Pet Transport from Oman to South Korea
Which South Korea rules depend on a pet coming from Oman?
South Korea sorts countries into 2 groups, and Oman falls in “All other countries”.
Microchip and a rabies neutralising antibody result of at least 0.5 IU/ml (FAVN or RFFIT, sampled within 24 months before arrival) on the exporting-government certificate. APQA exempts animals under 90 days old from vaccination and the antibody test (microchip and certificate still needed). Official source
The rules that apply to every pet entering South Korea, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our South Korea guide.
What does Oman require before your pet leaves?
- Export health certificate: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources issues a veterinary health certificate for exporting an animal shipment (gov.om service, page updated 1 June 2026). The page does not name pets, but the ministry's matching import service treats dogs and cats as one type of animal shipment, so this is the route for a pet leaving Oman. Applies to pets and other animals leaving Oman.
Get Veterinary Health Certificate for Exportation of Animal Shipment, checked 2 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Oman Customs lists a 'Medical Certificate to Export Animals and Wild Birds' issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources, Veterinary Quarantine Department, applied for through Customs; the inspection application must be made two days before the animals arrive at the port of exit. The page does not name pets specifically. Applies to pets and other animals leaving Oman.
Medical Certificate to Export Animals and Wild Birds, checked 2 October 2026 - Other conditions: The export health certificate is issued once the documents required by the destination country's import health requirements are complete and the animals are free of symptoms of epidemic, contagious or common animal diseases. Applies to pets and other animals leaving Oman.
Get Veterinary Health Certificate for Exportation of Animal Shipment, checked 2 October 2026 - Other conditions: The gov.om export health certificate service (updated 1 June 2026) lists a certificate fee of OMR 5 and a port inspection fee ranging from 100 baisa to OMR 100. Applies to pets and other animals leaving Oman.
Get Veterinary Health Certificate for Exportation of Animal Shipment, checked 2 October 2026
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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