Export Live Animals to Malta

Last Modified: July 30, 2025

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.

What This Means for You

Accredited Veterinarians: Use the links below to access or get help with VEHCS. Learn more about how to issue export health certificates.

Animal Owners/Shippers: You can arrange to have your health certificate returned by mail (a prepaid, preaddressed return label must be provided during certificate submission). The endorsed health certificate—ink-signed and embossed—must accompany the animal(s) during shipment or travel.

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Live Animal Export Country Requirements

Summary of Requirements

This country is a Member State of the European Union (EU) and accepts English-only health certificates. For species/commodities not listed below, please refer to the European Union webpage.

The European Union (EU) has updated all of its harmonized health certificates in accordance with its Animal Health Law. Regularly check the EU IRegs webpage for the latest export health certificates and the most up-to-date information regarding live animal exports to the EU.

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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.