To import dogs /cats to Sri lanka the importer should have a recommendation permit from Director General Department of Animal Production and Health of Sri lanka(DAPH) under the provisions of Animal Disease Act No 59 of 1992,
To obtain a permit please made a request to DG /DAPH with following documents 14-21 days prior to intended date of embarkation.
The applicant should submit an online application form using Form ‘FO/VRA/01’, to the Director, Veterinary Regulatory Affairs Division, Department of Animal Production and Health with below listed documents:
Email address: – daphimport@yahoo.com
1)International veterinary Health certificate
2) Test reports
- Dirofilaria immitis (Heart worm) –both cats and dogs
- Bebesia gibsoni & Babesia canis – dogs
- Leishmenia infuntum-dogs
3) Vaccine records
4) Parasitic Treatment Records
5) Copy of the Passport/National Identity card