Pet Transport from Israel to India

The Israel to India route is one many expats and returning families use each year with their pets.

This route is one of the most demanding international pet transport routes. Start preparations at least 26 weeks before your travel date – some steps have fixed waiting periods that cannot be shortened. India requires mandatory quarantine (30 days) for all arriving pets. This is the part of the process most owners find hardest to plan around. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a mandatory waiting period after your pet’s vaccination. You cannot speed this up.

Use this guide to map out your preparation timeline and avoid the most common mistakes.

This is one of the more demanding international pet transport corridors. India runs a strict biosecurity programme and there are no shortcuts through it.

All pets must complete quarantine on arrival in India (at AQCS quarantine facility) for 30 days. This is non-negotiable and is entirely separate from the pre-travel preparation.

Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) regulates imports. Requirements are complex.

Microchip first, then vaccinate. The microchip must be implanted before any rabies vaccination for the vaccination to count. It’s the most common and costly mistake people make.

Book the titre test laboratory well in advance. Approved labs have limited appointment slots and the blood sample processing takes time. Don’t leave this to the last few weeks.

Get the health certificate from an official (government-approved) veterinarian, not just your regular vet. Some countries have strict requirements about who can sign the certificate. Check the destination authority’s approved list.

If this is your first international pet move, consider using a registered pet transport agent. They handle the documentation, airline booking, crate sizing, and can troubleshoot issues. IPATA-registered agents are the recognised standard.