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Pet Transport from Austria to United Arab Emirates
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Which United Arab Emirates rules depend on a pet coming from Austria?
The United Arab Emirates sorts countries into 2 groups, and Austria falls in “Low-risk countries”.
No rabies titre test required; animal must be at least 12 weeks old. Official source
The rules that apply to every pet entering the United Arab Emirates, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our United Arab Emirates guide.
What does Austria require before your pet leaves?
- Export permit: Not required: Austria prescribes no separate conditions (such as export quarantine) for leaving with pets. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Austria.
Reiseverkehr: Einreise und Wiedereinreise von Hunden, Katzen, Frettchen und anderen Heimtieren, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Before taking a pet abroad, owners should ask the official veterinarian (Amtstierarzt) at the district authority or municipal office about the destination's rules (Ministry of Finance customs page). See the Vienna entry for who issues official health certificates. Applies to dogs and cats leaving Austria.
Reisen mit Tieren, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Vienna example: the official veterinary health certificate usually has to be issued within 10 days before travel, by online appointment only; book early in holiday season. Applies to dogs and cats leaving from Vienna.
Reisen mit Tieren, checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Vaccinations, parasite treatments and titre tests must be done by private vets before the official certificate is issued; bring the destination's own forms, filled in, to the appointment. Applies to dogs and cats leaving from Vienna.
Reisen mit Tieren, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: On the Austrian side there are no border veterinary requirements for leaving Austria (animal welfare law still applies). Applies to dogs and cats leaving Austria.
Einfuhr/Import FAQ, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: For re-entry from most third countries a rabies titre test is needed; the BAVG advises doing it before departure, as a low titre could otherwise prevent the pet returning to Austria. Applies to Austrian pets travelling to third countries and returning.
Reiseverkehr: Einreise und Wiedereinreise von Hunden, Katzen, Frettchen und anderen Heimtieren, checked 1 October 2026
Airlines
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Lufthansa
Emirates
British Airways
Singapore Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Air France
KLM
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International pet transport route
Lead time20-26 weeks
QuarantineSee key facts
ComplexityModerate
Airlines7
ServiceDoor to door
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Sources
Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.
- IATA · International Air Transport Association, Live Animals Regulations