Long Distance Ground transport for Pets in Sri Lanka

We have been in Pet relocation service for more than 05 years and we are proud to introduce our new Pet taxi service for long distance ground transport!!

We have experienced many times the difficulty of finding hired vehicles to transport pets (dogs, cats, birds and other small animals). Pets are very special to us and we want to provide them the best care. That is why we invested in this pet taxi service. This investment will help us provide you safe and secure ground transport for your pet.

We Offer the following services;

- Long distance ground transport
- Airport pick up and drop (Pets only)

We use travel crates that are made for pets to travel and that makes the pets journey very relaxing and comfortable.

Our vehicle is well maintained and very comfortable to travel in and we are very careful when driving with Pets to make sure that driving is smooth and have frequent stops during long journeys. The vehicle has AC and our rates are made for that. We don't offer non-AC unless there is a special need for that./

The owner or carer (max. up two adults) of the Pet can travel in the same vehicle, but there will be additional charge in this case for long journeys.

Our charges:

Short journeys - Metro Colombo (with AC):
0 km - 5 km ------> 1,500/=
Additinal km -------> 75km
waiting - 01 hour free / additional 1 hour 250/= (pro rata)

Long Journeys:
Please call for the rates.

Airport pickup / drop
Metro colombo - 6500/=
Please call for rates from any other location

ISO Standard Pet Microchips Available for affordable prices.

Here is good news for those who are relocating with their beloved Pets!

We now have ISO standard Microchips for sales! These are of excellent quality and made in Ireland according to international standards. We also have an ISO standard Microchip scanner. Therefore you do not need to worry about if the microchip does actually work. You can test it out yourself before buying :)

Price per 15-digit ISO Standard Microchip: USD 30

Current Status: Stock available

If you are buying more than 02 there are special discounts available.

If you are living away from Colombo, we are able to courier the Microchips to you safely for Standard fees. And you do not need to worry about the working condition of the microchip because we will scan it prior to sending and send you proof.

Pet Microchip is a great way to ensure your Pet's safety. The Microchip will ensure the identity of the Pet and the Pet's details will be directly linked to you. 

Rabies Serology Test (RNATT) - Travel with your Pet from Sri Lanka

Rabies Serology Test (RNATT) - How do I get this done while I am in Sri Lanka???

Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNATT) or most commonly called the Rabies serology test is increasingly becoming a MUST HAVE when relocating your pet from Sri Lanka to many different Rabies free or Rabies controlled countries.


As we have mentioned in our earlier post, Sri Lanka is not listed under "Approved Country List" to perform this testing. And many Rabies free countries have publised lists of EU approved Laboratories which can perform this test. So when travelling, we have to make sure that we get our furry friends tested at the correct Laboratory.

Here is the best news! Pet Travels Lanka is now able to take care of this completely for you. From Microchipping to Couriering the test samples to the designated approved Laboratories (ie. Approved Labs in UK, Australia, Singapore, UAE etc. currently there is a restriction in sending test samples to Europe)!

Pet Travels Lanka proud to be able to provide you a very customised services. So you don't have to come to Colombo to get this done. We can make arrangements to get everything orgnised at your location with the support of your regular Vet. and we will be using the best and most reliable International courier DHL to take the test samples to the designated Laboratory. And most of all, we assure you the best rates! Please contact us through email or call us on +94(0)779457621 or +94(0)752011990 for the latest rates. 

Please call us on +94(0) 752 011990 or email on pettravels.srilanka@gmail.com  for more details

Rabies Antibody Test (Rabies Serology Test) - How do I get this done when in Sri Lanka???

Many have questions about the Rabies Antibody Test (RNATT) or the Rabies Serology Test, specially when residing in Sri Lanka, expecting to export your Pet Dog/Cat... We have answered many of the common question regarding this...

Why is the Rabies serology test done for dogs/cats to be exported from Sri Lanka?
A valid rabies vaccination on its own is not sufficient for dogs and cats to enter certain countries with "Rabies free" status, from countries classified as "Third countries" with an unfavorable rabies status, which includes Sri Lanka. All dogs and cats from "third countries" have to demonstrate a neutralizing Rabies Antibody titre of at least 0.5 IU/ml of serum to be eligible for importation into the EU and other countries with "rabies free" status.

When should this test be done?
Within minimum of thirty (30) days and a maximum of six (06) months after the last Rabies vaccination.

Any special requirements before doing this test?
Yes. 
one - the test should be done within the above period.
 two - the dog/cat needs to be microchiped before the test is done.

How is this test done?
Blood will need to be drawn by a Vet, then be separated. Then the separated serum (minimum 1 ml serum) should be sent to an approved Laboratory for testing. 

Where in Sri Lanka do they perform this test?
There is no approved Laboratory to perform this this test in Sri Lanka. All samples are sent to an approved Laboratory overseas through special medical courier.

How do I get a serum sample and send it overseas then? What about the microchip?
We can get the samples couriered to the specified approved Laboratory. Please contact us for more details). 

We provide high quality ISO standard microchips for a very reasonable price and we possess a scanner as well. Therefore you do not need to worry about the functioning of the microchip, as well will certainly test it prior and post installation.

We can courier the microchips to any location in Sri Lanka through reliable inland courier services.

What if I live very far from Colombo and finds it difficult to take the animal down to Colombo for testing?
Don't worry... We can make arrangements so that you don't have to travel with your pet to Colombo at all!! (contact us for more details) 

What would be the cost?
The charges will be around USD 350 (an exact quote can be given at the time of request) for the whole process of testing (sampling, courier & testing), excluding the microchips...

How will I receive the test results?
You will receive the results by post to your Sri Lankan address within about 2 - 3 weeks. Make sure to provide the correct address and contact number in the sample submission form. Remember, you will need the original of the Rabies Serology test certificate to apply for the export permit...

Health requirements for importing Cats to Sri Lanka

The importer should forward an International Veterinary Certificate issued by the Government Veterinary Authority in the exporting country of cats attesting that;

• The cat is clinically healthy, free from signs of any infectious and contagious diseases at the time of dispatch;

•  The cat  was not in contact with any animal showing any clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease including rabies, Aujeszky’s disease, Filariasis, Leptospirosis for a period of minimum three (03) months immediately prior to embarkation;

•  The  cat has been vaccinated using recognized vaccines against feline  panleucopaenia and rabies not less than thirty (30) days and not more than six (06) months immediately prior to embarkation;

•  The cat has been  treated for intestinal parasites using  a broad- spectrum anthelmintic and, treated for external parasites within seven (07) days immediately prior to shipment using a reliable parasiticide;.

•  The  cat has been free from any blood parasite (blood test reports should be forwarded as proof).

• Cats are not allowed to be imported from  BSE( Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy /mad cow disease) infected  countries.  (List of countries with BSE infestation - according to risk status)

Bringing Pet Dogs/cats/birds to Sri Lanka on Holiday...

Many of us like to take our family's best friend, on vacation. But, if you are planning to come to Sri Lanka on holiday or for a short stay with your Pet, there are a few things you need to consider...

Which country are you coming from? to which country are you planning to visit next? 

If you are visiting Sri Lanka from a country that has attained the "Rabies free" status, or if you are planning to visit a country with "Rabies free" status, as you next destination, you need to know that there will be a minimum of a 3 - 4 month waiting period in Sri Lanka.

Since Sri Lanka is a country with "high risk of Rabies", you will need the Rabies test to be done for your Pet (Dog/Cat)... Then the Pet will have to stay in Sri Lanka for the above mentioned period, before you are allowed to apply for the export permit for your Pet.

This test cannot be performed in Sri Lanka and it will cost nearly USD 200 or more...

So, my advice is, don't bring your pets in to Sri Lanka for a holiday, unless, the duration of the stay is at least one year... specilly from countries with "Rabies free status"...

Even if you taking Pets to countries with the risk of Rabies, still, the pet will have to be kept in Sri Lanka for a minimum period of three (03) months... or more...

Planning your Pet's Journey (pet export from Sri Lanka) - Expected time of travel...

As a pet travel consultant in Sri Lanka, I have had many clients who wants to travel with their pets (pet export) and have already set dates, before they require my assistance to make arrangements for the relocation ... And often they are disappointed when they find out that their Pet cannot be exported on the planned date, but, the exporting will have to be delayed in weeks maybe months...!!

So,  Does it matter "WHEN" I AM PLANNING TO EXPORT MY PET (dogs/cats/birds/other animals) out of Sri Lanka?
YES!! it does matter! It matters a great deal... lets find out why??

There are many regulations involved in the pet transport (pet export/import) industry, Mainly for the purpose of decease control (Rabies, Heartworm, etc.), and to avoid some animals from being imported or exported from  certain countries (risk of invasion, risk of ferocious animals being a threat to the public, illegal trade, protection of endangered species, etc.). Apart from that, the Airlines have their own regulations regarding pet transport...

Some "Importing countries with Rabies free status" have categorized the "exporting countries", based on the "Rabies Risk factor", and Sri Lanka fall in the category of "high risk of Rabies". Countries under to each different category, needs to fulfill a different set of requirements, before the Pet can enter the "Importing country".

Getting all the requirements in-place takes time, mostly because many of the "importing countries" have declared minimum waiting periods after the Pet's last valid rabies vaccination (minimum 30 days to 06 months) before the Pet can actually enter the "importing country".

This is WHY your Pet's relocation needs to be thought about and planned early.

Planning your Pet's Journey out of Sri Lanka - First thing to remember when exporting pets from Sri Lanka

If you are planning to travel to another country Sri Lanka (migrate or long term stay), and if you want to take your beloved Pet pal with you, then you need to carefully plan your Pet's whole journey along with yours...!

Pet's cannot travel in to different countries as easily as we travel. There are many things involved in it, and the worst thing is, if you are not able to fullfill the requirements, your Pet will have to suffer the consiquences!!
-  Extended period of quarantine (at your expense...)
-  The Pet being returned to the country of export (again... at your expense...)
-  or they might even decide to destroy the Pet!!

So you see, having all requirements fulfilled and having all paperwork in place is essential...

A Little piece of advice...
**some agents might say that they can try to sneak the pet in some how..., but my advice is, don't... don't try to take chances with this sort of thing... remember... the poor thing will have to suffer the consequences...

Pet Travels Sri Lanka

Are you looking to travel with your Pet to Sri Lanka? (pet import to Sri Lanka)

or...

Are you planning to leave Sri Lanka and return to your country, and wanting to take your Pet with you? (pet export from Sri Lanka)

Pet Travels Sri Lanka Offers you the solutions for relocating you pets (dogs, cats, birds, other animals) in/out of Sri Lanka... 


Pet Travels Sri Lanka is a professional Pet relocation Service Provider (pet import/export), based in Sri Lanka. We are connected to a network of expert pet relocation service providers around the world, assuring you a complete, customized pet relocation plan for your dog/cat/bird...


So... Let us deal with the hazzle of arranging your pet's journey and be the travel assistant for your Pet, providing a quality, reliable, efficient and cost effective service... 

CALL :  0094-(0)-779-457621