Bringing a pet to South Sudan

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

South Sudan has no published, publicly accessible pet import protocol. Veterinary border control is minimal and requirements are enforced ad hoc by Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries officials at Juba International Airport. No government quarantine kennel exists in Juba, so any 'quarantine' is effectively home confinement. Owners should expect to negotiate entry with officials on arrival and carry a full paper dossier because digital verification is not available.

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to South Sudan.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g. USDA APHIS-accredited vet endorsed by APHIS, or EU official veterinarian) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate (in English, showing vaccine batch, date, valid until)
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Proof of ISO microchip (certificate or vet letter)
Owner's passport copy and flight itinerary

Rough budget

Rough estimate only — verify locally: microchip ~$30–60, health certificate ~$100–250, rabies vaccine ~$20–50. South Sudan does not publish an import permit fee; officials may ask for an informal 'inspection fee' of $20–100 on arrival. Confirm current prices with your vet and the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries in Juba.

No published South Sudan protocol exists for 'free' origins; this tier is treated as the baseline. Because there is no quarantine facility, a dog arriving with a valid rabies certificate and health certificate is normally released at the airport. Keep the rabies vaccination at least 21 days old — officials have refused entry to dogs vaccinated the same week.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g. USDA APHIS-accredited vet endorsed by APHIS, or EU official veterinarian) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate (in English)
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Proof of ISO microchip
FAVN rabies titer result if available (recommended, not mandatory)
Owner's passport copy and flight itinerary

Rough budget

Rough estimate only — verify locally: microchip ~$30–60, health certificate ~$100–250, rabies vaccine ~$20–50, FAVN titer ~$150–300 (optional but advised), possible on-arrival inspection fee $20–100. Confirm current prices with your vet and the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries in Juba.

US, UK, and EU pet dogs are routinely admitted at Juba with a rabies certificate and health certificate. No advance permit is issued because no permit system exists. If your dog transits a high-risk country (e.g. Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda) en route, carry the transit country's health documents too — Juba officials sometimes treat the last departure point as the origin.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country, endorsed by the national veterinary authority · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Import permit issued by South Sudan Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (apply in Juba, allow 2–4 weeks)
Rabies vaccination certificate (in English)
FAVN rabies titer result ≥0.5 IU/ml from an approved laboratory
International health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Proof of ISO microchip
Owner's passport copy and flight itinerary

Rough budget

Rough estimate only — verify locally: microchip ~$30–60, health certificate ~$100–250, rabies vaccine ~$20–50, FAVN titer ~$150–300, import permit fee variable (often $50–200 plus agent costs in Juba), possible on-arrival inspection fee $20–100. Confirm current prices with the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries in Juba.

In practice, dogs from high-risk origins (e.g. Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan) are admitted if they have a valid rabies certificate and a titer result; the permit is often obtained through a local agent in Juba rather than directly. Because no quarantine kennel exists, there is no government quarantine — but officials may require the dog to be kept confined at the owner's residence for 30 days and presented to a vet for a follow-up check. Carry the titer result in hard copy; airport officials will not verify by email.

Frequently asked questions

There is no published permit requirement for dogs from free or low-risk origins, and no online application system. For high-risk origins (e.g. Kenya, Uganda, Sudan), the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries in Juba may ask for a permit; in practice this is arranged through a local agent and takes 2–4 weeks. Budget $50–200 plus agent fees. If you arrive without one, officials have discretion to admit the dog after inspection or to hold it — there is no formal appeal process.

No. South Sudan has no government quarantine kennel for pets in Juba or elsewhere. Any 'quarantine' is home confinement at your residence, typically 30 days for dogs from high-risk origins, with a follow-up vet visit. For free and low-risk origins, there is no quarantine at all — the dog is released at the airport once documents are checked.

South Sudan does not publish a non-commercial pet limit. In practice, 1–2 dogs per traveller are treated as personal pets; three or more may be treated as commercial import and require a livestock import licence from the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries, plus a veterinary inspection at the point of entry. If you are moving multiple dogs, declare them and expect to pay a higher inspection fee.

No. South Sudan does not recognise an exemption for emotional-support or service animals. The dog must meet the same rabies vaccination, microchip, and health certificate requirements as any other dog. Airlines may allow a service dog in the cabin, but that is an airline policy, not a South Sudan border exemption — the dog still clears veterinary inspection on arrival.

A current rabies vaccination certificate in English, showing the vaccine batch number, date given, and validity (usually 1–3 years depending on the vaccine). The vaccination must be at least 21 days old. For high-risk origins, also carry a FAVN titer result ≥0.5 IU/ml from an approved lab. Officials at Juba have refused entry to dogs whose certificates were in Arabic only or whose vaccination was less than 21 days old.

Yes, but transit countries add their own requirements. Kenya requires a transit permit and a health certificate for dogs staying in the airport or overnight; Ethiopia requires a rabies vaccination certificate and an import permit for dogs entering the country. If your dog's itinerary includes an overnight stop in Nairobi or Addis Ababa, get the transit documents in advance — Juba officials will ask for them and may treat the transit country as the origin.

There is no formal quarantine facility, so the dog will not be kennelled by the government. Officials may: (1) admit the dog after an on-the-spot inspection and an informal fee of $20–100; (2) require the dog to be confined at your residence until a local vet confirms vaccination; or (3) in rare cases, refuse entry and require the dog to fly back on the next available flight at your expense. Carry originals plus photocopies of every document to avoid delays.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to South Sudan.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip $30–50, health certificate $100–200, rabies vaccination $20–50. No titer test, import permit, or quarantine fee applies for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and South Sudan's Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries.

South Sudan has no published pet import scheme; requirements are enforced at the discretion of the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries. A health certificate and rabies vaccination are the minimum expected.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Same requirements as the free tier. South Sudan does not differentiate between low-risk and free origins for cats.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an OIE/WHO-approved laboratory
Import permit issued by South Sudan's Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip $30–50, health certificate $100–200, rabies vaccination $20–50, FAVN titer test $100–250, import permit fee $50–150 (varies). No quarantine fee applies for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and South Sudan's Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries.

High-risk origins require an import permit and a rabies titer test. No quarantine is imposed for cats, but the permit must be obtained before travel. South Sudan may impose quarantine on a case-by-case basis if documentation is incomplete.

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the rabies-risk tier of the origin country. For cats from low-risk or free origins (e.g., EU, US, UK, Japan), no import permit is required. For cats from high-risk countries (e.g., most of Africa, Asia, Middle East), an import permit from South Sudan's Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries is mandatory. Apply at least 4–6 weeks before travel.

Only if your cat is coming from a high-risk rabies country. The FAVN test must be done at least 30 days after rabies vaccination and show a titer of ≥0.5 IU/ml. The test must be performed at an OIE/WHO-approved laboratory. The result is valid for 12 months. Travel must occur at least 90 days after the date of blood draw. For low-risk or free origins, no titer test is required.

South Sudan does not publish a specific limit for non-commercial pet movement. In practice, up to 2–3 cats are usually accepted as personal pets, but larger numbers may be treated as commercial imports and require additional permits. Confirm with the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries before travelling with more than 3 cats.

No. South Sudan does not exempt emotional support or service animals from standard import rules. All cats, regardless of function, must meet the same vaccination, microchip, health certificate, and (if applicable) titer test and permit requirements. Plan accordingly.

The cat must be at least 3 months (12 weeks) old at the time of rabies vaccination, and then wait 21 days after vaccination before travel. So the minimum age at entry is 15–16 weeks. Kittens younger than this cannot meet the rabies vaccination requirement and are not permitted.

Yes. An ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip is required. If your cat does not have one, it must be implanted before rabies vaccination. The microchip number must appear on the health certificate and vaccination record.

No quarantine is imposed for cats with complete and valid documentation. However, if paperwork is missing or the cat shows signs of illness, authorities may require quarantine at the owner's expense. Ensure all documents are in order to avoid delays.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to South Sudan.

Microchip

Not required

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate
International veterinary health certificate (in English or Arabic)
Proof of origin (owner's passport or pet passport)

Rough budget

Approximate only: health certificate ~$50–150, rabies vaccination ~$20–50. No permit or titer test fee applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and South Sudan's Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries.

South Sudan has no published ferret-specific import rules. Ferrets are treated as 'other carnivores' under the Animal Diseases Act. A health certificate and current rabies vaccination are the minimum expected.

Microchip

Not required

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate
International veterinary health certificate (in English or Arabic)
Proof of origin (owner's passport or pet passport)

Rough budget

Same requirements as the free tier. No titer test or import permit is required for ferrets from low-risk rabies origins.

Microchip

Not required

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate
FAVN/RFFIT rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml)
Import permit issued by South Sudan's Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries
International veterinary health certificate (in English or Arabic)
Proof of origin (owner's passport or pet passport)

Rough budget

Approximate only: health certificate ~$50–150, rabies vaccination ~$20–50, FAVN titer test ~$100–250, import permit fee ~$50–200 (varies). No quarantine fee applies. Confirm current prices with a local vet and South Sudan's Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries.

Ferrets from high-risk rabies countries require a rabies titer test and an import permit. The permit must be obtained before travel. South Sudan may require additional inspections at Juba International Airport.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, but South Sudan has no published ferret-specific import rules. Ferrets are treated as 'other carnivores' under the Animal Diseases Act. You will need a rabies vaccination certificate, a veterinary health certificate, and an import permit if coming from a high-risk rabies country. Confirm with South Sudan's Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries before travel.

Only if your ferret is coming from a high-risk rabies country. The test must be a FAVN or RFFIT with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, taken at least 30 days after the first rabies vaccination, and completed at least 90 days before travel. Ferrets from low-risk or free countries do not need a titer test.

South Sudan does not specify a limit for ferrets. As a general rule, non-commercial pet movement is typically capped at 5 animals per traveller. If you bring more than 5, commercial import rules may apply, requiring additional permits and inspections. Confirm with the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries.

No. South Sudan does not recognise emotional support or service animals as exempt from import requirements. All ferrets, regardless of their role, must meet the same rabies vaccination, health certificate, and permit requirements.

No quarantine is imposed for ferrets entering South Sudan, regardless of origin. However, if your ferret arrives without the required documents, it may be detained or refused entry. Ensure all paperwork is complete before travel.

Ferrets must be at least 3 months old and vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before travel. This applies to all origins. Younger ferrets are not permitted.

You need a rabies vaccination certificate, an international veterinary health certificate (in English or Arabic), and proof of origin. If coming from a high-risk rabies country, you also need a FAVN/RFFIT titer test result and an import permit from South Sudan's Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries.

Good to know

South Sudan's animal health law is the Animal Diseases Act (2006, inherited from Sudan) and the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries is the competent authority. There is no online permit portal and no published fee schedule. Rabies is endemic in South Sudan, so officials focus on proof of current rabies vaccination above all else. All documents should be presented in English; Arabic translations are sometimes accepted. Carry originals plus two photocopies — officials at Juba airport frequently retain one copy.

Airline rules & connecting flights

Government import rules are only half the picture — your airline sets its own pet policy on top of them: whether your petcan fly in the cabin at all, size/weight limits for the carrier, breed embargoes (many airlines refuse brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs in cargo), and seasonal heat restrictions. Check your specific airline's pet policy before booking — see IATA's Traveler's Pet Corner .

If your flight has a layover, the transit country can have its own pet rules — sometimes these apply even if you never leave the airport. If you're transiting through another country on the way to South Sudan, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).