Relocating your pet to the UAE can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our trusted pet relocation specialists handle every step with care—paperwork, health checks, travel coordination, and safe transport—so your pet stays comfortable throughout the journey. Whether you’re moving internationally or across the country, our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience that puts your pet’s safety and well-being first. Let our industry-leading experts guide you through the process with confidence and personalized support.
Once you approve the proposal, we begin with a full review of your pet’s details, vaccination history, and veterinary records to ensure they meet UAE import standards. If updates or additional treatments are required, we guide you through them.
UAE entry requirements involve strict timelines and precise documentation. We coordinate directly with your veterinarian to gather health certificates, verify vaccination windows, and prepare all export and import paperwork—ensuring everything aligns with UAE customs and regulations.
With documentation set, we arrange the safest and most efficient flight route to the UAE. We select airlines known for excellent pet care, avoid unnecessary layovers, and prioritize routes with proper climate control to protect your pet’s comfort throughout the journey.
You’ll receive a complete, easy-to-read itinerary outlining your pet’s travel schedule, airport check-in details, handling protocols, and arrival procedures in the UAE. Every step is clearly mapped out, giving you confidence and visibility from start to finish.
Whether your pet is at home, a boarding facility, your vet’s office, or another location, we schedule a smooth and stress-free pick-up. Our trained transport team ensures your pet travels safely, stays comfortable, and arrives prepared for their journey.
Our team keeps you informed every step of the way. From airport check-in to flight status updates and touchdown in the UAE, you’ll receive timely communication so you always know where your pet is and how they’re doing during their relocation.
Upon landing in the UAE, our experienced partners handle customs clearance, veterinary checks, and required inspections. Once your pet is released, we arrange safe delivery straight to your home or chosen location—ensuring a happy and stress-free reunion.
Moving your pet to the UAE requires careful preparation, strict documentation, and compliance with the country’s entry rules. While pets who meet all UAE requirements typically do not need quarantine, any documentation errors or incomplete procedures can result in denied entry or delays. At Pets in Transit, we guide you through every step—from microchipping and vaccinations to import permits, health certificates, customs procedures, and post-arrival compliance. Here’s what you need to know before your pet travels:
All pets entering the UAE must have an ISO 11784/11785-compliant microchip (15 digits).
Before travel, pets require an import permit from the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE).
Pets must travel as manifested cargo with IATA-compliant crates suitable for size, ventilation, and durability. Airlines may have specific breed or size restrictions—our team ensures your crate meets both airline and UAE entry standards.
Pets must have a USDA-endorsed international health certificate issued within 10 days of travel.
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Certain breeds are prohibited from entering the UAE, including:
Here are the rules for pet travel to the UAE according to the USDA website.
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