Pet Movement Legislation
Country of Departure
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.
Additional Requirements
Number of Pets
For non-commercial purposes, the number of pets allowed per owner is limited to five.
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Important Notes
- Ensure all required documents are completed correctly to prevent delays at the border.
- The rabies antibody titer test is a strict requirement, so plan the vaccination and testing schedule accordingly.
- Parasite treatment is mandatory for all pets, regardless of species.