A move from United Arab Emirates to Armenia with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. Preparation is relatively light here, so plan on about 4-6 weeks to be comfortable. There is no routine quarantine, …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from United Arab Emirates to Armenia
typically takes around 4-6 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Step by step
The United Arab Emirates to Armenia pet import process
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Apply for the MOCCAE export certificate online.
Responsible: Owner or agent.
3-4 weeks before travel.
2
Apply for the SSFS import permit in Armenia.
Responsible: Owner or agent in Armenia.
In parallel, well before travel.
3
Attend the MOCCAE-approved clinic exam.
Responsible: MOCCAE-approved vet.
Within 10 days of the online application.
4
Book cargo space with FlyDubai or Qatar Airways Cargo.
Responsible: Owner or agent.
As early as possible.
5
Final airport inspection and direct flight to Yerevan.
Responsible: Airport veterinary desk, airline cargo handling.
Day of departure.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Armenia
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals.
Import permit
Required from the State Service for Food Safety (SSFS) in advance of travel. Apply at ssfs.am.
Health certificate
MOCCAE-endorsed health certificate from the UAE, as required by SSFS.
Export permit (United Arab Emirates)
No separate export permit, but a MOCCAE export health certificate is mandatory for every pet leaving the UAE. Valid 30 days from issue.
Costs
What this route typically costs
MOCCAE export certificate and clinic exam: AED 400-800.
SSFS import permit: USD 50-150.
Cargo fee, Dubai to Yerevan direct: USD 500-900 depending on crate size.
IATA-approved travel crate: USD 150-400.
Critical points to read before you book
The MOCCAE certificate expires 30 days after issue. Book your flight before starting the application.
Armenia's SSFS import permit needs to be requested ahead of travel, not arranged at the airport.
Gulf summer heat embargoes (roughly June to September) can affect DXB cargo schedules.
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.
FLYDUBAI
FlyDubai
Direct DXB-EVN service. FlyDubai's extensive network across the Caucasus and Central Asia makes this one of the more straightforward routings out of Dubai.
Cargo Only
QATAR AIRWAYS
Qatar Airways Cargo
Via Doha (DOH) with an onward connection to Yerevan, a workable second option.
Cargo Only
Armenia entry requirements at a glance
The requirements for Armenia are light, but not zero. A little planning goes a long way on a route like this.
Getting the details right
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.
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.
FAQ
Common questions about United Arab Emirates to Armenia pet transport
Yes. FlyDubai operates a non-stop Dubai to Yerevan cargo service, part of its wider direct network across the Caucasus.
No. Armenia’s import process requires current vaccination, an SSFS import permit, and a MOCCAE-endorsed health certificate, with no titre test and no quarantine for compliant arrivals.
Through the State Service for Food Safety at ssfs.am, applied for before travel. It is not something arranged on arrival.
30 days from issue. Confirm your cargo booking before starting the MOCCAE application.
Airline guides
FlyDubai
Qatar Airways Cargo
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.
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