IN
BH
Pet Transport from India to Bahrain
20-26
Weeks lead time needed
Start this early minimum
See key facts
Quarantine on arrival
Moderate
Route complexity
8
Airlines on this route
Official rules on this page checked
Step by step
The India to Bahrain import process
01
Apply early: allow 4-6 weeks
Apply for import permit from Bahrain
Responsible: You (or your pet transport agent)
Which Bahrain rules depend on a pet coming from India?
Bahrain sets different rules for 2 groups of countries, and the official wording does not settle on its own which group covers India. Check the group table in our Bahrain guide before you plan.
None of the Bahrain rules we have verified names India on its own.
The rules that apply to every pet entering Bahrain, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Bahrain guide.
What does India require before your pet leaves?
- Export permit: Not required: AQCS's full list of requirements for exporting a pet dog or cat contains no Indian export permit or licence; only the importing country's own permit, if it has one. Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Export of pets (Dog & Cats), checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: For export, the owner takes the pet and documents (originals and copies) to the AQCS quarantine office 7 days before embarkation, with a prior appointment, to obtain the NOC (export certificate). Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Export of pets (Dog & Cats), checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: A fit-to-fly veterinary health certificate from a local registered vet is required, plus microchip certificate, vaccination details, owner's passport and ticket, and any importing-country requirements (import permit, titre test). Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Export of pets (Dog & Cats), checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: The AQCS export certificate is valid for 10 days from issue or examination. Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Export of pets (Dog & Cats), checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: The document is the AQCS 'Certificate of Health for Export (Pet Animals)', normally issued the same day. Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: AQCS charges Rs 500 per export certification (DAHD order effective 1 May 2025). Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Processing fees and quarantine accommodation charges w.e.f. 01.05.2025 (order of 28 April 2025), checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: A separate application form is needed for each pet; if the pet is too young for a vaccination, the mother's vaccination record must be produced. Applies to dogs and cats leaving India.
Export of pets (Dog & Cats), checked 1 October 2026
Costs
What this route typically costs
Import permit application fee (Bahrain)
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air India | Cabin and Cargo | |
| Emirates | Cargo Only | |
| Lufthansa | Cabin and Cargo | |
| British Airways | Cargo Only | |
| Singapore Airlines | Cargo Only | |
| Cathay Pacific | Cargo Only | |
| Air France | Cabin and Cargo | |
| KLM | Cabin and Cargo |
FAQ
Common questions about this route
Allow at least 20 weeks from starting preparations to travel day. Some steps involve mandatory waiting periods that cannot be shortened, so starting early is the only way to keep to your schedule.
No routine quarantine is required in Bahrain for pets arriving with correct documentation. However, if your pet arrives without the right paperwork, penalty quarantine can apply. Get everything right before you travel.
Your pet needs a government-issued veterinary health certificate from an official vet in India. The certificate must be issued within 14 days of travel. Present the original (not a copy) at check-in. Check Bahrain’s authority for the exact format required.
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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