Frequently Asked Questions, Animal Quarantine Department (FAQs)

1. How can I import animals e.g dogs into Nigeria?

    Ans:

• Import permit form is obtained from Chief Veterinary Officer's (CVO's) office.
• The form is filled by the authorized veterinarian of the importing country
• The duly filled form is returned to the CVO with the entire relevant requirement
• The CVO issues the import permit and notify NAQS.
  
  

2. Who issues the Import/Export Certificate?

    Ans: Chief Veterinary Officer

3. What is the validity of the Import/Export Permit?

    Ans: One month

4. What are your Export Inspection Procedures?

    Ans: 

• Inspection of the exportation health certificate
• Inspection of physical appearance of the animal
• Inspection of the quantity to see if it the same animal that came with the import certificate.

5. What are your Import Inspection Procedures?

    Ans:

• Inspection of the import health certificate.
• Inspection of the quantity to see if it the animal that came with the export.
• Inspection of physical appearance of the animal
• Large animal imported are quarantine before being release into the nation herd.