Flying to United Arab Emirates with a pet

Entry requirements at a glance

Microchip

Required

Confirm accepted identification, scan records and the required sequence with vaccination for your exact route. A chip requirement alone does not establish that your records meet it.

Rabies vaccine

Dogs and cats need a valid rabies vaccination given at 12 weeks of age or older, with at least 21 days before travel under the APHIS U.S. export guidance. The pet must be at least 15 weeks old at import. Other required vaccines differ between dogs and cats; confirm all records against the import permit.

Health certificate

A health certificate issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA is required and is valid for 10 days after issuance. Carry the import permit and vaccination, parasite-treatment, and applicable rabies-titer records.

Rabies titer test

Rabies antibody testing is required for the standard U.S. export route. Sampling must be within 12 months before travel; after a first vaccination or lapse in coverage, wait at least 21 days before sampling. A valid booster can allow sampling on or after the booster date. UAE-resident pets returning with continuously valid vaccination have a separate exception to confirm.

Quarantine on arrival

Confirm inspection and any detention conditions with MOCCAE using the pet's import permit and records; meeting this summary is not an entry or release approval.

Breed restrictions / bans

The UAE restricts specified dog breeds, crosses, and hybrids. Check the current MOCCAE list and the pet's ancestry before booking.