Pet Transport from Georgia to the UAE – Rules and Official Requirements

Required Documents

Import Permit

Pet owners must obtain an Import Permit from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in the UAE.

• The application must be submitted online via the MOCCAE official portal.
• The permit is valid for 90 days, and the pet must arrive within this period.
• A maximum of two pets per owner can be imported per year, except for UAE-resident pets returning to the country.

Microchipping

All pets must be microchipped before travel.

• The microchip must comply with ISO 11784/11785 standards.
• The microchip must be implanted before rabies vaccination.
• The chip number in the Health Certificate must match the implanted microchip.

Rabies Vaccination

Dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies.

• The first rabies vaccine must be given at least 21 days before entry.
• If the pet has a valid booster, the 21-day waiting period is not required.
• Vaccination records must include: vaccine name, manufacturer, batch number, date, and validity period.

Rabies Antibody Titer Test

A rabies antibody titer test is required for pets traveling from Georgia.

• The test must be performed in a government-approved laboratory.
• For first-time rabies vaccinations or vaccination gaps, the test must be taken at least 21 days after vaccination.
• If the pet has a valid booster vaccination, the test can be performed immediately after the vaccination.
• The test result must show a rabies antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml.
• The test certificate remains valid for 365 days, provided the rabies vaccine is kept up to date.

Additional Required Vaccinations

• For Dogs: Distemper, Parvovirus, Infectious Hepatitis, Leptospirosis (or a test if not vaccinated).
• For Cats: Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus.

Health Certificate

Issued by a licensed veterinarian in Georgia no earlier than 10 days before departure and officially endorsed.

Parasite Treatment

Internal and external parasite treatment must be administered within 14 days before departure and recorded in the Health Certificate.

Transport Conditions

Some airlines allow pets to travel in the cabin, while others permit only cargo transport.

• ✔ In the cabin: Emirates, FlyDubai (up to 8 kg, in a soft carrier).
• ✔ Cargo only: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.

Additional Restrictions for Certain Cat Breeds

Importing Bengal cats and servals as pets requires a pedigree certificate proving at least five generations of ancestry.

Restricted Breeds

The UAE imposes restrictions on importing certain dog breeds, unless the animal is a registered service dog with official documentation:



• ❌ American Pit Bull Terrier
• ❌ American Staffordshire Terrier
• ❌ Bullmastiff
• ❌ Cane Corso
• ❌ Dogo Argentino
• ❌ Japanese Tosa
• ❌ Neapolitan Mastiff
• ❌ Perro de Presa Canario
• ❌ Staffordshire Bull Terrier
• ❌ Tibetan Mastiff




Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to meet UAE pet import requirements may result in denied entry at the owner’s expense or confiscation by UAE authorities.

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