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Are you a pet-owner that makes frequent trips to and from the UAE, or going to permanently move to the UAE? Or are you a resident looking to leave the UAE for good, and relocate to another country?
If any of these apply to you, you may want to know about the process of moving your beloved furry friend with you. There are different regulations to follow when importing and exporting pets.
Read on to know all about the required documents when travelling with a pet, the process to follow, the vaccinations to take, and the conditions to comply with for resident pets.
Importing pets into the UAE
If you are travelling with a pet to the UAE as an individual, these are the regulations to follow.
What are the required documents?
How do I obtain the import and release permits?
The import and relase permits are needed for importing pets into the UAE. Follow these steps to apply for the permits:
For release permit, follow the same steps of filling the form, and paying the fees online. An examination of the pet will be conducted at the entry port to verify compliance with import permission.
The import and release permits will then be issued online. The import permit is valid for 30 days after issuance.
Fees
Points to note when importing pets
Conditions for resident cats and dogs
If you own a pet in the UAE, there are mandatory rules to be aware of. In addition, cats and dogs residing in the UAE must comply with the following requirements for entry and exit from the country.
What are the required vaccinations?
The vaccination document or passport must include the animal microchip number, animal full description (species, colour, sex, date of birth) and fully meet all vaccination requirements. The certificate must also include vaccine name, manufacturing company, batch number, vaccination date.
Vaccinations for dogs
Vaccinations for cats
Import from high risk countries for rabies
Pets imported from countries that classify as high-risk for rabies require a certificate from an accredited laboratory in the exporting country. The certificate must include data on the date of sampling, the date and method of examination - stating that the animals were subjected to the antibody titration test before shipping. The guidelines below must also be followed:
The test result should not be less than (0.5 IU/ml). The validity of the rabies testing certificate is 365 days, in a condition that the rabies vaccine is valid and continue and no booster dose was given.
Low risk countries
Here is a list of the countries that classify as "low-risk" for rabies:
If the shipment is passing through the UAE on the way to another country, there are certain guidelines to be followed:
Animals in transit are treated the same as imported animals with regard to the classification of countries according to the degree of danger.
If air transit is at the same airport or sea transit is at the same port, a transit permit is not required, and the animals are required to be isolated from any other animals.
The following dog breeds can not be imported into the UAE:
These breeds can not be imported into the country, with the exception of those used as service animals, emotional support animals or "for medical purposes and in accordance with the regulating requirements," according to the MOCCAE website.
If you are leaving the UAE with a pet, then these are the requirements by the country. It is important to also note the import regulations issued by the concerned authorities in the country you are relocating to.
You must go to the export port (e.g. airport) before 48 hours, for inspecting the animal and to issue the veterinary health certificate by the MOCCAE veterinarian, along with the required documents – animal passport, vaccination booklet, and any additional documents.
The certificate is valid for 30 days after issuance. It is required for exporting or re-exporting pets. These are the steps to follow to issue a veterinary health certificate:
The certificate will then be issued online.
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