Pet Travel Question: Moving Birds to India

Hi PetRelocation,

I bought one green parrot here in Dubai and want to take this parrot to my home in India. What documents are required and which airlines can I choose from?

Someone told me that I need to prepare a document like a passport for my parrot, so please advise me about all the details so I can take my parrot home.

Thanks,

Flavy

Hello Flavy,

Thanks for contacting us with your question. Unfortunately, birds cannot be imported to India at this time due to the threat of Avian Flu. Sorry to be the bearer of this news.

In general, international bird travel requires plenty of planning and attention to detail (but isn't necessarily impossible), so we suggest taking a look at these bird travel tips if you ever decide to move to a different place with your parrot.

If you have other pets you may be moving to India, take a loot at the India pet import requirements along with these frequently asked pet travel questions. When traveling with pets, it's important to research all rules and requirements, choose a pet friendly airline, and purchase an airline approved pet travel crate.

Please let us know if you have any questions about this, and if you ever need pet transport assistance in the future, you're welcome to reach out to us here for a consultation.

Good luck and thanks again for reaching out!

Pet Travel Question Details:

Name: Flavy

From: Dubai, UAE

To: Mangalore, India

Pet: Green Parrot (Mittu)

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in December 2011 and has been updated with new information.

Author:

PetRelocation Team

Topic:

Pet:

Birds

Country:

India

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By Aslam pasha on August 17, 2018 at 11:34 am

I want to import birds from Africa .. what's the procedure and requirement
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By yuthika sunil on August 2, 2018 at 11:54 am

Hi i live in dubai and will be shifting to mumbai in march next year. I have budgies and turtles. Is it possible for me to import themto mumbaiThanks in advance for your reply
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By maegan@petrelocation.com on August 3, 2018 at 9:31 am

Hi Yuthika! Unfortunately only dogs & cats are able to be imported into India at this time. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!
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By Vijay Deeraj on August 2, 2018 at 12:18 am

Hi, i have 02 tortoiles in dubai, & i want to take them to India... Can I? if Yes, What are all the procedures & documents needed.. if No, any alternative solutions.. Thank you.
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By maegan@petrelocation.com on August 3, 2018 at 9:32 am

Hi Vijay! Unfortunately only dogs & cats are able to be imported into India at this time. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!
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By Vijay Deeraj on August 4, 2018 at 12:08 am

Ohh.. !! Thank you So much Maegan... Now I can plan accordingly...
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By Sylvia on July 2, 2018 at 11:07 pm

Hello I live in Dubai and I have 3 Australian cocktails. I am planning to move to India in 2 months and I wanted to find out about the process of relocating my birds to India .
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By maegan@petrelocation.com on July 3, 2018 at 9:49 pm

Hi Sylvia! Unfortunately, birds are not allowed to be imported into India at this time. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!
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By Malik on June 20, 2018 at 3:54 am

Plz update me can I Import bird parrots from Pakistan right now.
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By maegan@petrelocation.com on June 22, 2018 at 9:27 am

Hi Malik - unfortunately birds are not allowed to be imported to India at this time.
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By Roahn on June 15, 2018 at 8:36 am

I am buying a macaw from Africa,to Bangalore, Karnataka,India .Is it possible from me to get a bird through air from Africa?
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By maegan@petrelocation.com on June 22, 2018 at 9:27 am

Hi Roahn - due to current regulations, it is not possible to move birds to India. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!
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By Malini Bhatia on June 12, 2018 at 2:59 am

I have same question Flavy-pls help me with current ruleHi Pet Relocation,Someone had gifted me green parrot (Alexandrian) here in Dubai and want to take this parrot to my home in India. What documents are required and which airlines can I choose from?Someone told me that I need to prepare a document like a passport for my parrot, so please advise me about all the details so I can take my parrot home.
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By maegan@petrelocation.com on June 12, 2018 at 1:03 pm

Hi Malini - unfortunately birds are not allowed to be imported to India at this time.
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By Sachin suresh on June 5, 2018 at 5:39 pm

Can i export macaws from cameroon to india
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