What documents and approvals does my pet need?

The vaccination card or pet passport should identify your pet and record the required vaccines, including rabies, with vaccination dates and supporting details. A pet passport alone does not replace the UAE import permit or official health certificate. Depending on the exporting country’s risk classification, a rabies antibody laboratory report may also be required. Your vet should confirm the timing of vaccinations, testing and parasite treatment. www.moccae.gov.ae

Ask the exporting country’s veterinary authority whether it must endorse the health certificate or issue an export approval. Separately, obtain the airline’s acceptance and confirm crate, route and transport requirements. Your pet will also need the applicable inspection and release arrangements on arrival. www.moccae.gov.ae

Check that names, microchip numbers and travel details match across every document, and carry originals where required. For animals other than cats and dogs, request the species-specific requirements rather than using the same checklist.

For your home, obtain written pet permission and complete any building registration.