Bringing a dog or cat to United Arab Emirates in 2026 falls into the moderate category for international pet travel. United Arab Emirates is in Middle East. United Arab Emirates does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork. A rabies titer (FAVN/RNATT) test is mandatory, with a 84-day waiting period between the blood draw and arrival.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Beyond rabies, United Arab Emirates requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
The following dog breeds are prohibited from entering United Arab Emirates. Crossbreeds and look-alikes may also be denied entry:
These breeds face additional rules (muzzle requirements, registration, permits, or insurance) but are not outright banned:
Import permit required from Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. The wait period after the titer test is 12 weeks (84 days) before travel is permitted. All pets must enter the UAE as manifest cargo — they cannot travel in-cabin or as excess baggage. Several breeds are banned from import.
Use the ClearToFly Trip Planner to build a personalized checklist with exact deadlines for your route into United Arab Emirates. Compare carriers that fly your route on the airline pet policy directory, or get expert eyes on your paperwork with a Route Review.
Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the United Arab Emirates veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: AE.