Relocating Pets To The United Arab Emirates
Depending on the time of year and/or overall workload, relocating pets to the UAE typically takes a pet relocation service a minimum of 2 weeks.
AE Pets will require at least 21 days from hire – late Fall, Winter, and Spring – and at least 30 days during Summer and early Fall (about July 1 to Sept 30). UAE does limit the number of Cats or Dogs relocated per year to 2 per household. IE 2 dogs, or 2 cats, or 1 cat and 1 dog.
What you
Need to Know
About Relocating Your Pet To The United Arab Emirates
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Blood Tests
The UAE requires blood samples of a rabies titer test done not more than 12 months before travel.
Current Required Bloodwork For Dogs
- Rabies Titer Test
Current Required Bloodwork For Cats
- Rabies Titer Test
Vaccinations & Treatments
The UAE has a handful of vaccines required prior to traveling. Also note, that the rabies vaccine must be administered at least 21 days before travel, and all pets must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of departure.
Current Required Vaccinations For Dogs
- Rabies
- Canine Distemper Virus
- Canine Parvovirus
- Infectious Canine Hepatitis
- Leptospirosis
- External Parasite Treatment
- Internal Parasite Treatment
Current Required Vaccinations For Cats
- Rabies
- Feline Panleukopenia
- Feline Calicivirus
- Feline Rhinotracheitis
- External Parasite Treatment
- Internal Parasite Treatment
Microchip & Pet Passport
All cats and dogs are required to have a microchip for traveling to the United Arab Emirates. The microchip must also be administered prior to or during the time in which they receive the rabies vaccine. Pet Passports are NOT an option when traveling to the UAE.
Paperwork & Permits
Prepared by a USDA-accredited -Veterinarian and endorsed by a local USDA-APHIS office. A copy of the UAE import permit is required. Keep in mind the import permit is only valid for 30 days.
Veterinarian Credentials
Our coordinators have a ton of USDA accredited veterinarians that we trust and have worked with before to ensure your pet gets all of the proper paperwork and treatments required for travel. There are credentials required and you’d be amazed how many times someone’s family vet doesn’t have the proper credentials to ensure your pet has everything they need for travel.
Quarantine and Layovers
Fortunately for your pets, there is no quarantine period assuming all paperwork is ready to go upon arrival. Depending on the time of year and available flight routes, there may be a short layover based on flight routes available.
These rules can change.
Regulations are subject to change. Remember to check with your travel coordinator for current requirements.
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