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“the concerned AQCS will inspect only those documents which pertain
to veterinary health requirements. The other documents/licenses, which
are required under various rules & regulations of other Departments
including Customs, shall be inspected by the Customs authorities”.
The above said O.M., dated 15-7-2020 can be accessed in the following
URL (http://dadf.gov.in/sites/default/filess/OM%20dated%2015%20July%202020%20
on%20import%20of%20live%20animals0.pdf).
4. In view of above revised SOP & modified forms, with the approval
of competent authority, it has been decided to withdraw circulars mentioned in
para 1 with immediate effect.
5. It has further been decided that the following procedure shall be
followed for clearance of pets/live animals including cats and dogs :
5.1 Following steps may be kept in mind by the importers/Airlines
before arrival for import of Pet/Live Animals to ensure quicker clearance :

Sl. Scenario Procedure to be adopted before arrival
No.
1 Maximum of 2 Pets (only 1. Passenger to ensure eligibility about
dog and cat) brought with transfer of residence under Baggage
passengers eligible and Rules, 2016
availing Transfer of 2. Passenger to obtain Veterinary Health
Residence after 2 years Certificate from Country of Export as per
stay abroad. the above said O.M. (For Ease of Reference,
Format from the said O.M is given as Annex
1 & 2 for Dogs and Cats respectively.)
3. Passenger to apply for advance NOC to
AQCS and obtain the same.
4. Airline will not lift the live animals until
advance NOC from AQCS is obtained by
the passenger.
2 Re-Import of pets by 1. Passenger to ensure that he possesses
passengers copy of earlier Veterinary Health
Certificate for export issued by AQCS
India.
2. Passenger to obtain veterinary Health
Certificate from Country of Export as per
the above said O.M. (For Ease of Reference
Format from the said O.M is given as Annex
1 & 2 for Dogs and Cats respectively.)
3. Passenger to apply for advance NOC to
AQCS and obtain the same.
4. Airline will not lift the live animal until
advance NOC from AQCS is obtained by
the passenger.
3 All cases other than those 1. Importer to obtain Veterinary Health
Certificate from Country of Export as per
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