Pet Export from the UAE to Serbia
– Requirements & Regulations

General Requirements for Cats and Dogs

Microchip

All pets must be microchipped before travel. The microchip must meet ISO 11784/11785 standards and be implanted prior to rabies vaccination.

Rabies Vaccination

• Mandatory for all cats and dogs traveling to Serbia.
• The vaccination must be administered at least 21 days before entry and must be valid at the time of travel.
• If this is the pet’s first rabies vaccination (primary vaccination), it must be administered after the microchip is implanted.

Rabies Antibody Titer Test

• Mandatory for all pets traveling from the UAE to Serbia.
• The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after rabies vaccination.
• The antibody level must be at least 0.5 IU/ml.
• The test must be performed at an EU-approved laboratory.
• Following the test, there is a mandatory 3-month waiting period before entry into Serbia.

Veterinary Certificate (Model Certificate for Serbia) 📄 (PDF)

• Issued by an authorized veterinarian in the UAE.
• Must include the following details:
  • Microchip information (number and implantation date).
  • Rabies vaccination details (date, batch number, validity).
  • Rabies antibody titer test results (test date, antibody level, laboratory).
  • Confirmation that the pet is clinically healthy.
• The certificate must be validated by the UAE’s competent veterinary authorities.

Parasite Treatment (Deworming)

• Mandatory for all pets (both cats and dogs).
• Treatment for both internal and external parasites must be administered 1–5 days before entry.
• The veterinarian must document the treatment details in the veterinary certificate.

Obtaining Export Permission and Veterinary Approval

Before traveling with a pet, it is necessary to obtain official export permission from the competent veterinary authority of the country of departure. This is the first and mandatory step in the entire relocation process.

• The export application is usually submitted through the official government veterinary portal or the authorized veterinary service of the country of departure: official veterinary authority portal
• You will need to provide your pet’s details, including the microchip number and vaccination records.
• All documents must be accurate and fully consistent, as any discrepancy may result in refusal at the border.
• After approval, an official export certificate is issued confirming that the animal meets the veterinary requirements for travel.
• This certificate is required for the subsequent issuance of an international veterinary certificate.

In most cases, the final veterinary certificate must be issued or endorsed by an official state veterinarian shortly before departure. It is strongly recommended to check the timelines in advance, as delays or incorrect documents may result in denied boarding or refusal of entry.

Additional Requirements

Number of Pets

For non-commercial purposes, the number of pets allowed per owner is limited to five.

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