UAE (United Arab Emirates) Pet Import Details

Summary information and requirements for the importation of cats and dogs into the United Arab Emirates.

Requirements:

A) An Import Permit obtained from the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries, Animal Wealth Department, PO Box 1509 Dubai, UAE. Their Tel Number is 009714 2958161. Fax Number is 009714 2957766.

B) A rabies vaccination is required for all cats and dogs. This must be administered not less than 21 days beforehand.

C) An Official Export Health Certificate issued by DEFRA and certified by an LVI (DEFRA approved Local Veterinary Inspector) not more than 2 days before travel.

To this, please attach:
   i.) The official certificate(s) of rabies vaccination.

   ii.) A declaration that your pet(s) have not been imported into Great Britain during the past 6 months.

   iii.) Any other vaccination records.

   iv.) Microchip details

   v.) Tick & Tapeworm treatment to be given within 48 hours prior to export

D) Dogs must be vaccinated against the following:
    Canine Distemper, Canine Parvovirus, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Leptospirosis (DHPPiL)

E) Cats must be vaccinated against the following:
    Feline Pan Leukcopenia, Feline Rhinorachitis, Feline Cavicivirus

F) Dogs must have a Haematological examination for Babesia – this blood smear must be carried out within 15 days of departure and sent to the VLA Weybridge for testing. The results must show that no Babesia Parasites were seen.

The full set of requirements must be obtained from your local Animal Health Divisional Office, please contact us for your local DEFRA telephone number. Please also ask for a specimen copy of the Export Health Certificate.

There is no official quarantine for cats and dogs entering UAE from the United Kingdom.

There are restrictions on certain breeds of dog. Please check that your animal is not in one of these categories.

Dogs must be more than 4 months of age at the time of export.

Micro chipping your pet is now a requirement.

Animals must be shipped in containers built to IATA specifications which are the correct size for them i.e. they must be large enough for the animal to stand up without touching the top of the box, lie down comfortably and be able to turn round within the box. There must also be a fixed water container inside the container with a means of filling it from the outside (funnel).

With information on the measurements of your pet(s) we can build Kennels (wood frame, plywood sides, wire mesh front) to fit.