{"id":1057,"date":"2020-09-04T07:18:51","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T07:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southafrica-newyork.net\/?page_id=1057"},"modified":"2020-09-04T08:25:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T08:25:00","slug":"animals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.southafrica-newyork.net\/south-african-consulate-general\/animals\/","title":{"rendered":"Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1057\" class=\"elementor elementor-1057\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-347de223 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"347de223\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1632e4b2\" data-id=\"1632e4b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7ef49e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e7ef49e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b763d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b763d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">animals<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4cba70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4cba70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-contents\">\n<p>1. Please complete the form &#8211; Application to Import Animals into South Africa in full for each animal you wish to import and send it with the R60.00 fee or proof of payment of the fee to the following address:<\/p>\n<div class=\"attention\">\n<p><strong><small>The Director of Animal Health<br \/>Import\/Export Control<br \/>Private Bag X138<br \/>Pretoria<br \/>0001<br \/>South Africa<\/small><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><small>or fax it to : 011 &#8211; 27-12-329-8292<\/small><br \/><small>Telephone numbers: 011 &#8211; 27-12-319-7514<\/small><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><small>Ina Labuschagne<\/small><br \/><small>011 &#8211; 27-12-319-7515<\/small><br \/><small>011 &#8211; 27-12-319-7428<\/small><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>2. An amount of R60.00 must be deposited into the bank account of the Department of Agriculture for each animal you wish to import. This may be done in one of the following ways.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<div class=\"attention\">\n<p><small>a.\u00a0\u00a0 If you have a South African Bank account a check for R60.00 can be made out to\u00a0<strong>the Director General of Agriculture<\/strong>\u00a0and sent with the application to the above address; or<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<div class=\"attention\">\n<p>b.\u00a0\u00a0 R60.00 can be deposited into the Department of Agriculture&#8217;s bank account by means of a credit transfer from any commercial bank in the USA. The bank particulars are:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>S A Reserve Bank &#8211; Account Number : 8033-212-9<\/small><br \/><small>Branch Code : 910145<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<div class=\"attention\">\n<p>Any transfer fees payable to the bank must be paid in addition to the R60.00 fee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<div class=\"attention\">\n<p>A copy of the deposit slip (stamped by the bank) should then be sent with the application form to the above address.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<div class=\"attention\">\n<p>c. As members of the public have been experiencing problems when transferring the fee of R60.00 to South Africa arrangements have been made for an amount of $12.00 to be sent to the South African Consulate in New York to pay for the import fee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>PLEASE NOTE<\/u><\/strong><small>:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.<\/u>\u00a0The money can only be paid in cash or by postal money order. All personal checks will immediately be returned.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A receipt for $12.00 will be issued and sent to you by the South African Consulate. You should then send this official receipt and your application form to the Department of Animal Health in Pretoria.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>We have been informed that applicants may fax a copy of the official receipt, together with the application form, to Mrs. I. Labuschagne at the Department of Animal Health, her fax number is (+27 12 329 8292). Such an application will be accepted and processed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>3. The Veterinary Import permit and Veterinary Health Certificate will be sent to you directly from South Africa.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>4. If the Veterinary Health Certificate\u00a0<strong>does not comply with the regulations<\/strong>\u00a0the animal\/animals\u00a0<strong>will be<\/strong>\u00a0returned to their point of departure or will be placed in quarantine for a period of 60 days, if accommodation is available.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Remember: Import permits are valid for a limited period only.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>5. The following documents are required:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<div class=\"attention\">\n<p>*The\u00a0<strong>original<\/strong>\u00a0veterinary import permit issued by the Directorate of Animal Health in South Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>*The original\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Veterinary Health certificate in respect of dogs or cats for export to the Republic of South Africa&#8221;.<\/strong>\u00a0This documentshould be completed in English and signed, within 10 days of departure, by a Government veterinarian authorized thereto by the\u00a0<strong>Veterinary Administration of the United States<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please contact Dr. Huntly (State Veterinarian) in Albany at (518) 457-3502 or the USDA Vet at Kennedy Airport at \u00a0 (718) 553-1727 for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>*A valid rabies certificate obtained at least 30 days prior to your departure. This certificate should not have been obtained more than 12 months or less than 30 days prior to exporting. The vaccine used must be a strain of anti-rabies conforming to a potency standard recognized by the World Health Organization.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>6. Please note that it is a condition of the import permit that dogs\/cats imported into South Africa\u00a0<strong>should be\u00a0<\/strong>booked as\u00a0<strong>&#8220;manifested cargo&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>NOT<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0<strong>&#8220;excess baggage&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>7. The following helpful information was received from the\u00a0<strong>South African Airways\u00a0<\/strong>regarding the transportation of pets:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<div class=\"attention\">\n<p>*Livestock enters South Africa as manifested cargo in the temperature-controlled hold of the aircraft. Cabin stowage is not permitted. Dogs and cats must be older than 8 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>*As available space could be a problem you are advised to book well in advance when transporting pets.<\/p>\n<p>*Contact the Airline you are using to find out what their specific requirements are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>8. The\u00a0<strong>Director of Animal Health Sub-directorate Import-Export Control in Pretoria<\/strong>\u00a0would be able to assist you should there be any further information required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90341a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"90341a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>animals 1. 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