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 Ram sn on October 13, 2018 at 6:01 am

I want a macaw from Bangkok. How do I ship it to bangalore
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By Manthan on September 29, 2018 at 2:02 am

I want to macaw ...i wamt to export it from America 'chicago'.my masi lives there..tell me how bring it
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By maegan@petrelocation.com on October 1, 2018 at 1:25 pm

Hi Mathan! Unfortunately birds are unable to be imported to India at this time. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news!
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By afzal ahamed on September 25, 2018 at 2:22 am

hi, i want to import my pigeon to india plz update. is this possible
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By maegan@petrelocation.com on September 28, 2018 at 11:45 am

Hi Afzal! Unfortunately pigeons are unable to be imported to India at this time.
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By Jennifer Sunita on September 1, 2018 at 7:10 am

I like to take my green parrot to India Hyderabad. Please let me know can i take it is a talking bird from Dubai. please help me to take the parrot. what are the documents necessary my Mobile No. 050 8893814
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By maegan@petrelocation.com on September 4, 2018 at 9:05 am

Hi Jennifer! Unfortunately birds are unable to be imported to India at this time. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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By Shrujal on August 27, 2018 at 12:52 am

I want to import birds from USA and from USA bird Saler send me OTC Ownership Transfer Certificate.... Thank you..
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By cquezada@petrelocation.com on August 27, 2018 at 11:25 am

Hello Shrujal!

Unfortunately, India does not allow the import of birds, so you will not be able to relocate them there from the United States. Sorry we couldn't be of more assistance!
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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 maegan@petrelocation.com on August 21, 2018 at 3:00 pm

Hi Aslam! Due to the avian flu, it is not possible to import birds into India from Africa. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!
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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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