SK
Slovakia
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AE
United Arab Emirates

Pet Transport from Slovakia to United Arab Emirates

See key factsQuarantine on arrival
Moderate routeExpert coordination essential
20-26 weeksPreparation lead time
Fully managedDoor to door service available
Lead time needed
20-26 weeks
Quarantine
See key facts
Route complexity
Moderate
Airlines
7 carriers on this route
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Official rules on this page checked

Which United Arab Emirates rules depend on a pet coming from Slovakia?

The United Arab Emirates sorts countries into 2 groups, and Slovakia 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:

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 Slovakia require before your pet leaves?

  • Export health certificate: Where the destination requires the veterinary document to be confirmed by an official veterinarian of the country of origin, the owner arranges this with the locally competent Regional Veterinary and Food Administration (RVPS) where the animal is kept; where confirmation by the chief veterinary officer is required, with the ŠVPS central authority (ŠVPS page updated 26 May 2026). Applies to dogs and cats leaving for non-EU countries.
    Cestovanie so zvieraťom, checked 1 October 2026
  • Export health certificate: The owner presents the correctly completed document with supporting veterinary records (usually the EU pet passport, lab results); the official vet may require an official Slovak translation of any foreign-language document. Applies to dogs and cats leaving for non-EU countries.
    Cestovanie so zvieraťom, checked 1 October 2026
  • Export health certificate: Act 39/2007 §8(3)(o), version in force from 1 January 2026: Regional Veterinary and Food Administrations carry out certification, through official veterinarians, for trade with Member States and for export to third countries. Applies to dogs and cats leaving for non-EU countries.
    Zákon č. 39/2007 Z. z. o veterinárnej starostlivosti (version in force from 1 January 2026), checked 1 October 2026
  • Other conditions: Each destination sets its own entry conditions; ŠVPS tells owners to confirm them in good time from the destination's competent authority or embassy, including for transit countries. Applies to dogs and cats leaving for non-EU countries.
    Vycestovanie do tretích krajín, checked 1 October 2026
Airlines

Carriers approved for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.

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 Slovakia to United Arab Emirates pet transport

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 Slovakia. 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.
Airline guides
  • Emirates
  • Lufthansa
  • British Airways
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Air France
  • KLM
Breed guides

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Route at a glance
FromSlovakia
ToUnited Arab Emirates
Prep time20-26 weeks
ComplexityModerate

Sources

Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.