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Pet Transport United Arab Emirates to Dominican Republic
Moving a dog or cat from United Arab Emirates to Dominican Republic is very doable with the right preparation. Expect about 5-7 weeks. Nothing here is unusually complex, but the deadlines matter. No routine quarantine applies as long as …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from United Arab Emirates to Dominican Republic
typically takes around 5-7 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step
The United Arab Emirates to Dominican Republic 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
Attend the MOCCAE-approved clinic exam.
Responsible: MOCCAE-approved vet.
Within 10 days of the online application.
3
Book cargo space via Madrid with Iberia or via Miami with American Airlines Cargo.
Responsible: Owner or agent.
As early as possible; this is a two-leg journey.
4
Final airport inspection in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, then travel.
Responsible: Airport veterinary desk, airline cargo handling.
Day of departure.
5
Arrival inspection at Las Americas International (SDQ).
Responsible: DGAG officials.
On landing.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Dominican Republic
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 required. Must be in place before travel.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Must be administered between 30 days and 12 months before entry.
Rabies titre test
Not required for pets travelling from the UAE. The Dominican Republic reserves the titre-test requirement for arrivals from countries it classifies as high-rabies-risk.
Quarantine
No quarantine. Veterinary inspection on arrival at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), Santo Domingo.
Import permit
Not required for up to 5 personal pets.
Health certificate
Required. Issued within 15 days of travel. Endorsed by MOCCAE and, on arrival, checked against the animal's microchip and vaccination record.
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.
Cargo fee, Dubai to Santo Domingo via Madrid or Miami: USD 1,200-2,200 depending on routing and crate size.
IATA-approved travel crate: USD 150-400.
No Dominican import permit fee for up to 5 personal pets.
Critical points to read before you book
This is a two-leg journey; there is no direct Dubai-Santo Domingo cargo service, so book both legs with enough buffer between connections.
The MOCCAE certificate expires 30 days after issue. Confirm the full routing before applying.
The Dominican Republic's health certificate must be issued within 15 days of travel; align this against your actual departure date, not the MOCCAE certificate date.
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.
IBERIA CARGO
Iberia Cargo
Routes via Madrid (MAD), a common connection point for Gulf-to-Caribbean pet cargo given Iberia's strong Latin America network.
Cargo Only
AMERICAN
American Airlines Cargo
Via Miami (MIA), with a short onward hop to Santo Domingo. American's Caribbean cargo network is dense and well established.
Cargo Only
What Dominican Republic requires
Getting a pet into Dominican Republic is a middle of the road process. The rules are well defined, so most of the work is simply staying on schedule.
Avoiding the common mistakes
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about United Arab Emirates to Dominican Republic pet transport
Not for up to 5 personal pets. The Dominican Republic does not require an import permit at that scale, only the standard microchip, vaccination, and health certificate documentation.
No. The Dominican Republic requires a titre test only from countries it classifies as high-rabies-risk, and the UAE isn’t one of them.
No. This route requires a connection, most commonly through Madrid with Iberia Cargo or through Miami with American Airlines Cargo.
It must be issued within 15 days of travel, so time the MOCCAE-endorsed certificate against your actual departure date rather than the earlier clinic exam date.
Airline guides
Iberia Cargo
American Airlines Cargo
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.
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