Taking a pet from the United States to Sri Lanka
What the USDA APHIS page for Sri Lanka says about exporting a pet there.
What this destination requires
Dogs and Cats For information on the current requirements for pet dogs and cats to Sri Lanka please visit the Department of Animal Production & Health web site.
An application process as well as information on obtaining an import permit are required.
Countries Participating in the European Union Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Republic of Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Northern Ireland * Norway ** Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland ** * Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom (UK), but will continue to follow European Union (EU) requirements even though the UK is no longer part of the EU.
** Norway and Switzerland are not part of the EU but have adopted EU legislation for import of most species of live animals.
Read the source
This page summarises the USDA APHIS page Pet Travel From the United States to Sri Lanka. That page is the authority; read it in full before you travel.
Source: USDA APHIS — https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export/pet-travel-us-sri-lanka. Record retrieved September 2026; APHIS last modified this page July 30, 2025.
This page summarises a U.S. government page and is not legal or veterinary advice. Rules change; confirm the requirements with APHIS and your destination country before you travel.