Egypt
Embassy of Egypt
3521 International Court, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 895.5400
Entry Requirements
Complete the following entry requirements to travel to Dominican Republic with your pet:
- Egypt is a high risk country for rabies. Before receiving an import permit to return to the U.S., travelers must obtain 2 pictures of their pet's front teeth, a CDC Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Record, a serologic titer from an approved laboratory and a passport photo of the owner. Once these items are obtained, apply for a permit for your pet to return to the U.S. at this link. For further guidance on returning to the U.S. with your pet from a high risk country, contact the CDC directly at cdcanimalimports@cdc.gov
- Obtain a valid Health Certificate issued by a government veterinarian in the country of departure, which includes name of owner, pet name, breed, sex and age, and vaccination history.
- Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis (DHLPP), parvo and rabies between four weeks and 12 months before departure.
- Cats must be vaccinated against calicivirus, feline viral rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia (FVRCP), and rabies.
- Examination by a Ministry of Agriculture veterinarian may be required upon arrival at airports in Egypt.
Quarantine Information
If your pet shows signs of communicable diseases, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required and quarantine up to a maximum of 15 days, which will be provided at the traveler's expense.