Moving with Pets to Dubai? We can help!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009
by Rachel Farris

We have posted many articles on moving pets to Dubai! We have received many inquiries as of late and wanted to re post a few of the basics:

There are several hurdles owners have to overcome if they want to bring a pet into or take a pet out of the UAE. Pets brought into the UAE must be imported as cargo and not as baggage accompanying a passenger.

To bring a pet in, you must obtain an import permit. Requirements for this include a document from your veterinary surgeon (signed and stamped) showing the animal was vaccinated against rabies between one year and 30 days previously.

You must have a good health certificate from the government of the country where the animal is coming from. In addition, the animal must be microchipped.

Vaccination

People with pets already in the UAE must ensure they get them vaccinated against rabies once a year. In Dubai this means they will get a red identification disc from Dubai Municipality.

Vaccination can be carried out by Dubai Municipality for Dh50 or at private veterinary clinics for a higher charge.

Ensure your pet wears the disc on its collar at all times, otherwise it could be picked up as a stray by the authorities.

No similar system exists in the other emirates, but Dr Martin Wyness from the British Veterinary Centre in Abu Dhabi said owners should consider getting their animals microchipped.

In addition to rabies, dog owners are recommended to vaccinate their pets against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis and parvovirus.

Important additional vaccinations for cats include two types of cat flu as well as panleukopenia.

For an export permit, at least five days before export, the pet must be examined by a government vet at the cargo village of Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah International Airports.

Bring along a signed and stamped document from your vet showing the animal, which must be microchipped, was vaccinated against rabies between one year and 30 days previously. The fee is Dh100, payable by e-card.

Several kennels and catteries will deal with all of the paperwork, both for import and export.

Animals brought into the UAE without the proper documents will be held until those documents are obtained. The importation of some dangerous breeds of dog, such as Pit Bulls and Neapolitan Mastiffs, and cross breeds of them, is banned. Travel boxes must meet International Air Transport Authority guidelines.

Permits are valid for a month

To either bring in or take out a pet from the UAE, you will have to process the papers at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Do not forget to take your passport copy and your residence permit copy also. The Ministry is open between 7.30am and 2.30pm from Sunday to Thursday.

The import permit will cost Dh200 and is valid for one month. It is payable by e-card.

This permit should be submitted at the Cargo Village at Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah international airports prior to the animal's arrival.

When collecting the animal, take along the original vaccination document and the official certificate issued by the government of the country of origin. There is a Dh90 customs charge.

A re-import certificate should be collected if the animal is coming back to the UAE. Before the pet is brought back, a health certificate, which is valid for 10 days, should be obtained from an official vet. For more information see the website of the American Veterinary Clinic in Abu Dhabi at www.avcclinic.com

The requirements for exporting a pet from the UAE vary depending which country you are sending the animal to. The British Veterinary Centre in Abu Dhabi publishes a country-by-country list at www.britvet.com Click on the "Pet Travel - Country Specifics" link.



Comments for Moving with Pets to Dubai? We can help!

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Sunday, August 23, 2009 by :

Hi

 

I want to import my toy American Eskimo dog to Dubai from Iran.

She is 7 months old, micro chipped and fully vaccinated.

Please tell me what should I do and what can you do for me.

And also if you can do it completely for me.

 

Thanks

 

Reza.z.

Monday, August 24, 2009 by Pet Relocation:

Great, thanks Reza.  We'll be in touch.

Saturday, September 12, 2009 by :

hi. we're planning to relocate our puppy from the philippines. how much would the rough cost be for the cargo and any other charges besides the vaccination? and is it possible to have our puppy microchipped HERE IN DUBAI after he arrives, instead of AT THE PHILIPPINES? pls help. thankyou very much.

 

 

Monday, September 14, 2009 by Pet Relocation:

Hi!  We've sent you a message with regards to your pet's move.  The microchip will need to be done in the Philippines prior to export.

Monday, November 16, 2009 by Lauren Demme:
I am interested in transporting my dog (cockapoo about 9 pounds and 11 years old) to Dubai. I will be moving to Dubai at the end of december and am looking for my dog to be following me about 60 days behind. I have a few concerns as well as would like a list of things I need to do. Thank you!
Monday, November 16, 2009 by Pet Relocation:

Hi Lauren,

We can definitely help you with your pet's move.  We have a list of pet import requirements for Dubai here which you can take a look at.

We'd love to provide you with a quote for our services to move your dog to Dubai as well.  To request a quote for oru sevices, click here.


Thanks Lauren!  We look forward to assisting you!

Friday, January 8, 2010 by Blair Barcellos:

We are taking our 10 month old Yorkie, Milo back with us to Dubai. We have lived there for 3 months and came home for the holidays and are now taking him back with us. I fly out of San Francisco Int. next Monday January 18th. Milo is flying as cargo on Emirates airlines. I have a certified health certificate saying he has all shots and vaccinations and is in good health, from his vet. It's a state of california paper. He was also microchipped so I believe I have all required paperwork but just need to get him the entry permit. Can you help me with such a thing? Please get back to me asap as the time is coming! Thanks in advance for your help!

Monday, January 18, 2010 by Pet Relocation:

Hi Blair!  We can definitely help you with something like this.  Please fill out our International Pet Move Quote Request form and we'll get back to you with a quote shortly.

Thanks!

Saturday, October 9, 2010 by avisha:
hi, i imported my dog from Iran to UAE a year ago. now I want to take him back to Iran, what is the process I need to follow ? kindly reply on my e_mail. thx
Sunday, October 31, 2010 by Averil Laurie:
We are hoping to emigrate with our much loved Siberian Husky from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. She has not had a rabies vaccination. What is the process of a rabies vaccination and what is the time frame from having the vaccination to emigration please.
Monday, November 1, 2010 by PetRelocation.com:
Hi Averil! Huskies are such beautiful dogs! Regarding the rabies vaccine, your dog will need to go to the vet and get a rabies vaccination (and get any other annual vaccinations like DHLPP updated). Then she will need to wait at least 30 days prior to traveling to the UAE. Also don't forget to get an import permit. After that, you will be ready to go!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by shikha:
hey there.....i want to take my dog (lhasa apso 11yrs) to dubai from india (mumbai)...pls guide me the procedure and expence...for the same... how safe it is for him to travel ..? am little concern about him ....thank you :-)
Monday, January 10, 2011 by HillTop Kennels:
I need to ship a 7 month old male puppy to Dubai, what will the charges be/ he would be comming out of Minneasota, thank you, Sandy
Thursday, January 13, 2011 by Sandra:
Hello, I have a 1 year old american bulldog/pitbull mix and I was wondering if this is a type of breed considered dangerous in Dubai. I absolutely love my dog and I would be heartbroken if I had to let go of him. Can you please give me some advice? Thank you
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 by PetRelocation:
Sandra, you would need to speak to the UAE Ministry of Agriculture prior to importing your dog to find out whether the particular mix of breeds would be considered dangerous. Good luck! http://www.moew.gov.ae/En/InformationCenter/Pages/AnimalWealth.aspx
Saturday, January 22, 2011 by Lisa Devey:
I would like too no how much it would cost to take my two dogs to Dubia .They have all there vacs!!!!!!
Thursday, February 10, 2011 by Ron:
We will be importing 3 to 5 dogs from the US into Dubai...are there any restrictions to the number we can bring in with us? Thanks, Ron
Sunday, February 20, 2011 by Bara Abdulkarim:
Hi
I'm going back to dubai by the end of june 2011 and i'm looking to take my Rottweielr male. I bringed this dog with me from dubai before one months ago and he's 5 months right now. Can you guys help me please...

My Regards,

Bara Abdulkarim
Sunday, March 20, 2011 by Jesille:
I'm planning to relocate my pet this may from Dubai to Philippines but I don't have time to process the papers.Do you agency that will process everything?
Thursday, April 7, 2011 by sara:
Dear Sir/ Madam
I decided to come to Dubai with my son(dog) from Iran . I have a dog which is 7 years old Terrier . he is about 20 kilograms and I did vaccinate him during all these years , so he is in a perfect health condition.
Please tell me what should I do and what can you do for me.Is there any quarantine condition when he arrives?

And also if you can do it completely for me.
thanks for your help in advance.
faithfully yours,
SARA
Sunday, May 22, 2011 by James :
I'm in the process of moving to Dubai from the US and would like t o bring my 2 cats. They are fully vacinated and are microchiped. I was hoping to understand a ruff estimate around the costs of such a move for them as well as some of the procedures that need to take place prior to thier arrival in Dubai.

Thank you in advance,

James