Pet Transport from United Arab Emirates to Venezuela
Moving a dog or cat from United Arab Emirates to Venezuela is very doable with the right preparation. Expect around 8-12 weeks of lead time to line up the documents and the fixed waiting periods. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in …
The United Arab Emirates to Venezuela import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Owner and vet.
Responsible: Owner or agent.
Responsible: Owner or a pet transport agent.
Responsible: Owner or agent, with each airline's cargo desk.
Responsible: INSAI, with the owner or a receiving agent.
What your pet needs to enter Venezuela
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
The export authority depends on the emirate the pet is registered in, not the departure airport. A Dubai-registered pet flying out of Abu Dhabi still needs a MOCCAE permit, not an ADAFSA one, and vice versa. Confirm this before starting the paperwork.
Simon Bolivar International Airport at Maiquetia has been closed to scheduled commercial traffic since the twin earthquakes of 24 June 2026. As of this research in mid-July 2026, Avianca is running a Bogota to Valencia contingency service, with full recovery at Maiquetia expected to take several months. Reconfirm the live routing close to your travel date.
There is no confirmed answer yet on where the Venezuelan arrival permit is processed while Maiquetia is shut. Raise this with INSAI or a Venezuela-based agent before booking.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
What Venezuela requires
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.