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Pet Transport from Oman to United Arab Emirates
20-26
Weeks lead time needed
Start this early minimum
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Quarantine on arrival
Moderate
Route complexity
7
Airlines on this route
Official rules on this page checked
Which United Arab Emirates rules depend on a pet coming from Oman?
The United Arab Emirates sorts countries into 2 groups, and Oman falls in “High-risk countries”.
Rabies titre test (at least 0.5 IU/ml, approved laboratory, valid 365 days) required; animal at least 15 weeks old. Official source
These rules apply to that group, on top of the rules every pet follows:
- 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
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 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
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Your pet needs a government-issued veterinary health certificate from an official vet in Oman. The certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. Present the original (not a copy) at check-in. Check United Arab Emirates’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