Logistics Compliance Guide: Procedures for Shipping Pets from Egypt to Libya
Subject tooperations Animal transportationFrom the Arab Republic of Egypt to the sister country of Libya, environmental and health control is supervised by the Livestock Department of the Libyan Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. To secure the smooth legal transit of your pets (dogs and cats) without the risks of veterinary detention or return at Libyan ports, the following medical and organizational plan must be implemented:
📅 First: The timetable and mandatory medical requirements
It is not possible to issue a bill of lading or clear paperwork for any pet heading to Libyan cities (such as Tripoli, Benghazi, or Misrata) without fulfilling the main medical elements arranged in the following chronological order:
International Digital ID (Microchip):Injecting the dog or cat with an electronic chip that is internationally approved with the ISO 11784/11785 system, consisting of 15 numbers. This procedure is operational step number one; It must precede any subsequent vaccination or veterinary examination, and the chip must be recorded in all documents.
International passport and sovereign fortifications:Issuing an official passport for the pet proving that it received the rabies vaccination after the date of the electronic chip injection, provided that the animal is not less than 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination. In addition to the basic viral vaccinations (quadruple vaccination for dogs / triple vaccination for cats), provided that documentation is done by a registered and accredited body such asAl Fares Veterinary Clinic.
Government health certificate and quarantine clearance:The pet is examined within the veterinary quarantine in Egypt a maximum of 48 hours before moving, to issue the official government certificate valid for travel, which confirms that the animal is completely free of epidemic and infectious symptoms and allowsAnimal transportationoutside the borders and facilitating thepet relocationInternational.
✈️ Second: Logistics implementation mechanisms (air and land freight)
The Libyan destination is characterized by logistical flexibility that allows two routes for transporting pets based on the customer’s desire and budget:
Air route (safely recommended):Air booking is made via an independent Manifest Cargo managed byCargo Village at Cairo International AirportFlying to Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli or Benina International Airport in Benghazi is the purest and completely safe option for operationsAnimal transportationLong distances to avoid tiring the pet.
Equipped land route:In special cases, our logistical team coordinates ground transportation operations via equipped and air-conditioned vehicles that cross the Salloum land port all the way to Musaed and the eastern Libyan cities, while ensuring medical care for the pet throughout the route.
📦 Third: Engineering standards for containers (IATA standards)
Whether the customer chooses air freight or ground transportation, IATA standards are imposed(IATA Regulations)Matching Single Travel Box for Live Animal Protection:
Biological dimensions:The crate should allow the dog or cat to stand upright, rotate freely 180 degrees, and lie down comfortably naturally without body or ear contact with the ceiling of the container.
Safety and ventilation structure:Solid plastic or wooden structure free of sharp edges, equipped with excellent ventilation grilles, and a solid central lock, for which we provide all officially approved sizes in our branch inHeliopolis.
🏢 Why assign this task to Al Fares Animal Shipping Company?
Thepet travel serviceInternational relations between Egypt and Libya require continuous updating of the status of ports and transport lines. One sheet of paper is missing or the dimensions of theIATAbox do not match It may put your pet at risk of exhaustion or rejection at outlets.
Relying on a specialized company such asAl Fares ShippingYou are guaranteed professional customs and medical treatment through our team located in the goods village and ports, which saves you weeks of government transactions and ensures that your pet reaches its new home in Libya 100% safely and securely.
📞 Official channels for communication and flight booking
To request a technical examination or review your animal’s medical file before shipping to Libya, we are happy for you to contact Al-Fares Company via the following structured data:
Hotline and direct WhatsApp: +201022242946 (Logistics support is available 24/7 for immediate response and flight reservations)
Main administrative headquarters:101 Shehab El Din Khafaga Street, third floor, Heliopolis, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt.
Customs Logistics Office:Air cargo sorting and clearance complex (Live Animals Section), Cargo Village at Cairo International Airport.