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For importation into Peninsula Malaysia, an Import Permit should be obtained from the Director General, Department of Veterinary Services, Malaysia.
Complete Application for Permit to Import / Export Live Animals Form A. The current Import Permit Fee is RM5 per dog/cat. Application should be sent to:-
Director General
Department of Veterinary Services
5th Floor, Podium Block 1A, 4G1
Wisma Tani, Precinct 4
62630 Putrajaya, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 88702213 / 88702381
Fax: (603) 88886472
Email: pro@dvs.gov.my
www.dvs.gov.my
Application can also be made to the State Vet Departments.
For importation into Sabah and Sarawak, enquiries and application should be made to the states concerned.
The import permit is valid for 30 days from date of issue.
The animal must be accompanied by a Valid Health Certificate issued by a Veterinary in the State /Country of Importation and an Export Permit where required.
Dogs and cats from other countries are subject to quarantine.
Animals entering Malaysia on transit to other countries will have to have an import permit and they will be kept in Quarantine for such period.
All dogs, cats and birds entering Malaysia must be examined by a Government Veterinary or his representative at the port of arrival.
The owner/representative should be at the airport to receive the animal which must not be removed from the airport without prior examination by the Duty Officer of the Veterinary Department.
Provide details of Flight Number.
Time and Date of Arrival of the animal (or any subsequent change to the program) to Veterinary Dept.
Remind Veterinary Officer at least one day before the arrival of the animal.
Inspection fee will be charged at the port of arrival (it will be doubled after normal working hours or on public holidays).
DO NOT enclose any money, cheque, or money/postal order in your correspondence until you are requested to pay the appropriate charge, and know the exact amount to pay.