Pets (Dogs) → United Arab Emirates

MOCCAE import permit required

Details

UAE requires an import permit from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Dogs must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and have a health certificate. Blood titer test required from non-listed countries. Some breeds are restricted (mixed wolf breeds prohibited).

Quantity limit

Personal pets

Documentation required

• MOCCAE import permit
• Microchip
• Rabies vaccination
• Blood titer test
• Health certificate

Legal reference

Federal Law on Animal Welfare

Leaving with this item

Taking a dog out of United Arab Emirates requires an export health certificate, microchip, and rabies vaccination — with destination rules driving the timeline.

Practical advice

United Arab Emirates restricts import of Pets (Dogs). Personal-use retail-packaged quantities may clear with declaration and inspection but home-prepared, loose-packed, or above-personal-use quantities typically require a Phytosanitary Certificate (plants) or Export Health Certificate (animal-origin). Verify current rules with Federal Customs Authority (FCA) before travel — biosecurity rules change frequently on specific commodities.

Customs authority

Federal Customs Authority (FCA) · https://www.fca.gov.ae