Export Live Animals to Iceland

Last Modified: July 30, 2025

Electronic Signature ACCEPTED; Original Ink Endorsement REQUIRED

For Accredited Veterinarians: Electronic signature ACCEPTED

For APHIS VMO: Original ink endorsement REQUIRED

USDA-accredited veterinarians can electronically issue health certificates and use VEHCS (Veterinary Export Health Certification System) to submit them to USDA for endorsement.

USDA must ink-sign and emboss the health certificate.

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Summary of Requirements

There is a general ban on importation of live animals to Iceland. Specific exemptions may exist (with strict requirements), but the importer must always start by applying for an import permit to either MAST (Iceland Food and Veterinary Authority) or the Ministry of Industries and Innovation.

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If your species is not listed, the requirements for that species are not known. Exporters who want to ship livestock or germplasm whose requirements are not listed above should have the importer or buyer in the destination country apply for an import permit at the appropriate ministry. This import permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.

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