Lead time needed
20-26 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Moderate
Airlines
10 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Saudi Arabia to Colombia

If you are relocating a pet from Saudi Arabia to Colombia, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Give yourself close to 20-26 weeks so none of the fixed waiting periods catch you out. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival. A …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Saudi Arabia to Colombia typically takes around 20-26 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test may be required depending on your pet's origin, so check the requirements below.
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Step by step

The Saudi Arabia to Colombia import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
First step - must be done before any vaccinations.
Microchip your pet (ISO 11784/11785 standard)

Responsible: Your veterinarian

2
After microchip. 21-day wait before next steps.
Rabies vaccination

Responsible: Your veterinarian

3
Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination. 90-day wait after successful result.
Rabies titre test (blood test at accredited laboratory)

Responsible: Your veterinarian + approved laboratory

4
Apply early: allow 4-6 weeks
Apply for import permit from Colombia

Responsible: You (or your pet transport agent)

5
2-4 weeks before travel. Confirm pet space with airline directly.
Book IATA-compliant flight and cargo/cabin space

Responsible: You (or your pet transport agent)

6
Within 10 days of travel (check destination-specific requirement)
Obtain official veterinary health certificate

Responsible: Official veterinarian

7
3-4 hours before departure for cargo pets; 2 hours for cabin
Travel day: arrive early, present all documentation at cargo desk

Responsible: You + airline check-in/cargo desk

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Colombia

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785)
Rabies vaccination
Required. Annual rabies vaccination required.
Rabies titre test
Required for: Not routinely required
Quarantine
No routine quarantine. Veterinary inspection on arrival at El Dorado or other …
Import permit
Required. Import permit required from ICA.
Health certificate
Required. Official Veterinary Health Certificate. Issued by: Official government …
Export permit
Export permit from MEWA required. Apply in advance.
Costs

What this route typically costs

Airline cargo or cabin fees (varies by carrier, route, pet weight, and …
IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire)
Veterinary fees: vaccinations, microchipping, health certificate
Rabies titre test laboratory fee
Import permit application fee (Colombia)
Pet transport agent fee (recommended for complex routes)

Critical points

Import permit must be obtained before travel. Apply well in advance.

Always verify current regulations with the destination country's official veterinary authority before travel.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Emirates
Cargo: Emirates SkyCargo handles all pet transport as manifested cargo. Brachycephalic …
Cargo Only
American Airlines
Small pets allowed in cabin. Cargo: American Airlines Cargo handles pet transport. …
Cabin and Cargo
Lufthansa
Small pets (up to 8kg with carrier) allowed in cabin. Cargo: larger pets via Lufthansa …
Cabin and Cargo
British Airways
Cargo: Pets transported via British Airways World Cargo in temperature-controlled hold. …
Cargo Only
Singapore Airlines
Cargo: Pets travel in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds subject to …
Cargo Only
Cathay Pacific
Cargo: Pets travel as manifested cargo in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic …
Cargo Only
Air France
Small pets allowed in cabin (up to 8kg including carrier). Cargo transport available for …
Cabin and Cargo
KLM
Small pets allowed in cabin (up to 8kg including carrier). Cargo: pets transported via KLM …
Cabin and Cargo
Delta Air Lines
Small pets allowed in cabin. Cargo: Delta Cargo handles larger pets in …
Cabin and Cargo
Air Canada
Small pets allowed in cabin. Cargo: Air Canada Cargo handles pet transport in …
Cabin and Cargo

Colombia import rules, explained

Colombia keeps its requirements reasonable, though a few steps have fixed timing. Map those out first and the rest falls into place.

Practical tips for this move

Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.

Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

FAQ

Common questions

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 Colombia 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.
No routine rabies titre test is listed for this route. Requirements can change and may vary by origin, so confirm the current position with the destination veterinary authority before travel.
Yes, an import permit is required from the Colombia veterinary authority. Apply before you book your flight. The permit specifies conditions your pet must meet and must be obtained in advance.
Your pet needs a government-issued veterinary health certificate from an official vet in Saudi Arabia. The certificate must be issued within 14 days of travel. Present the original (not a copy) at check-in. Check Colombia’s authority for the exact format required.
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  • Emirates
  • American Airlines
  • Lufthansa
  • British Airways
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Air France
  • KLM
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Air Canada
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SA COSaudi Arabia to Colombia
International pet transport route
Lead time20-26 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityModerate
Airlines10
ServiceDoor to door
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