
Worldwide Delivery
of our Abyssinian & Somali kittens
At Atlantic Abyssinians & Somalis, we’re proud to place our kittens in loving homes across South Africa and around the world. Whether you live in Cape Town, London, New York, Sydney, or anywhere in between, we can arrange safe, comfortable, and fully legal delivery of your kitten to your nearest approved airport.
How does kitten travel work?
Countries We Can Ship To
We can export cats and kittens from South Africa to most countries, including:
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United Kingdom & Europe
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United States & Canada
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Australia & New Zealand
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Asia & the Middle East
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Other African countries
Each country has its own import rules, which can affect how soon your kitten can travel.
The Export Process
While requirements vary, here’s a general outline of what’s involved:
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Microchip – an ISO-compliant microchip is implanted before any vaccinations.
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Rabies vaccination – given at 12 weeks or older.
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Mandatory waiting period – some countries require 21 days after rabies vaccination, others (like the UK, EU from unlisted countries, Australia, NZ) require a rabies blood test (titre) plus a 3-month wait after the test.
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Health certificate – issued by a government-approved vet in South Africa just before travel.
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Crate & airline booking – your kitten will travel in an IATA-approved crate on an airline that accepts pets as manifested cargo or in the cabin or hold, depending on the option you choose.
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Arrival & clearance – in many countries (e.g., UK, Australia), pets are cleared through an animal reception centre or quarantine facility.
Who Pays for What?
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Kitten price – covers your kitten’s breeding, care, vaccinations, and registration.
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Travel costs – paid by the buyer and not included in the kitten price.
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Travel costs can include:
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Airline cargo fees
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Export agent / pet shipping service fees
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Health certificate and vet fees
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Rabies blood test and any extra vaccinations required by your country
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Quarantine fees (if applicable)
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We will guide you through the entire process and connect you with trusted, experienced pet shippers.
Our Priority: Safety & Comfort
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We only use IATA-compliant travel crates with comfortable bedding.
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Flights are booked to minimise travel time and avoid extreme temperatures.
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Your kitten will have food, water, and care during the journey.
Travel Timelines
Depending on the destination:
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Some countries – kitten can travel from 16 weeks old (12 weeks + 21 days after rabies vaccine).
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Others (UK, EU from unlisted countries, Australia, NZ) – kitten will be around 7–8 months old due to the rabies blood test and 3-month wait.
Want to Know More?
If you’d like to know the exact travel procedure for your country, please contact us and we will be happy to put you in touch with a trusted pet travel agent who can outline the process and provide an estimate for travel costs.