Chief Veterinary Officer, to grant an exception to this provision of the law, on condition that the terms for granting such an importation are strictly complied with.

Given the location of the country, animals in Iceland - wild animals, livestock and other animals - have for a long time been protected against most illnesses found in animals in other countries. Icelandic stocks are therefore extremely sensitive to illnesses that can come with imported animals and their genetic material or by other means. A high value is placed on the cleanliness and health of Icelandic stocks, and emphasis is therefore placed on preserving the stocks as best possible. This applies to pets as well as to other animals. Strict terms have therefore been set concerning the importation of animals into Iceland and full compliance is required.

More information in following links, Word-files:

Importation of pets into Iceland

Instructions for importing dogs and cats into Iceland

Have you remembered to:

Application for an Import Permit for a cat

Application for an Import Permit for a dog

Certification of health and treatment upon export of pet dog/cat to Iceland and

Rabies- and vaccination certificate to import a dog or a cat to Iceland, Word or Pdf document:

Rabies- and vaccination certificate Word-document (46KB)

Rabies- and vaccination certificate Pdf-document (136KB)

De link :http://landbunadarraduneyti.is/interpro/lan/lan.nsf/0/F8A18EFF3B0BA44100256A840048FA5C?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,dogs

Instructions for Importing Dogs and Cats into Iceland

The importation of dogs and cats into Iceland is prohibited by Act no. 54/1990. The Icelandic Ministry of Agriculture, however, is authorised to grant an exception on compliance with specific conditions. It is necessary to apply formally for an Import Permit to the Ministry of Agriculture, SÃƒÂ¶lvhÃƒÂ³lsgata 7, 150 ReykjavÃƒÂk. All information and necessary forms can be obtained at the Ministry or on the MinistryÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s home page: www.landbunadarraduneyti.is

I. What is required?

1. A formal application to the Icelandic Ministry of Agriculture for a permit to import a dog or cat, using the form supplied by the Ministry. The address of the Ministry of Agriculture is SÃƒÂ¶lvhÃƒÂ³lsgata 7, 150 ReykjavÃƒÂk. Tel.: (354) 560-9750. Office hours are daily from 08:30 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 16:00. If there is no special delay, applications are generally dealt with about one week after receipt by the Ministry.

2. When the Ministry has dealt with the application, the applicant will be sent a notice advising that an Import Permit has been granted. Then a verification fee of ISK 12,000 must be paid for each animal covered by the permit, which is a prepayment applied to the cost of quarantining the animal. The verification fee is not refundable in case the import is cancelled. The verification fee shall be paid before the specified date. A photocopy of the Receipt of Payment must be sent to the Ministry of Agriculture, fax no. (354) 552-1160.

3. When the Verification Fee has been paid, the applicant will be sent an Import Permit together with forms for the Certification of health, vaccination and treatment upon export of pet dog/cat to Iceland, the originals of which a veterinarian in the country of origin must fill out and sign. The Import Permit and the correctly completed Certification of health, vaccination and treatment must accompany the pet on its arrival in Iceland. At the same time that the Import Permit is issued the Pet Quarantine Station on Hrisey Island will be notified that a permit has been issued. Home quarantine is not permitted in Iceland.

4. It is important to read over all the import conditions carefully, detailing what has to be done and when. If any condition is not completely fulfilled in every respect, the animal will not be allowed to enter Iceland.

5. As there is a waiting list of several months for a place, it is safest to contact the Quarantine Station as soon as the permit has been issued to find out the permitted, planned date of arrival of your pet. The Station telephone number is (354) 466-1781. Telephone hours are from 9.30 -10.30 a.m. and 15.30-16.30 p.m. on weekdays. Fax: (354) 466-3030. E-mail: einangrun@hotmail.com

II. What should be done first when the Import Permit has been obtained?

Dogs and cats:

1. Identifying mark

It is necessary to give the animal an identifying mark (microchip) that fulfils ISO standard 11784 or Annex A for ISO standard 11785. The number of the mark shall be entered in the appropriate space on Certification of health, vaccination and treatment Note that a tattoo is not a valid mark.

2. Vaccinations:

A. DOGS AND CATS

Rabies. Dogs and cats must be vaccinated for rabies with a killed vaccine and the amount of antibody in the blood against rabies (0.5IE/ml) must also be measured.

(Does not apply to dogs or cats from Australia, The Faroe Islands, Finland, Hawaii, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, UK). If the animal has been vaccinated before (during the preceding 12 months), it must be taken to a veterinarian, who shall take a blood sample and send it to a recognized laboratory (see the list of laboratories on the Certification of health, vaccination and treatment). Thirty days must have passed since the vaccination before a blood sample may be taken. If the antibody level is not sufficiently high (at least 0.5 IE/ml), the animal must be revaccinated and the antibody level measured again after 30 days. Dogs and cats must be older than 3 months to be vaccinated.

N.B.! The dog or cat must be marked with an identifying mark before it is vaccinated against rabies.

B. DOGS:

a: Canine Distemper. The dog must be vaccinated more than 30 days and less than 12 months before departure to Iceland.

b: Hepatitis Canis Contagiosa. The dog must be vaccinated more than 30 days and less than 12 months before departure to Iceland.

c: Parvovirus. The dog must be vaccinated more than 30 days and less than 12 months before departure to Iceland.

C. CATS:

a: Feline Panleukopenia. The cat must be vaccinated more than 30 days and less than 12 months before departure to Iceland.

b: Rhinotracheitis virus The cat must be vaccinated more than 30 days and less than 12 months before departure to Iceland.

c: Calici virus. The cat must be vaccinated more than 30 days and less than 12 months before departure to Iceland.

III. Air travel

When the transport day has been decided, it is necessary to reserve space on the plane and to buy a container/cage that is suitable for the dog or cat. The animal shall be transported in a plastic container/cage. The cage will be cleaned and sterilized in the Quarantine Station and the animal sent home in it at the end of the quarantine period.

IV. Parasites

24 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 72 hrs. before departure the dog or cat must be taken to a veterinarian and treatet for for tapeworm (E. multilocularis, E. granulosus) with the active ingredient praziquantel, and external parasites with either the active ingredient permethrin or fipronil. The veterinarian shall at the same time complete the Certification of health, vaccination and treatment upon export of pet dog/cat to Iceland.

V. Send the forms to the Pet Quarantine Station on HrÃƒÂsey Island

Copies of all documents that must be presented to Customs on arrival in Iceland must be sent to the Pet Quarantine Station on HrÃƒÂsey Island by fax at least three full days (72 hrs.) before the date of arrival. These documents are:

1. Import Permit,

2. Certification of health, vaccination and treatment upon export of pet dog/cat to Iceland

3. Copy of the invoice for the animal if the owner has had it for less than 12 months before arrival in Iceland.

VI. Cost of quarantining pets

According to the rate schedule issued in May 2001 the daily charge for the Quarantine Station is ISK 900.00 for each cat and ISK 1,100.00 - 1,400.00 for each dog, depending on weight. The pet owner must also pay the cost of transport from Keflavik to Hrisey Island and return (the amount varies according to the destination after the quarantine and whether the animal is picked up on Hrisey Island), any costs incurred with administration of medicine and analysis of tests, cost of the services and supervision of a veterinarian, and any special medical treatment, as applicable. The quarantine period is 6 weeks for animals from Norway, Sweden, Finland, UK, Republic of Ireland and Ireland and 8 weeks from any other country. It can be expected that the total cost, including VAT, for quarantining a cat will be on the order of ISK 92 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 108 thousand and for a medium-sized dog on the order of ISK 115 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 136 thousand. The full invoice will be presented 14 days before the end of the quarantine.

The owner/importer shall also pay to the Customs authorities VAT on the cost of an animal which the owner has had for less than one year. It is therefore necessary that the invoice for purchase of the animal accompany the animal on its arrival in Iceland. The VAT shall be paid at least 10 days before the animal returns home after being quarantined.

VII. Care of pets in quarantine

The employees and veterinarian at the Quarantine Station make every effort to see to it that the animals are well cared for during the quarantine period. Effort is made to keep the animalÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s coat clean and in good condition. Unfortunately, there are no facilities for clipping or trimming the coat of animals for exhibition in accordance with the requirements for showing the animal.

On arrival on Hrisey Island animals are examined by the Station veterinarian, weighed, and blood and stool samples taken for testing. Stool samples are taken twice and tested during the quarantine period. The veterinarian regularly follows the health of the animals and they are weighed when they leave. A file is kept on each animal with, among other things, information about its weight on arrival and departure, how much and what type of food it has eaten, other details concerning bathing and care, administration of deworming medicine, dates of taking samples and the test results, as well as treatment of any diseases, as applicable. Those pet owners who request it may have a copy of the file at the end of the quarantine period.

It should be remembered that, on arrival at the Quarantine Station, the articles that accompanied the animal, such as a rug/blanket, bed, bone to gnaw on or toys, will be destroyed.

It is preferable to let the employees of the Quarantine Station know what type of food you wish your dog/cat to receive and an effort will be made to comply with your request in so far as it is feasible.

It is permissible to visit an animal after it has been quarantined at the Station for 14 days, after consultation with the quarantine veterinarian and the StationÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s employees, and after that once a week. It is not possible to receive visitors during a weekend.

Anneke Postma

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