The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is becoming a more pet-friendly location to live as a direct result of increased international emphasis on it for both tourism and as a cosmopolitan place to live. The city of Dubai, in particular, is seeing a rise in the number of establishments that are open to the company of canine and feline companions, which is helping to make it a more desirable option for pet relocation. Along with all of this comes the worry of transporting your pet to the UAE in a secure manner and we ensure our assistance from Veterinary Clinic Sharjah.

The regulations for importing pets into the UAE can appear to be insurmountable at first glance; nevertheless, owners of pets can take solace in the knowledge that traveling with their animals isn’t necessarily going to be a challenge if they are well-prepared in advance and make meticulous arrangements. Simply become familiar with the following information, and you will be able to ensure a hassle-free method of carrying your furry family members with you wherever you go.

Unfortunately, the United Arab Emirates does not let any dogs travel with their owners either as extra luggage or inside the cabin. Only manifested cargo can be used to transport animals as cargo. To our great relief, they are one of the very few countries that does not demand that any pets who enter the country be placed in quarantine.

Regulations to import pets

• Your pet is required to have a microchip.
• You need to have a current vaccination certificate for your pet that includes protection against rabies as well as DHPPiL/PCH. vaccination that was administered between 21 days before entering the United Arab Emirates.
• A titer test must have been performed on all dogs and cats entering the United Arab Emirates from a country with a high rabies prevalence no sooner than 21 days after the rabies vaccine and between 12 weeks and 12 months before the time of your pet’s arrival into the United Arab Emirates. This test must have been performed no sooner than 21 days after the rabies vaccination provided by the Veterinary Hospital in Sharjah.
• Each individual is permitted to bring in a maximum of two pets, and an import permit is necessary for each animal brought in.
• The following canine breeds and mixtures are not permitted for importation into the UAE: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, the American Bully, any Mastiff, the Japanese tosa, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinschers, Canario Presa, and the Boxer are all considered to be dangerous breeds.

Veterinary Clinic Sharjah provides vaccinations against feline calicivirus, panleukopenia, and rhinotracheitis are mandated to be given to domestic cats. Vaccinations against canine distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, and leptospirosis are required for all dogs. Every single pet is required to have a vaccination that is up to date and was given at least 21 days before entering the UAE.

If they are not exempt, certain animals that arrive from countries with a high risk of rabies will additionally need to undergo an antibody titration test (also known as a serology test).

Canadian VC, the Veterinary Hospital in Sharjah ensures that your dogs arrive in a happy and secure environment. Calling in will put you in touch with us for a professional consultation, and we look forward to hearing from you.