Overview
UAE requires MOCCAE import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination and vet health certificate.
Middle East · AE
Bringing a pet to United Arab Emirates: import rules
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the busiest UAE endpoints, expat families, corporate relocations, and high-net-worth households all bringing dogs and cats into the region. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) issues the import permit; microchip, rabies titer (for some origins), and a health certificate are baseline. Arrival handling at DXB and AUH is well-systematised, and pets clear customs efficiently with the right paperwork.
United Arab Emirates
Pet Travel Asia · Middle East
Relocation details
Pick direction: import or export.
Requirements, permits, and timeline differ for entering United Arab Emirates vs leaving United Arab Emirates.
Quarantine
None for compliant pets
Permit
MOCCAE import permit
Timeline
Plan 4–8 weeks ahead
Regulations change. We verify current requirements before every move.
Next step
Start your relocation timeline to United Arab Emirates
Send origin, pet type, and target date. We'll reply with an initial timeline and required documents.