Bringing a dog or cat to Saudi Arabia in 2026 falls into the moderate category for international pet travel. Saudi Arabia is in Middle East. Saudi Arabia 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, Saudi Arabia requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Import permit required from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA). No quarantine if documentation is complete. Rabies titer test must show minimum 0.5 IU/ml from an approved lab. Health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. All documents must be authenticated by the Saudi embassy in the origin country. Pets must arrive as manifest cargo. Cultural considerations apply to dog ownership in some areas.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Saudi Arabia 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: SA.