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PROMPT & PRECISE INTERNATIONAL PET IMPORT
International Pet Import Permit in the Dubai, UAE
Prior to bringing a companion animal (dog or cat) into the UAE from another country, you must obtain a pet import permit and have your pet examined at the port of entry before it can be released. The inspection verifies that your pet meets the import permit conditions and applicable health and technical requirements.
A pet import permit is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. Pets cannot be imported using an expired permit. Here are the key requirements you need to fulfil to enter the UAE with your pet.
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Prior to any movement of a companion animal (dogs or cats) from outside the United Arab Emirates, you must obtain an import permit valid for 30 days from the date of issuance, and then examine these pet animals at the port of entry before releasing them. This process will verify that they are following the import requirements, conditions, and technical specifications. Here are the complete requirements you need to fulfil to enter the UAE with your pet.
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Customs
DeclarationA customs declaration or bill of lading showing the shipment details.
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MICROCHIP
YOUR PETA standard, non-encrypted, 15-digit pet microchip is necessary to enter the UAE.
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HEALTH
CERTIFICATEA veterinary health certificate issued by the competent veterinary authorities in the country of export.
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rabies Titer
TestIn case of import from a high-rabies country, a rabies titer certificate from an accredited lab must be provided.
Procedure of Service
Steps To Obtain a
Steps To Obtain a
Pet Import Permit in the UAE
To apply for a service through any of the service channels, you must first register yourself in the digital services system. You can do so on the MOCCAE’s official website.
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Make an e-payment
Make an e-payment: Make the necessary online payment on the MOCCAE website.
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Issuing of the Electronic Permit
Once the formalities are complete, you will receive an electronic permit for permission for import.
MOCCAE Processing Time & Fees
Standard pet import permits are processed within 1 working day, while service, emotional-support and medical dogs may take 5 working days. The import permit costs around AED 150-250 per animal, with release fees of AED 400-600 for dogs and AED 200-300 for cats.
Immunizations
Basic and Mandatory Vaccinations
Before entering the UAE, your pet must be vaccinated against certain diseases. This is done to prevent the transmission of potentially infectious zoonotic diseases from animal to animal/animal to person. Make sure to get your pet vaccinated according to the timeline of your journey, as some vaccinations may require to be tested for (Ex: a rabies titer test if coming from a high-rabies country). Here are the basic vaccinations you will require for your pet before entering the country.
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Rules & regulations
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Travelling internationally with a pet involves several health, documentation and transportation requirements. Here is what you need to know before bringing your dog or cat into the UAE.
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A customs declaration/bill of landing to show delivery details.
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A pet passport containing the necessary proof of vaccinations.
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A health certificate issued by the relevant veterinary authorities.
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For countries with high rabies, a Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titer Test (RNATT) performed by a laboratory approved by the relevant authorities of the country of export, with the results of such a test affixed.
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Validity of the permit is 90 days. Pets cannot be imported on an expired import permit.
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Cats/Dogs must be shipped according to IATA guidelines of air travel.
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Cats and dogs must be microchipped, and their microchip number must be written on their health certificate.
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A health certificate issued by the relevant veterinary authorities.
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A vaccination record/pet passport with the following mentioned in it: pet’s microchip number, pet’s description (species, color, sex, date of birth), and must include vaccine name, manufacturing company, batch number, & date of vaccination.
OWNER DETAILS REQUIRED
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The pet must be at least 12 weeks old during vaccination.
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The minimum age of an imported pet from one of the mentioned low-risk countries must be 12 weeks. The minimum age for an imported pet from a high-risk country is 15 weeks.
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The pet must receive internal and external parasites a minimum of 2 weeks before travel, and this testing is to be stated in the provided health certificate and pet passport of the pet.
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A declaration from the owner that the dog/cat is a bona fide pet with no commercial interest, gift and breeding purpose.
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Cats and dogs being imported must not mix with any other animals while travelling to the UAE.
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Personal import of more than two pet dogs and two pet cats annually is not allowed. Residents entering or exiting with their pets are exempt from this rule, provided their pets are microchipped and the import and health requirements are met.
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Animal welfare legislation and standards must be taken into consideration before travelling.
VACCINATION RECORD
RABIES VACCINATION MANDATE
In case of import from a high-rabies-risk country, a Rabies Antibody Titration Test certificate from a laboratory approved by the competent authorities in the country of export must be provided. The certificate must include the date of sampling and details of the examination, and the test result must be at least 0.5 IU/ml. If the pet is receiving its first rabies vaccination or its vaccination has been interrupted, the sample must be taken at least 21 days after vaccination
However, if the pet has received a valid booster vaccination, the test can be performed immediately. The test result may also be recorded in the veterinary health certificate instead of a separate certificate. The test is generally valid for 365 days, provided the rabies vaccination remains valid and the required vaccination schedule is maintained.
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How much does it cost to import a dog to Dubai?
MOCCAE charges AED 150-250 for the import permit, and AED 400-600 for dog release and AED 200-300 for cat release. Additional costs may include flights, veterinary services, crate and cargo handling.
How long does the pet import process typically take in Dubai?
MOCCAE typically processes standard pet import permits within 1 working day, while service, emotional-support and medical dogs may take 5 working days.
What documents do you need to provide when importing a pet into Dubai?
You need an import permit, vaccination record or pet passport, attested health certificate and customs declaration/bill of lading. A rabies titer test is also required for pets from high- rabies-risk countries.
What are the requirements for importing a pet into Dubai?
Your pet must have a permanent microchip, required vaccinations, valid health documents and an import permit, along with meeting the applicable age, parasite-treatment and breed requirements.
Are there any quarantine regulations for pets imported into Dubai?
No, there is not, unless your pet shows signs of sickness during the import inspection. Pets are inspected at the UAE port of entry before release.
