Import of live animals
Importation of pets must comply with the MAST import conditions. Importers must apply for an import permit to MAST and the pets must fulfill health requirements (vaccinations and testing) in addition to staying in quarantine for 2 weeks upon arrival. Please refer to the below instruction guides to help you understand the requirements relating to the different categories of approved countries.
Dogs and cats can only be imported to Iceland from the following approved exporting countries:
- Category 1 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway (excl. Svalbard), Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
- Category 2 countries: Canada, Greenland, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Turkey, USA.
Instructions for importing dogs and cats to Iceland
- Instructions D1: importation of dogs from category 1 countries
- Instructions D2: importation of dogs from category 2 countries
- Instructions C1: importation of cats from category 1 countries
- Instructions C2: importation of cats from category 2 countries
- Guidance notes for parasite treatment of dogs prior to importation to Iceland
- Guidance notes for parasite treatment of cats prior to importation to Iceland
- Guidance for official government veterinarians endorsing certificates of health and origin for import of a dog or a cat to Iceland
- Instructions: importation of deep-frozen dog semen to Iceland (up for renewal)
- List of EU approved laboratories for rabies antibody titre test for dogs and cats (In EU and non-EU countries)
Certificate of health and origin for import of dogs and cats
Approved quarantine stations for dogs and cats in Iceland
- Einangrunarstöðin í Reykjanesbæ - Tel.no. +354 421 6949 / +354 893 6949
- Mósel / Allir hundar ehf. - Tel. no. +354 868 3360
- Information regarding importation dates for dogs and cats are on the quaratine stations' websites.
Import permit applications
- Application for an import permit for a dog
- Application for an import permit for a cat
- Application for an import permit for a pet rabbit / guinea pig / hamster / gerbil / degu
- Application for an import permit for a pet bird
- Application for a transit permit in Keflavik Airport with a service animal ONLY FOR TRANSIT IN KEFLAVIK AIRPORT
Instructions and Certificates for pets other than dogs and cats
- Instructions: importation of pet rabbits and rodents to Iceland
- Instructions: importation of cagebirds to Iceland
- Certificate of health and origin for import of deep-frozen dog semen to Iceland (up for renewal)
- Certificate of health and origin for import of a rodent / rabbit to Iceland
- Certificate of health and origin for import of a cagebird to Iceland
- Certificate of health and origin for import to Iceland of ornamental fish and other aquatic animals living in aquarium (up for renewal)
Frequently Asked Questions
We have collected frequently asked questions to help you with your import preparation. If you still have enquiries regarding importation of pets you can contact MAST, office of import and export; tel: +354 530 4800 / e-mail: petimport@mast.is