Export Live Animals to Malaysia

Last Modified: August 04, 2026

Electronic Signature and Digital Endorsement ACCEPTED

For Accredited Veterinarians: Electronic signature ACCEPTED

For APHIS VMO: Digital endorsement ACCEPTED

USDA-accredited veterinarians can electronically issue health certificates and use VEHCS (Veterinary Export Health Certification System) to submit them to USDA for digital endorsement.

USDA can digitally endorse the health certificate and return it electronically.

Live Animal Export Country Requirements

Summary of Requirements

Note: As of October 24, 2024 Malaysia will not accept U.S. live cattle.

Note: For export to the State of Sarawak, Malaysia  

Live Ornamental Fish

APHIS Registered Aquaculture Export Facility approval is required for U.S. origin live ornamental aquatic animals to Malaysia.

Note: For fish that originate from a farm or an aquaculture establishment, the aquatic animal export facilities must either meet the OIE definition of premises disease freedom according to Article 1.4.8. of the WOAH Aquatic Animal Health Code, or the APHIS definition of premises disease freedom (258.61 KB) for SVC, KHV, EUS, EHN and WSD.

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If your species is not listed, the requirements for that species are not known. Exporters who want to ship livestock or germplasm whose requirements are not listed above should have the importer or buyer in the destination country apply for an import permit at the appropriate ministry. This import permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.