Shipping a dog or cat from United Arab Emirates to Lebanon rewards owners who start planning early. Preparation is relatively light here, so plan on about 4-6 weeks to be comfortable. No routine quarantine applies as long as every …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from United Arab Emirates to Lebanon
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 Lebanon pet import process
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Create a UAE Pass account and apply for the MOCCAE export certificate online.
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent.
3-4 weeks before travel.
2
Attend a MOCCAE-approved clinic in Dubai or Abu Dhabi for the in-person health and vaccination check.
Responsible: MOCCAE-approved vet.
Within 10 days of the application, before the certificate is endorsed.
3
Confirm rabies vaccination is current and microchip scans correctly.
Responsible: Owner.
Before the clinic visit.
4
Apply for the Lebanese import permit through the Ministry of Agriculture.
Responsible: Owner or agent in Lebanon.
In parallel with the MOCCAE process, before travel.
5
Final government vet inspection at DXB or AUH airport.
Responsible: Airport veterinary desk.
Day of travel.
6
Fly DXB or AUH to BEY direct.
Responsible: Airline cargo handling.
Once all documents clear.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Lebanon
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. Records must be presented on arrival.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals from the UAE at Beirut.
Import permit
Import permit required from the Directorate General of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture of Lebanon. Apply in advance through agriculture.gov.lb.
Health certificate
MOCCAE-endorsed health certificate from the UAE, presented at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) on arrival.
Export permit (United Arab Emirates)
No separate export permit, but a MOCCAE export health certificate is mandatory for every pet leaving the UAE, whatever the travel method. Valid for 30 days from issue.
Costs
What this route typically costs
MOCCAE export certificate and clinic examination: AED 400-800.
Lebanese import permit: USD 100-200.
Cargo fee, Dubai or Abu Dhabi to Beirut direct: USD 500-900 depending on crate size.
IATA-approved travel crate: USD 150-400.
Pet transport agent fee, if used: USD 300-600.
Critical points to read before you book
The MOCCAE export certificate is valid for only 30 days. Book the flight before starting the application so the timeline lines up.
Lebanon's import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture must be secured before departure, not arranged on arrival.
Confirm the airline's current live animal cargo schedule directly. Gulf summer heat embargoes can affect DXB and AUH departures between June and September.
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
Emirates SkyCargo
Direct DXB-BEY service, the same non-stop routing used the other way round. Emirates runs a dedicated live animal handling process at Dubai.
Cargo Only
FLYDUBAI
FlyDubai
A second direct DXB-BEY cargo option, useful when Emirates capacity is tight.
Cargo Only
MIDDLE EAST
Middle East Airlines
Lebanon's national carrier flies DXB-BEY and handles live animal cargo into its home hub, often the easiest arrival experience for a Beirut-bound pet.
Cargo Only
Lebanon entry requirements at a glance
Bringing a pet into Lebanon is one of the simpler processes. Cover the core requirements and you should have few surprises.
Getting the details right
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.
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about United Arab Emirates to Lebanon pet transport
No. Lebanon’s import process for pets arriving from the UAE requires current rabies vaccination and a health certificate, but no rabies antibody titre test and no quarantine.
30 days from the date it’s issued. Confirm your flight before starting the MOCCAE application so the certificate doesn’t expire before travel.
Yes, and there are three options: Emirates SkyCargo, FlyDubai, and Middle East Airlines all operate non-stop Dubai to Beirut cargo services.
Yes. Apply to the Directorate General of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture of Lebanon, before departure. It is not something you can arrange after landing.
Airline guides
Emirates SkyCargo
FlyDubai
Middle East Airlines
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.
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