F.No.

L-1 1 01 1 0 12612019-Trade (E-14194)

Government of lndia
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi,

Dated the 15 July 2O2O

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sublect: Regulation of import of live animals under the Livestock

lmportation Act, 1898 and amendments made from time to time
- regarding.

This Department is regulating import of live animals under the Livestock

lmportation Act, 1898. The procedures for import of live animals into the
country has been notified vide S.O. (1495), dated 10.06.2014 and as amended
from time to time.

2. lt has come to notice of this Department that a few pet owners are
facing various difficulties on account of lack of requisite documents after
importing pets into India for quarantine clearance. Therefore, henceforth, the
final "No Objection Certificate" by the concerned Animal Quarantine and
Certification Service (AOCS) shall be issued to imported pets (pet dogs and
cats) at the port of entry itself. ln case, any disease symptom(s) is/are found
during physical examination at Port of Entry, the quarantine of imported pets
shall be done at concerned AQCS. All such cases of quarantine of imported
pets will be reported to DAHD with details and justifications. The information
will be addressed to Secretary (AHD), AHC and JS(Trade).

3. For "Ease of Understanding and Doing Business" as well as

streamlining the complete process of import of live animals into lndia by the
importers, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Process for import;
Application Form for obtaining advance No Objection Certificate from AQCS;
Veterinary Health Certificate format to fulfil lndian requirements; format for
advance No Objection Certificate; format for Physical Examination of Pet at
port of arrival; format for Physical Examination of the peU animals during
Quarantine period at AQCS; format for final No Objection Certificate, etc. have
been standardized for import of live animals including pets into lndia and are
annexed herewith. The details of post-import tests and name of laboratories
where required tests will be done, has also been mentioned.

4. lt is to clarify that the concerned AQCS will inspect only those

documents which pertain to veterinary health requirements. The other
documents/ licenses, which are required under various rules & regulations of
other Departments including Customs, shall be inspected by the Customs
authorities. The process as depicted in the annexure shall be implemented
physically till the development of an on-line portal in this regard. Further, the
communication with importers shall essentially be made through email in all
cases to the extent feasible.

Contd......
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5. The Standard Procedures and formats will come into force with
immediate effect. However, the comments / suggestions on the SOPs are also
invited from the stakeholders / importers for further improvisation, if any. The
comments / suggestions (if any) may be sent to this Department within next 30
days of its display on website of DAHD and AQCS by email only at
qaoan.qaro@nic.in.

6. This has the approvat of the Hon'ble Minister for Fisheri , Animal
Husbandry and Dairying.

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Encls: As above. (G.N. Singh)
Joint Secretary to the Govt. of lndia
Tel:0'1 1-23389620
e-mail: gn.singhl 3@nic.in

Distrib ution:

1. Joint Secretary (Customs), Central Board of lndirect Taxes & Customs,

Department of Revenue, North Block, New Delhi. Email: iscus@nic.in
2. Commissioner, Single Window Project, Central Board of lndirect Taxes &
Customs, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi-'l 10 001 .
Email: m ot.valava n@n ic. in
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All Regional Officers Quarantine Officers, Animal Quaran tine and
Certification Services, Delhi / Mumbai / Bangaluru / Chennai / Kolkata /
Hyderabad

CoDv for kind information and necessary action to:

1 The Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce &

lndustries, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi. Email csoffice @nic. in
2. The Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Email:
secv-fisheries@oov. in
3. Director General, Directorate General of Foreign Trade' Udyog Bhawan,
New Delhi. Email: dgft@nic.in
4. Shri Puru Gupta, Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce, Udyog
Bhawan, New Delhi - I l0 001. E-mail: d2tod-doc@nic.in
5. Deputy Commissioner, NCTF Secretariat, Central Board of lndirect Taxes &
Customs, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi-l 10 001 .
Email: nctf. india@qov. in
6. All AQCSs to disseminate the information with all stakeholders including
importers through facilitation channels.
7. NlC, DAHD with a request to upload on the SIP Portal' Department and
AQCS's website.

Coov also for kind information to:

1- PS to the Hon'ble Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

2. PS to Hon'ble Minister of State for Fisheries' Animal Husbandry nd
Dairying (SKB).
3. Sr. PPS to the Secretary, AHD.
4. PPS / PS to the AHC / JS (GNS) / JS (OPC) / JS (UB)'
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 Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

ANIMAL QUARANTINE AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES

INDEX

S.No. PARTICULARS

PET DOG
1 Process for import of – DOG
COMMERCIAL DOG

Process for import of – PET CAT

2
Process for import of – EQUINE
3
Process for import of – SWINE
4
Process for import of – SHEEP/ GOAT
5
Process for import of – BOVINE
6
Process for import of – CAPTIVE BIRD
7
Process for import of – RABBIT
8
Process for import of – PET TORTOISE
9
Process for import of – NON HUMAN PRIMATE
10
Process for import of – FROG
11
Process for import of – LABORATORY ANIMAL
12
Process for import of – ZOO ANIMAL
13
Process for import of – CAMEL
14

15 Process for import of – POULTRY

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Pet Dog(s) in to India:
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 1.1) will be
submitted through email / physically by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection Certificate (NOC-Annexure
1.2) will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine & Certification Station (AQCS)
within 1 working day along with parameters to be examined on arrival (Annexure 1.3).

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The AQCS’s Officer will carry out physical examination of the dog(s) as per the prescribed
format (Annexure 1.3) at the port of entry.
2. In case the dog(s) is/are found sound and healthy (as per the Annexure 1.3), final NOC
(Annexure 1.5) will be issued at the port of entry itself.
3. In case the dog(s) fails to clear physical examination or exhibits clinical signs of diseases
mentioned in format at annexure 1.3, it will be taken to the Quarantine Station and will
remain under quarantine for 15 days.

During Quarantine Period at AQCS

1. Everyday examination record (Annexure 1.4) will be maintained and testing will be done as
per annexure 1.3. If any signs/symptoms will be found, the same will be recorded or
updated online. The applicant will bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 1.5) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for the
dog(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports or if the pet dies of disease, deportation/Post –Mortem
and incineration will be done at the cost of owner.

*Complete process of clearance is depicted at annexure 1a, 1b and 1c.

Note: If owner of pet(s) is unable to visit Animal Quarantine & Certification Services personally
for the purpose of obtaining No Objection Certificate (NOC), physical examination of dog(s) etc.,
he/she may authorize his/her representative (Annexure 1.6).
 Annexure-1a
Process for Importing Pet Dog(s) into India under Transfer of Residence- Ease
of Understanding
Case 1. – Transfer of Residence

Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents
for Advance No Objection Certificate (NOC) from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you are eligible for Transfer of Residence
(Proof of two years overseas stay and visa cancellation/relocation proof)

Application form (Annexure-1.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper If there is deficiency in documents

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure- Applicant will be informed back with point
1.2) along with format for physical wise reasons for rejection (automatic
examination (Annexure 1.3) is issued and Bill response by system).
of Entry will be cleared online by AQCS
(If coming by cargo) Airline will not lift the dog(s) until advance
NOC is obtained by the applicant.

Post Arrival Examination

Quarantine Officer will examine the animal(s) as per
the prescribed format (Annexure 1.3) and documents

Decision on Arrival at port of entry

FIT- Final NOC Unfit-Animal exhibiting clinical signs of diseases

(Annexure-1.5) will be quarantined at respective AQCS(15 days) FIT cases-Final NOC
and necessary testing will be carried out. (Annexure-1.5) will be
issued after Quarantine
period in AQCS
Operations in Quarantine
Testing parameters for confirmatory
diagnosis. Everyday examination record
(Annexure-1.4) and concerned test UNFIT-Treatment may
reports will be recorded or updated be suggested with
online. consent of owner/Death
cases-Post mortem and
Incineration
 Annexure-1b
Process for Importing Pet Dog(s) into India under Reimport-Ease of
Understanding
Case 2. Re-import(As per Circular No. 25 / 2013-Customs)

Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents
for Advance No Objection Certificate (NOC) from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you are eligible for Re-import (Copy of earlier
Veterinary health certificate for export issued by AQCS India)

Application form (Annexure-1.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper If there is deficiency in documents

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure- Applicant will be informed back with point
1.2) along with format for physical wise reasons for rejection (automatic
examination (Annexure 1.3) is issued and Bill response by system).
of Entry will be cleared online by AQCS
Airline will not lift the pets until advance
(If coming by cargo)
NOC is obtained by the applicant.
Post Arrival Examination

Quarantine Officer will examine the animal(s) as per

the prescribed format (Annexure 1.3) and documents

Decision on Arrival at port of entry

Unfit-Animal exhibiting clinical signs

FIT- Final NOC of diseases will be quarantined at FIT cases-Final NOC
(Annexure-1.5) respective AQCS (15 days) and (Annexure-1.5) will be
necessary testing will be carried out. issued after Quarantine
period in AQCS

Operations in Quarantine
Testing parameters for confirmatory
diagnosis. Everyday examination record
(Annexure-1.4) and concerned test reports
will be recorded or updated online. UNFIT-Treatment may be
suggested with consent of
owner/Death cases-Post
mortem and Incineration
 Annexure-1c
Process for Importing Pet Dog(s) into India under Directorate General of Foreign Trade
(DGFT)- Ease of Understanding

Case 3. – For Short Stay in India (Under DGFT)

Table 1.

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents
for Advance No Objection Certificate (NOC) from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid Directorate General of Foreign
Trade (DGFT) License (http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 1.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper If there is deficiency in documents

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure- Applicant will be informed back with point
1.2) along with format for physical wise reasons for rejection (automatic
examination (Annexure 1.3) is issued and Bill response by system).
of Entry will be cleared online by AQCS
Airline will not lift the dog(s) until advance
(If coming by cargo)
NOC is obtained by the applicant.
Post Arrival Examination

Quarantine Officer will examine the animal(s) as

per the prescribed format (Annexure-1.3) and
documents
Decision on Arrival at port of entry

Unfit-Animal exhibiting clinical signs

FIT- Final NOC
of diseases will be quarantined at
(Annexure-1.5) FIT cases-Final NOC
respective AQCS (15 days) and
(Annexure-1.5) will be
necessary testing will be carried out.
issued after Quarantine
period in AQCS

Operations in Quarantine
Testing parameters for confirmatory
diagnosis. Everyday examination record
(Annexure-1.4) and concerned test
reports will be recorded or updated UNFIT-Treatment may
online. be suggested with
consent of owner/Death
cases-Post mortem and
Incineration
 Annexure-1.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine and Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

Certification Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Pet Dog(s)
1. Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata
2. Name & address of the 3. Date of 4.List of enclosures attached:
Applicant: import
 Annexure 1.1.1-Veterinary Health Certificate for
Pet dogs
 Pet passport/ Pet book/ Pet health card
 Flight Ticket/ Airway bill/ seaway bill

Tel.No. :
Email Id:
5. Purpose of the import 6. Bill of entry issued by the Customs (if applicable)

7. Description of the Dog(s)

Name Sex

Breed Date of birth

Microchip No. Country of origin

Colour

8. General Declaration For official use only

I 1. Acknowledgement No.
(Mr./Mrs/Miss)......................................................
am an applicant for import of dog(s) mentioned 2. Unfit for clearance on account of deficiency in
above and declare that the information furnished
on this form, to best of my knowledge and belief  Veterinary Health Certificate for
are true, correct and complete in every respect. Pet dogs
 Pet passport/ Pet book/ Pet health card
Date: Sign.  Flight Ticket/ Airway bill/ seaway bill
 Application format
Medical Condition Declaration (If applicable)
It is declared that dog(s) mentioned above are
Official Veterinarian’ Signature
under supervision of a registered Veterinarian.
Details of clinical condition and medication is
mentioned in the health card (attached with this
form)

Date: Sign.
 Annexure-1.1.1

Veterinary Health Certificate for Import of Pet Dogs into India

1. OWNER

Name and Address of the owner(s) of the dog(s)......................................

Contact No:
Email:
2. Description
Breed of Dog:.......................................................................................

Age or date of birth:..............................................................................

Sex:......................................................................................................

Colour:..................................................................................................

Coat type and marking/ Distinguish mark:...........................................

Identification/ Microchip number:.........................................................

3.Additional Information

Country of origin:...................................................................................

Countries visited over the past two years as declared by owner (give dates):

.............................................................................................................
4. Sanitary Information
I, the undersigned, Official Veterinarian hereby certify that the dog(s) described above and
examined on this day:

a) Show/shows no clinical sign of any disease including rabies, canine distemper, parvo
virus infection, leptospirosis, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Scabies and Leishmaniasis.
b) Has/have been vaccinated for rabies (in case it is more than three months of age)
Canine distemper, parvo virus infection, leptospirosis within the time limit recommended by
the vaccine manufacturer licensed and approved by the exporting country (name of the
vaccine, batch number, and the date of vaccination must be shown on the passport/pet
book/health card of dog(s) as the case may be).
c) Has/have been under treatment (if any) with following details
(i) Type of treatment
(ii) Type of medication

Official Stamp:

Issued at ........................ on............

Signature........................................
Name and address of Official Veterinarian
Registration No. :...............................
Email:
Contact no.
 Annexure-1.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of Pet dog(s)

Acknowledgement No of Application form for obtaining NOC: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

Dear Applicant,

This is in reference to your application for Advance No Objection certificate for import of
Dog(s) into India on ………….. from …… by …………….Airlines. After vetting the copies of Veterinary
Health Certificate, other health document and the declarations, this office does not have any objection in
importing the Pet dog(s).

The details of the animal as under:

S. No. Name & Microchip No. Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Color

1. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

2. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

Subject to the conditions mentioned below:

a) This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. No additional feed will be allowed with the animal(s).
b) The pet dog(s) will be examined at port of entry. In case, the health status of the pet dog(s) is/are found
doubtful as per parameters mentioned in format enclosed (Annexure 1.3), the dog(s) will be kept under
quarantine observations at, __________, till Final Clearance is accorded.
c) The dog(s) is/are liable for deportation or re-exports in case the procedures are not fulfilled or the disease is
diagnosed/developed during the quarantine period.
d) The permission is also subject to Custom clearance on arrival as per Custom Circular No. 15/2013 for
assessment of TR status or 25/2013 for assessment of Re-import or under Director General of Foreign Trade
(DGFT) licence.

To,
Mr/Mrs. ……………………………..
…………………………...
Mobile:- ………………………………………..
E-MAIL:- ……………………………………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Copy to on duty Custom official (Through the owner/Authorized representative): For information and necessary action as per Custom
Circular no.15/2013 and Notification No. S.O. 1495(E) dated 10.06.2014, Para 4(i). Customs are requested to ensure that the
passenger produces the pet dog(s) and documents at Airport office of AQCS, ___________ under Custom reference for clinical
examination.
 Annexure-1.3

Physical Examination of Pet dog(s) on arrival at Port of Entry

Owner
Name and Address

E mail: Contact No.

Purpose of Import: Advance No Objection Certificate No. issued by AQCS:

Pet Passport/Pet Book/ Health Card:

Sr. No Species and Name and Age/DOB Colour Sex Country of

Breed Microchip (M/F/N) Origin
No.

1.

On Arrival Physical Examination Remarks

1 Whether animal is showing symptoms for rabies i.e. furious or dumb Yes (Quarantine)
No (NOC)
2 Whether animal is showing symptoms for Canine Distemper i.e. tremors Yes (Quarantine)
No (NOC)
3 Whether animal is showing symptoms for Parvo virus infection i.e. Blood tinged Yes (Quarantine)
diarrheoa No (NOC)
4 Whether animal is showing symptoms for Leptospirosis/Infectious Canine Hepatitis Yes (Quarantine)
i.e. yellowish coloration of the skin and mucous membrane No (NOC)
5 Whether animal is showing symptoms for Leishmaniasis i.e. hyper-keratosis (Over Yes (Quarantine)
thickening of skin) No (NOC)
Vital Signs Normal Range Remarks
Body temperature 101-102 < 1000F or > 1030 F
(Quarantine)

Decision:

Fit for clearance

(a) Unfit for clearance on account of ………………………………………………………………..

(b) Reasons:
Signature of the Owner:-

Signature of the Officer:-

Date:-

Note: If Pet Dog is being recommended for quarantine, the same has to be reported immediately to the
DAHD.
 Annexure-1.4

Physical Examination of the pet dog(s) during Quarantine period at AQCS

(Indicate if any abnormality/disease condition-attach additional sheet/report if necessary)

Temperature Gastric Respiratory

Visible injuries
Date disorder disorder
(if any)
(if any) (if any)

Note: Imported dog(s) may be tested for Rabies /Canine Distemper / Parvo virus/ Leptospirosis/
Infectious Canine Hepatitis/ Leishmaniasis during quarantine, if shows symptoms.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure-1.5
Final Quarantine Clearance Certificate for Import of Pet dog(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

This is to certify that the following described consignment of ........ number of dog(s) /imported from .......
by.......................................released from Animal Quarantine on ................ The dog(s) were kept under
Quarantine from ............., tested and found healthy during quarantine observations.

The details of the dog(s) as under:

S. No. Name & Microchip No. Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Color

1. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

2. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

The above pet dog(s) is/are:-

1. The dog(s) is/are healthy and do not exhibit any signs/symptoms of diseases as per Annexure No. 1.3
and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
2. The dog(s) is/are not healthy and exhibit signs/symptoms of diseases as per Annexure No. 1.3 and
is/are liable to be quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification Services………………….. for 15
days.

2(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the dog(s)are found free from any
infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
2(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the dog(s)are found suffering from
…………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at the cost of owner
as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

To,
Mr/Mrs. ……………………………..
…………………………...
Mobile:- ………………………………………..
E-MAIL:- ……………………………………….

Copy to on duty Custom official (Through the owner/Authorized representative): For information and necessary action as per
Custom Circular no.15/2013 and Notification No. S.O. 1495(E) dated 10.06.2014, Para 4(i).

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________
 Annexure 1.6

Format for authorization to apply for obtaining No Objection Certificate (NOC) at Animal
Quarantine & Certification Services (AQCS)

To,

The Officer-In Charge

Animal Quarantine & Certification Services

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries,

Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying

Government of India

General Declaration

I, Dr./Mr./Ms/Mrs. ..................................... with the details mentioned below, am intending to

import/export .......nos. of Pet (dog(s)/cat(s)) under baggage rule from……….into/ from India.
For the purpose of obtaining NOC from Animal Quarantine & Certification Services and
documentation, I hereby authorize Mr /Mrs............. (Whose details are given below) on my
behalf.

*Note: I am well aware that no charges are levied by AQCS for the purpose of NOC
issuance with respect to Import and Export of Pets.

Details of the applicant

a. Name
b. Address
c. Passport Copy
d. Destination
e. Place of embarkation/disembarkation
f. Mobile No.
g. Email ID

Details of the authorized Person:

a. Name
b. Address
c. Copy of Aadhar Card/Election ID/ Passport/Driving license
d. Mobile No.
e. Email ID
Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Commercial Dog(s) in to India:
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 1.1d) will be
submitted through Email by the applicant. Pet passport is not required in case of
Commercial dog(s).
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC-Annexure
1.2d) will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine & Certification Station within
1 working day.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. Commercial dog(s) will be quarantined for 15 days at respective AQCS premises or in

house quarantine approved by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD),
New Delhi.

During Quarantine Period at AQCS

1. Everyday examination record will be maintained and testing will be done as per
annexure 1.4d. If any signs/symptoms will be found, the same will be recorded or
updated online. The applicant will bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 1.5d) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for
the commercial dog(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports or if the commercial dog dies of disease,
deportation /Post –Mortem and incineration will be done at the cost of owner.

*Complete process of clearance is depicted at annexure 1d.

 Annexure-1d
Process for Importing Commercial Dog(s) into India under Directorate General Foreign
Trade (DGFT)- Ease of Understanding

Case 4. – Commercial Dogs (For Research& Development purposes with recommendation of

CPCSEA/ Security purposes-Under DGFT Licence)

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents
for Advance No Objection Certificate (NOC) from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT License
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 1.1d)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper If there is deficiency in documents

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
1.2d) is issued and Bill of Entry will be wise reasons for rejection (automatic
cleared online by AQCS (If coming by cargo) response by system).

Airline will not lift the dogs until advance

NOC is obtained by the applicant.

Post arrival Operations in Quarantine

Commercial dog(s) will be quarantined for 15 days at concerned AQCS or
in house quarantine approved by DAHD and necessary testing will be
carried out. Everyday examination (annexure 1.4d) will be recorded and
concerned test reports will be updated online.

FIT cases-Final NOC UNFIT-Treatment may be

(Annexure-1.5d) will be suggested with consent of
issued after Quarantine owner/Death cases-Post
period in AQCS mortem and Incineration
 Annexure-1.1d
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine and Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

Certification Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Commercial Dogs
1. Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata
2.Name & address of the 3. Date of 4.List of enclosures attached:
Applicant: import
 Annexure 1.1.1a-Veterinary Health Certificate for
commercial dogs
Tel.No. :  Flight Ticket/ Airway bill/ seaway bill
Email Id:
5. Purpose of the import 6. Bill of entry issued by the Customs (if applicable)

7. Description of the Commercial Dog(s)

Name Sex

Breed Date of birth

Microchip No. Country of origin

Colour

8. General Declaration For official use only

I 1. Acknowledgement No.
(Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
am an applicant for import of dogt(s) mentioned
above and declare that the information furnished  Veterinary Health Certificate for
on this form, to best of my knowledge and belief commercial dogs
are true, correct and complete in every respect.  Flight Ticket/ Airway bill/ seaway bill
 Application format
Date: Sign.

Medical Condition Declaration (If applicable)

It is declared that dog(s) mentioned above are
under supervision of a registered Veterinarian. Official Veterinarian’ Signature
Details of clinical condition and medication is
mentioned in the health card (attached with this
form)

Date: Sign.
 Annexure 1.1.1 a

VETERINARY CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF COMMERICIAL

DOGS INTO INDIA

I. OWNER

Name and Address of the Owner(s) of the dog(s)…………………………………………………

Name and address of the establishment from where the dog(s) are sourced………………………

….………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Contact No: …………………………………..

Email: ………………………………………….

II. DESCRIPTION

Breed of Dog(s):.…………………………………………………………………………………...

Age or date of birth:………………………………………………………………………………..

Sex:…………………………………………………………………………………………………

Colour:……………………………………………………………………………………………..

Coat type and marking/Distinguish mark: …..……………………………………………………

Identification number………………………………………………………………………………

III. Additional Information

Country of origin…………………………………………………………………………………...

Countries visited over the past two years as declared by owner (give
details):…………………………………………………………………………………………….

IV. DESTINATION OF DOG

Country: …………………………………………………………………………………………...

Name and address of the consignee: ………………………………………………………………

Name and identification of means and transport:………………………………………………….

Details of the purpose of import: ………………………………………………………………….

V. SANITARY INFORMATION

I, the undersigned, Official Veterinarian hereby certify that the dog(s) described above and
examined on this day:

a) Show/shows no clinical sign of any disease including rabies, canine distemper, parvo virus
infection, leptospirosis, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Scabies and Leishmaniasis etc.
b) has/have been vaccinated for rabies (in case it is more than three months of age) within the
time limit recommended by the manufacturer of the vaccine licensed and approved by the
exporting country (name of the vaccine, batch number, and the date of vaccination must be
shown on the veterinary health certificate). Serum Antibody titre against the rabies after anti
rabies vaccination may also be indicated.

c) the dogs are vaccinated against Parvo-virus, Corona virus Leptospira and canine distemper
one month before arrival. The details of vaccination are as under -

Name of the Date of Manufacturer of Batch No. Of Date of Expiry

Vaccine Vaccination Vaccine Vaccine

Rabies

Parvo-virus

Corona Virus

Canine
Distemper

Leptospira

Serum Antibody titre against rabies virus:

Titre:
Date of Testing:
Name and testing method:

d) the dog(s) has/have been kept in pre-export quarantine for 30 days in the approved quarantine
premises of the exporting country.

Official stamp:

Issued at ………….. On………………… Signature:……………………………….

Name and address of official veterinarian
Registration number:…………………
Email:……………………
Contact No:……………………………
Post Import quarantine:

1. On arrival the Regional officer/Quarantine officer will examine the dog(s) veterinary
certificate and vaccination records accompanied with the animal(s)

2. In case dogs(s) is/are free from any clinical illness as well as the documents including
veterinary certificate/vaccination records are found in order, the dog(s) will be quarantined for
15 days in the AQCS for observation and basic tests for the diseases during quarantine. If dog(s)
is/are detected with any signs of clinical illness during quarantine, the period of quarantine may
be extended depending on the nature and severity of the disease.

3. Import of feed or bedding etc, will not allowed along with the dog(s).
 Annexure-1.2d
Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of Commercial dog(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. ..Dt. …………..

Certification No: …………. Dt. ………

Sub.: Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of Commercial dog(s) from ……. into India under
baggage rule by ……. Airlines as accompanied baggage /cargo.

Dear Applicant,

This is in reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no.dated ………. for Advance
No Objection certificate for import of Commercial Dog(s) into India on ………….. from …… by
…………….Airlines. After vetting the copies of Veterinary Health Certificate, other health document and the
declarations, this office does not have any objection in importing the Commercial dog(s) provided the
certificate, documents and declarations submitted in this office are authentic.

The details of the animal as under:

S. No. Name & Microchip No. Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Color

1. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

2. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

Subject to the conditions mentioned below:

a) This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. No additional feed will be allowed with the animal(s).
b) The Commercial dog(s) will be kept under quarantine observations for 15 days at AQCS, __________ or in
house quarantine approved by DAHD, New Delhi, till Final Clearance is accorded.
c) The permission is also subject to Custom clearance on arrival.

To,
Mr/Mrs. ……………………………..
…………………………...
Mobile:- ………………………………………..
E-MAIL:- ……………………………………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Copy to on duty Custom official (Through the owner/Authorized representative): For information and necessary action. Customs are
requested to ensure that the passenger produces the dog(s) and documents at AQCS, ___________ under Custom reference for clinical
examination.
 Annexure-1.4d

Physical Examination of the Commercial dog(s) during Quarantine period at AQCS

(Indicate if any abnormality/disease condition-attach additional sheet/report if necessary)

Temperature Gastric Respiratory

Visible injuries
Date disorder disorder
(if any)
(if any) (if any)

Note: Imported dog(s) may be tested for Rabies /Canine Distemper / Parvo virus/ Leptospirosis/
Infectious Canine Hepatitis/ Leishmaniasis, if shows symptoms during quarantine.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure-1.5d
Final Quarantine Clearance Certificate for Import of Commercial dog(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

This is to certify that the following described consignment of ........ number of commercial dog(s) /imported
from ....... by.......................................released from Animal Quarantine on ................ The commercial dog(s)
were kept under Quarantine from ............., tested and found healthy during quarantine observations.

The details of the Commercial dog(s) as under:

S. No. Name & Microchip No. Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Color

1. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

2. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

The above commercial dog(s) is/are:-

1.The commercial dog(s) is/are quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification

Services………………….. for 15 days.

2(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the Commercial dog(s) are found free
from any infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
2(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the Commercial dog(s) are found
suffering from …………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at
the cost of owner as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

To,
Mr/Mrs. ……………………………..
…………………………...
Mobile:- ………………………………………..
E-MAIL:- ……………………………………….

Copy to on duty Custom official (Through the owner/Authorized representative): For information and necessary action

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________
Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Pet Cat(s)
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 2.1) will be
submitted through Email / physically by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC-Annexure
2.2) will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
within 1 working day along with parameters to be examined on arrival (Annexure 2.3).

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The AQCS’s Officer will carry out physical examination of the pet Cat(s) as per the
prescribed format (Annexure 2.3) at the port of entry.
2. In case the pet is found sound and healthy (as per the Annexure 2.3); final NOC
(Annexure 2.5) will be issued at the port of entry itself.
3. In case the pet fails to clear physical examination or exhibits clinical signs of diseases
mentioned in format at annexure 2.3, it will be taken to the Quarantine Station and will
remain under quarantine for 15 days.

During Quarantine Period at AQCS

1. Everyday examination record (Annexure 2.4) will be maintained and testing will be done
as per annexure 2.3 if any signs/symptoms will be found, the same will be recorded or
updated online. The applicant will bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 2.5) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for
the pet cat under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports or if the pet dies, deportation/Post –Mortem and
incineration will be done at the cost of owner.

*Complete clearance process is depicted at annexure 2 (a, b & c)

Note: If owner of pet(s) is unable to visit Animal Quarantine & Certification Services
personally for the purpose of obtaining No Objection Certificate (NOC), physical examination
of cat(s) etc., he/she may authorize his/her representative (Annexure 1.6).
 Annexure 2a
Process for Importing Pet Cat(s) into India under Transfer of Residence-Ease of
Understanding
Case 1. – Transfer of Residence

Application Filing
Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents
for Advance No Objection Certificate from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you are eligible for Transfer of Residence
(Proof of two years overseas stay and visa cancellation/relocation proof)

Application form (Annexure 2.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper If there is deficiency in documents

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
2.2) along with format for physical wise reasons for rejection (automatic
examination (Annexure 2.3) is issued and Bill response by system).
of Entry will be cleared online by AQCS (If
coming by cargo) Airline will not lift the pets until advance
NOC is obtained by the applicant.
Post Arrival Examination

Quarantine Officer will examine the

animal(s) (Annexure 2.3) and documents

Decision on Arrival at port of entry

FIT- Final NOC Unfit-Animal exhibiting clinical signs FIT cases-Final NOC
of diseases as mentioned in format at will be issued after
(Annexure 2.5) annexure 2.3 will be quarantined at Quarantine period in
respective AQCS (15 days) and AQCS
necessary testing will be carried out.

Operations in Quarantine

Testing parameters for confirmatory Decision

diagnosis. Everyday examination record
(Annexure 2.4) and concerned test UNFIT-Treatment may
reports will be recorded or updated be suggested with
online. consent of owner/Death
cases-Post mortem and
Incineration
 Annexure 2b
Process for Importing Pet Cat(s) into India under Re-import - Ease of Understanding

Case 2. Re-import (As per Circular No. 25 / 2013-Customs)

Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents
for Advance No Objection Certificate from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you are eligible for Reimport (Copy of earlier
export certificate issued by AQCS India)

Application form (Annexure 2.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper If there is deficiency in documents

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
2.2) along with format for physical wise reasons for rejection (automatic
examination (Annexure 2.3) is issued and Bill response by system).
of Entry will be cleared online by AQCS (If
coming by cargo) Airline will not lift the pets until advance
NOC is obtained by the applicant.
Post Arrival Examination

Quarantine Officer will examine the

animal(s) (Annexure 2.3) and documents

Decision on Arrival at port of entry

FIT cases-Final NOC

FIT- Final NOC Unfit-Animal exhibiting clinical signs
will be issued after
(Annexure 2.5) of diseases as mentioned in format at
Quarantine period in
annexure 2.3 will be quarantined at
AQCS
respective AQCS (15 days) and
necessary testing will be carried out.

Operations in Quarantine
Testing parameters for confirmatory
Decision
diagnosis. Everyday examination record
(Annexure 2.4) and concerned test UNFIT-Treatment may be
reports will be recorded or updated suggested with consent of
online. owner/Death cases-Post
mortem and Incineration
 Annexure 2c
Process for Importing Pet Cat(s) into India under Directorate General of Foreign
Trade (DGFT)- Ease of Understanding
Case 3. – For Short Stay in India (Under DGFT)

Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents
for Advance No Objection Certificate from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT License
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 2.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper If there is deficiency in documents

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
2.2) along with format for physical wise reasons for rejection (automatic
examination (Annexure 2.3) is issued and Bill response by system).
of Entry will be cleared online by AQCS (If
Airline will not lift the pets until advance
coming by cargo)
NOC is obtained by the applicant.
Post Arrival Examination

Quarantine Officer will examine the

animal(s) (Annexure 2.3) and documents

Decision on Arrival at port of entry

FIT- Final NOC Unfit-Animal exhibiting clinical signs

(Annexure 2.5) of diseases as mentioned in format at
annexure 2.3 will be quarantined at FIT cases-Final NOC
respective AQCS (15 days) and will be issued after
necessary testing will be carried out. Quarantine period in
AQCS

Operations in Quarantine
Testing parameters for confirmatory
Decision
diagnosis. Everyday examination record
(Annexure 2.4) and concerned test UNFIT-Treatment may
reports will be updated online. be suggested with
consent of owner/Death
cases-Post mortem and
Incineration
 Annexure 2.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

and Certification
Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Pet Cats
1. Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata
2.Name & address of the 3. Date of 4.List of enclosures attached:
Applicant: import
 Annexure 2.1.1 Veterinary Official Health
certificate
 Pet passport
 Flight Ticket/ Airway bill/ seaway bill
Tel.No. :
Email Id:
5. Purpose of the import 6. Bill of entry issued by Customs (if applicable)

7. Description of the Pet Cat(s)

Name Sex

Breed Date of birth

Microchip No. Country of origin

Colour

8. General Declaration For official use only

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... 1. Acknowledgement no.
am an applicant for import of pet(s) mentioned
above and declare that the information furnished on 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
this form, to best of my knowledge and belief are  Veterinary Official Health certificate
true, correct and complete in every respect.  Pet passport
Date: Sign.
 Flight Ticket/ Airway bill/ seaway bill
Medical Condition Declaration (If applicable)
It is declared that pet(s) mentioned above are under
supervision of a registered Veterinarian. Details of
clinical condition and medication is mentioned in
the health card (attached with this form)
Date: Sign.
Official Veterinarian’ Signature
 Annexure 2.1.1
Veterinary Health Certificate for Import of Pet Cats into India

Owner
Name and Address of the owner(s) of the cat(s)...........................................................................
Contact no.: ........................................................................
E-Mail:….........................................................................

Description
Breed of Cat(s):...........................................................................................
Age or date of birth:......................................................................................
Sex:..............................................................................................................
Colour:..........................................................................................................
Coat type and marking/ Distinguish mark:...................................................
Identification number:...................................................................................

Additional Information
Country of origin:...........................................................................................
Countries visited over the past two years as declared by owner (give dates):

.......................................................................................................................
Sanitary Information
I, the undersigned, Official Veterinarian hereby certify that the cat(s) described above and
examined on this day:

a. Show/shows no clinical sign of any disease including rabies, feline enteritis, feline pan
leukopenia, leptospirosis, distemper, scabies, aujeszky’s disease, toxoplasmosis etc.
b. Has been vaccinated for rabies (in case it is more than three months of age) within the time
limit recommended by the manufacturer of vaccine licensed and approved by the exporting
country (name of the vaccine, batch number and the date of vaccination must be shown on
the veterinary certificate).
c. Has/have been under treatment (if any) with following details
i Type of treatment
ii Type of medication

Official Stamp:
Issued at .....................on............

Signature........................................
Name and address of Official Veterinarian
Registration No.....................................
Email:
Contact no.
 Annexure 2.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Pet cat(s)

Acknowledgement No of Application form for obtaining NOC: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

Dear Applicant,

This is in reference to your application for Advance No Objection certificate for import of Cat(s)
into India on ………….. from …… by …………….Airlines. After vetting the copies of Veterinary Health
Certificate, other health document and the declarations, this office does not have any objection in importing the
Pet cat(s).

The details of the pet cat(s) as under:

S. No. Name & Microchip No. Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Color

1. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

2. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

Subject to the conditions mentioned below:

a) This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. No additional feed will be allowed with the pet cat(s).
b) The pet cat(s) will be examined at port of entry. In case, the health status of the pet cat(s) is found doubtful as
per parameters mentioned in format enclosed (Annexure 2.3), the pet cat(s) will be kept under quarantine
observations at, __________, till Final Clearance is accorded.
c) The Pet cat(s) is liable for deportation or re-exports in case the parameters mentioned in format enclosed
(Annexure 2.3) are not fulfilled.
d) The permission is also subject to Custom clearance on arrival as per Custom Circular No. 15/2013 for
assessment of TR status or 25/2013 for assessment of Re-import or under DGFT.

To,
Mr/Mrs. ……………………………..
…………………………...
Mobile:- ………………………………………..
E-MAIL:- ……………………………………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Copy to on duty Custom official (Through the owner/Authorized representative): For information and necessary action as per Custom
Circular no.15/2013 and Notification No. S.O. 1495(E) dated 10.06.2014, Para 4(i). Customs are requested to ensure that the passenger
produces the Pet cat(s) and documents at AQCS, ___________ under Custom reference for clinical examination.
 Annexure 2.3
Physical Examination of Pet Cat(s) on arrival at Port of Entry

Owner
Name and Address

E mail: Contact No.

Purpose of Import: Advance No Objection Certificate No. issued by AQCS:

Pet Passport/Pet Book/ Health Card:

Sr. No Species and Name and Age/DOB Colour Sex Country of

Breed Microchip (M/F/N) Origin
No.

1.

On Arrival Physical Examination Remarks

1 Whether animal is showing symptoms for rabies i.e. furious or dumb Yes (Quarantine)
No (NOC)

2 Whether animal is showing symptoms for feline enteritis/pan leukopenia Yes (Quarantine)
i.e. blood tinged diarrhea No (NOC)
3 Whether animal is showing symptoms for toxoplasmosis i.e. retinitis, Yes (Quarantine)
tremors, seizures, yellow coloration of mucous membrane No (NOC)
4 Whether animal is showing symptoms for aujeszky’s disease i.e. intense Yes (Quarantine)
pruritus (body scratching) No (NOC)

Vital Signs Normal Range Remarks

Body 102-103 < 1010F or > 1040 F
temperature (Quarantine)
Decision:

(a) Fit for clearance

(b) Unfit for clearance on account of …………………………………………..
(c) Reasons:

Signature of the Owner:-

Signature of the Officer:-

Date:-

Note: If Pet Dog is being recommended for quarantine, the same has to be reported immediately to the
DAHD.
 Annexure 2.4

Physical Examination of the pet cat(s) during Quarantine period at AQCS

(Indicate if any abnormality/disease condition-attach additional sheet/report if necessary)

Temperature Gastric Respiratory

Visible injuries
Date disorder disorder
(if any)
(if any) (if any)

Note: Imported cat(s) may be tested for Rabies / feline enteritis/pan leukopenia / toxoplasmosis /
Aujeszky’s disease during quarantine, if shows symptoms.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 2.5

Final No Objection certificate for import of Pet Cat(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

This is to certify that the following described consignment of.......... number of cat(s) /imported from .......
by.......................................released from Animal Quarantine on ................ The cat(s) were kept under
Quarantine from ............., tested and found healthy during quarantine observations.

The details of the pet cat(s) as under:

S. No. Name & Microchip No. Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Color

1. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

2. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

1. The pet cat(s) is/are healthy and do not exhibit any signs/symptoms of diseases as per Annexure No. 2.3
and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
2. The pet cat(s) is/are not healthy and exhibit signs/symptoms of diseases as per Annexure No. 2.3 and
is/are liable to be quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification Services………………….. for 15
days.

2(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the pet cat(s) are found free from any
infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
2(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the pet cat(s)are found suffering from
…………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at the cost of owner
as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

To,
Mr/Mrs. ……………………………..
…………………………...
Mobile:- ………………………………………..
E-MAIL:- ……………………………………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Copy to on duty Custom official (Through the owner/Authorized representative): For information and necessary action as
per Custom Circular no.15/2013 and Notification No. S.O. 1495(E) dated 10.06.2014, Para 4(i).
Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Equine(s):
Pre-Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 3.1) will be
submitted through Email by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC (Annexure
3.2)) will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
within 1 working day.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The Equine(s) will be taken to the Quarantine Station and will remain under quarantine
for 30 days.

During Quarantine Period at AQCS

1. Everyday examination record (Annexure 3.3) will be maintained and testing reports
(against Dourine, AHS, EVA, Glanders, EIA and CEM) will be updated online. CEM
will be tested twice i.e., on 4th and 11th day. The applicant will bear the charges for
testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 3.4) will be issued in case negative test reports (as per Annexure
3.1.1) are obtained for the Equine(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports, deportation will be done at the cost of owner. If
Equine(s) dies, Post –Mortem and destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*As per notification S.O. 1495(E), 10.06.2014, Live animals are allowed to be imported
in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi except for pet animals.
*Complete clearance process is depicted at Annexure 3
 Annexure 3
Process for Importing Equine(s) into India-Ease of Understanding
Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for
Advance No Objection Certificate from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 3.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper. If there is deficiency in

documents.
Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure 3.2) Applicant will be informed back with point
will be issued and Bill of Entry will be cleared wise reasons for rejection (automatic
online response by system).

Airline will not lift the Equines until

advance NOC is obtained by the applicant.

Post arrival Operations in Quarantine

Equine(s) will be transferred to AQCS for 30 days
quarantine at respective AQCS. Daily record sheet
(Annexure 3.3) including clinical examination and
laboratory diagnosis will be carried out.

Testing parameters during Quarantine Period

Final NOC (Annexure 3.4) will be
Serum – Dourine (Complement Fixation issued if the equine(s) is/are found fit
Test), AHS, EVA (Viral Neutralization and healthy during entire quarantine
test), Glanders(Complement Fixation period.
Test), CEM(Culture of Microorganisms)
Decision
and EIA (Coggins (Immunodiffusion)
test)- NRCE, HISAR If the equine(s) develops
sign/symptoms of an infectious
disease confirmed by laboratory
reports, the equine(s) will be
deported/destroyed at the cost of
importer as per the Gazette
Notification G.S.R.No. 752 (E) (3.1.1)
*if country is not free for certain diseases, the testing Parameters
would be mandate to test.
** Testing charges- http://nrce.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Rate-List.pdf
 Annexure 3.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

and Certification
Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Equine(s)
1.Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata
1. Name & address of the 2. Date of 3. List of enclosures attached:
Applicant:- import
 Annexure 3.1.1-Veterinary Health certificate
and Test reports
 Equine Passport
Tel.No. :  Flight ticket/ Airway bill
Email Id:
4. Purpose of the import 5. Bill of entry issued by the Customs

6. Description of the Equine(s)

Name Sex

Breed Date of birth

Microchip No. Country of origin

Colour

7. General Declaration For official use only

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... am 1. Acknowledgement No.

an applicant for import of Equine(s) mentioned above
and declare that the information furnished on this form, 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
to best of my knowledge and belief are true, correct and a.
complete in every respect. b.
c.
Date: Sign. d.
e.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 3.1.1

Veterinary health certificate for import of horses or other equidae into India,

(**As published in Gazette Notification S.O. 752 (E), dated 5th October, 2012 and
subsequent amendment vide in Gazette Notification S.O. 185 (E), dated 21st March, 2013)

1. General requirement: The horse or other equidae shall be accompanied with a valid passport
or if the horse or other equid is not originating from countries not issuing passport, it must be
accompanied by a complete history sheet with an identification certificate duly authenticated by
an official veterinarian of the exporting country.
2. In the case of thoroughbred horses, import shall be allowed for the purpose of breeding, polo
and sports only and not for purpose of racing.
3. Testing requirement:
(1) The horse or other equidae shall come from a country, -

(i) where the African Horse Sickness Virus (AHSV) has not been reported for the last two years
preceding the exportation;
(ii) free from African Horse Sickness Virus (AHSV) when African Horse Sickness (AHS) is a
notifiable disease in the whole country, systematic vaccination is prohibited, importation of
equids and their semen, oocytes or embryos are carried out in accordance with Chapter 12.1 of
Terrestrial Animal Health Code of World Organization for Animal Health (OIE);
(iii) where the horse or other equidae have not travelled to or through any country infected with
African Horse Sickness for the last two years preceding the exportation;
(iv) with a certificate of veterinary authorities certifying the horse or other equidae -
(a) have not shown any clinical signs of African Horse Sickness (AHS) on the day of
shipment;
(b) have not been vaccinated against African Horse Sickness (AHS) forty days immediately
preceding the exportation;
(c) were protected from culicoides attacks at all time when transiting through an infected
zone.
(v) where Contagious Equine Meritis (CEM) has not been reported during the last twenty
months preceding the exportation.
Provided that the import of the horse or other equidae from Contagious Equine Metritis
(CEM) infected country shall be allowed if the horse or other equid have been kept in an
establishment or farm (by whatever name called) which is free from Contagious Equine Metritis
(CEM) for three years preceding the exportation and the horse or other equidae have not been
mated during last thirty six months preceding the exportation:

Provided further that if the horse or other equidae has been mated within an establishment or
farm (by whatever name called), they shall test negative from Contagious Equine Metritis
(CEM) on three consecutive occasions each not less than seven days intervals for stallions and
pregnant mares, and on three consecutive oestruses for non-pregnant mares.
(vi) After undergoing pre-export quarantine for necessary testing as per Table annexed to the
veterinary health certificate, prior to the export.
(2) The horse or other equidae shall be imported only through the International airports at Delhi,
Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai or any other airports notified by the Central Government from
time to time.
(3) The importer shall submit all the test reports after completion of the tests indicated at the
Table along with a copy of health certificate to the Regional Officer or Quarantine Officer of the
Animal Quarantine and Certification Services attached to the airports, seven days (relaxable up
to three days I pressing circumstances) prior to the embarkment and shall obtain No Objection
Certificate (NOC).
(4) The horse or other equidae shall be allowed to disembark only on the receipt of an original
No Objection Certificate (NOC).
4. Special Requirement - No horse or other equidae shall be imported into the country unless
certified by a certificate of health in English language signed by an official veterinarian licensed
and accredited by the exporting state or country in which a physical examination of the same
was made as per the below mentioned Form.
FORM

(a) General Information:

Name and address of the Consignor: Certificate reference No.

Veterinary Authority:

Name and address of the consignee:

Country of Origin:

Country of destination:

Name and address of the establishment or farms (by

whatever name called) specify the duration of stay of
the horse or other equidae with exact dates:

Date of shipment:
(specify flight number and date of journey. If there is
break in journey, indicate the details of break
journey)

Details of the official veterinarian who have

examined the horse or other equidae:

Details and date of examination, the number of the

horse or other equidae examined:

Details of the establishment or premises at the which

the horse or other equidae were examined:

Purpose of Import:

Import License number and date:

(Issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade)

(b) Details of the horse or other equidae

Species Breed Name/ Sex Age/Date/ Passport No. and Sire Dam
Year of Passport issuing
Tattoo Birth authority

(c) Diagram, marks and description of the horse or other equidae:

(written description shall agree with the diagram of the horse or other equidae)

1. Certificate of Health
The undersigned hereby certifies that the horse or other equidae described above has been
examined on this day and certifies that:-

1 (i) the horse or other equidae is free from African Horse Sickness Virus (AHSV) for the last
two years of shipment;

(ii) the ....................................(name of the country) is free from African Horse Sickness Virus
(AHSV) when African Horse sickness (AHS) is a notifiable disease in the whole country,
systematic vaccination is prohibited, importation of equids and their semen, oocytes or embryos
are carried out in accordance with Chapter 12.1 of Terrestrial Animal Health Code of World
Organization for Animal Health (OIE);

(iii) the horse or other equidae have not travelled to or through any country infected with African
Horse Sickness during the preceding two years preceding the exportation;

(iv) the horse or other equidae have not shown any clinical sign of African Horse Sickness
(AHS) on the date of exportation;

(v) the horse or other equidae was protected from Culicoides attacks at all times when transiting
through an infected zone;

(vi) ) the horse or other equidae shows no clinical signs or symptoms of infectious or contagious
diseases on the day of shipment.

(2) (i) *the Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) has not been reported for the last twenty months
preceding the exportation.
or
(ii) *the horse or other equidae has been kept in an establishment (name of the establishment)
which is free from Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) for the last three years preceding the
exportation and the horse or other equidae have not been mated during last thirty six months
preceding the exportation.
or
(iii) *the horse or other equidae has come from an establishment free from Contagious Equine
Metritis (CEM) for the last thirty six months preceding the shipment have been mated and tested
negative for Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) and other pathogens on three consecutive
occasions each at an interval of not less than seven days for stallions and pregnant mares and
three consecutive oestruses foe -non-pregnant mares, on the basis of culture tested on swabs
collected from prepuce, urethra, vagina and cervix, as the case may be.
(*Strike off if inapplicable)

(3) the horse or other equidae has been kept in establishment for three months preceding the date
of exportation, where no infectious or contagious diseases including Epizootic Lymphangitis,
Ulcerative Lymphangitis, Trypansoimiasis, Dourine, Equine Piroplasmosis, Equine
Rhiopneumontis, Equine Encephlomyelitis (including Eastern and Western encephalitis),
Venezuelan Encephalomyelitis, Equine lnfluenza, Equine Infectious Anaemia, Potomac Horse
Fever, West Nile Virus infection and Vesicular Stomatitis has not been reported and no such
disease have been occurred on any adjoining premises during the same period of time.

(5) the horse or other equidae has been vaccinated with Equine Influenza virus vaccine and the
last such vaccination shall not be less than fourteen days immediately preceding the exportation.

(6) the horse or other equidae has been found to be free from ectoparasites and have been treated
with antihelminths.
(7) the horse or other equidae being exported has been kept in isolation in an approved
Government quarantine station and subjected to the following tests in Table with negative results:
-

Disease Diagnostic Test Condition

(1) (2) (3)
During fifteen days
Mallein/Complement Fixation Test
Glanders immediately preceding
(CFT)
exportation.
During fifteen days
Dourine Complement Fixation Test (CFT) immediately preceding
exportation.
Equine Infectious During thirty days Immediately
Coggins (Immunodiffusion) Test
Anaemia (IIA) preceding exportation.
Infectious
Equine Serum Agglutination Test (titre not During fifteen days immediately
Abortion greater than one or three thousand) preceding exportation.
(Salmonella
abortus equi)
Two occasions at least
Equine Viral fourteen days apart with negative
Arteritis (EVA) Virus Neutralisation Test result during twenty eight days
immediately preceding
exportation.
Vesicular Complement Fixation Test (CFT) or At least twenty one days
Stomatitis Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent after the commencement of pre-
Assay (ELISA) export quarantine
Three consecutive
Contagious occasions not less than seven days
Equine Culture of Micro-organisms for stallions and pregnant mares
Metritis (CEM) and three consecutive
Oestruses for non-pregnant mares.
Equine Complement Fixation Test During
Piroplasmosis thirty days (CFT)/Indirect During thirty days immediately
(Babesia equi and Fluorescent Antibody immediately preceding exportation
Babesia caballi) preceding Test (IFAT)
exportation.
Hendra and Nipah During twenty one days
virus Real Time PCR immediately preceding
exportation.
Reverse Transcription nested PCR
(Rt-nPCR) or IgM Capture ELISA To be tested negative
West Nile Virus or Virus Neutralization/Plaque Seven to ten days immediately
Reduction Neutralization Test preceding exportation.
(PRNT) or Haemaggulatination
Inhibition (HI)
Japanese To be tested negative seven days
Encephalitis Haemagglutination Inhibition immediately preceding exportation
Haemagglutination Inhibition (HI)/ Not less than fourteen days after
Venezuelan Equine Complement Fixation (CFT)/ Plaque the commencement of pre-export
Encephalomye litis Reduction Neutralization Test quarantine.
(PRNT)

N.B.: (i) No Testing is necessary in respect of such diseases for which freedom status has been
certified.
(ii) Date of testing shall also be specified against each test.
 Signature ______________________
______________________________
Place: Name and address of the Veterinarian
Date: (Official Stamp)

Post-import Quarantine:
(i) On import into India, the horse or other equidae shall be kept in quarantine for minimum
period of thirty days at the Government Quarantine Station. -

(ii) During the quarantine period, the horse or other equidae shall be subjected to standard culture
and serological examination for any disease as deemed necessary by the Government.

iii) In the case Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) minimum two consecutive samples drawn at
seven days interval to be tested negative.
(iv) In the event of any horse or other equidae found positive or doubtful certification from the
exporting country for any exotic disease, the same shall be deported back to the country of origin
or destroyed at the quarantine station as deemed fit at the cost of the importer.
(v) All costs of the above mentioned tests conducted in India to be borne by the importer.

** http://dadf.gov.in/sites/default/filess/Gazette_Trade%2008.10.2012%20%201.pdf
http://dadf.gov.in/sites/default/filess/Amendment%20of%20the%20notification%20G.S.R
%20752%28E%29%20dated%205th%20October%2C%202012%20for%20import%20of
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 Annexure 3.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Equine(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Equine(s)……………from ……. (Date of shipment
……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..
(Transfer to AQCS for Quarantine).

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgment No….. dated …………, the import of …. No.(s)
of Equine(s) from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per DGFT license No. ……… dated …….The
import clearance of the Equine(s) at the airport will be subject to the fulfillment of import health guidelines in the
original official health certificate as per license requirement and identification of the Equine(s).In case of non-
fulfillment of health guidelines in the original certificate or the health certificate lacks authenticity and not certified
by the competent authority or the identity of the Equine (s) is/are not as per the health certificate on arrival in India,
the importer shall deport the Equine(s) at their own cost as per Notification No. S.O. 1495 and 1496 (E) dated
10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. The Equine(s) will be transferred to AQCS, ……………………. for keeping under Quarantine
immediately after arrival.

The detail of the Equine(s) is as under:-

Species Name/Passport No. Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
/Microchip No.
…………… …………………….. ……………… ……………… ………….. ……………….
… . …

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Importer/Owner/Authorised representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above Equine (s)
is/are compiled with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses or other compensations whatsoever from the
concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying that may arise due to refusal of entry of
Equine (s) into India or refusal of re-entry into the country of origin/export. I undertake to submit all original health
documents at the time of provisional clearance on arrival. I shall be fully responsible in case any information and
document provided by me at the time of arrival is found incorrect or lacks authenticity or identity of Equine (s)
is/are not as per the Health Certificate. In case of no clearance at the airport I will deport/ re-export Equine (s) at my
own cost without creating any delay as per provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated 10.6.2014.

I undertake to transfer Equine (s) to AQCS…………………. immediately after arrival for Quarantine observation.
Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above Equine (s) for AQCS clearance and not to
allow above Equine(s) to go out of the Airport until provision clearance is accorded by AQCS official.
 Annexure 3.3
Physical Examination of the Equine(s) during Quarantine period at AQCS
(Indicate if any abnormality/disease condition-attach additional sheet/report if necessary)

Temperature Gastric Respiratory

Visible injuries
Date disorder disorder
(if any)
(if any) (if any)

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 3.4

Final No Objection certificate for import of Equine(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection certificate for import of Equine(s) … ……from ……. (Date of shipment
……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement No…..dated ………… for Final No
Objection Certificate for the import of …. No.(s) of horses from ……….

The detail of the Equine(s) is as under:-

Species Name/Passport No. Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
/Microchip No.
……………… …………………….. ………………. ………………… ………….. ……………….

1. The Equine(s) was/were quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification Services…………………..

for 30 days.

1(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the Equine(s) is/are found free from any
infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
1(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the Equine(s) is/are found suffering from
…………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at the cost of owner
as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Swine(s).
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 4.1)) will be
submitted online by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC (Annexure
4.2)) will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The Swine(s) will be taken to the Quarantine Station and will remain under quarantine
for 30 days.

During Quarantine Period at AQCS

1. Everyday examination record (Annexure 4.3) will be maintained and testing reports
against PRRS, Aujeszky's disease, Influenza type A, African swine Fever, Porcine
Epidemic Diarrhea, Transmissible Gastro enteritis) will be updated online. Samples will
be drawn during 2nd week. The applicant will bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 4.4) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for the
Swine(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports, deportation will be done at the cost of owner. If
Swine(s) dies, Post –Mortem and destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*As per notification S.O. 1495(E), 10.06.2014, Live animals are allowed to be
imported in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi except for pet animals.
*Complete clearance process is depicted at Annexure 4.
 Annexure 4
Process for Importing Swine(s) into India-Ease of Understanding
Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for
Advance No Objection Certificate from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 4.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper. If there is deficiency in documents.

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
4.2) is issued and Bill of Entry will be cleared wise reasons for rejection (automatic
online by AQCS response by system).

Airline will not lift the Swine until advance

NOC is obtained by the applicant.
Post arrival Operations in Quarantine
Swine(s) will be transferred to AQCS for
quarantine (30 days). Daily record sheet Everyday examination record, status of
(Annexure 4.3) including clinical sample withdrawal and concerned test
examination and laboratory diagnosis will be reports will be updated online till final
carried out. quarantine clearance

Testing parameters during Quarantine Period

Final NOC (Annexure 4.4) will be
issued if the animals is/are found fit
Laboratory for testing (NIHSAD, Bhopal)
and healthy during entire quarantine
Samples: Swab and Serum period.

Tests: PRRS (ELISA/IFA), Aujeszky's Decision

disease, Influenza type A
(HI/PCFR/Nasal Swab), African swine
Fever (NPLA/FAVN/ELISA), Porcine If the animals develop sign/symptoms
Epidemic Diarrhoea (PCR), of an infectious disease, the animals
will be deported at the cost of
Transmissible Gastro enteritis
importer
 Annexure 4.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

and Certification
Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Swine(s)
1. Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata
1. Name & address of 2. Date of import 3. List of enclosures attached:
the Applicant:-
 Annexure 4.1.1-Official Health certificate
and Test reports
 Identification tag
 Flight ticket/ Airway bill

Tel.No. :
Email Id:

4. Purpose of the import 5. Bill of entry issued by the Customs

6. Description of the Swine(s)

Identification tag Sex

Breed Date of birth

Colour Country of origin

7. General Declaration For official use

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... am
an applicant for import of Swine(s) mentioned above 1. Acknowledgement no.
and declare that the information furnished on this form,
to best of my knowledge and belief are true, correct and 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
complete in every respect.

Date: Sign.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 4.1.1
VETERINARY CERTIFICTE FOR THE IMPORT OF LIVE SWINE FOR BREEDING
PURPOSES INTO INDIA

Exporting Country: __________________________________________________________

Ministry of: _________________________________________________________________

Department: ________________________________________________________________

Province or District, etc: _______________________________________________________

I. IDENTIFICATION OF THE ANIMAL(S)

Official ear mark Breed Sex Age

II. Origin of the Animal(s)

Name and address of the exporter: ______________________________________________

Place of Origin of animal(s): ____________________________________________________

Name and address of the establishment from where the animal(s) has/have been sourced: __

___________________________________________________________________________

III. Destination of Animal(s)

Country: ___________________________________________________________________

Name and address of the consignee: _____________________________________________

Email:______________________________________________________________________

Nature and identification of means of transport: __________________________________

Pre Import requirements:

1. Import of live animal(s) is/are allowed through the ports located at Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata
and Delhi.

2. At least seven days before the import into India, the test report conducted as per clause(9) to
be submitted to Quarantine Officer for examination along with a draft copy of health certificate
and the importer will obtain prior NOC from the Quarantine Officer before the actual shipment.
If the test reports are not satisfactory and has not been conducted as per the said clause, the
Quarantine Officer may not be allow landing of the animal at designated ports of India.

IV. Sanitary Information

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the animal described above and examined on
this day and the live swine:

1) Show no clinical signs of disease:

2) Satisfy the following requirements:

a) is born and has been continually resident in exporting country and,

b) the live pig destined to India meets the following requirements:

(1) Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD):

a) The animal has been kept in FMD free country or zone since birth where vaccination is not
practiced or FMD free compartment

Or

were kept since birth or for at least the past three months in a FMD free country or zone where
vaccination is practiced; and were subjected to a test for FMD with negative results;

b) The animal has shown any sign of FMD on the day of shipment.

c) If transiting an infected zone, were not exposed to any source of FMDV during transportation
to the place of shipment.

(2) Aujeszky’s disease (AD)

The animal:

(i) showed no clinical sign of AD on the day of shipment;

(ii) comes from an establishment located in an AD free country or zone;

(iii) has not been vaccinated against AD.

or

(i) has been kept exclusively in AD free establishments since birth;

(ii) has not been vaccinated against AD;

(iii) was subjected to a serological test to the whole AD virus, with negative results, within 15
days prior to shipment and showed no clinical sign of AD on the day of shipment;

or

a) were kept exclusively in AD free establishments since birth;

b) has not been vaccinated against AD;

c) was isolated in the establishment of origin or a quarantine station, and were subjected to a
serological test to the whole AD virus, with negative results, on two occasions, at an interval of
not less than 30 days between each test, the second test being performed during the 15 days
prior to shipment.

(3) African swine fever (ASF):

The country is free from African Swine Fever (ASF); or

the animal showed no clinical sign of ASF on the day of shipment and were kept in an ASF free
country or zone since birth or for at least the past 40 days.

(4) Transmissible Gastro Enteritis (TGE)

The live animal showed no clinical sign of TGE on the day of shipment; and either

a) come from an establishment in which no case of TGE was reported during the 12 months
prior to shipment; and

b) showed negative results to a diagnostic test for TGE during the 30 days prior to shipment, and
were kept isolated during this period; or

c) come from a country in which TGE is officially notifiable and no clinical case has been
recorded in the previous three years

(5) Classical Swine Fever (CSF)

a) showed no clinical sign of CSF on the day of shipment;

b) were kept in a country, zone or compartment free from CSF since birth or for at least the past
three months;

Or

were kept since birth or for the past three months in a CSF free compartment;

3) have not been vaccinated against CSF, nor are they the progeny of vaccinated sows,
unless there are means, validated in accordance with the Terrestrial Manual, of
distinguishing between vaccinated and infected pigs. or

(6) Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS):

(i) If the country (name of the country) is not free from Porcine Reproductive and
Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus:

a) the animal has been sourced from the zone (name of the zone free from PRRS virus).
or,
 b) has been obtained from the establishment (name and address of the establishment)
that are free from PRRS for last two years and the establishment is under continuous
surveillance programme by the veterinary authority of the exporting country. All
biosecurity measures are undertaken in the establishment as per the OIE principles.

(7) Porcine Brucellosis (Brucella means the Brucella species as defined in Terrestrial
Animal Health Code):

showed no clinical sign of infection with Brucella on the day of shipment; either

a) originate from a herd free from infection with Brucella; OR

b) originate from a herd in which a statistically valid sample of the breeding pigs, selected in
accordance with existing Terrestrial Animal Health Code of OIE., was tested within 30 days
prior to shipment, demonstrating the absence of infection with Brucella; OR

c) were isolated for 30 days prior to shipment and all pigs in isolation were tested for infection
with Brucella within that period with negative results.

The animal has been sourced from the establishment which has not reported Porcine Epidemic
Diarrhoea for last 40 days and no animals from PED infected establishments was introduced in
such and establishment from where the animals were sourced for export to India.

(8) The animal has been quarantined in government approved pre-export quarantine premises for
a period of not less than 30 days or till completion of the last tests mentioned below:-

S. No Disease Test Result

01 African Swine Fever ELISA Negative

02 Porcine Brucellosis BBAT/ ELISA/FPA/CF Negative

03 Classical swine fever NPLA/FAVN/ELISA Negative

04 Porcine respiratory and ELISA or IFA Negative

reproductive syndrome

05 Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea PCR Negative

Virus and Porcine Delta Corona
Virus

06 Transmissible Gastro ELISA/VN Negative

Enteritis(TGE)

07 Swine Vesicular Disease Virus Isolation/ ELISA/ Negative

RT-PCR

08 Swine Influenza A virus ELISA/ Virus Isolation/ Negative

HI
 09 Tescho Virus Encephalomyelitis VN/Agent ID/ FAT Negative for
virulent strains.

10 Aujeszky’s disease (AD) ELISA Negative

10) During the pre-export quarantine period each pig has been subjected to the following
treatment:

a) Internal parasites twice using broad spectrum anthelmintic effective for both cestodes
and nematodes approved by the country of export.

b) External parasites using the parasiticidal dip or spray at the time of entry in to quarantine
station and again immediately prior to departure from the quarantine premises.

c) The pig(s) have been treated twice with any broad spectrum antibiotic 14 days apart and
the first being within 48 hours of entering into pre-export quarantine.

11.) Within 48 hours of the pigs entering and leaving the pre-export quarantine premises, the
animal(s) were examined and found free from any clinical evidence of infectious and
contagious diseases and ecto-parasites and is fit to travel.
(12) The vehicle in which the animal(s) were transported from the approved pre export
quarantine premises to the port or airport of departure was cleaned and disinfected with a
disinfectant approved by the appropriate veterinary authority.

(13) The animal has not been vaccinated against brucellosis.

(14) Are examined clinically on the day of departure and found properly grown for age and
are below three months of pregnancy and are found suitable for transport.

(15) The crate(s) (wooden or of impervious material), in which the pigs are exported is/ are
new, unused and have been thoroughly cleaned & disinfected.

Official stamp:

Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:……………………………….

Name and address of official veterinariann

Registration number:……………………..

Email:……………………………………

Contact No:………………………………
POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1) On arrival in India the consignment and the documents in original will be examined by the
Regional Officer/Quarantine Officer.

2) The animal shall be kept under quarantine in Government Quarantine premises for a period of
30 days.

3) They shall be subjected to clinical examination and other tests as indicated at clause (9) by
the Quarantine Officer for evidence of any contagious and infectious diseases, endo and
ectoparasites. In case of positive findings, appropriate action as per the conditions laid down in
notification S.O. 1496 (E) dated 10th June, 2014 shall be taken by the Department of Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying , Government
of India at the cost of importing agency.

4) The hay, straw and feed accompanying the pigs must be destroyed by incineration on arrival
in India.
 Annexure 4.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Swine(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………
To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of … Swine from ……. (Date of shipment ……….)
under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..
(Transfer to AQCS for Quarantine).
Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no…………. dated …………, the import
of …. Swine from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per DGFT license No. ……… dated
…….The import clearance of the swine(s) at the airport will be subject to the fulfillment of import health
guidelines in the original Veterinary health certificate as per license requirement and identification of the
swine(s). In case of non-fulfillment of health guidelines in the original certificate or the health certificate lacks
authenticity and not certified by the competent authority or the identity of the swine(s) is/are not as per the
health certificate on arrival in India, the importer shall deport the swine(s) at their own cost as per Notification
No. S.O. 1495 and 1496 (E) dated 10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. The swine(s) will be transferred to AQCS, ______________ for keeping under Quarantine
immediately after arrival.

This is not the Import Quarantine Clearance Certificate.

The detail of the Swine(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
………… …………………….. …………… ……………… ………….. ……………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Importer/Owner/Authorised representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above
swine(s) is/are compiled with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses or other compensations whatsoever
from the concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying that may arise due to
refusal of entry of swine(s) into India or refusal of re-entry into the country of origin/export. I undertake to
submit all original health documents on arrival. I shall be fully responsible in case any information and
document provided by me at the time of arrival is found incorrect or lacks authenticity or identity of swine(s)
is/are not as per the Health Certificate. In case of no clearance at the airport I will deport/ re-export Swine (s)
at my own cost without creating any delay as per provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated
10.6.2014.

I undertake to transfer swine(s) to AQCS, ________________________ immediately after arrival for

Quarantine observation.
Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above swine(s) for AQCS clearance and not
to allow above swine(s) to go out of the Airport..
 Annexure 4.3
Physical Examination of the Swine(s) during Quarantine period at AQCS
(Indicate if any abnormality/disease condition-attach additional sheet/report if necessary)

Temperature Respiratory
Gastric disorder Visible Injuries
Date disorder
(if any) (if any)
(if any)

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 4.4
Final No Objection Certificate for import of Swine(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection Certificate for Import of … Swine from ……. (Date of shipment ……….)
under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no…………. dated ………… for
Final No Objection Certificate for the import of …. Swine from ………. as mentioned below

The detail of the Swine(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B Colour
.
…………… …………………….. …………… ……………… ………….. ……………….
… …. …

1.The Swine(s) was/were quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification Services…………………..

for 30 days.

1(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the Swine(s) is/are found free from any
infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
1(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the Swine(s) is/are found suffering from
…………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at the cost of owner
as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Sheep and Goat(s):
Pre Arrival Requirements

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 5.1) will be submitted
online by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC Annexure 5.2) will
be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The Sheep/Goat(s) will be taken to the Quarantine Station and will remain under quarantine for
30 days.

During Quarantine Period at AQCS

1. Everyday examination record (Annexure 5.3) will be maintained and testing reports (against
Border Disease, CAE, Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, SVI, RVF and NSD) will be
updated online. Samples will be drawn during 2nd week. The applicant will bear the charges for
testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 5.4) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for the
Sheep/Goat(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports, deportation will be done at the cost of owner. If
Sheep/Goat(s) dies, Post –Mortem and destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*As per notification S.O. 1495(E), 10.06.2014, Live animals are allowed to be imported in
Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi except for pet animals.
*Complete clearance process is depicted at Annexure 5.
 Annexure 5
Process for Importing sheep/goat(s) into India-Ease of Understanding
Application Filing
Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for
Advance NOC from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 5.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper. If there is deficiency in documents.

Advance No Objection Certificate Applicant will be informed back with point
(Annexure 5.2) is issued and Bill of Entry wise reasons for rejection (automatic response
will be cleared online by AQCS by system).

Airline will not lift the Sheep/Goats until

advance NOC is obtained by the applicant.
Post arrival Operations in Quarantine

Sheep/Goat(s) will be transferred to Everyday examination record, status of

AQCS for quarantine (30 days). Daily sample withdrawal and concerned test
record sheet (Annexure 5.3) including reports will be updated online till final
clinical examination and laboratory quarantine clearance
diagnosis will be carried out.

Final NOC (Annexure 5.4) will be

Testing parameters during Quarantine Period issued if the animal(s) is/are found fit
Laboratory for testing (NIHSAD, Bhopal) and healthy during entire quarantine
period.
Samples: Swab and Serum

Tests: Border Disease, CAE (AGID/ELISA), Decision

CC Haemorrhagic Fever, SVI, RVF, NSD

If the Sheep/Goat(s) develops

sign/symptoms of an infectious
disease confirmed by laboratory
reports, the animals will be deported
at the cost of importer
 Annexure 5.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

and Certification
Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Sheep/Goat(s)
1. Animal Quarantine & certification Service
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata

1. Name & address of the 2. Date of 3. List of enclosures attached:

Applicant:- import
 Annexure 5.1.1 Official Health
certificate and Test reports
for Sheeps
 Annexure 5.1.2 Official Health
certificate and Test reports
for Goats
Tel.No. :  Identification tag
Email Id:  Flight ticket/ Airway bill
4. Purpose of the import 5. Bill of entry

6. Description of the Sheep/Goat(s)

Identification tag Sex

Breed Date of birth

Colour Country of origin

7. General Declaration For official use only

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... am an 1. Acknowledgement no.

applicant for import of sheep/goat(s) mentioned above and
declare that the information furnished on this form, to best 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
of my knowledge and belief are true, correct and complete
in every respect.

Date: Sign.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 5.1.1

VETERINARY CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF SHEEP INTO INDIA

1. General Information:

Certificate No.

1 1.1 Exporting Country

1.2 Name and address of the Veterinary Authority

2 2.1 Name and Address of the Exporter

2.2 Name of the Establishment/Farms/herds with location

2.3 In case of Herd please provide the details of owner

3 3.1 Name and address of the Importer

3.2 Destination

4 4.1 Mode of transportation

2. Identification of the animal(s)

Species:

Sl. Breed Age Colour Sex Identification

No

The animals are free from all known genetic defects (to be certified by Farm
Veterinarians).
3. Sanitary Information

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the animal/s described at 2 above have been
examined on this day and:

1) show no clinical sign of disease;

2) satisfy the following requirements:

(a) are born and have been continually resident in exporting country;

(b) parent and grandparent of the animal under export also originate from exporting country;

(c) have never been fed with feed of a ruminant origin;

(d) are more than two months of age at the time of export; and

(e) female sheep and goat are not more than three months pregnant on the scheduled date of
export and found suitable for transport and;

A. Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)

The Country is categorized under negligible BSE Risk by the OIE.

B. Scrapie

(1) The country or zone is free from scrapie in terms of OIE guidelines.

or

(2) the country or zone is not free from Scrapie and the animals are sourced from the country or
zones that fulfills the following conditions:

(a) Scrapie is compulsorily notifiable;

(b) an awareness, surveillance and monitoring system as referred to in Article 14.8.2 of

Terrestrial Animal Health Code is in place;

(c) affected sheep and goats are killed and completely destroyed;

(3) the sheep and goats selected for export showed no clinical sign of scrapie on the day of
shipment.

C. Foot and Mouth Disease(FMD)

(a) The Country or zone or compartment is free from Foot and mouth Disease (SAT 1,2,3 and C)
without vaccination and the animals fulfills the requirements as prescribed in Article 8.8.10 of
Terrestrial Animal Health Code of OIE,

or

The Country/ zone and compartment is free from Foot and Mouth Disease (SAT 1,2,3 and C)
with vaccination and the animals fulfills the requirements as prescribed in Article 8.8.11 of
Terrestrial Animal Health Code of OIE, or
(b) the Country is not free from FMD but the FMD strain is prevailing in the Country other than
(O,A and Asia 1) and the Official Control Programme in Place recognized by OIE. The animals
sourced from the Country/Zone that fulfills the requirements as prescribed in Article 8.8.12 of
Terrestrial Animal Health Code of OIE.

D. Pesti des petits ruminant

(a) The Country/zone is free from PPR and the animals were kept in the PPR free country and
zones for 21 days before shipment and showed no symptoms for PPR on the day of shipment,

or;

(b) the Country or zone is not free from PPR and the animals fulfil the requirements as per
Article 14.7.10 of Terrestrial Animal Health Code of OIE.

E. Contagious Agalactia

The animals showed no clinical sign of contagious agalactia on the day of shipment and were
kept since birth or for the six months prior to shipment in an establishment where no case of
contagious agalactia was officially reported during that period; and also were kept in a
quarantine station for the 21 days prior to shipment.

F. Nairobi Sheep Disease

The Country is free from Nairobi sheep disease

G. Border's Disease

The animals were sourced from the Country or Zone or compartment free from Border's disease
and the animals have not shown the shredding of virus when tested with RT-PCR before
entering into the pre-export quarantine.

H. Rift Valley Fever

The animals were sourced from the country or zone free from RVF and the animals fulfil the
requirements as prescribed in Article 8.15.7 or the animals sourced from the country or zone not
free from RVF and the animals fulfils the requirements of Article 8.15.8 or 8.15.9 as the case
may be.

I. Caprine Arthritis /Encephalitis

(i) The animals showed no clinical sign of caprine arthritis/encephalitis on the day of shipment;

(ii) animals over one year of age were subjected to a diagnostic test for caprine
arthritis/encephalitis with negative results during the 30 days prior to shipment; or

(iii) caprine arthritis/encephalitis was neither clinically nor serologically diagnosed in the sheep
and goats present in the flocks of origin during the past three years, and also that no sheep or
goat from a flock of inferior health status was introduced into these flocks during that period.

J. Contagious Caprine Pleuro Pneumonia (CCPP)

(i) The animals were kept in a CCPP free country since birth or for at least three months and the
animal showed no signs of CCPP or
(ii) were subjected to a complement fixation test for CCPP with negative results, on two
occasions, with an interval of not less than 21 days and not more than 30 days between each test,

(iii) were isolated from other domestic goats from the day of the first complement fixation test
until shipment;

(iv) were kept since birth, or for at least the past 45 days, in an establishment where no case of
CCPP was officially reported during that period, and that the establishment of origin was not
situated in a CCPP infected zone;

K. Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE) (Ovine Chlamydiosis)

(1) The animals remained since birth, or for the previous two years, in establishments where no
EAE was diagnosed during the past two years;

(2) showed no clinical sign of EAE on the day of shipment;

(3) were subjected to a diagnostic test for EAE with negative results within the 30 days prior to
shipment

Or

The flocks from where the animals have been sourced are free from EAE and satisfies the
following:

(1) The flock was under official veterinary surveillance;

(2) all sheep and goats showed no clinical evidence of EAE infection during the past two years;

(3) a statistically valid number of sheep and goats over six months of age were subjected to a
diagnostic test for EAE with negative results within the past six months;

(4) all sheep or goats are permanently identified;

(5) no sheep or goat has been added to the flock since 30 days prior to the flock test referred to
in point 3) above unless:

(a) either the additions were isolated from other members of the flock in the establishment of
origin for a minimum period of 30 days and then were subjected to a diagnostic test for EAE
with negative results, before entry into the new flock; or

(b) they originated from an establishment of equal health status

L. Maedi-Visna

(1) the animals were sourced from the country free from Maedi Visna.

(2) animals over one year of age were subjected to a diagnostic test for maedi-visna with
negative results during the 30 days prior to shipment;

(3) maedi-visna was neither clinically nor serologically diagnosed in the sheep and goats present
in the flocks of origin during the past three years, and also that no sheep or goat from a flock of
inferior health status was introduced into these flocks during that period.
M. OVINE EPIDIDYMITIS (Brucella ovis)

(1) the animals come from a sheep flock free from ovine epididymitis;

(2) for sheep over six months of age, the animals were isolated in the establishment of origin for
the 30 days prior to shipment and were subjected to the diagnostic tests for Brucella ovis (B.
ovis) with negative results; or

(3) for sheep from a flock other than that stated in point (1) above, the animals were isolated
prior to shipment and were subjected to the diagnostic tests for B. ovis with negative results on
two occasions, with an interval of 30 to 60 days between each test, the second test being
performed during the 15 days prior to shipment.

N. Sheep Pox and Goat Pox

(1) were kept since birth, or for the past 21 days, in an establishment where no case of sheep pox
and goat pox was officially reported during that period, and that the establishment was not
situated in a sheep pox and goat pox infected zone; or

(2) were kept in a quarantine station for the 21 days prior to shipment;

(3) have not been vaccinated against sheep pox and goat pox; or

(4) were vaccinated using a vaccine complying with the standards described in the Terrestrial
Manual not less than 15 days and not more than 4 months prior to shipment (the nature of the
vaccine used, whether inactivated or modified live virus, and the virus types and strains included
in the vaccine shall also be stated in the certificate).

O. Blue Tongue

(1) the animals were kept in a country or zone either free or seasonally from bluetongue since
birth or for at least 60 days prior to shipment; or

(2) the animals were kept in a country or zone either free or seasonally free from bluetongue for
at least 28 days, then were subjected, with negative results, to a serological test to detect
antibodies to the BTV group and remained in the free country or zone until shipment; or

(3) the animals were kept in a country or zone either free or seasonally free from bluetongue for
at least 14 days, then were subjected, with negative results, to an agent identification test, and
remained in the free country or zone until shipment; or

(4) the animals:

(a) were vaccinated, at least 60 days before the introduction into the free country or zone, from
which they are to be exported, against all serotypes demonstrated to be present in the source
population through a surveillance programme as described in Articles 8.3.14. to 8.3.17.;

(b) were identified as having been vaccinated;

(c) remained in the free country or zone for at least seven days until shipment;

AND

(5) if the animals were exported from a free zone within an infected country, either:
a) did not transit through an infected zone during transportation to the place of shipment; or

b) were protected from attacks from Culicoides in accordance with point 2 of Article 8.3.13. at
all times when transiting through an infected zone; or

c) had been vaccinated in accordance with point 4) above.

P. Anthrax

(1) The animals were kept for the 20 days prior to shipment in an establishment where no case of
anthrax was officially declared during that period; or

(2) were vaccinated, not less than 20 days and not more than 12 months prior to shipment in
accordance with the Terrestrial Manual.

Q. Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)

(1) infection with M. tuberculosis complex in animals is a notifiable disease in the entire
country;

(2) the goats showed no clinical signs of infection with M. tuberculosis complex on the day of
shipment;

either:

a) the goats have been kept since birth in herds in which no case of infection with M.
tuberculosis complex has been detected for the past three years; or

b) have been isolated for at least six months prior to shipment including protection from contact
with any reservoir of M. tuberculosis complex and all isolated animals showed negative results
to at least two consecutive tests carried out at a six month interval, with the second test
performed within 30 days prior to shipment.

c) The animals have been kept in an Government Approved quarantine for at least 30 days or till
the diagnostic tests are completed before shipment to India and during the quarantine period the
animals are under the supervision of Government Veterinarian of the exporting country.

(d) The animals have been subjected for examination for the following diseases with negative
result in each case within the last 45 days prior to entering the pre export quarantine and/or
within the last 30 days prior to exportation while in the pre export quarantine:

Sl. No. Name and Disease Name of the Test

01 Maedi Visna ELISA (in case found positive confirm with RT-PCR)

02 Sheep Pox/ Goat Pox PCR

03 Brucella Ovis CFT/BBAT

04 Borders Disease RT-PCR

05 Enzotic Abortion of Ewe RT-PCR

06 Caprine Arthritis ELISA/PCR

07 Contagious Aqalactia RT-PCR

08 Blue Tongue Agent Identification.

*Tests not to be performed if the country freedom has been certified.

** All the test report should be made available to the importer and quarantine officer.

(h) During the pre-export quarantine the following the treatment has been provided:

1) Internal Parasites using approved broad spectrum anthelmintic according to the manufactuers'
instructions (if not already given);

2) Liver Fluke using the Flukicides according to the manufacturers' instructions; and

3) External Parasites (including Ticks) using the approved parasiticidal dip or spray according to
the manufacturers' instructions.

4) while in the approved quarantine premises the animals were given two injections of broad
spectrum antibiotic.

5) Within 48 hours of the sheep entering and leaving the pre-export quarantine premises the
animals were examined and found free from clinical evidence of any infectious and contagious
diseases as mentioned above and ecto parasites.

6) Has/Have not been vaccinated against Brucellosis.

7) Were protected from insect vectors during quarantine and transportation to the place of
shipment.

(i) The animal(s) were transported in pens/containers from the approved quarantine premises to
the place of embarkation as well as pens in the aircraft have been cleaned and disinfected before
loading to government approved standards.

Official stamp:

Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:…………………………………………………….

Name and address of official veterinarian

Registration number:……………………………………

Email:…………………………………………………………..

Contact No:………………………………………………….
POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1. The import will be subjected to fulfillment of the procedure as mentioned in S.O. 1496 ( E)
dated 10 th June, 2014.

2. The animals shall be kept under quarantine in Government Quarantine premises for a period
of 28 days and subjected to clinical examination. The quarantine officer shall carry out those
tests where there is requirements or specific certification has not been provided or for evidence
of any contagious and infectious diseases and ectoparasites.

3. In case of positive findings, appropriate action shall be taken as in consultation with the
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
Dairying, Government of India.

4. The hay, straw and feed accompanying the animals must be destroyed by incineration on
arrival in India.
 Annexure 5.1.2

VETERINARY HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF LIVE GOAT INTO

INDIA

Exporting country:____________________________________________________________

Ministry of: _________________________________________________________________

Department: ________________________________________________________________

Province or District, etc.: _______________________________________________________

I. Identification of the animal/s

Species

Sl. No. Breed Age Sex Official ear mark

II. Origin of the animal/s

Name and address of the exporter:_______________________________________________

Place of origin of the animal/s: __________________________________________________

III. Destination of the animal/s

Country of destination: ________________________________________________________

Name and address of consignee: ________________________________________________

Nature and identification of means of transport: ___________________________________

IV. Sanitary information

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the livestock described above and examined
on this day:

1) shows /show no clinical sign of disease;

2) satisfies/ satisfy the following requirements:

 (a) Are born and have been continually resident in exporting country.

(b) Parent and grandparent of the animal under import also originates from exporting
country.

(c) Have never been fed with feed of ruminant origin.

(d) Are more than one year of age at the time of export.

(e) Female goats are not more than 3 months pregnant at the scheduled date of export and
found suitable for transport.

(f) Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Scrapie are compulsorily notifiable
diseases in exporting country and the country is free from TSE group of diseases.

(g) The exporting country is free from Foot and Mouth disease (Type C, SAT 1,2,3),
Vesicular stomatitis, Rinderpest, Peste des petits ruminants, Contagious agalactia and
Rift valley fever.

(h) Originate from flocks and establishment that are free from clinical or other confirmation
of Caprine Brucellosis, Bluetongue, Q fever, Enzootic abortion, Leptospirosis,
Salmonellosis (S. abortus ovis), Contagious Caparine Pleuropneumonia, Aujeszky’s
disease, Sheep & Goat Pox, Pulmonary Adenomatosis, Foot & Mouth Disease (Type O,
A, Asia I), Paratuberculosis (Johne’s disease) and these diseases have not been reported
during the last two years and no animal from a herd of inferior health status was
introduced in the flock / establishment during that period.

Caprine arthritis/encephalitis was neither clinically nor serologically diagnosed in the goats
present in the flocks of origin during the past five years, and that no goats from a flock of
inferior health status was introduced into these flock during this period.

(i) Has/Have been subjected to examination for the following diseases with negative result in
each case within the last 45 days prior to entering the pre-export quarantine and/or within
the last 30 days prior to exportation while in the pre-export quarantine:

Sr. Disease Test Within 45 days Within 30 days

No. (Date) (Date)
1. Bluetongue AGID/ELISA/Agent (Retest)
id., PCR)

2. Paratuberculosis DTH/ELISA (Retest)

3. Leptospirosis MAT

4. Q fever CFT

5. Aujeszky’s disease ELISA/VN

6. Caprine Brucellosis CFT/BBAT

7. Caprine AGID/ELISA
 arthritis/encephalitis

8. Enzootic abortion CF

9. Contagious Caparine CF
Pleuropneumonia

10. Salmonellosis (S. Agent id.

Abortus ovis)

(j) During 45 days prior to entry in the approved pre-export quarantine premises and again
while in the quarantine premises but with not less than 14 days interval in between, the
animal(s) were treated for:

(a) Internal Parasites twice using broad spectrum anthelmintic

(b) Liver Fluke using Flukicide

(c) External parasites using the parasiticidal dip or spray.

(k) While in pre-export quarantine, the animal(s) were treated for leptospirosis twice with
dihydrostreptomycin (25mg per Kg of live body weight) at an interval of 14 days. The
second injection being given within 24 hours of the intended date of export.

(l) Within 48 hours of the goats entering and leaving the pre-export quarantine premises, the
animal(s) were examined and found free from any clinical evidence of infectious and
contagious diseases and ectoparasites.

(m) The vehicle in which the animal(s) were transported from the approved pre-export
quarantine premises to the port or airport of departure were cleaned and disinfected with
a disinfectant approved by the appropriate veterinary authority.

(n) The animals were transported directly to the place of embarkation from the pre-export
quarantine premises and have not come into contact with any other animals of a lesser
health status.

(o) Were protected from insect vectors during quarantine and transportation to the place of
shipment.

(p) The animal(s) were transported in pens/containers from the approved quarantine premises
to the place of embarkation as well as pens in the aircraft have been cleaned and
disinfected before loading to government approved standards.

(q) Has/Have not been vaccinated against Brucellosis.

Official stamp:

Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:………………………………
 Name and address of official veterinarian

Registration number:………………………

Email:…………………Contact No:………

POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1. On arrival in India the consignment and the documents will be examined by the Regional
Officer/ Quarantine Officer.

2. The goat shall be kept under quarantine in Government Quarantine premises for a period of 30
days. They shall be subjected to clinical examination and other tests by Quarantine Officer for
evidence of any contagious and infectious diseases and ectoparasites.

3. In case of positive findings, appropriate action shall be taken by the Department of Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government
of India at the cost of importing agency.

4. The hay, straw and feed accompanying the goat must be destroyed by incineration on arrival
in India.
 Annexure 5.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Sheep/Goat(s)
Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..
Certification No: ………… Dt. ………
To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Import of … Sheep/Goat(s) from ……. (Date of shipment ……….) under DGFT license No. ………..
dated ………..
(Transfer to AQCS for Quarantine).
Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no……………. dated …………, the
import of …. Sheep/Goat(s) from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per DGFT license No. ………
dated …….The import clearance of the Sheep/Goat(s) at the airport will be subject to the fulfillment of import
health guidelines in the original veterinary health certificate as per license requirement and identification of
the Sheep/Goat(s). In case of non-fulfillment of health guidelines in the original certificate or the health
certificate lacks authenticity and not certified by the competent authority or the identity of the Sheep/Goat (s)
is/are not as per the health certificate on arrival in India, the importer shall deport the Sheep/Goat (s) at their
own cost as per Notification No. S.O. 1495 and 1496 (E) dated 10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. The Sheep/Goat(s) will be transferred to AQCS, ______________ for keeping under Quarantine
immediately after arrival.

This is not the Import Quarantine Clearance Certificate. (Provisional clearance will be accorded on
arrival).

The detail of the Sheep/Goat(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
………… …………………….. ………… …………… ………….. ……………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Importer/Owner/Authorised representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above
Sheep/Goat (s) is/are complied with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses or other compensations
whatsoever from the concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying that may arise
due to refusal of entry of Sheep/Goat (s) into India or refusal of re-entry into the country of origin/export. I
undertake to submit all original health documents at the time of provisional clearance on arrival. I shall be
fully responsible in case any information and document provided by me at the time of arrival is found
incorrect or lacks authenticity or identity of Sheep/Goat (s) is/are not as per the Health Certificate. In case of
no clearance at the airport I will deport/ re-export Sheep/Goat (s) at my own cost without creating any delay as
per provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated 10.6.2014.

I undertake to transfer Sheep/Goat (s) to AQCS, ________________________ immediately after arrival for
Quarantine observation.
Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above Sheep/Goat (s) for AQCS clearance
and not to allow above Sheep/Goat(s) to go out of the Airport
 Annexure 5.3
Physical Examination of the Sheep/Goat(s) during Quarantine period at AQCS
(Indicate if any abnormality/disease condition-attach additional sheet/report if necessary)

Temperature Gastric Respiratory

Visible injuries
Date disorder disorder
(if any)
(if any) (if any)

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 5.4
Final No Objection Certificate for import of Sheep/Goat(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection Certificate for Import of … Sheep/Goat(s) from ……. (Date of shipment
……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no……………. dated ………… for
the import of …. Sheep/Goat(s) from ………. on …….

The detail of the Sheep/Goat(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B Colour

.
…………… …………………….. …………… ……………… ………….. ……………….
… …. …

1.The sheep/goat(s) was/were quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification

Services………………….. for 30 days.

1(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the sheep/goat(s) is/are found free from
any infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
1(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the sheep/goat(s) is/are found suffering
from …………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at the cost of
owner as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Bovine(s):
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 6.1) will be submitted
online by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC (Annexure 6.2))
will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The Bovine(s) will be taken to the Quarantine Station and will remain under quarantine for 30
days.

During Quarantine Period at AQCS:

1. Everyday examination record (Annexure 6.3) will be maintained and testing reports (against
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea, Malignant catarrhal fever, Rift Valley Fever, Crimean-Congo
Haemarrhagic Fever, Schmallenberg virus infection, Enzootic bovine leucosis) will be updated
online. Samples will be drawn during 2nd week. The applicant will bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 6.4) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for the
Bovines(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports, deportation will be done at the cost of owner. If Bovine(s)
dies, Post –Mortem and destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*As per notification S.O. 1495(E), 10.06.2014, Live animals are allowed to be imported in
Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi except for pet animals.
*Complete clearance process is depicted at Annexure 6.
 Annexure 6
Process for Importing Bovine(s) into India-Ease of Understanding
Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, importer will submit following documents to
obtain prior permission from AQCS as per Gazette notification no. 1495 (E);-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 6.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper. If there is deficiency in documents.

Advance No Objection Certificate Applicant will be informed back with point

(Annexure 6.2) will be issued and Bill of wise reasons for rejection.
Entry will be cleared online by AQCS
Airline will not lift the bovine(s) until
advance NOC is obtained by the applicant
(as per Gazette notification no. 1495 (E)

Post arrival Operations in Quarantine

Bovine(s) will be transferred to the concerned
AQCS for quarantine (30 days). Daily records Everyday examination record, status of
(Annexure 6.3), periodic clinical examination and sample withdrawal and concerned test
laboratory diagnosis will be carried out. reports will be updated online till final
quarantine clearance

Final NOC (Annexure 6.4) will be

Testing parameters during Quarantine Period issued if the bovine(s) is/are found fit
and healthy during entire quarantine
 Serum - Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (Virus
period.
antigen test), Malignant catarrhal
fever(IFA/PCR), Rift Valley Fever(VN),
Crimean-Congo Haemarrhagic Fever,
Schmallenberg virus infection(PCR), Decision
Enzootic bovine leucosis
(AGID/ELISA/PCR)- NIHSAD Bhopal If the bovine(s) develops
sign/symptoms of an infectious
*&** - apart from BVD, IBR, Brucellosis and disease confirmed by laboratory
Endoparasites
Serum are - IBR
also& Brucellosis
being tested – RDDL*
Faecal
*if country matter
is not free for – Endoparasites
certain – RDDL**
diseases, the testing reports, then the RO/QO will issue a
Parameters would be mandate to test. notice to the importer to deport or re-
export as per the Gazette Notification
S.O. No. 1495 (E)
Annexure 6.1
 Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

and Certification
Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Bovine(s)
1. Animal Quarantine & certification Service
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata

1. Name & address of the 3. Date of 4.List of enclosures attached:

Applicant: import
 Annexure 6.1.1-Official Health certificate and Test
Reports
 Vaccination record
 Identification tags
Tel.No. :  Flight Ticket/ Airway / seaway bill
Email Id:
5. Purpose of the import 6. Bill of entry issued by Customs (if applicable)

7. Description of the Bovine(s)

Identification tag Sex

Breed Date of birth

Colour Country of origin

8. General Declaration For official use

1. Acknowledgement no.
I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... am an
applicant for import of bovine(s) mentioned above and 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
declare that the information furnished on this form, to best
of my knowledge and belief are true, correct and complete
in every respect.

Date: Sign.
Official Veterinarian’ Signature
 Annexure 6.1.1

Veterinary Health Certificate for import of live bovine animals into India

(*As published in Gazette Notification S.O. 2655 (E), dated 23rd September, 2015)

Import of live bovine animal(s) into India is subject to the conditions:

(1) that the imports shall be allowed only through the sea ports of Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai
and airports of Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi where animal quarantine inspection
facilities are available;
(2) that no bovine animals shall be imported into the country unless certified by a certificate
of health in English language signed by an official veterinarian of the exporting country
in which physical examination of the same was made and the requisite information is
provided as mentioned below.
(I) General Information.
1 Consignor 2 Consignee

1.1 Name 2.1 Name

1.2 Address 2.2 Address
1.3 Contact no.
2.3 Contact no.
1.4 Email:
2.4 Email:

3. Issuing Authority 4. Origin of bovine

3.1. Reference No. 4.1 Country

3.2 Date 4.2 Address

3.3 Ministry

3.4 Department

3.5 Province or District

4.3 Contact no.
3.6 Country

3.7 Contact no. 4.4 Email:

3.8 Email:

5. Destination of bovine 6. Mode of transport

5.1 Border post in India: 6.1 Mode: Aeroplane / Ship / Road vehicle /
Railway / Other (specify):
5.2 Shipment arriving in India via (name
ports):

5.3 Final destination: 6.2 Transport document details:

 5.3.1 Name:

5.3.2 Address:

5.3.3 Contact no:

5.3.4 Email: 7. Expected date of departure

8. Place of loading 9. Quantity

8.1 Name: 9.1 Number of animals:

8.2 Address: 9.2 Purpose of shipment:

8.3 Contact no: Breeding / Exhibition / Research / Other

(specify):
8.4 Email:

(II) Description of Animals.

Animal Detail of Date of birth or Sex Month of pregnancy (if
identification age applicable)
number and Sire Dam
Breed

(III) General details about the animal:

The bovine animal mentioned at paragraph (II) above -

(i) is permanently identified by a unique animal identification number;

(ii) was born and have been continually residing in the exporting country; or was born in a
country having equal or better animal health status than the exporting country;
(iii) is less than five months pregnant;
(iv) has normal karyotype; or
(v) is free of the all known breed specific genetic disorders including-
Bovine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (BLAD) Syndrome, Citrullinaemia, Deficiency of
Uridine Monophosphate Synthase (DUMPS), Complex Vertebral Malformation (CVM),
Brachyspina and Factor XI deficiency syndrome.

The exporting country may also provide the Genetic Marker Report of the animal if available.
 (IV) Sanitary Information:
The official veterinarian certifies that the bovine animal described at paragraph (II) above-

1. was examined on that day and showed no sign of any disease.

2. satisfies the following requirements (delete the requirement which are not applicable).
2.1 Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)
originates from a country posing a negligible or controlled Bovine spongiform encephalopathy
(BSE) risk as per the official recognition of the country by World Organization for Animal
Health (OIE) and was born after the date from which the ban on the feeding of ruminants with
meat-and-bone meal and greaves derived from ruminants was effectively enforced.

2.2 Foot and mouth disease (FMD)

the exporting country is free from Foot and mouth disease (SAT-1,2,3 and Type-C) without
vaccination, the animal was kept in the exporting country since birth or for at least the past three
months and has not been vaccinated;

Or

if animal originates from FMD free country with vaccination, the animal was kept in a
quarantine station for the thirty days prior to shipment and was subjected to a diagnostic test for
Foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV) with negative results at least twenty-one days after the
commencement of quarantine.

2.3 Vesicular stomatitis (VS)

was kept since birth or for at least the past twenty-one days in a VS free country;

Or

animal was kept, since birth or for the past twenty-one days in an establishment where no case of
VS was reported during last two years; and was kept in quarantine station for the thirty days
prior to shipment and was subjected to diagnostic test for VS with negative results at least
twenty-one days after the commencement of quarantine; and was protected from insect vectors
during quarantine and transportation to the place of shipment.

2.4 Rift valley fever (RVF)

animal originates from a RVF free country.

2.5 Lumpy skin disease (LSD)

animal originates from a LSD free country.

2.6 Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP)

animal originates from a CBPP free country.

2.7. Bluetongue (BT)

animal was kept in a BT free country since birth;

Or

the country of export (name of country) is not free from BT and animal was protected from
Culicoides attacks in a vector protected Blue tongue virus (BTV) free establishment for at least
twenty eight days and then subjected to a Competitive Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
(ELISA) test to detect antibody to the BTV group with negative results and remained in the
Culicoides protected BTV free establishment until shipment.

2.8. Bovine tuberculosis

animal originates from a herd free from Bovine tuberculosis located in a country or zone free
from bovine tuberculosis;

Or

originates from a herd free from Bovine tuberculosis and was subjected to the tuberculin test for
Bovine tuberculosis with negative results during thirty days prior to shipment;

or

has been isolated for at least ninety days in the quarantine and was subjected to two tuberculin
tests (with a gap of minimum sixty days between the two tests) with negative results.

2.9. Paratuberculosis

animal originates from Paratuberculosis free country;

or

originates from a herd that had no case of clinical Paratuberculosis in the last two years; and

was subjected to Delayed Type Hypersensitivity (DTH) or Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent

Assay (ELISA) or Faecal Culture Test with negative result during thirty days prior to shipment.

2.10. Bovine brucellosis

animal originates from Brucellosis free country;

or

originates from a herd in which no clinical sign of Bovine brucellosis was reported during the six
months prior to shipment; and

originates from a zone free from Bovine brucellosis, or from a herd officially free from bovine
brucellosis and was subjected to a serological test for bovine brucellosis with negative results
during the thirty days prior to shipment;

or

originates from a herd free from bovine brucellosis and was subjected to Buffered Brucella
Antigen or Complement Fixation, and ELISA tests with negative results during the thirty days
prior to shipment;

if the bovine animal originates from a herd other than those mentioned above:
 was isolated prior to shipment and was subjected to a serological test for bovine brucellosis
(Buffered Brucella Antigen or Complement Fixation test, and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent
Assay (ELISA), with negative results on two occasions, with an interval of not less than thirty
days between each test, the second test being performed during the fifteen days prior to
shipment. These tests are not considered valid in female animal which has calved during the past
fourteen days.

2.11. Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis/Infectious pustularvulvo-vaginitis (IBR/IPV)

animal originates from IBR/IPV free country;

or

animal originates from an IBR/IPV free herd;

or

was kept in a quarantine station for the thirty days prior to shipment and was subjected to a
diagnostic test for Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis / Infectious Pustularvulvo-vaginitis
(IBR/IPV) on a blood sample on two occasions with negative results, at an interval of not less
than twenty one days.

2.12. Bovine genital campylobacteriosis

animal originates from Bovine genital campylobacteriosis free country,

or

was kept in an establishment in which no case of Bovine genital campylobacteriosis has been
declared-

(i) For female bovine

animal is either virgin heifer, or the culture of vaginal mucus for the presence of the causal agent
proved negative.

(ii) For male bovine

has never been used for natural service, and microscopic examination of the culture of preputial
washing and semen (for sexually mature animal) for the presence of the causal agent proved
negative.

2.13. Trichomonosis

animal originates from Trichomonosis free country;

or

was kept in a herd in which no case of Trichomonosis has been reported.

(i) For female bovine

animal is either virgin heifers, or the direct microscopic examination and culture of vaginal
mucus for the presence of causal agent proved negative.

(ii) For male bovine

has never been used for natural service, and microscopic examination of the culture of preputial
washing and semen (for sexually mature animals) for the presence of the causal agent proved
negative.

2.14. Enzootic bovine leucosis (EBL)

originates from a country, zone or compartment free from EBL;

or

originates from a herd in which there has been no evidence of either clinical, post-mortem, or as
a result of a diagnostic test for EBL within the previous two years;

or

all bovine animals over twenty four months of age were tested on two occasions while
segregated from the herd in an isolation unit approved by the veterinary authority at an interval
of four months with last test conducted within thirty days prior to shipment.

or

If less than two years of age the bovine animals come from ‘Uterine’ dams which have been
subjected to a diagnostic test for EBL on a blood sample on two occasions within the preceding
twelve months with last test conducted within thirty days prior to shipment; and the animal itself
has been tested twice at an interval of at least thirty days between the tests with the last test
conducted within thirty days prior to shipment.

2.15. Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD)

before quarantine, animal was proved negative by virus isolation test or a test for virus antigen
and,

after twenty one days in quarantine animal was subjected to virus isolation test or a test for virus
antigen with negative result and no sero-conversion.

2.16. Malignant catarrhal fever (MCF)

originates from a country free from MCF;

or

originates from a herd that had no case of MCF in the last two years and was subjected to a
diagnostic test with negative result during thirty days prior to shipment.

2.17. Schmallenberg virus (SBV)

Schmallenberg virus infection has never been recorded in the country;

or

before quarantine, all animals were proved negative by agent identification Polymerase Chain
Reaction (PCR) and antibody detection Enzyme Linked Immunisorbent Assay (ELISA) and
after twenty one days in quarantine, animal(s) was again subjected to agent identification PCR
and antibody detection ELISA with negative results.
2.18. Leptospirosis

the bovine animal was tested negative for all prevalent serovars of Leptospires prevalent in cattle
in the exporting country by Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT);

Or

animal was given a complete course of treatment for leptospirosis.

(V) . Pre-export quarantine – disease testing and control:

(1) Animal has been subjected to a pre-export quarantine for a minimum of thirty days duration
in a quarantine station approved by the government of the exporting country.
(2) Animal has been given a complete course of treatment if required for: (i) Anaplasmosis, (ii)
Babesiosis, (iii) Liver Fluke infestations, (iv) Internal and External parasitic infestations.
(3) During the pre-export quarantine, animal was subjected to the following tests with negative
results in a laboratory approved or accredited by the exporting country (whichever applicable) *.
Testing is not required for diseases for which country freedom has been certified.
Disease Test Date of test 1 Date of test 2
(Before entry (During pre export
into pre-export quarantine)
quarantine)

Foot and Mouth Disease SNT / NSP ELISA

(FMD)

Vesicular stomatitis CF / ELISA / VN

Bluetongue Agent Identification/

Competitive
ELISA/PCR

Bovine tuberculosis Tuberculin DTH

Paratuberculosis DTH / ELISA/Faecal

Culture

Bovine brucellosis BBAT / CFT /

ELISA/FPA

IBR/IPV VN / ELISA

Bovine genital Agent Id.

campylobacteriosis

Trichomonosis Agent Id.

Enzootic bovine leucosis AGID / ELISA/PCR

Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) Agent Id.

BVD serology VN / ELISA

Malignant catarrhal fever IFA / PCR

Rift valley fever Virus Neutralization

(VN)

Lumpy skin disease Virus Neutralization

(VN)

Contagious Complement
Fixation or ELISA
bovine pleuropneumonia

Schmallenbergvirus PCR

Schmallenberg Serology ELISA or VN

Schmallenberg Serology MAT

* Delete the test which was not performed. A copy of the test result is to be attached.

(4) Before transportation of animal from the approved pre-export quarantine to the port of
departure, the vehicle used for transportation of animal was cleaned and disinfected with
a disinfectant approved by the appropriate veterinary authority.

Signature: _____________________
Address:
Name: ______________________

Official Position: ______________

Date: ______________________

Official Stamp

Phone Number: ____________

Fax: ______________________

Email: ____________________

(VI) Post-import requirements:

(i) On arrival in India, the consignment and the documents will be examined by the Regional
Officer or Quarantine Officer.
(ii) The bovine animal shall be kept in Government Quarantine premises for a minimum period
of thirty days at the cost of importing agency and subjected to clinical examination and other
tests by Quarantine Officer for evidence of any contagious or infectious diseases and presence of
ectoparasites, specially diseases which are prevalent in the exporting country.
(iii) In case of positive findings for diseases, appropriate action shall be taken by the Department
of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying,
Government of India at the cost of importing agency.
(iv) The hay, straws, bedding and feed accompanying the bovine animal must be destroyed by
incineration on arrival in India by the importing agency.
(v) The bovine may be immunized against, Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Haemorrahgic
Septicaemia (HS), Black Quarters (BQ) and Theileriosis during quarantine by the importing
agency.

* http://dadf.gov.in/sites/default/filess/bovine%20%20semen_0.pdf
 Annexure 6.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Bovine(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………
To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of … Bovine(s) from ……. (Date of shipment ……….)
under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..
(Transfer to AQCS for Quarantine).
Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no. …………. dated …………, the import
of …. Bovine(s) from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per DGFT license No. ……… dated
…….The import clearance of the bovine(s) at the airport will be subject to the fulfillment of import health
guidelines in the original veterinary health certificate as per license requirement and identification of the
bovine(s). In case of non-fulfillment of health guidelines in the original certificate or the health certificate
lacks authenticity and not certified by the competent authority or the identity of the bovine(s) is/are not as per
the health certificate on arrival in India, the importer shall deport the bovine(s) at their own cost as per
Notification No. S.O. 1495 and 1496 (E) dated 10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. The bovine(s) will be transferred to AQCS, ______________ for keeping under Quarantine
immediately after arrival.

This is not the Import Quarantine Clearance Certificate.

The detail of the bovine(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
…………… ……………………. ………………. ………………… ………….. ……………
… . ….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Importer/Owner/Authorised representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above
bovine(s) is/are complied with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses or other compensations
whatsoever from the concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying that may arise
due to refusal of entry of bovine(s) into India or refusal of re-entry into the country of origin/export. I
undertake to submit all original health documents at the time of provisional clearance on arrival. I shall be
fully responsible in case any information and document provided by me at the time of arrival is found
incorrect or lacks authenticity or identity of bovine(s) is/are not as per the Health Certificate. In case of no
clearance at the airport I will deport/ re-export bovine(s) at my own cost without creating any delay as per
provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated 10.6.2014.

I undertake to transfer bovine(s) to AQCS, ________________________ immediately after arrival for

Quarantine observation.
Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above bovine(s) for AQCS clearance and not
to allow above bovine(s) to go out of the Airport until provision clearance is accorded by AQCS official.
 Annexure 6.3
Physical Examination of the Bovine(s) during Quarantine period at AQCS
(Indicate if any abnormality/disease condition-attach additional sheet/report if necessary)

Temperature Gastric Respiratory

Visible Injuries
Date disorder disorder
(if any)
(if any) (if any)

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 6.4
Final No Objection Certificate for import of Bovine(s)
Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..
Certification No: ………… Dt. ………
To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection Certificate for Import of … Bovine(s) from ……. (Date of shipment ……….)
under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no. …………..dated ………… for the
import of …. Bovine(s) from ………. on …….

The detail of the bovine(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B Colour
.
………… …………………….. ………… …………… ………….. ……………….

1.The Bovine(s) was/were quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification Services…………………..

for 30 days.

1(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the bovine(s) is/are found free from any
infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
1(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the bovine(s) is/are found suffering from
…………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at the cost of owner
as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Captive Bird(s).
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 7.1) will be submitted
online by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC (Annexure 7.2))
will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The Captive Bird(s) will be taken to the Quarantine Station and will remain under quarantine for
30 days.

During Quarantine Period at AQCS

1. Everyday examination record (Annexure 7.3) will be maintained and testing reports (against
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) will be updated online. Samples will be drawn on 21 st day.
The applicant will bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 7.4) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for the
Captive Bird(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports, deportation will be done at the cost of owner. If Captive
Bird(s) dies, destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*As per notification S.O. 1495(E), 10.06.2014, Live animals are allowed to be imported in
Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi except for pet animals.
*Complete clearance process is depicted at annexure 7.
 Annexure 7
Process for Importing Captive birds into India-Ease of Understanding
Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for
Advance NOC from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 7.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper If there is deficiency in documents.

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
7.2) is issued and Bill of Entry will be cleared wise reasons for rejection (automatic
online by AQCS response by system).

Airline will not lift the Captive Birds until

advance NOC is obtained by the applicant.
Post arrival Operations in Quarantine

Quarantine Officer will examine the

documents and Birds will be transferred
to AQCS for quarantine (30 days). Daily
record sheet including and laboratory
diagnosis will be carried out.
Final NOC (Annexure 7.4) will be
issued if the captive birds is/are found
fit and healthy during entire
quarantine period.
Testing parameters during Quarantine Period
Laboratory for testing Avian Influenza
(NIHSAD Bhopal)

Samples: Swab/Serum Decision

Tests: HPAI on the day of arrival and 21st If the captive birds develop
day.
sign/symptoms of an infectious
disease confirmed by laboratory
reports, then the RO/QO will issue a
Everyday examination record (Annexure notice to the importer to deport or re-
7.3), status of sample withdrawal and export as per the Gazette Notification
concerned test reports will be updated S.O. No. 1495(E)
online till final quarantine clearance
 Annexure 7.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

and Certification
Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Captive Bird(s)
1. Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata

1. Name & address of the 2. Date of 3. List of enclosures attached:

Applicant:- import
 Annexure 8.1.1-Official Health certificate and Test
 Identification tag
Tel.No. :  Flight ticket/ Airway bill
Email Id:

4. Purpose of the import 5. Airlines 6. Bill of entry

7. Description of the Captive bird(s)

Name and Identification tag Sex

Breed Date of birth

Colour Country of origin

8. General Declaration Decision (For official use only)

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... am an 1. Acknowledgement no.

applicant for import of Captive bird(s) mentioned above and
declare that the information furnished on this form, to best of 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
my knowledge and belief are true, correct and complete in
every respect.

Date: Sign.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 7.1.1
VETERINARY HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF CAPTIVE BIRDS
(other than poultry) INTO INDIA

Exporting country:____________________________________________________________
Ministry of: _________________________________________________________________
Department: ________________________________________________________________
Province or District, etc.: _______________________________________________________

I. Identification of the bird(s)

Number Mark Species Age Sex

II. Origin of the bird(s)

Name and address of the exporter: _______________________________________________

Place of origin of the bird(s): __________________________________________________

III. Destination of the bird(s)

Country of destination: ________________________________________________________

Name and address of consignee: ________________________________________________
Nature and identification of means of transport: ____________________________________
Type of containers: ___________________________________________________________

IV. Sanitary information

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the birds described above and examined on this day:

(a) shows /show no clinical signs of disease - New Castle disease (Ranikhet disease), Mycoplasmosis
(M. gallisepticum), Fowl typhoid (Salmonella gallinarum), Fowl pox, Avian infectious
laryngotrachitis, Avian tuberculosis, Psittacosis-Ornithosis (Avian Chlamydiosis), Fowl cholera
(Pasturellosis), Avian enecephalomyelitis, Avian circovirus infection, Avian J virus, African Nile
virus and Inclusion body hepatitis.

(b) satisfies/ satisfy the following requirements:

1. The country is free from Avian Influenza (Both Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Low
Pathogenic Avian Influenza).

2. The birds come from an establishment or a hatchery where Newcastle disease (Ranikhet disease),
Mycoplasmosis (M. gallisepticum), Fowl typhoid (Salmonella gallinarum), Fowl pox, Avian
infectious laryngotrachitis, Avian tuberculosis, Psittacosis-Ornithosis (Avian Chlamydiosis),
Fowl cholera (Pasturellosis), Avian enecephalomyelitis, Avian circovirus infection, Avian J
virus, African Nile virus and Inclusion body hepatitis have not been reported since past 12
months.
3. The birds come from an establishment or a hatchery, which is regularly inspected by official
veterinary authority of Federal/Union Government.

4. The birds were subjected to serological diagnostic tests for;

a. Mycoplasmosis on two occasions at the beginning and at the end of the quarantine period period
prior to shipment and found negative,

b. S. pullorum/ S. gallinarum disease with negative results.

5. The exporting country should have conducted a sero-survelliance within 45 days ahead of export
and the status in respect of Avian Influenza (H5 & H7 - subtypes) should be negative.

6. The birds to be imported should not have been vaccinated against Highly Pathogenic Avian
Influenza (H5 & H7 - subtypes). If any other vaccine, except the above is used, the same has to
be indicated along with the type and name of vaccine and strain, name & address of the
manufacturer, date of manufacture and history/schedule of vaccination.

7. The birds were kept in a quarantine station for not less than 30 days prior to shipment.

8. The birds were kept under veterinary supervision for 45 days prior to the shipment and were
treated against Psittacosis-Ornithosis (Avian Chlamydiosis) using chlortetracycline.

9. The birds are shipped in new, fresh, clean and disinfected packages.

Official stamp:
Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:………………………………..

Name and address of official veterinarian

….………………………………………
Registration number:……………………
Email:…………………………………
Contact No:……………………………..

POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1. On arrival in India the consignment (along with the documents) will be checked by the Regional
Officer/ Quarantine Officer.
2. The birds will be kept under observation for a period not less than 30 days at a government
quarantine station.
3. The imported stock should be subjected to serum antibody detection against Avian Influenza on
the day of arrival and 21 days after. Approximately 5% of the birds need to be stamped for this
purpose. The cost will be borne by the importer.
4. In case of positive findings appropriate action shall be taken by the importer as per the direction
of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
Dairying, Government of India (*at the cost of the importing agency).
 Annexure 7.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Captive bird(s)
Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..
Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of … Captive bird(s) from ……. (Date of shipment
……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..
(Transfer to AQCS for Quarantine observation).
Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no. …………. dated …………, the
import of …. Captive bird(s) from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per DGFT license No.
……… dated …….The import clearance of the Captive bird(s) at the airport will be subject to the
fulfillment of import health guidelines in the original veterinary health certificate as per license
requirement and identification of the Captive bird(s). In case of non-fulfillment of health guidelines in the
original certificate or the health certificate lacks authenticity and not certified by the competent authority
or the identity of the Captive bird(s) is/are not as per the health certificate on arrival in India, the importer
shall deport the Captive bird(s) at their own cost as per Notification No. S.O. 1495 and 1496 (E) dated
10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the
date of arrival. The Captive bird(s) will be transferred to AQCS, ______________ for keeping under
Quarantine observation immediately after arrival.
This is not the Import Quarantine Clearance Certificate.

The detail of the captive bird(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour

……………… …………………….. ………………. ………………… ………….. ……………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Importer/Owner/Authorised representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above
Captive bird(s) is/are complied with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses or other compensations
whatsoever from the concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying that may
arise due to refusal of entry of Captive bird(s) into India or refusal of re-entry into the country of
origin/export. I undertake to submit all original health documents at the time of provisional clearance on
arrival. I shall be fully responsible in case any information and document provided by me at the time of
arrival is found incorrect or lacks authenticity or identity of Captive bird(s) is/are not as per the Health
Certificate. In case of no clearance at the airport I will deport/ re-export Captive bird(s) at my own cost
without creating any delay as per provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated 10.6.2014.

I undertake to transfer Captive bird(s) to AQCS, ________________________ immediately after arrival

for Quarantine observation.
Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:
Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above Captive bird(s) for AQCS
clearance and not to allow above Captive bird(s) to go out of the Airport.
 Annexure 7.3

Physical Examination of the Captive bird(s) during Quarantine period at AQCS

(Indicate if any abnormality/disease condition-attach additional sheet/report if necessary)

Temperature Gastric Respiratory

Visible injuries
Date disorder disorder
(if any)
(if any) (if any)

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 7.4
Final No Objection Certificate for import of Captive bird(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection Certificate for Import of … Captive bird(s) from ……. (Date of shipment
……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no. …………. dated …………for the
import of …. Captive bird(s) from ………. on ……. as mentioned below

The detail of the captive bird(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
……………… …………………….. ………………. ………………… ………….. ……………….

1.The Captive bird(s) was/were quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification

Services………………….. for 30 days.

1(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the captive bird(s) is/are found free from
any infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
1(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the captive bird(s) is/are found suffering
from …………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at the cost of
owner as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Rabbit(s).
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 8.1) will be submitted online by the
applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC (Annexure 8.2))
will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The Official Veterinarian will examine the rabbits.

2. The Rabbit(s) will be taken to the Quarantine Station and will remain under quarantine for 15
days (pet rabbit) or 30 days (rabbits for R & D).

During Quarantine Period at AQCS

1. Everyday examination record (Annexure 8.3) will be maintained and testing reports (against
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease) will be updated online. Samples will be drawn on 4th day. The
applicant will bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 8.4) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for the
Rabbit(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports, deportation will be done at the cost of owner. If Rabbit(s)
dies, destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*Complete clearance process is depicted at annexure 8.

 Annexure 8
Process for Importing rabbit(s) into India-Ease of understanding
Application Filing
Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for
Advance NOC from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 8.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper If there is deficiency

in documents.
Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
8.2) is issued and Bill of Entry will be cleared wise reasons for rejection (automatic
online by AQCS response by system).

Airline will not lift the pet rabbits until

advance NOC is obtained by the applicant.
Quarantine Officer will examine the
documents.

Post arrival Operations in Quarantine IF rabbit(s) for R& D Organizations-FIT-

Provisional NOC and Under Quarantine for 30
If pet rabbit -Provisional NOC and Under
days in a isolation area of R&D organization.
Quarantine for 15 days in AQCS premises.
Daily record sheet including and laboratory
Daily record sheet including and laboratory
diagnosis will be inspected.
diagnosis will be carried out.

Testing parameters during Quarantine Period

Everyday examination record (Annexure
Laboratory – NIHSAD Bhopal
Sample-Serum 8.3), status of sample withdrawal and
Tests-Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease concerned test reports will be updated
online till final quarantine clearance

Decision
If the other pet rabbits develop sign/symptoms of an
Final NOC (Annexure 8.4) will be infectious disease confirmed by laboratory reports,
issued if the rabbits(s) is/are found fit the animals will be scientifically
and healthy during entire quarantine disposed/euthanized at the cost of importer.
period.
 Annexure 8.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

and Certification
Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Pet rabbit(s)
1. Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata

1. 2. Name & address of the 2. Tentative date of 3. List of enclosures attached:

Applicant:- import
 Annexure 9.1.1-Official Health certificate
and Test reports
 Identification tag
 Flight ticket/ Airway bill

Tel.No. :
Email Id:

4. Purpose of the import 5. Airlines 6. Bill of entry

7. Description of the Pet rabbit(s)

Name and Identification tag Sex

Breed Date of birth

Colour Country of origin

8. General Declaration For official use only

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... am
an applicant for import of Pet rabbit(s) mentioned above 1. Acknowledgement No.
and declare that the information furnished on this form,
to best of my knowledge and belief are true, correct and 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
complete in every respect.

Date: Sign.

Medical Condition Declaration (If applicable)

It is declared that Pet rabbit(s) mentioned above are Official Veterinarian’ Signature
under supervision of a registered Veterinarian. Details
of clinical condition and medication is mentioned in the
health card (attached with this form)

Date: Sign.
 Annexure 8.1.1

VETERINARY HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF PET RABBITS INTO

INDIA

Name and address of the owner:__________________________________________

Place and origin of the animal(s):_________________________________________
Purpose of import: _____________________________________________________
Province or District, etc.: _______________________________________________
Contact no: __________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________ .

(The official Veterinarian shall certify that the animal is pet)

II. Destination of the Rabbit(s)

Country: ____________________________________________________________
Address in India:______________________________________________________
Means of transport: ____________________________________________________

III. Sanitary information

I, the undersigned, Official Veterinarian certify that the Rabbit(s) described above and examined
on this day:

a) shows /show no clinical signs of any disease like Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease
Myxomatosis, Aujesky’s Disease, Tularemia, Pasturellosis, Leptospirosis, Chlamydiosis,
Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, Rabbit Syphillis, Necrobacillosis, Toxoplasmosis and Rabbits
Pox.

b) Satisfies/satisfy the following requirements:

1. The country is free from Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) and Tularemia.
2. In case, the country of origin is considered infected with RHD - the animals:

(i) were kept in a RHD free holding(s)* where no clinical case of RHD was found when
inspected by an Official Veterinarian prior to shipment;

OR
were kept in an holding(s) where no clinical case of RHD was reported during the 60 days prior
to shipment and no clinical case of RHD was found when inspected by an Official Veterinarian
immediately prior to shipment; and

have not been vaccinated against RHD.

3. In case the rabbit(s) are imported from Tularemia infected country:

was not kept in a Tularemia infected zone.

has been treated against parasites (ticks); and
was kept in a quarantine station for 15 days prior to shipment
4. The rabbit(s) was/ were kept since birth or for the six months prior to shipment in a
holding(s) where no case of Myxomatosis was officially reported during that period.
 5. The rabbits was/ were subjected to serological tests as indicated in brackets against the
disease with negative results for Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (HI/ELISA), Tularemia
(ELISA/Tube Agglutination), Pasturellosis (Agent identification), Leptospirosis (MAT),
Chlamydiosis (CF), Brucellosis (CF).

6. The rabbit(s) was/ were subjected for serological test (Compliment Fixation/ELISA) to
Myxomatosis 15 days prior to shipment and found negative.

*holding(s) means the owners house.

Official stamp:

Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:………………………………..
Name and address of official veterinarian
Registration number:……………………
Email:…………………………………
Contact No:…………………………..

POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1. On arrival, the Regional Officer/ Quarantine Officer will verify the veterinary certificate
accompanied with the pet rabbit(s).

2. Regional Officer/ Quarantine Officer will conduct clinical examination of the rabbit(s) and
wherever required samples may also be taken for testing of diseases.

3. The pet rabbits imported up to two numbers shall be kept under quarantine for 15 days.
During the Quarantine the pet animals will be kept under observation and serum sampling.
However, in case of any signs of diseases, the quarantine period shall be extended further
depending on the nature and severity of the disease.

4. The hay, straw and feed accompanying the rabbit(s) shall be destroyed by incineration on
arrival in India.
 Annexure 8.1.2

VETERINARY CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF RABBITS INTO INDIA

Exporting country: ________________________________________________

Ministry of:________________________________________________
Department: ___________________________________________________________
Province or District, etc.: ______________________________________________________

I. Identification of the animals/s

Number Breed Sex Age

II. Origin of the animals/s

Name and address of the exporter:____________________________________

Place of origin of the animal/s:_______________________________________

III. Destination of the Rabbit(s)

Country of destination: _____________________________________________
Name and address of consignee:______________________________________
Nature and identification of means of transport: _________________________

IV. Sanitary information

The undersigned, Official Veterinarian certifies that the animal/s described above and examined
on this day:

a) shows /show no clinical signs of any disease like Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease
Myxomatosis, Aujesky’s Disease, Tularemia, Pasturellosis, Leptospirosis, Chlamydiosis,
Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, Rabbit Syphillis, Necrobacillosis, Toxoplasmosis and Rabbits
Pox.

b) Satisfies/satisfy the following requirements:

1. The country is free from Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) and Tularemia.
2. In case, the country of origin is considered infected with RHD - the animals:

(i) were kept in a RHD- free establishment where no clinical case of RHD was found when
inspected by an Official Veterinarian prior to shipment;

OR
were kept in an establishment where no clinical case of RHD was reported during the 60 days
prior to shipment and no clinical case of RHD was found when inspected by an Official
Veterinarian immediately prior to shipment; and

were kept in an establishment where no animal has been vaccinated against RHD;
were kept in an establishment where breeding rabbits (at least 10% of the animals) were
subjected to the serological test for RHD with negative results during the 60 days prior to
shipment; and

have not been vaccinated against RHD.

3. In case the animals are imported from Tularemia infected country:

was not kept in a Tularemia infected zone.

has been treated against parasites (ticks); and
was kept in a quarantine station for 15 days prior to shipment

4. The animals were kept since birth or for the six months prior to shipment in an establishment
where no case of Myxomatosis was officially reported during that period.

5. The rabbits were subjected to serological tests as indicated in brackets against the disease
with negative results for Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (HI/ELISA), Tularemia (ELISA/Tube
Agglutination), Pasturellosis (Agent identification), Leptospirosis (MAT), Chlamydiosis
(CF), Brucellosis (CF).

6. The rabbits were subjected for serological test (Compliment Fixation/ELISA) to

Myxomatosis 15 days prior to shipment and found negative.

Official stamp:

Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:………………………………..

Name and address of official veterinarian

….………………………………………
Registration number:……………………
Email:…………………………………
Contact No:……………………………..

POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1. On arrival in India the consignment and the documents will be examined by the Regional
Officer/ Quarantine Officer.

2. The rabbits shall be kept under quarantine in Government Quarantine premises for a period of
30 days. They shall be subjected to clinical examination and other tests by Quarantine Officer
for evidence of any contagious and infectious diseases and ectoparasites.

3. The hay, straw and feed accompanying the rabbits must be destroyed by incineration on
arrival in India.

4. In case of positive findings, appropriate action shall be taken by the Department of Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government
of India at the cost of importing agency.
 Annexure 8.1.3
Health Card of Pet rabbit(s) by Official Veterinarian

 Identification tag

 Breed

 Color

 Sex

 Date of birth

 Country of Origin

 Owner’s Name and Address

Observations:

The pet rabbit(s) is/are healthy and free of parasites.

 Vaccination details

 Treatment (If any)

 Type of treatment

 Medications

Official Veterinarian Signature

 Annexure 8.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of rabbit(s)
Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..
Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of … rabbit(s) from ……. (Date of shipment ……….)
under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..
(Transfer to AQCS or premises approved by DAHD, New Delhi for Quarantine observation).
Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no. …………. dated …………, the import
of …. rabbit(s) from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per DGFT license No. ……… dated
…….The import clearance of the rabbit (s) at the airport will be subject to the fulfillment of import health
guidelines in the original veterinary health certificate as per license requirement and identification of the
rabbit(s). In case of non-fulfillment of health guidelines in the original certificate or the health certificate lacks
authenticity and not certified by the competent authority or the identity of the rabbit (s) is/are not as per the
health certificate on arrival in India, the importer shall deport the rabbit (s) at their own cost as per Notification
No. S.O. 1495 and 1496 (E) dated 10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. The rabbit(s) will be transferred to AQCS, ______________ or premises approved by DAHD,
New Delhi as per the guidelines of CPCSEA for keeping under Quarantine observation immediately
after arrival.

This is not the Import Quarantine Clearance Certificate.

The detail of the rabbit(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
……………… …………………….. ………………. ………………… ………….. ……………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Importer/Owner/Authorised representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above
rabbit (s) is/are complied with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses or other compensations
whatsoever from the concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying that may arise
due to refusal of entry of rabbit (s) into India or refusal of re-entry into the country of origin/export. I
undertake to submit all original health documents at the time of provisional clearance on arrival. I shall be
fully responsible in case any information and document provided by me at the time of arrival is found
incorrect or lacks authenticity or identity of rabbit (s) is/are not as per the Health Certificate. In case of no
clearance at the airport I will deport/ re-export rabbit (s) at my own cost without creating any delay as per
provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated 10.6.2014.

I undertake to transfer rabbit(s) to AQCS, ________________________ immediately after arrival for

Quarantine observation.
Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above pet rabbit (s) for AQCS clearance and
not to allow above pet rabbit(s) to go out of the Airport.
 Annexure 8.3
Physical Examination of the rabbit(s) during Quarantine period at AQCS
(Indicate if any abnormality/disease condition-attach additional sheet/report if necessary)

Temperature Gastric Respiratory

Visible injuries
Date disorder disorder
(if any)
(if any) (if any)

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 8.4
Final No Objection Certificate for import of rabbit(s)
Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..
Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection Certificate for Import of … rabbit(s) from ……. (Date of shipment ……….)
under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no. …………. dated …………, the
import of …. rabbit(s) from ………. on ……. as mentioned below,

The detail of the rabbit(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
…………… …………………… ……………… ……………… ………….. ……………
… .. . … ….

1.The rabbit(s) was/were quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification Services…………………..

for 30 days.

1(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the rabbit(s) is/are found free from any
infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
1(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the rabbit(s) is/are found suffering from
…………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at the cost of owner
as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Pet Tortoise(s).
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 9.1) will be submitted
online by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC Annexure 9.2) will
be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The Official Veterinarian will examine the documents (that were uploaded by the applicant along-
with the application form) in original.
2. The pet tortoise(s) will be taken to the Quarantine Station and will remain under quarantine for 30
days.

During Quarantine Period at AQCS

1. Everyday examination record (Annexure 9.3) will be maintained and testing reports will be
updated online. The applicant will bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 9.4) will be issued in case no disease symptoms/ negative test reports are
obtained for the Tortoise(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports, deportation will be done at the cost of owner. If Tortoise(s)
dies, destruction will be done at the cost of owner.
*Complete clearance process is depicted at annexure 9.
 Annexure 9
Process for Importing other pet(s) (Tortoises) into India-Ease of
Understanding

Application Filing
Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for
Advance NOC from AQCS;- Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid
DGFT (http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 9.1)

Provisional Decision

If the documents are proper If there is deficiency in documents.

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
9.2) is issued and Bill of Entry will be cleared wise reasons for rejection (automatic
online by AQCS response by system).

Airline will not lift the pet tortoises until

advance NOC is obtained by the applicant.
Quarantine Officer will examine the
animal(s) and documents at the port of entry.

Post arrival Operations in Quarantine

FIT-Provisional NOC and Under Quarantine Everyday examination record (Annexure
for 30 days in AQCS premises. Daily record 9.3), status of sample withdrawal and
sheet5 including and laboratory diagnosis will concerned test reports will be updated
be carried out. online till final quarantine clearance

Testing parameters during Quarantine Period

Salmonellosis, Rhinitis, Pneumonia, Egg binding, Diarrhoea, Ectoparasites (ticks &mites), Metabolic bone
diseases, gastrointestinal diseases (E. coli), Conjunctivitis or eye disorders, Arizona infection, ~Lmphocytic
choriomeningitis, Trypanosoma and Haemogregaria {Test will be done for disease(s) only in case tortoise
shows symptoms for particular disease(s)}.

Decision
Final NOC (Annexure 9.4) will be If the other pet tortoises develop sign/symptoms of
issued if the pet tortoises are found fit an infectious disease confirmed by laboratory
and healthy during entire quarantine reports, the animals will be scientifically
period. disposed/euthanized at the cost of importer.
 Annexure 9.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine and Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

Certification Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Pet tortoise(s)
1. Animal Quarantine & Certification Service
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata

9. 2. Name & address of the Applicant:- 4. Tentative date of import 5. List of enclosures attached:

 Annexure 10.1.1-Official Health certificate

and Test reports Identification tag

Tel.No. :
Email Id:  Flight ticket/ Airway bill

6. Purpose of the import 7. Airlines 8. Bill of entry

9. Description of the Pet tortoise(s)

Name and Identification tag Sex

Breed Date of birth

Colour Country of origin

10. General Declaration For official use only

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... am an
applicant for import of Pet tortoise(s) mentioned above and 1. Acknowledgement No.
declare that the information furnished on this form, to best of
my knowledge and belief are true, correct and complete in 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
every respect.

Date: Sign.

Medical Condition Declaration (If applicable)

It is declared that Pet tortoise(s) mentioned above are under Official Veterinarian’ Signature
supervision of a registered Veterinarian. Details of clinical
condition and medication is mentioned in the health card
(attached with this form)

Date: Sign.
 Annexure 9.1.1
VETERINARY HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF REPTILES
(Crocodiles, Gavials, Monitor Lizards, Snakes, Turtles, & Tortoises) INTO INDIA

I. OWNER

Name and address: ___________________________________________________________

II. DESCRIPTION
Species of Animal(s):-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Age and date of Birth:_________________________________________________________

Sex:_______________________________________________________________________

Breed:______________________________________________________________________

Colour:_____________________________________________________________________

Cost type & marking/ Distinguish Mark:

____________________________________________

Name / Identification number:________________________________________________

III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country of Origin: ____________________________________________________________

Countries visited over the past two years as declared by the owner (give details):
___________________________________________________________________________

IV. DESTINATION OF ANIMALS

Country of destination: ________________________________________________________

Name and address of consignee: ________________________________________________

Nature and identification of means of transport: ___________________________________

Import Permit No.:____________________________________________________________

V. SANITARY INFORMATION

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certify / certifies that the animal(s) described above
and examined on this day:

a. show / shows no clinical sign of diseases including Salmonellosis, Rhinitis, Pneumonia,

Egg binding, Diarrhoea, Ectoparasites (ticks & mites), Metabolic bone disease,
Gastrointestinal diseases (E. coli), Conjunctivitis or eye disorders, Arizona infection,
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis, Trypanosoma and Haemogregaria (Please check with
zoo doctor).

b. show/shows no shell rot, Pyramidosis and Dysecdysis.

 c. Tested negative for Salmonella (copy of the report shall be enclosed).

d. The animal(s) has/have been treated against ecto and endo parasites during the pre export
quarantine period.

e. The animal(s) was/were kept under pre-export quarantine for at least 30 days.

f. The animal(s) is being transported in clean and disinfected cages and vehicle.

Official stamp:
Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:………………………………..

Name and address of official veterinarian

Registration number:……………………
Email:…………………………………
Contact No:……………………………..

POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1. On arrival in India the consignment and the documents will be examined by the Regional
Officer/ Quarantine Officer.

2. The animal(s) will be subjected to post import quarantine observation for 30 days in
Government approved Quarantine premises. During the quarantine period, the animal(s)
shall be subjected to any laboratory tests as deemed necessary. Preventive treatment like
deworming or any other treatment is to be carried out under the supervision of
Regional/Quarantine Officer or the Veterinary Officer as authorized by the
Regional/Quarantine Officer.

3. In case of positive findings, appropriate action shall be taken by the Department of Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying,
Government of India at the cost of importing agency.
 Annexure 9.1.2

Health Card of Pet Tortoise(s) by Official Veterinarian

 Identification tag

 Breed

 Color

 Sex

 Date of birth

 Country of Origin

 Owner’s Name and Address

Observations:

The pet tortoise(s) is/are healthy and free of parasites.

 Vaccination details

 Treatment (If any)

 Type of treatment

 Medications

Official Veterinarian Signature

 Annexure 9.2

Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Pet tortoise(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..
Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of … Pet tortoise(s) from ……. (Date of shipment
……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..
(Transfer to AQCS for Quarantine).
Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no. …………. dated …………, the import
of …. Pet tortoise(s) from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per DGFT license No. ……… dated
…….The import clearance of the Pet tortoise(s) at the airport will be subject to the fulfillment of import health
guidelines in the original veterinary health certificate as per license requirement and identification of the Pet
tortoise(s). In case of non-fulfillment of health guidelines in the original certificate or the health certificate
lacks authenticity and not certified by the competent authority or the identity of the Pet tortoise (s) is/are not as
per the health certificate on arrival in India, the importer shall deport the Pet tortoise (s) at their own cost as
per Notification No. S.O. 1495 and 1496 (E) dated 10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. The Pet tortoise(s) will be transferred to AQCS, ______________ for keeping under Quarantine
immediately after arrival.
This is not the Import Quarantine Clearance Certificate.

The detail of the Pet tortoise(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
……………… …………………….. ………………. ………………… ………….. ……………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Importer/Owner/Authorised representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above Pet
tortoise (s) is/are complied with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses or other compensations
whatsoever from the concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying that may arise
due to refusal of entry of Pet tortoise (s) into India or refusal of re-entry into the country of origin/export. I
undertake to submit all original health documents at the time of provisional clearance on arrival. I shall be
fully responsible in case any information and document provided by me at the time of arrival is found
incorrect or lacks authenticity or identity of Pet tortoise (s) is/are not as per the Health Certificate. In case of
no clearance at the airport I will deport/ re-export Pet tortoise (s) at my own cost without creating any delay as
per provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated 10.6.2014.

I undertake to transfer Pet tortoise (s) to AQCS, ________________________ immediately after arrival for
Quarantine observation.
Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above Pet tortoise (s) for AQCS clearance
and not to allow above Pet tortoise(s) to go out of the Airport.
 Annexure 9.3

Physical Examination of the Pet tortoise(s) during Quarantine period at AQCS

(Indicate if any abnormality/disease condition-attach additional sheet/report if necessary)

Temperature Gastric Respiratory

Visible injuries
Date disorder disorder
(if any)
(if any) (if any)

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 9.4
Final No Objection Certificate for import of Pet tortoise(s)
Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..
Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection Certificate for Import of … Pet tortoise(s) from ……. (Date of shipment
……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. Dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no. …………. dated ………… for the
import of …. Pet tortoise(s) from ………. on ……. as mentioned below;

The detail of the pet tortoise(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
…………… …………………… ……………… ……………… ………….. ……………
… .. . … ….

2. The pet tortoise(s) was/were quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification

Services………………….. for 30 days.

2(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the pet tortoise(s) is/are found free from
any infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
2(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the pet tortoise(s) is/are found suffering
from …………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at the cost of
owner as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Non Human Primates(s).

Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 10.1) will be submitted
online by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC-Annexure 10.2)
will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. Non-Human Primate(s) will be taken to the respective

AQCS or the premises which are pre-approved by DAHD for in house quarantine and will
remain under quarantine for 30 days.

During Quarantine Period

1. Everyday examination record will be maintained and testing reports will be updated online.
Samples will be drawn under the supervision of concerned quarantine officer. The applicant will
bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 10.3) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for the Non
Human Primate(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports, deportation/euthanization will be done at the cost of owner.
If Non Human Primate(s) dies, destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*As per notification S.O. 1495(E), 10.06.2014, Live animals are allowed to be imported in
Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi except for pet animals.
*Complete clearance process is depicted at annexure 10.
 Annexure 10
Process for Importing Non human primates into India-Ease of
Understanding
Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for
Advance NOC from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 10.1)

Provisional Decision

If there is deficiency in
documents
Approval of Quarantine premises
Applicant will be informed back with point
by DAHD & CPCSEA guidelines.
wise reasons for rejection (automatic
response by system).
If documents are proper.
Airline will not lift the Non human primates
Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure until advance NOC is obtained by the
10.2) will be issued and Bill of Entry will be applicant.
cleared online by AQCS

Post Import Arrival

Quarantine Officer will examine the Non Human

Primates and documents (official health certificate
for import of Non human primates into India) at the
port of entry

Final NOC (Annexure 10.3) will be

issued if the Non Human primates
Operations in approved Quarantine premises is/are found fit and healthy during
entire quarantine period
Non Human primate(s) imported shall be
quarantined for 30 days in a separate enclosure at
the respective zoo under the supervision of Decision
Quarantine Officer of the respective region.
If the animals develop sign/symptoms
of an infectious disease, the Non
human primate(s) will be
scientifically
deported/disposed/euthanized at the
cost of importer.
 Annexure 10.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine and Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

Certification Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Non human primate(s)
1. Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata
2. Name & address of the 3. Date of 4. List of enclosures attached:
Applicant:- import
 Annexure 11.1.1-Official Health certificate and Test reports
 Identification tag
 Flight ticket/ Airway bill

Tel.No. :
Email Id:

5. Purpose of the import 6. Airlines 7. Bill of entry

8. Description of the Non human primate(s)

Name and Identification tag Sex

Breed Date of birth

Colour Country of origin

9. General Declaration For official use only

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... am an 1. Acknowledgement no.
applicant for import of Non human primate(s) mentioned above
and declare that the information furnished on this form, to best 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
of my knowledge and belief are true, correct and complete in
every respect.

Date: Sign.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 10.1.1

VETERINARY HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF NON-HUMAN

PRIMATES INTO INDIA

Exporting country:____________________________________________________________

Ministry of: _________________________________________________________________

Department: ________________________________________________________________

Province or District, etc.: _______________________________________________________

I. Identification of the Primates

Type Species Sex Age Colour Tattoo /Identification No

II. Origin of the Primates

Name and address of the consignor/exporter:______________________________________

Tel No: __________________________________ Fax No: ____________________________

Physical address of the premises of origin of the Primates: ____________________________

III. Destination of the Primates

Name and address of consignee: ________________________________________________

Tel No: __________________________________ Fax No: ____________________________

Physical address of the premises at final destination: ________________________________

District & State: ______________________________________________________________

Means of transport (flight No./ Vessel name): ______________________________________

 IV. Sanitary information

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the primates described above and
examined on this day:

a) show no clinical sign of disease;

b) satisfies the following requirements:

1. Have been individually identified with unique number and alphanumeric code,
permanently applied to the animals by means of identification or tattoo, correlating with the
Registration book number (if applicable). All identification numbers should be stated in this
certificate.

2. The primates have been continuously in captivity in the exporting country, either since
birth or for the last twelve (12) months.

3. Originate from an area which is not under any veterinary restriction for any disease to
which primates are susceptible.

4. Originate from a premise where no cases of Measles, Monkey, Pox, Polio, Influenza,
Parainfluenza, Histoplasmosis, Cryptococcosis meningitis, Herpes virus infection, Rift valley
fever, Rabies, Ebola, Marburg, Simian AIDS and Yellow Fever occurred during the two years
prior to export.

5. Have been kept at an approved institution, which ensures that these primates for export
have not been in contact with primates of a lesser health status or new introduction of primates
for 45 days prior to export.

6. Have been examined within 10 days prior to their shipment, and were found to be
healthy, clinically free from any infectious or contagious diseases to which the species are
susceptible, and free from external parasites.

7. The animals were crated and transported in accordance with the International Air
Transport Association Regulations.

Official stamp:

Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:………………………………………………

Name and address of official veterinarian

Registration number:………………………

Email:………………………………………………

Contact No:…………………………………
POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1. On arrival in India the consignment and the documents will be examined by the Regional
Officer/ Quarantine Officer. If the documents are not conforming to the requirements,
appropriate action shall be taken by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying,
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying , Government of India at the cost of
importing agency.

2. The animals will be kept under quarantine for 30 days and during the quarantine period, the
animal will be tested for Polio, Simian AIDS and Rabies with negative results.

3. If any animal is found positive, it will be destroyed or deported to the country of export.
 Annexure 10.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Non Human Primates(s)
Dated: ……………
To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of … ……..Nos. of …………….Non Human Primates
(s) from ……. (Date of shipment ……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..
(Transfer to AQCS or premises approved by DAHD, New Delhi for Quarantine observation).
Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement No. dated …………, the import of …. Non
Human Primates (s) from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per DGFT license No. ……… dated
…….The import clearance of the Non Human Primates (s) at the airport will be subject to the fulfillment of
import health guidelines in the original veterinary health certificate as per license requirement and
identification of the Non Human Primates (s). In case of non-fulfillment of health guidelines in the original
certificate or the health certificate lacks authenticity and not certified by the competent authority or the identity
of the Non Human Primate(s) is/are not as per the health certificate on arrival in India, the importer shall
deport the Non Human Primates (s) at their own cost as per Notification No. S.O. 1495 and 1496 (E) dated
10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. The Non Human Primates (s) will be transferred to AQCS, ______________ for keeping under
Quarantine or premises approved by DAHD, New Delhi immediately after arrival.

This is not the Import Quarantine Clearance Certificate. (Provisional clearance will be accorded on
arrival).

The detail of the Non Human Primates (s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour

……………… …………………….. ………………. ………………… ………….. ……………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Importer/Owner/Authorised representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above Non
Human Primate(s) is/are complied with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses or other compensations
whatsoever from the concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying that may arise
due to refusal of entry of Non Human Primate(s) into India or refusal of re-entry into the country of
origin/export. I undertake to submit all original health documents at the time of provisional clearance on
arrival. I shall be fully responsible in case any information and document provided by me at the time of arrival
is found incorrect or lacks authenticity or identity of Non Human Primate(s) is/are not as per the Health
Certificate. In case of no clearance at the airport I will deport/ re-export Non Human Primate(s) at my own
cost without creating any delay as per provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated 10.6.2014.

Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above Non Human Primate(s) for AQCS
clearance and not to allow above Non Human Primate(s) to go out of the Airport until provision clearance is
accorded by AQCS official.
 Annexure 10.3
Final No Objection certificate for import of Non Human Primates
Dated: ……………
To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection certificate for import of Non Human Primates (s) from ……. (Date of
shipment ……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement No………..dated ………… for the
import of …. Non Human Primates (s) from ……….

The detail of the Non human primate(s) is/are as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B Colour
.
…………… …………………….. …………… ……………… ………….. ……………….
… …. …
--------------- ---------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ -------------- ---------------------
-- --- ---

2.The Non Human Primate(s) is/are liable to be quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification
Services………………….. for 30 days.

2(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the Non Human Primate(s) is/are found
free from any infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
2(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the Non Human Primate(s) is/are found
suffering from …………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at
the cost of owner as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Date:
Signature:

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Frog(s).
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 11.1) will be submitted
online by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (Annexure 11.2) will be
issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

3. Final No Objection Certificate will be issued (Annexure 11.3) at the port.

4. The Frog(s) will be taken to the premises which are pre-approved by DAHD for in house
quarantine in line within guidelines issued by Committee for the Purpose of Control and
Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA).
5. If Frog(s) dies, destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*As per notification S.O. 1495(E), 10.06.2014, Live animals are allowed to be imported in
Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi except for pet animals.
*Complete clearance process is depicted at annexure 11.
 Annexure 11

Process for Importing Frog(s) into India-Ease of Understanding

Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for
Advance NOC from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 11.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper. If there is deficiency

in documents.

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
11.2) is issued and Bill of entry will be wise reasons for rejection (automatic
cleared online by AQCS response by system). Airline will not lift the
frogs until advance NOC is obtained by the
applicant.
Post arrival Operations/Decision
Final No Objection Certificate will be issued
(Annexure 11.3) at the port.

The Frog(s) will be taken to the premises which are pre-

approved by DAHD for in house quarantine in line within
guidelines issued by Committee for the Purpose of Control
and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA).
 Annexure 11.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

and Certification
Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Frog(s)
1.Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata
1. 2. Name & address of the 2. Date of 3. List of enclosures attached:
Applicant:- import
 Annexure 12.1.1-Official Health certificate and Test
reports
Tel.No. :  Flight ticket/ Airway bill
Email Id:
4. Purpose of the import 5. Airlines 6. Bill of entry

7. Description of the Frog(s)

Name and Identification tag Sex

Breed Date of birth

Colour Country of origin

8. General Declaration Decision (For official use only)

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... am an 1. Acknowledgement No.

applicant for import of Frog(s) mentioned above and
declare that the information furnished on this form, to best 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
of my knowledge and belief are true, correct and complete
in every respect.

Date: Sign. Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 11.1.1

VETERINARY HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF FROGS INTO INDIA

Exporting country:
____________________________________________________________

Ministry of:
_________________________________________________________________

Department:
________________________________________________________________

Province or District, etc.: ______________________________________________

I. Identification of the frog(s)

Number Breed Sex Age

II. Origin of the frog(s)

Name and address of the exporter:

_______________________________________________

Place of origin of the frog(s):

__________________________________________________

III. Destination of the frog(s)

Country of destination:
________________________________________________________

Name and address of consignee:

________________________________________________

Nature and identification of means of transport:

____________________________________

Type of containers:
___________________________________________________________

IV. Sanitary information

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the frog/s described above and examined on
this day:

(a) Shows/Show no clinical sign of disease.

(b) Is/Are drawn from an establishment free from Chytridiomycosis, Ranaviral disease and other
diseases of frogs.

(c) Has/Have not been exposed to any livestock or poultry disease agents exotic to India.

(d) The frog/s shall be transported in clean and disinfected cages and vehicles.
Official stamp:

Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:………………………………..

Name and address of official veterinarian

….………………………………………
Registration number:……………………
Email:…………………………………
Contact No:……………………………..

POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1. On arrival in India the consignment and the documents will be examined by the Regional
Officer/ Quarantine Officer.

2. If the documents are not conforming to the requirements, appropriate action shall be
taken by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying , Government of India at the cost of importing agency.
 Annexure 11.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Frog(s)
Acknowledgement No: …. Dt. ………
Certification No: ………… Dt. ………
To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of … Frog (s) from ……. (Date of shipment ……….)
under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..
(Transfer to premises approved by DAHD, New Delhi for Quarantine observation as per the
guidelines of CPCSEA).

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement No. …..dated …………, the import of ….
Frog (s) from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per DGFT license No. ……… dated …….The
import clearance of the Frog(s) at the airport will be subject to the fulfillment of import health guidelines in
the original official veterinary certificate as per license requirement and identification of the Frog (s). In case
of non-fulfillment of health guidelines in the original certificate or the health certificate lacks authenticity and
not certified by the competent authority or the identity of the Frog (s) is/are not as per the health certificate on
arrival in India, the importer shall deport the Frog (s) at their own cost as per Notification No. S.O. 1495 and
1496 (E) dated 10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. The Frog (s) will be transferred to premises approved by DAHD, New Delhi as per the
guidelines of CPCSEA for keeping under Quarantine observation immediately after arrival.

This is not the Import Quarantine Clearance Certificate. (Final clearance will be accorded on arrival).
The detail of the Frog(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour

…………… ……………………. ………………. ………………… ………….. ……………
… . ….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Importer/Owner/Authorized representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above
Frog(s) is/are complied with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses or other compensations whatsoever
from the concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying that may arise due to
refusal of entry of Frog(s) into India or refusal of re-entry into the country of origin/export. I undertake to
submit all original health documents at the time of provisional clearance on arrival. I shall be fully responsible
in case any information and document provided by me at the time of arrival is found incorrect or lacks
authenticity or identity of Frog(s) is/are not as per the Health Certificate. In case of no clearance at the airport
I will deport/ re-export Frog (s) at my own cost without creating any delay as per provisions of Notification
No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated 10.6.2014.

Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above Frog(s) for AQCS clearance and not
to allow above Frog (s) to go out of the Airport until provision clearance is accorded by AQCS official.
 Annexure 11.3
Final No Objection Certificate for import of Frog (s)
Acknowledgement No: …. Dt.
………
Certification No: ………… Dt.
………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection Certificate for Import of … Frog (s) from ……. (Date of shipment ……….)
under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement No………..dated ………… for the
import of …. Frog(s) from ……….

The detail of the frog(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B Colour
.
…………… …………………….. …………… ……………… ………….. ……………….
… …. …

2. Final No Objection Certificate is accorded subject to condition that the Frog (s) shall be quarantined at
…………………… (Name of premises) approved by DAHD, New Delhi as per the guidelines of
CPCSEA.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Laboratory Animal(s).
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 12.1) will be submitted
online by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC Annexure 12.2)
will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. Final No Objection Certificate will be issued (Annexure 12.3) at the port.

2. The Laboratory animal(s) will be taken to the premises which are pre-approved by DAHD for in
house quarantine in line within guidelines issued by Committee for the Purpose of Control and
Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA).
3. If Laboratory animal (s) dies, destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*As per notification S.O. 1495(E), 10.06.2014, Live animals are allowed to be imported in
Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi except for pet animals.
*Complete clearance process is depicted at annexure 12.
 Annexure 12
Process for Importing Laboratory Animal(s) into India-Ease of
Understanding
Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for
Advance NOC from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 12.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper. If there is deficiency in documents

Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
12.2) will be issued and Bill of Entry will be wise reasons for rejection (automatic
cleared online by AQCS response by system). Airline will not lift the
Laboratory animal until advance NOC is
obtained by the applicant.
Post Import Arrival/Decision

Final No Objection Certificate will be

issued (Annexure 12.3) at the port.

The Laboratory Animal(s) will be taken to the premises

which are pre-approved by DAHD for in house
quarantine in line within guidelines issued by
Committee for the Purpose Of Control and Supervision
of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA)
 Annexure 12.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

and Certification
Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Laboratory animal(s)
1.Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata

1. 2. Name & address of the 2. Date of 3. List of enclosures attached:

Applicant:- import
 Annexure 13.1.1-Official Health certificate and Test
reports
 Flight ticket/ Airway bill
Tel.No. :
Email Id:

4. Purpose of the import 5. Bill of entry

6. Description of the Laboratory animal(s)

Identification tag Sex

Breed

Colour Country of origin

7. General Declaration For Official Use only

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... am
an applicant for import of Laboratory animal(s) 1. Acknowledgement No.
mentioned above and declare that the information
furnished on this form, to best of my knowledge and 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
belief are true, correct and complete in every respect.

Date: Sign. Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 12.1.1
VETERINARY HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF RODENTS INTO
INDIA

Exporting country:
____________________________________________________________

Ministry of:
_________________________________________________________________

Department:
________________________________________________________________

Province or District, etc.: _______________________________________________________

II. Identification of the animal(s)

Number Breed Sex Age

III. Origin of the animal(s)

Name and address of the exporter:_______________________________________________

Place of origin of the animal(s): _________________________________________________

IV. Destination of the animal(s)

Country of destination:
________________________________________________________

Name and address of consignee:

________________________________________________

Nature and identification of means of transport:

____________________________________

V. Sanitary information

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the animal/s described above and examined
on this day:

1. shows/ show no clinical sign of disease.

2. Are free from any contagious / infectious disease/ pathogen which would endanger the animal
or other animal or would endanger public health.

3. Was/were born and bred in specific pathogen free establishment accredited by the exporting
country, which are under permanent control of Government of the exporting country.

4. The animal shall be transported in clean and disinfected cages and vehicles. No additional
feed, fodder, bedding will be allowed with the consignment.
Official stamp:

Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:………………………………..

Name and address of official veterinarian

….………………………………………
Registration number:……………………
Email:…………………………………
Contact No:……………………………..

POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1. On arrival in India the consignment and the documents will be examined by the Regional
Officer/ Quarantine Officer.
2. If the documents are not conforming to the requirements, appropriate action shall be
taken by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India at the cost of importing agency.
 Annexure 12.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Laboratory animal(s)

Acknowledgement No: …. Dt. ………

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………
To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of ………. (Name of Laboratory Animals (s)) from
……. (Date of shipment ……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..
(Transfer to premises approved by DAHD, New Delhi for Quarantine observation as per the
guidelines of CPCSEA).

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement No. …..dated …………,the import of….
………………. (Name of Laboratory Animals (s)) from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per
DGFT license No. ……… dated …….The import clearance of the …………….. (Name of Laboratory
Animals (s)) at the airport will be subject to the fulfillment of import health guidelines in the original official
veterinary certificate as per license requirement and identification of the………. (Name of Laboratory
Animals (s)) In case of non-fulfillment of health guidelines in the original certificate or the health certificate
lacks authenticity and not certified by the competent authority or the identity of the ………… (Name of
Laboratory Animals (s)) is/are not as per the health certificate on arrival in India, the importer shall deport the
……… (Name of Laboratory Animals (s)) at their own cost as per Notification No. S.O. 1495 and 1496 (E)
dated 10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. The ………(Name of Laboratory Animals (s)) will be transferred to premises approved by
DAHD, New Delhi as per the guidelines of CPCSEA for keeping under Quarantine observation
immediately after arrival.
This is not the Import Quarantine Clearance Certificate. (Final clearance will be accorded on arrival).
The detail of the Frog(s) is as under:-
Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
………… ……………………. ………………. ………………… ………….. ……………

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS________

Importer/Owner/Authorized representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above
…………(Name of Laboratory Animals (s)) is/are complied with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses
or other compensations whatsoever from the concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and
Dairying that may arise due to refusal of entry of ………..(Name of Laboratory Animals (s)) into India or
refusal of re-entry into the country of origin/export. I undertake to submit all original health documents at the
time of provisional clearance on arrival. I shall be fully responsible in case any information and document
provided by me at the time of arrival is found incorrect or lacks authenticity or identity of………….(Name of
Laboratory Animals (s)) is/are not as per the Health Certificate. In case of no clearance at the airport I will
deport/ re-export……….(Name of Laboratory Animals (s)) at my own cost without creating any delay as per
provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated 10.6.2014.

Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above Frog(s) for AQCS clearance and not
to allow above Frog (s) to go out of the Airport until provision clearance is accorded by AQCS official.
 Annexure 12.3
Final No Objection Certificate for import of Laboratory animal(s)

Acknowledgement No: …. Dt. ………

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection Certificate for Import of … ………… (Name of Laboratory Animals (s))
from ……. (Date of shipment ……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement No………..dated ………… for the
import of …. …………(Name of Laboratory Animals (s)) from ……….

The detail of the frog(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B Colour
.
…………… …………………….. …………… ……………… ………….. ……………….
… …. …

2. Final No Objection Certificate is accorded subject to condition that the …………(Name of Laboratory
Animals (s)) shall be quarantined at …………………… (Name of premises) approved by DAHD, New
Delhi as per the guidelines of CPCSEA.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Zoo Animal(s).
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 13.1) will be submitted
online by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC Annexure 13.2)
will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The Zoo Animal(s) will be taken to the premises of zoological garden approved by DAHD for in
house quarantine and will remain under quarantine for 30 days.

During Quarantine Period

1. Everyday examination record will be inspected and testing reports will be updated online.
Samples will be drawn under the supervision of concerned quarantine officer. The applicant will
bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 13.3) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for the Zoo
Animal(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports, deportation/euthanization will be done at the cost of owner.
If Zoo Animal(s) dies, destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*As per notification S.O. 1495(E), 10.06.2014, Live animals are allowed to be imported in
Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi except for pet animals.

*Complete clearance process is depicted at annexure 13.

*Health protocol will be annexed with DGFT on recommendation of Department of Animal

Husbandry and Dairying as per species of zoo animal intended to be imported.
 Annexure 13
Process for Importing Zoo Animal(s) into India-Ease of Understanding
Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for
Advance No Objection Certificate from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 13.1)

Provisional Decision

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper If there is deficiency in documents

Advance No objection certificate (Annexure 13.2) Applicant will be informed back with point
will be issued and Bill of entry will be cleared online wise reasons for rejection (automatic
.
by AQCS response by system). Airline will not lift the
Zoo animals until advance NOC is obtained
by the applicant.
Post Arrival Examination
Quarantine Officer will examine the Zoo
animal(s) and documents at the port of entry.

Operations in AQCS approved Quarantine premises

The Zoo animals imported by the Zoological Garden
shall be quarantined at AQCS or pre-approved
premises of zoological garden by DAHD for
Quarantine under the supervision of Quarantine
Officer of the respective region. Daily records,
periodic clinical examination and laboratory
diagnosis will be carried out as per Government of Final NOC (Annexure 13.3) will
India Guidelines. be issued if the Zoo animal(s)
is/are found fit and healthy during
entire quarantine period.

Decision
Laboratory: IVRI for testing (Depends
upon the species of the animals being If the Zoo animal(s) develops
imported) sign/symptoms of an infectious
disease confirmed by laboratory
reports, deportation or destruction
will be done
 Annexure 13.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

and Certification
Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Zoo animal(s)
1.Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata

1. 2. Name & address of the 2. Date of 3. List of enclosures attached:

Applicant:- import
 Annexure 14.1.1 Official Health certificate as annexed
with DGFT on recommendation of DAHD and Test
reports
 Vaccination record
Tel.No. :  Identification tag
Email Id:  Flight ticket/ Airway bill

4. Purpose of the 5. Airlines 6. Bill of entry

import

7. Description of the Zoo animal(s)

Identification tag Sex

Breed
Colour Country of origin

8. General Declaration For official use only

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... 1. Acknowledgement no.

am an applicant for import of Zoo animal(s)
mentioned above and declare that the information 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
furnished on this form, to best of my knowledge and
belief are true, correct and complete in every respect.

Date: Sign. Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 13.1.1

VETERINARY HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF FELIDS (Tiger, Lion,

Snow Leopard, Leopard, Cheetah, Puma, Jaguar, other large & lesser cats) INTO INDIA

I. OWNER

Name and address: _________________________________________________________

II. DESCRIPTION
Species of Animal(s):
________________________________________________________

Age and date of Birth:

_________________________________________________________

Sex:
_________________________________________________________

Breed:
_________________________________________________________

Colour:
_________________________________________________________

Cost type & making/Distinguish Mark:

____________________________________________

Name and Identification number:

________________________________________________

III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country of Origin:
____________________________________________________________

Countries visited over the past two years as declared by the owner (give details):
___________________________________________________________

IV. DESTINATION OF ANIMAL(S)

Country of destination: ________________________________________________________

Name and address of consignee: ________________________________________________

Nature and identification of means of transport:

___________________________________

Import Permit No.:

____________________________________________________________
 V. SANITARY INFORMATION

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certify/ certifies that the animal(s) described above
and examined on this day:

a. Show /shows no clinical sign of diseases including Rabies, Feline enteritis, Feline pan
leukopenia, Leptospirosis, Distemper, Scabies, Aujeszky’s disease, Blood parasites (protozoan
diseases) including Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Trypansomosis and Toxoplasmosis.

b. The animal(s) has/have been vaccinated against rabies (for the animal(s) above three months
of age) with a vaccine licensed and approved by the exporting country (name of the vaccine,
batch number and the date of vaccination must be shown on the veterinary certificate).

c. The animal(s) has/have been treated against ecto and endo parasites during the pre export
quarantine period.

d. The animal(s) was/were kept under pre-export quarantine for at least 30 days.

Official stamp:
Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:………………………………..

Name and address of official veterinarian

….………………………………………
Registration number:……………………
Email:…………………………………
Contact No:……………………………..

POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1. On arrival in India the consignment and the documents will be examined by the Regional
Officer/ Quarantine Officer.

2. The animal(s) will be subjected to post import quarantine observation for 30 days in
Government approved Quarantine premises. During the quarantine period, the animal(s)
will be subjected to any laboratory tests as deemed necessary. Preventive treatment like
deworming or any other treatment is to be carried out under the supervision of
Regional/Quarantine Officer or the Veterinary Officer as authorized by the
Regional/Quarantine Officer.

3. In case of positive findings, appropriate action shall be taken by the Department of

Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
Dairying, Government of India at the cost of importing agency.
VETERINARY HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPORT OF CANIDS (Wild Dog,
Jackal, Fox, Hyena, Wolf, Caracal etc.) INTO INDIA

I. OWNER

Name and address: _________________________________________________________

II. DESCRIPTION
Species of Animal(s):
________________________________________________________
Age and date of Birth:
_________________________________________________________

Sex:
_________________________________________________________
Breed:
_________________________________________________________

Colour:
_________________________________________________________

Cost type & marking/Distinguish Mark:

____________________________________________

Name / Identification number:

________________________________________________

III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country of Origin: ____________________________________________________________

Countries visited over the past two years as declared by the owner (give details):
_________________________________________________________________

IV. DESTINATION OF ANIMAL(S)

Country of destination: ________________________________________________________

Name and address of consignee: ________________________________________________

Nature and identification of means of transport:

___________________________________

Import Permit No.:

_________________________________________________________

V. SANITARY INFORMATION

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the animal(s) described above and
examined on this day:

a. shows no clinical sign of diseases including Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis,

Aujeszky’s disease, Blood parasites (protozoan diseases), Toxoplasmosis, Babesiosis,
Anaplasmosis, Trypansomiasis and zoonotic filariasis.
b. has/have been vaccinated against rabies (for the animal(s) above three months of age) with a
vaccine licensed and approved by the exporting country (name of the vaccine, batch number
and the date of vaccination must be shown on the veterinary certificate).

c. The animal(s) has/have been treated against ecto and endo parasites during the pre export
quarantine period.

d. The animal(s) was/were kept under pre-export quarantine for at least 30 days.

Official stamp:
Issued at ………….. on…………………

Signature:………………………………..

Name and address of official veterinarian

….………………………………………
Registration number:……………………
Email:…………………………………
Contact No:……………………………..

POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:

1. On arrival in India the consignment and the documents will be examined by the Regional
Officer/ Quarantine Officer.

2. The animal(s) will be subjected to post import quarantine observation for 30 days in
Government approved Quarantine premises. During the quarantine period, the animal(s)
shall be subjected to any laboratory tests as deemed necessary. Preventive treatment like
deworming or any other treatment is to be carried out under the supervision of
Regional/Quarantine Officer/ Veterinary Officer.

3. In case of positive findings, appropriate action shall be taken by the Department of Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying,
Government of India at the cost of importing agency.
 Annexure 13.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Zoo animal(s)
Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..
Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Advance No Objection Certificate for import … ……. (Name of Zoo animal(s)) from ……. (Date
of shipment ……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..
(Transfer to AQCS or approved premises by DAHD for Quarantine).
Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no………. dated …………, the import of
…. (Name of Zoo animal(s)) from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per DGFT license No.
……… dated …….The import clearance of the…….. (Name of Zoo animal(s)) at the airport will be subject to
the fulfillment of import health guidelines in the original veterinary health certificate as per license
requirement and identification of the………(Name of Zoo animal(s)). In case of non-fulfillment of health
guidelines in the original certificate or the health certificate lacks authenticity and not certified by the
competent authority or the identity of the …………(Name of Zoo animal(s))is/are not as per the health
certificate on arrival in India, the importer shall deport the ………(Name of Zoo animal(s))at their own cost as
per Notification No. S.O. 1495 and 1496 (E) dated 10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. The ………….(Name of Zoo animal(s)) will be transferred to AQCS, ______________ or
approved premises by DAHD for keeping under Quarantine immediately after arrival.

This is not the Import Quarantine Clearance Certificate. (Provisional clearance will be accorded on
arrival).
The detail of the Zoo animal(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour

…………… ……………………. ………………. ………………… ………….. ……………
… . ….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Importer/Owner/Authorised representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above
…………(Name of Zoo animal(s))is/are complied with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses or other
compensations whatsoever from the concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and
Dairying that may arise due to refusal of entry of ………..(Name of Zoo animal(s)) into India or refusal of re-
entry into the country of origin/export. I undertake to submit all original health documents at the time of
provisional clearance on arrival. I shall be fully responsible in case any information and document provided by
me at the time of arrival is found incorrect or lacks authenticity or identity of ………..(Name of Zoo
animal(s))is/are not as per the Health Certificate. In case of no clearance at the airport I will deport/ re-
export…………..(Name of Zoo animal(s))at my own cost without creating any delay as per provisions of
Notification No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated 10.6.2014.

Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above Zoo animal (s) for AQCS clearance
and not to allow above Zoo animal(s) to go out of the Airport
 Annexure 13.3
Final No Objection Certificate for import of Zoo animal(s)
Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..
Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection Certificate for import … (Name of Zoo animal(s)) from ……. (Date of
shipment ……….) under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no………. dated ………… for the
import of …. (Name of Zoo animal(s)) from ………. on ……. as mentioned below.

The detail of the zoo animal(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
…………… …………………… ……………… ……………… ………….. ……………
… .. . … ….

2. The ……… (Name of Zoo animal(s)) was/were quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification
Services………………….. for 30 days.

2 (a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the ………(Name of Zoo
animal(s))is/are found free from any infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
2(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the ……… (Name of Zoo animal(s))
is/are found suffering from …………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be
deported/destructed at the cost of owner as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated
10.06.2014.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Camel(s).
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 14.1) will be submitted
online by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC Annexure 14.2)
will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services.

On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The Camel(s) will be taken to the AQCS and will remain under quarantine for 30 days.

During Quarantine Period at AQCS

1. Everyday examination record (Annexure 14.3) will be maintained and testing reports (against
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea, Tuberculosis, paratuberculosis, brucellosis, camel pox) will be updated
online. Samples will be drawn under the supervision of concerned quarantine officer. The
applicant will bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 14.4) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for the
Camel(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports, deportation/euthanization will be done at the cost of owner.
If camel(s) dies, destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*As per notification S.O. 1495(E), 10.06.2014, Live animals are allowed to be imported in
Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi except for pet animals.
*Complete clearance process is depicted at annexure 14.
 Annexure 14
Process for Importing camel(s) into India-Ease of Understanding
Application Filing

Minimum 7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for
Advance NOC from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 14.1)

Provisional Decision

If there is deficiency
If documents are proper in documents.
Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
14.2) is issued and Bill of entry will be cleared wise reasons for rejection (automatic
online by AQCS response by system).

Airline will not lift the camel until advance

NOC is obtained by the applicant.
Post Import Arrival

Quarantine Officer will examine the

animal(s) and documents at the port of entry.

Operations in AQCS Quarantine premises

Under Quarantine for 30 days in AQCS Everyday examination record, status of
premises. Daily record (Annexure 14.3) sheet sample withdrawal and concerned test
and laboratory diagnosis will be carried out. reports will be updated online till final
quarantine clearance

Laboratory Serum - NIHSAD Bhopal*

Test: Bovine Viral Diarrhoea, Tuberculosis, Para tuberculosis, Brucellosis, pox - camel

Decision

Final NOC (Annexure 14.4) will be If the other camel develops sign/symptoms of an
issued if the camel is/are found fit and infectious disease confirmed by laboratory reports,
healthy during entire quarantine the animals will be scientifically
period. deported/disposed/euthanized at the cost of
importer.
 Annexure 14.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine and Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

Certification Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Camel(s)
1.Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata

3. Name & address of the 4. Date of 5. List of enclosures attached:

Applicant:- import
 Annexure 15.1.1-Official Health certificate and
Test reports
 Vaccination record
Tel.No. :  Identification tag
Email Id:  Flight ticket/ Airway bill

6. Purpose of the import 7. Airlines 8. Bill of entry

9. Description of the Camel(s)

Name and Identification tag Sex

Breed

Colour Country of origin

10. General Declaration For official use only

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... am
an applicant for import of Camel(s) mentioned above 1. Acknowledgement no.
and declare that the information furnished on this form,
to best of my knowledge and belief are true, correct and 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
complete in every respect.

Date: Sign.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 14.1.1
VETERINARY HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR IMPORT OF CAMELIDAE [Lama,
Camel (single humped or double humped), Alpacca] INTO INDIA (Not for rearing in zoo)

I. OWNER

Name and address: ___________________________________________________________

II. DESCRIPTION
Species of Animal(s):
__________________________________________________________

Age and date of Birth:

_________________________________________________________

Sex:
___________________________________________________________

Breed:
___________________________________________________________

Colour:
___________________________________________________________

Cost type & marking/ Distinguish Mark:

____________________________________________

Name/ Identification number:

________________________________________________

III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country of Origin: ____________________________________________________________

Establishment Name, address and number: ________________________________________

Countries visited over the past two years as declared by the owner (give details):
___________________________________________________________________________

IV. DESTINATION OF ANIMAL(S)

Country of destination: ________________________________________________________

Name and address of consignee: ________________________________________________

Nature and identification of means of transport: ___________________________________

Import Permit No.:____________________________________________________________

V. SANITARY INFORMATION

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the animal(s) described above and examined on
this day:

a) The country of export is free from Foot and Mouth Disease (SAT-I, II, III & C) and CBPP.
 b) The animal(s) has/have been sourced from an establishment where there is no incidences reported
by the veterinary authority of the exporting country in respect of Foot & Mouth Disease (O, A
and Asia 1), Anthrax, Borna disease, Camel Pox, Salmonellosis, Brucellosis, Vesicular Stomatitis
and Jhones Disease for a period of last six months.

c) The animal(s) has/have been vaccinated against rabies (for the animal(s) above three months of
age) with a vaccine licensed and approved by the exporting country (name of the vaccine, batch
number and the date of vaccination must be shown on the veterinary certificate).

d) The animal(s) has/have been treated against ectoparasites and endoparasites during the pre export
quarantine period with an approved antihelmintics.

e) The animals are also free from Candidosis, moniliosis, Aspergillosis and any kind of skin
infection.

f) If the animal(s) has/have been vaccinated with Camel Pox the date and time of the vaccination
should not be less than 15 days or more than 4 months from the date of shipment.

g) The animal(s) have been quarantined in Government approved Quarantine facility for a period of
28 days and during the quarantine the following tests have been carried out by the Veterinary
Authority:

Sl No. Name of the Disease Test to be carried out Result

1 Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Serum to be tested through Negative

ELISA or PCR or Virus Neutralization
2 Tuberculosis DTH Negative
3 Paratuberculosis DTH/ELISA/Faecal Culture Negative
4 Brucellosis Serum BBAT or CF or ELISA or FPA Negative
5 Camel Pox Serum Virus Neutralization Negative

(N. B: 1. No test is required if the veterinary authority certifies that the country is free from the disease(s)
listed above

2. All the tests reports should be accompanied with the consignment)

Official stamp:
Issued at ………….. on…………………
Signature:………………………………..

Name and address of official veterinarian

….………………………………………
Registration number:……………………
Email:…………………………………
Contact No:……………………………..
POST IMPORT REQUIREMENTS:
1. On arrival in India the consignment and the documents will be examined by the Regional Officer/
Quarantine Officer.

2. The animal(s) will be subjected to post import quarantine observation for 28 days in Government
approved Quarantine premises. During the quarantine period, the animal(s) will be subjected to
laboratory tests as mentioned in at V (g) above.

3. Preventive treatment like deworming or any other treatment is to be carried out under the
supervision of Regional Officer/ Quarantine Officer/Veterinary Officer.

4. In case of positive findings, appropriate action shall be taken by the Department of Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying ,
Government of India at the cost of importing agency.
 Annexure 14.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for import of Camel(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Advance No Objection Certificate for import … camel(s) from ……. (Date of shipment ……….)
under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..
(Transfer to AQCS for Quarantine).
Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no………. dated …………, the import of
…. camel(s) from ………. on …….by …. Airlines is allowed as per DGFT license No. ……… dated
…….The import clearance of the camel(s) at the airport will be subject to the fulfillment of import health
guidelines in the original veterinary health certificate as per license requirement and identification of the
camel(s). In case of non-fulfillment of health guidelines in the original certificate or the health certificate lacks
authenticity and not certified by the competent authority or the identity of the camel (s) is/are not as per the
health certificate on arrival in India, the importer shall deport the camel (s) at their own cost as per
Notification No. S.O. 1495 and 1496 (E) dated 10.06.2014.

This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of new disease threat on or before the date of
arrival. The camel(s) will be transferred to AQCS, ______________ for keeping under Quarantine
immediately after arrival.

This is not the Import Quarantine Clearance Certificate. (Provisional clearance will be accorded on
arrival).

The detail of the camel(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour

…………… ……………………. ………………. ………………… ………….. ……………

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS______________

Importer/Owner/Authorised representative Declaration

I shall carry out all orders of AQCS, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in connection with
deportation/destruction/any other issue as the case may be.
It is my sole responsibility to ensure that the import health guidelines of India for the import of the above
camel (s) is/are complied with. I will not seek any damages, costs, expenses or other compensations
whatsoever from the concerned Officer and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying that may arise
due to refusal of entry of camel (s) into India or refusal of re-entry into the country of origin/export. I
undertake to submit all original health documents at the time of provisional clearance on arrival. I shall be
fully responsible in case any information and document provided by me at the time of arrival is found
incorrect or lacks authenticity or identity of camel (s) is/are not as per the Health Certificate. In case of no
clearance at the airport I will deport/ re-export camel (s) at my own cost without creating any delay as per
provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 (E) dated 10.6.2014.

Date:
Signature:
Name:
Address with Tel.no:
Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above camel (s) for AQCS clearance and not
to allow above camel(s) to go out of the Airport
 Annexure 14.3
Physical Examination of the Camel(s) during Quarantine period at AQCS
(Indicate if any abnormality/disease condition-attach additional sheet/report if necessary)

Temperature Gastric Respiratory

Visible Injuries
Date disorder disorder
(if any)
(if any) (if any)

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 Annexure 14.4
Final No Objection Certificate for import of Camel(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

To
……………………..
……………………….

Sub: Final No Objection Certificate for import … camel(s) from ……. (Date of shipment ……….)
under DGFT license No. ……….. dated ………..

Sir,
In reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no………. dated …………for the
import of …. camel(s) from ………. on …….as mentioned below

The detail of the Camel(s) is as under:-

Species Identification tag Breed Sex Age/D.O.B. Colour
…………… …………………… ……………… ……………… ………….. ……………
… .. . … ….

2.The camel(s) was/were quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification Services…………………..

for 30 days.

2(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the camel(s) is/are found free from any
infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
2(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the camel(s) is/are found suffering from
…………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at the cost of owner
as per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official

Standard Operating Procedure for Import of Live Poultry(s) in to India.
Pre Arrival Requirements:

1. Minimum 07 days before embarkation, the application form (Annexure 15.1) will be submitted
through Email by the applicant.
2. After examining the uploaded forms, Advance No Objection certificate (NOC-Annexure 15.2)
will be issued by the concerned Animal Quarantine and Certification Services within 1 working
day.
On Arrival at the Port of Entry

1. The poultry will be taken to the premises approved by DAHD for in house quarantine and will
remain under quarantine for 30 days.

During Quarantine Period

1. Everyday examination record will be inspected and testing reports (for HPAI) will be updated
online. Samples will be drawn under the supervision of concerned quarantine officer. The
applicant will bear the charges for testing.
2. Final NOC (Annexure 15.3) will be issued in case negative test reports are obtained for the live
poultry(s) under quarantine.
3. In case of the positive testing reports, deportation/euthanization will be done at the cost of owner.
If live poultry(s) dies, destruction will be done at the cost of owner.

*As per notification S.O. 1495(E), 10.06.2014, Live animals are allowed to be imported in
Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi except for pet animals.
*Complete process of clearance is depicted at annexure 15.
 Annexure-15
Process for Importing Live Poultry(s) into India under DGFT-Ease of Understanding

Table 1.

7 working days before embarkation, applicant will submit the following documents for Advance
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from AQCS;-

Before filling application, please make sure that you have a valid DGFT License
(http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html)

Application form (Annexure 15.1)

Provisional Decision

If documents are proper If there is deficiency in

documents
Advance No Objection Certificate (Annexure Applicant will be informed back with point
15.2) is issued and Bill of Entry will be wise reasons for rejection (automatic
cleared online by AQCS response by system).

Airline will not lift the pets until advance

NOC is obtained by the applicant.

Decision on Arrival

Live Poultry will be examined and

quarantined approved premises (30 days)
and necessary testing will be carried out.

Operations in Quarantine

Testing for HPAI. Concerned test reports

will be updated online.

FIT cases-Final NOC (Annexure- If the poultry develop sign/symptoms of an

15.3) will be issued after Quarantine infectious disease confirmed by laboratory
period reports, the live poultry will be scientifically
destructed at the cost of importer.
 Annexure-15.1
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Government of India

Animal Quarantine and Livestock Importation Act, 1898 amended in 2001

Certification Services
Application Form for obtaining No Objection Certificate from Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services, India for import of Live Poultry
1. Animal Quarantine and Certification Services
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Chennai
Kolkata
3. Name & address of 3. Date of 4.List of enclosures attached:
the Applicant: import
 Annexure 16.1.1- Veterinary Health certificate
 Identification tag
 Flight Ticket/ Airway bill/ seaway bill
Tel.No. :
Email Id:
5. Purpose of the import 6. Bill of entry issued by the Customs (if applicable)

7. Description of the Poultry(s)

Breed Sex

Age

Identification tag Country of origin

Colour

3. General Declaration For official use only

I (Mr./Mrs/Miss)...................................................... 1. Acknowledgement No.

am an applicant for import of live poultry(s)
mentioned above and declare that the information 2. Unfit for clearance on account of:
furnished on this form, to best of my knowledge
and belief are true, correct and complete in every
respect.

Date: Sign.

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

 VETERINARY CERTIFICATE FOR IMPORT OF LIVE POULTRY / DAY OLD
POULTRY/ HATCHING EGGS OF POULTRY

Exporting Country:…………………………………………………………………………
Ministry of:…………………………………………………………………………………
Department of:……………………………………………………………………………...
Province or District, etc.:…………………………………………………………………...

I. Identification of the birds

Number Mark Species Breed

II. Origin of the birds

Name and address of exporter:……………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………………
Country/ Zone/ Comaprtment …………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………

III. Destination of the birds

Country of destination: ……………………………………………………………………

Name and address of consignee: …………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Nature and identification of means of transport: …………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Type of containers: ..............................................................................................................
 IV. Sanitary information
(Please strike out as per requirement)

The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the day-old poultry described above were
examined on this day, which satisfies the following requirements:
In case of day old live poultry/ live poultry (other than day old live poultry)
1. the day old live poultry were kept in an avian influenza free country, zone or
compartment or free from infection with high pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (as
the case may be) in poultry since they were hatched.

the day old live poultry were derived from parent flocks which had been kept in avian
influenza free country, zone or compartment or establishment (as the case may be) for at
least 21 days prior to and at the time of collection of eggs;
2. The live poultry (other than day old poultry) were kept in an avian influenza free
country, zone, or compartment since they were hatched or for at least the past 21 days.

3. The day old poultry, live bird/ hatching eggs were come from an establishment which
are free from avian mycoplasmosis and from hatcheries which comply with the
standards referred to in Chapter 6.4 of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (Article
10.5.4 and Article 10.5.5 of TAHC)

4. (i) The day old poultry, live bird were come from an establishment which are regularly
inspected by the Veterinary Authorities and from hatcheries which comply with the
standards referred to in Chapter 6.4 of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code

(ii) The day old chicks have been vaccinated against Infectious Laryngo-Tracheitis (ILT)
and Infectious Bronchitis (IB) (provide nature of vaccine used and the date of
vaccination) or have not been vaccinated;

(iii) are the progeny of parent flocks which:

a) come from establishments and /or hatcheries which are recognized as being
free from ILT and IB (based on serological results)

b) come from establishments in which vaccination against ILT and IB is not

practiced on the parent stock; or

c) come from establishments in which vaccination against ILT and IB is

practiced on the parent stock.

5. The day old live poultry were kept in New Castle Disease (ND) free country, zone, or
compartment since they were hatched or the poultry were derived from parent flocks
 which had been kept in ND free country, zone or compartment for at least 21 days prior
to and at the time of collection of eggs; or

6. The live poultry (other than day old poultry) were kept in an ND free country, zone, or
compartment since they were hatched or for at past 21 days.

7. The day old bird comes from establishments and /or hatcheries which are recognized as
being free from fowl typhoid and pullorum disease.

8. In case of Hatching eggs:

(a) the eggs came from an avian influenza free country, zone or compartment and the eggs were
derived from parent flocks which had been kept in an avian influenza free country, zone or
compartment for at least 21 days prior to and at the time of the collection of the eggs; or

(b) the eggs came from a country, zone or compartment free from infection with high pathogenicity
avian influenza viruses in poultry and were derived from parent flocks which had been kept in an
avian influenza free establishment for at least 21 days prior to and at the time of the collection of
the eggs and have had their surfaces sanitized (in accordance with Chapter 6.4 of the Terrestrial
Animal Health Code )

(c) have been disinfected in accordance with the standards referred to in Chapter 6.4 of the
Terrestrial Animal Health Code.

(d) came from establishments and/or hatcheries which are recognized as being free from ILT &
IB and from Hatcheries which comply with the standards to in Chapter 6.4 of the Terrestrial
Animal Health Code.

(e) the eggs came from the ND free country,zone or compartment.

(f) the hatching eggs were derived from parent flocks which had been kept in ND free country,
zone or compartment for at least 21 days prior to and at the time of collection of eggs and the
eggs have had their surfaces sanitized (in accordance with Chapter 6.4 of the Terrestrial Animal
Health Code)

(g)In case of hatching eggs, the eggs have been disinfected in accordance with the standards
referred to in Chapter 6.4 and come from establishments and /or hatcheries which are recognized
as being free from fowl typhoid and pullorum disease and from hatcheries which comply with
the standards referred to in Chapter 6.4 of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (Article 10.7.4
and Article 10.7.3).

9. If the parents of the G.P. Stock (day old poultry/eggs) to be imported have been
vaccinated against Avian Influenza, the same has to be indicated along with the name of
the vaccine, manufacturer and date of manufacture and the date of vaccination.
 10. Day old poultry/ live birds/ hatching eggs are transported in new or appropriately
sanitized containers or packaging materials (as the case may be).

Official stamp:

Signature:……………………………

Name and address of Veterinarian……………………………..

………………………………………………………………….

Issued at………………..on ………………….

 Annexure-15.2
Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of Live Poultry

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

Sub.: Advance No Objection Certificate for Import of live poultry(s) from ……. into India under baggage rule
by ……. Airlines as accompanied baggage.

Dear Applicant,
This is in reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no. dated ………. for Advance No
Objection certificate for import of Live Poultry(s) into India on ………….. from …… by …………….Airlines.
After vetting the copies of Veterinary Health Certificate, other health document and the declarations, this office does
not have any objection in importing the Live Poultry(s) provided the certificate, documents and declarations
submitted in this office are authentic.

The details of the Live poultry as under:

S. No. Name & Microchip Breed Sex Age Color
No.
1. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………
2. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

Subject to the conditions mentioned below:

a) This permission may be cancelled on the basis of any indication of disease threat on or before the date of arrival.
No additional feed will be allowed with the animal (s).
b) The live poultry(s) will be examined at port of entry. In case, the health status of the live poultry(s) is/are found
doubtful as per parameters mentioned in format enclosed (Annexure 1.3), the live poultry(s) will be kept under
quarantine observations at AQCS, __________, till Final Clearance is accorded.
c) The live poultry(s) is/are liable for deportation or re-exports in case the as per parameters mentioned in format
enclosed (Annexure 1.3) are not fulfilled.
d) The permission is also subject to Custom clearance on arrival.

To,
Mr/Mrs. ……………………………..
…………………………...
Mobile:- ………………………………………..
E-MAIL:- ……………………………………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Copy to:- On duty Custom Official with the request to refer the above poultry(s) for AQCS clearance and not to
allow above camel(s) to go out of the Airport
 Annexure-15.3
Final No Objection Certificate for Import of Poultry(s)

Acknowledgement No: …………. Dt. …………..

Certification No: ………… Dt. ………

Sub.: Final No Objection Certificate for Import of Live Poultry(s) from ……. into India under baggage rule by
……. Airlines as accompanied baggage.

Dear Applicant,

This is in reference to your application bearing acknowledgement no….. dated ………. for the import
of Live Poultry(s) into India on ………….. from ………..

The details of the Live Poultry as under:

S. Identification tag Breed Sex Age Colour
No
.
1. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………
2. ………….. ……………. ………. ………….. ……………

1. The live poultry(s) was/were quarantined at Animal Quarantine & Certification Services…………………..
for 15 days.

1(a). Based on the routine observation and test reports (negative), the live poultry(s) is/are found free from any
infectious disease and Final No Objection certificate is accorded.
or
1(b) Based on the routine observation and test reports (positive), the live poultry(s) is/are found suffering from
…………………………………………….. and is/are liable to be deported/destructed at the cost of owner as
per the provisions of Notification No. S.O. 1495 E dated 10.06.2014.

To,
Mr/Mrs. ……………………………..
…………………………...
Mobile:- ………………………………………..
E-MAIL:- ……………………………………….

Official Veterinarian’ Signature

AQCS___________

Copy to: on duty Custom official