Everything you need to know about moving your dog or cat from Mauritius to the US: CDC low-risk requirements, Mauritius’s export process, connecting-flight airline policies, costs, and timeline — all in one place.
Everything you need to navigate international pet relocation: import rules, customs, costs, timelines.
Easy
2–4 weeks (estimated)
Not fully confirmed — see Costs section
None required (mainland US)
Because Mauritius is not on the CDC’s high-risk list for dog rabies, dogs need only the CDC Dog Import Form, an ISO-compatible microchip, a minimum age of 6 months, and a healthy appearance on arrival for US entry — no rabies vaccination certificate and no quarantine. Mauritius’s own DVS export certificate is a separate requirement on the origin side.
Everything you need to know about moving your dog or cat from Mauritius to the US: CDC low-risk requirements, Mauritius’s export process, connecting-flight airline policies, costs, and timeline — all in one place.
Mauritius's Division of Veterinary Services (DVS) issues an International Veterinary Certificate tailored to the destination country's requirements — for US-bound pets, built around the CDC's simple low-risk requirements.
Mauritius's Division of Veterinary Services (DVS)
DVS, under the Ministry of Agro Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, inspects the pet and issues the certificate prior to export.
Not Required
Mauritius’s low-risk classification means the standard CDC low-risk pathway applies, which doesn’t involve USDA endorsement.
Not Published — Confirm with DVS
DVS’s official pages don’t state a specific validity window for the export certificate. The CDC Dog Import Form itself is separately valid for 6 months.
Required
Standard supporting documents (such as vaccination records and health exam results) are typically requested for this kind of certificate, but the exact DVS-specific list wasn’t published online — confirm the required documents directly with DVS.
→ Mauritius is not a CDC high-risk country — the simpler low-risk pathway applies
→ There are no direct flights between Mauritius and the US — every trip connects through a hub
→ Air Mauritius does not offer a cabin option for pets
→ All dogs need a completed CDC Dog Import Form for US entry
→ Confirm DVS’s current certificate fee and timing directly — these aren’t published online
Follow this timeline to make sure you complete everything on time for a smooth, stress-free travel day.
There are no non-stop flights between Mauritius and the US.
Air Mauritius only transports pets as checked baggage in the hold or as cargo — there's no cabin option.
Most search results about "Mauritius pet requirements" describe pets entering Mauritius, not leaving.
Official DVS pages don't publish a specific fee or processing timeline for pet export certificates.
Costs vary based on pet size, airline, season, and any additional Services.
Not fully confirmed — DVS's certificate fee, Air Mauritius's pet fee, and connecting-carrier fees could not be verified for this route.
Typical total cost
Price in USD, Estimate only.
→ International Veterinary Certificate, issued by Mauritius’s Division of Veterinary Services (DVS)
→ Microchip documentation
→ Supporting documents DVS may request (vaccination records, health exam) — confirm exact list with DVS
→ CDC Dog Import Form receipt (dogs only — before or on day of travel)
Start with your origin country guide for route-specific requirements, timelines, and common pitfalls.
→ No — Mauritius is not on the CDC’s high-risk list.
→ Dogs from Mauritius qualify for the simpler low-risk entry pathway: the CDC Dog Import Form, a microchip, a minimum age of 6 months, and a healthy appearance on arrival.
→ No — there are no non-stop flights between Mauritius and the US.
→ Common connecting routes go through Nairobi, Dubai, Paris, or London.
→ No — Air Mauritius only transports pets as checked baggage in the hold or as cargo.
→ There’s no cabin option under any circumstances.
→ A free online form completed by the importer before travel.
→ You receive a receipt by email — present it to your airline and to US Customs and Border Protection on arrival.
→ Valid for 6 months from completion. Each dog needs its own form.
→ Mauritius’s Division of Veterinary Services (DVS) issues an International Veterinary Certificate tailored to the destination country’s requirements.
→ The exact fee and processing time aren’t published online.
→ Contact DVS directly to confirm current costs and timing.
→ No quarantine is required for mainland US destinations.
→ If you’re traveling to Hawaii or Guam, completely separate quarantine programs apply — research these before starting your preparation.
→ Largely yes — USDA APHIS has no federal health requirements for cats from any country.
→ Your cat just needs to appear healthy on arrival.
Our pet relocation experts are here to guide you every step of the way.
If a regulation changes after this page was published, the official source always takes precedence over this guide — check the links above for the current rules before you travel.
Moving a pet from Mauritius to the United States is one of the simpler international pet relocations on the US side — Mauritius is not on the CDC’s high-risk list for dog rabies, so dogs qualify for the same low-risk pathway used by routes like Japan and Singapore.
Unlike most routes on this site, there’s no non-stop flight between Mauritius and the US. Every itinerary connects through a hub — commonly Nairobi, Dubai, Paris, or London — so your pet will typically be handled by more than one airline over the course of a single trip. Confirm pet policy for every leg, not just your originating carrier.
Mauritius’s Division of Veterinary Services (DVS) official portal was directly accessed during research for this guide — this isn’t a case of an inaccessible government website. What DVS doesn’t publish on its portal is a specific fee or processing timeline for pet export certificates. Contact DVS directly to confirm current costs and lead time before finalizing your plans.
Most search results about “Mauritius pet requirements” actually describe importing a pet into Mauritius — a different process entirely, involving a 3-month advance permit application and a mandatory arrival quarantine. None of that applies to a pet leaving Mauritius for the US. Make sure any information you find is specifically about export.
Many owners could manage the US side of this move on their own, given how simple the low-risk pathway is. Professional help is worth considering mainly because of the no-direct-flight reality — coordinating pet policies and connection logistics across two or more airlines is a genuinely different kind of complexity than the regulatory paperwork itself.
If a regulation changes after this page was published, the official source always takes precedence over this guide — check the links above for the current rules before you travel.
If a regulation changes after this page was published, the official source always takes precedence over this guide — check the links above for the current rules before you travel.
