Please note all Dogs & cats must be documented as being 3+ months old.

VACCINATIONS
Your pet(s) must have been vaccinated within the last 12 months or a minimum of 4 weeks before entering Bahrain. This is a Ministry requirement and these vaccines need to be repeated yearly whilst in Bahrain. The following minimum vaccinations are required:
♦ DOGS – Rabies, DHLP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirosis, Leptospirosis)
Puppies must have had 2x doses of all these vaccinations. The first dose given when 2 months old and the second dose given 2-3 weeks later. The puppy can be shipped not less than 4 weeks after the second dose. 
♦ CATS – Rabies, Tri-cat (Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus & Panieukopnia)
Kittens must have had 2x doses of all of these vaccinations. The first dose given when 2 months old and the second dose given 2-3 weeks later. The kitten can be shipped not less than 4 weeks after the second dose.

Please ensure wherever possible the veterinarian vaccinating your pet(s) places the standard vaccination stickers (supplied by the manufacturer with each batch of vaccinations) in the pet’s vaccination certificate booklet or card, as without the official stickers it can be difficult for us to obtain the Import Permit if detail is not clearly legible.

All dogs & cats from certain countries (available on request) including the USA & Canada will be quarantined on arrival, even though proof of all required vaccinations are shown. The only exception will be for pets that have had an anti-titre rabies test done 6 months from the second rabies dose, with the certified result proving a minimum serum antibody level of 0.5 IU/ml. There are only two accepted blood testing laboratories in the USA (Kansas & Texas-details available on request).

CREDENTIALS NEEDED FOR PROCURRING AN IMPORT PERMIT
When you are satisfied your pet(s) vaccinations are in order please scan and email or fax to us the relevant pages of the vaccination/card/booklet/certificates making sure all required information is provided. Allow up to 3 days for an Import Permit to be issued:
♦ Pet details - name, species, breed, date of birth/age, sex, colour, short or longhaired; 
♦ Microchip / tattoo number – not mandatory but information is recorded;
♦ Owner’s name, contact information & approximate arrival date.

Import Permits for Pets arriving as manifest cargo will be obtained in the name of Delmon Boarding Kennels for Custom’s Clearance purposes.

Import Permits carry the owner’s name for Pets arriving as accompanied baggage.

Delmon Boarding Kennels Co, P.O Box 18225, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. CR No: 55968 Tel/Fax: (00973) 17694066 Mobile: (00973) 39717609/39729868 E-Mail: info@delmonkennels.com

HEALTH CERTIFICATE
A Health Certificate issued and/or approved by a Government / Ministry Veterinarian from your pet’s country of departure within 10 days of arrival must accompany pet’s arriving to Bahrain. Send us a copy of your pet’s Health Certificate via email scan or fax before the pet’s arrival date.

An Official Health Authority must issue the Health Certificate or if issued by a private vet a recognised Government body must authenticate its validity.

CLEARANCE & COLLECTION
Arriving as manifest cargo  - we will meet your pet(s) on arrival, arrange Customs Clearance, settle personal import & handling fees & transfer your pet(s) to either your residence (location details & contact telephone numbers must be provided) or to our kennel/cattery facility (prior & confirmed booking is required). Original documentation (except the Import Permit which we hold) must arrive with your pets.

Please check the Air Waybill is prepaid & consigned to;

DELMON PETS RELOCATORS
NAKHEEL HIGHWAY, BARBAR,
KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
CONTACT +973 39729868/17694066

If you are arriving with your pet(s) as accompanied baggage we can arrange to meet you in the airport passenger terminal. We will pre-advise the Government’s Veterinary Quarantine and wait for a Vets arrival, submit the original Import Permit & ensure formalities are complete enabling you to leave the airport with your pet. Airport/residence transfer can be arranged. Please have all original pet documentation easily available for vet inspection.

Should you be using a Pet Relocation Company or an agent in your country of departure simply pass our details to them to initiate direct communication with us.

A Vet from the Government’s Veterinary Quarantine is unlikely to attend between 23:00 – 07:30 daily and pet arrivals on a Friday/Saturday & Public Holiday should be avoided wherever possible.