According to the European Union (EU) Regulation 998/2003/EK, the relevant amendments incurred and the
Importation and unloading of animals, animal products, biological products and animal feed decree 1990 (Κ.Δ.Π 250/90), the non commercial entry of companion animals into to the territory of the Republic of Cyprus through the officially assigned by the government entry posts (airports, harbours or marinas) is allowed if they fulfil the relative, for their country of origin, provisions set forth by the Veterinary Services of the Republic of Cyprus.

Namely:
1. Transportation: The animals should be transported in cages which are made in accordance with the IATA specifications.

2. Upon arrival either the Veterinary Officer or the Customs Officer on duty, on behalf of the Veterinary Services at the point of entry, inspects each animal's and accompanying documents.
• The animal will be allowed to enter without being subjected to quarantine if it fulfils the relative to its case veterinary provisions.
• The Veterinary Officer in charge decides, according to the veterinary provisions in force, if the animal to enter will be subjected to quarantine or enter without being subjected to quarantine.

3. Animals of the breeds mentioned below are not allowed to enter the territory of the Republic of Cyprus regardless of their country of origin.
1 AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER Þ PIT BULL TERRIER
2 JAPANESE TOSA Þ TOSA INU
3 DOGO ARGENTINO Þ ARGENTINIAN MASTIFF
4 FILA BRASILEIRO Þ BRAZILIAN MASTIFF

4. Quarantine Fees:
(a) Home Quarantine*:
Dogs: CYP£120.00 (each) in case a 6 months home quarantine period is applied or the equivalent amount
in CYP £ 20.00 for each month of home quarantine plus VAT.
Cats: CYP£120.00 (each) in case a 6 months home quarantine period is applied or the equivalent amount
in CYP £ 20.00 for each month of home quarantine plus VAT.
Note*: The home quarantine applies until the authorisation and approval of the specialised for this purpose private kennels. The quarantine fees paid include the possible vaccination against Rabies virus,Clinical examination fees in case the animal become ill during quarantine as well as travelling expenses of the inspectors that would perform the inspections.
Any other costs occurred (for drugs or pharmaceutical treatments) due to the necessary treatments would be covered by the owner.
(b) At authorised and approved for this purpose private kennels.The overall amount for animal boarding and lodging during the period in which it would be kept in quarantine will be burden by the owner.

5. Inspection fees upon arrival:
Working hours Non Working hours
(07.30-14.30) (14.30 and afterwards, weekends and holidays)
Dogs: CYP £ 25.00 CYP £ 35.00
Cats: CYP £ 25.00 CYP £ 35.00

6. Inspection of the companion animal's accompanying identification documents

Larnaka Airport:
For identity verification and to safeguard that the provisions in force are fulfilled the Veterinary Officers an/orthe Customs Officers will do the inspection of the accompanying documents on behalf of the Veterinary Services.
Companion animals originating from EU member countries enter Cyprus without paying inspection fees once the relevant provisions in force is verified that are fulfilled.
In case the provisions are not, in any way, fulfilled the Customs Officers on duty calls upon the Veterinary Officer on duty. In this case the companion animal is subjected to quarantine and the animal owner is obliged to pay the legal inspection fees, the quarantine fees plus VAT.
Companion animals originating from third countries are inspected by the Veterinary Officer on duty and once the provisions in force are fulfilled the animal enters Cyprus after paying the legal inspection fees.
In case the provisions are not, in any way, fulfilled the companion animal is subjected to quarantine and the animal owner is obliged to pay the legal inspection fees, the quarantine fees plus VAT.

Paphos Airport
At Paphos Airport the Veterinary Officer in charge goes for inspection at the airport after the animal
owners have informed at least 48 hours prior arrival the Paphos District Veterinary Office by telephone about
the date, time and flight number with which the animal arrives in Cyprus.

7. The owner or the person responsible for the animal is obliged to communicate to the District Veterinary Office of the point of entry, 48 hours prior arrival, the date, time of arrival and flight number of the aircraft or the name of the vessel with which the animal arrives in Cyprus.

8. The fees paid may change without any prior announcement.

Further information can be obtained from the phone numbers and E-mail addresses show below or the Veterinary Services website :

ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE DIVISION
Veterinary Services Headquarters
1417, Lefkosia (Nicosia)
KIPROS /CYPRUS
Tel: +357-22805152/5/253
Fax: +357-22805174
E-mail: ANIMAL.HEALTH@VS.MOA.GOV.CY
E-mail: HPIPIS@VS.MOA.GOV.CY

AMMOCHOSTOS DISTRICT VETERINARY OFFICE
7530, Ormidia
KIPROS (CYPRUS)
Tel: +357-24721571
Fax: +357-24722811
E-mail: DVS.AMMOCHOSTOS@VS.MOA.GOV.CY

LARNACA DISTRICT VETERINARY STATION
Tel:+357-24304275/6
Fax: +357-24304270
E-mail: DVS.LARNACA@VS.MOA.GOV.CY

LEFKOSIA DISTRICT VETERINARY STATION
Τel: +357-22805240/1
Fax: +357-22805174
E-mail: DVS.LEFKOSIA@VS.MOA.GOV.CY

LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) DISTRICT VETERINARY STATION
Tel:+357-25819512
Fax: +357-25306544
E-mail: DVS.LEMESOS@VS.MOA.GOV.CY

PAPHOS DISTRICT VETERINARY STATION
Tel: +357-26306269
Fax: +357-26306198
E-mail: DVS.PAPHOS@VS.MOA.GOV.CY

WARNING: In case the provisions in force are in any way violated it may result in animals'
re-exportation, confiscation or euthanasia without any kind of compensation given to the owner.

Useful Information:

http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/vs/vs.nsf/DMLinfo_en/DMLinfo_en?OpenDocument

The above information was published by the Ministry of Agriculture Natural Resources and Environment Veterinary Services - Animal Health and Welfare Division (September 2005)