Export Live Animals to Israel
Summary of Requirements
Health certificates for export of live animals to Israel can also be generated through the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS). First, complete the fillable PDF health certificate found on this page. Then log on to VEHCS and enter the destination country and commodity to upload the certificate. For optimal quality resolution, it is preferred that the issuing USDA Accredited Veterinarian sign the document using the ADOBE signature options, rather than printing, signing, and scanning the certificate.
A printed paper copy of the completed health certificate must accompany each shipment.
- Horses - Health Certificate (315.13 KB) - May 2024
- Note: Horses must be microchipped. The full description of the horse using the sketch is no longer required by Israel.
- Equine - Semen - Health Certificate (1.38 MB) - May 2024
Note: Ruminants exported to Israel must have an import license obtained from the Israeli Veterinary Services and Animal Health.
- Cattle - Breeding - Health Certificate - Under Negotiation
- Cattle - Feeder - Health Certificate - Under Negotiation
- Bovine - Embryos - In Vivo-derived - Health Certificate (48.37 KB) - May 2013
- Bovine - Embryos - In Vitro Produced - Health Certificate (165.37 KB) - June 2023
- Note: The Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of In Vitro Produced Bovine Embryos from the United States of America to Israel is also available in the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS).
- Bovine - Semen - Health Certificate (25.22 KB) - December 2015
- Sheep and Goats - Under Negotiation
- Goats - Embryos - Health Certificate (7.14 KB) - July 1993
- Sheep and Goats - Semen - Health Certificate (22.8 KB) - September 2015
- Poultry - Day-old Chicks and Hatching Eggs - Health Certificate (112.98 KB) - October 2019
- Note: The health certificate includes an addendum page which must be signed by the USDA Accredited Veterinarian. Day-old chicks and hatching eggs exported to Israel must have an import permit issued by the Israeli Veterinary Services and Animal Health (IVSAH). In addition, prior to shipment, the U.S. exporter must work with their Israeli importer to receive pre-approval from the Israeli border veterinary inspection team approximately 24-48 hours before the flight.
- Poultry - SPF Eggs - Health Certificate (159.67 KB) - January 2023
- Parrots, Psittacine, and Passerine Birds - Commercial Retail Sale - Health Certificate (30.71 KB) - August 2017
- Isolation Facility Requirements - Parrots, Psittacine, and Passerine Birds for Commercial Retail Sale - Guidance Document (103.74 KB) - August 2017
Note: The Israeli importer must apply for an import permit, issued by the Israeli Veterinary Services and Animal Health (IVSAH), by e-mailing: rachelaf@moag.gov.il or by calling: 9-723-968-8986.
Taking a Pet to Another Country?
APHIS Registered Aquaculture Export Facility approval is required for the following certificates:
- Bass - Health Certificate (1.61 MB) - May 2024
- Live Fish and Gametes - Health Certificate (82.98 KB) - June 2018
- Ornamental - Freshwater Fish - Health Certificate (217.36 KB) - July 2017
- Ornamental - Saltwater Fish - Health Certificate (215.38 KB) - July 2017
- Crustaceans - Breeding, Culture, or Grow-out - Health Certificate (88.85 KB) - June 2018
- Live Fish - Research - Health Certificate (30.02 KB) - December 2015
- Rodent Embryos - Frozen - Research/Laboratory - Health Certificate (67.81 KB) - November 2015
- Rodent Semen - Frozen - Research/Laboratory - Health Certificate (175.26 KB) - March 2020
- Rodents - Research/Laboratory - Health Certificate (204.95 KB) - June 2021
Note: The Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Rodents for Research or Laboratory Purpose from the United States of America to Israel is also available in the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS).
- Canine - Semen - Health Certificate (66.72 KB) - February 2017
- Amphibians - Health Certificate (347.37 KB) - March 2022
- Reptiles - Health Certificate (193.91 KB) - December 2022
Taking a Pet to Another Country?
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.
Need Help?
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.