Export Live Animals to Indonesia

Last Modified: August 20, 2024

Electronic Signature ACCEPTED; Original Ink Endorsement REQUIRED

For Accredited Veterinarians: Electronic signature ACCEPTED

For APHIS VMO: Original ink endorsement REQUIRED

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

USDA must ink-sign and emboss the health certificate.

Import licenses are required for all animals entering Indonesia.

The permit should be obtained from: 
Director General of Livestock and Animal Health Services cq Director of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Building C, 9th floor, Jl. Harsono RM no. 3, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta 12550 Indonesia

Summary of Requirements

Note: Indonesia is currently requiring cats, minks, ferrets, tigers, lions, Golden Syrian Hamsters, bats, and all primates (regardless of pet, or other purpose) to be accompanied with a negative laboratory result for a PCR COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) test that occurred prior to export.  All other live animals (dogs, production animals and genetics) do not require a COVID-19 test prior to export.

Bovidae - Protocol  

Note: Includes bovidae intended for exhibit/zoo, bison, buffalo, and cervids

Note: In addition to the listed options, Ceftiofur crystalline free acid sterile suspension may be used for the treatment of leptospirosis.

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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.

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USDA-Accredited Veterinarians

Contact a USDA-accredited veterinarian for questions about your destination country's entry requirements for animals (including any needed vaccinations, tests, or treatments) and for issuance of health certificates.

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USDA Endorsement Offices

Contact your nearest APHIS Veterinary Export Trade Services Endorsement Office for questions about endorsing an export health certificate for live animals.