Caring for Your Pet in Israel
For most animal lovers, a household pet is another member of the family. Pets are required to go through a separate approval process before they will be allowed entry into Israel. Israel’s Misrad Hachaklaut (Ministry of Agriculture), Reshut Hateva V’haganim (Nature Reserves Authority) and EL AL Israel Airlines each have specific regulations that determine which pets are eligible to travel on flights and be approved for entry into Israel. Coordinating your pet’s Aliyah requires advanced planning.
Making Aliyah with Pets
For most animal lovers, a household pet is another member of the family. Pets are required to go through a separate approval process before they will be allowed entry into Israel. Israel’s Misrad Hachaklaut (Ministry of Agriculture), Reshut Hateva V’haganim (Nature Reserves Authority) and EL AL Israel Airlines each have specific regulations that determine which pets are eligible to travel on flights and be approved for entry into Israel. Coordinating your pet’s Aliyah requires advanced planning.
Tips for Making Your Pet’s Aliyah a Success
The following suggestions will help you plan your pet's Aliyah in a way that is maximally comfortable for both you and your pet. Please note that in addition to these suggestions, you must arrange for the proper vaccinations & certificates required by the Israeli authorities - as well as by the airline your pet will be flying.
