Pet
Import To The U.A.E.
Current
requirements to enter the UAE with an animal are:
1. Microchip
identification.
2. Cargo Entry Only
It is now mandatory that all animals imported to the UAE is by cargo, i.e. in
the aircraft hold. Carriage of animals in the cabin is not permitted for entry
into the UAE.
3. Rabies vaccination
A valid rabies vaccination certificate must accompany the animal. If the animal
is receiving rabies vaccination for the first time or it's previous rabies vaccination
has expired, 30 days must pass after the vaccination before travel is permitted.
As rabies is given from 3 months of age onwards, all puppies and kittens must
be at least 4 months old before export. This is also important in the young animal's
ability to cope with the stress of travel.
Rabies vaccination must be repeated
within 12 months (even though some rabies vaccines last 2 or 3 years, it is required
by the UAE to vaccinate annually).
4. UAE Import
Permit
Each animal must have an import permit obtained from the
UAE ministry of agriculture.
5. Health Certificate
A health certificate, from exporting country, issued within 7 days of export by
an authorised or government veterinarian.
Many
kittens & pups are being imported into the U.A.E. & then sold in Pet Shops,
illegally.
The UAE law requires that imported animals MUST
be a minimum of 4 months old & properly vaccinated.
We have recently tended to several puppies that were imported too young &
not protected against fatal diseases. Sadly these animals died.
