Pet Transport from Kenya to United Arab Emirates

Rabies titre test (at least 0.5 IU/ml, approved laboratory, valid 365 days) required; animal at least 15 weeks old. Official source

• Rabies titre test: The titre result must be at least 0.5 IU/ml; the result may instead be written on the health certificate. Applies to dogs and cats from high-risk countries.
  استيراد حيوانات الرفقة ( قطط / كلاب) (Import of pets, cats/dogs), checked 1 October 2026
• Rabies titre test: The titre test certificate is valid for 365 days. Applies to dogs and cats from high-risk countries.
  استيراد حيوانات الرفقة ( قطط / كلاب) (Import of pets, cats/dogs), checked 1 October 2026
• Minimum age: Animals from high-risk countries must be at least 15 weeks old. Applies to dogs and cats from high-risk countries.
  استيراد حيوانات الرفقة ( قطط / كلاب) (Import of pets, cats/dogs), checked 1 October 2026

• Export health certificate: Per the Kenya Trade Information Portal: exports of dogs and cats are regulated by the DVS, which issues an international veterinary certificate confirming the destination's conditions are met; exports through JKIA follow a 13-step clearance procedure (clearing agent, customs entry, DVS release, KRA release). Applies to dogs and cats leaving Kenya.
  Dogs & cats export procedure through JKIA, checked 2 October 2026
• Other conditions: Per the Kenya Trade Information Portal (JKIA export step 3, DVS Animal Holding Station, certified by the DVS officer in charge 19/09/2019): documents for DVS verification include the international veterinary certificate (VS16), the destination import permit and the vaccination certificate; the station works Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00, and consignments arriving after 1700 hrs need pre-arranged inspection with DVS officers. Applies to dogs and cats exported through JKIA.
  Dogs & cats export through JKIA, step 3: submit clearance documents for verification (DVS), checked 2 October 2026