If you are relocating a pet from United Arab Emirates to Georgia, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Give yourself roughly 4-6 weeks, though this route carries fewer hurdles than most. Compliant pets are not held in …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from United Arab Emirates to Georgia
typically takes around 4-6 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The United Arab Emirates to Georgia 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
Contact Georgia's National Food Agency to arrange advance notification.
Responsible: Owner or agent in Georgia.
Well before travel; Georgia's process is notification-based rather than permit-based.
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 Tbilisi.
Responsible: Airport veterinary desk, airline cargo handling.
Day of departure.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Georgia
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip recommended.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals.
Health certificate
MOCCAE-endorsed health certificate from the UAE, as accepted by NFA.
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.
Georgia NFA notification: typically no fee, though agent handling costs may apply.
Cargo fee, Dubai to Tbilisi 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, so book the flight before applying.
Georgia works on an advance notification system rather than a formal import permit; don't skip this step just because there's no permit fee attached.
Gulf summer heat embargoes (roughly June to September) can affect DXB cargo scheduling.
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-TBS service, part of FlyDubai's broad Caucasus network out of Dubai.
Cargo Only
QATAR AIRWAYS
Qatar Airways Cargo
Via Doha (DOH) with an onward connection to Tbilisi, a dependable alternative.
Cargo Only
Georgia import rules, explained
Georgia has a modest set of rules compared with stricter destinations. Get the essentials in place and confirm the finer points below.
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 about United Arab Emirates to Georgia pet transport
Not in the way some countries do. Georgia’s National Food Agency requires advance notification before your pet’s arrival rather than a stamped import permit, but it is still a mandatory step.
Yes. FlyDubai operates a non-stop Dubai to Tbilisi cargo service.
No. Georgia’s requirements for UAE-origin pets are current rabies vaccination, advance NFA notification, and a MOCCAE-endorsed health certificate, with no titre test and no quarantine.
30 days from issue. Confirm your cargo booking with FlyDubai or another carrier 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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