29.05.2025 | NEW IMPORT/EXPORT GUIDELINES
The Department of Agriculture (formerly DALRRD) has published updated
GUIDELINES ON REGISTRATION OF IMPORT/EXPORT AGENTS AND IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF DOGS
We draw you attention to Part 3: (4) which has been revised to read as follows:
1) All dogs imported to South Africa are mandated to be sterilized if they are going to be used for other purposes other than breeding or they must be pre-approved by AIA registered registering authorities if they are imported to be used as breeding
Declared companion dogs (not meant for breeding) imported to South Africa permanently must be sterilized and are prohibited to be imported if they are less than 8 months old.
a) Dogs imported to South Africa temporarily for certain purposes (e.g. vacation) should be sterilized temporarily using chemical castration and proof (preferably from a State Veterinarian) of such must be provided.
b) Dogs imported to South Africa as breeding dogs must be registered with the registering authorities recognized by the AIA in South Africa and may be imported from 8 weeks of age or older.
i) These include dogs imported for shows, competition, and hunting
ii) Puppies older than 8 months are required to be sterilized or approved by AIA registered registering authority before being imported into South Africa