Bringing a dog or cat to Bahrain in 2026 falls into the moderate category for international pet travel. Bahrain is in Middle East. Bahrain does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork. A rabies titer (FAVN/RNATT) test is mandatory, with a 90-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, Bahrain requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Import permit required — apply at least 2 weeks before travel. ISO 15-digit microchip required before rabies vaccination. Rabies titer test required with minimum 0.5 IU/ml result. Health certificate must be issued within 48 hours of departure. Pets must arrive within 10 days of health certificate issuance. 9 or 10-digit chips not accepted unless owner brings their own scanner.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Bahrain 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: BH.