Pet travel from Dubai to BahrainDocuments & vet certificate
Planning pet travel from Dubai to Bahrain? This page gives the Bahrain pet import requirements from the UAE for dogs and cats, the steps, and our prices. Our vets in JVC do the fit to fly certificate (the dog and cat travel certificate), the pet passport and the blood tests, and guide you on the MOCCAE pet export certificate. Import permit (apply in person, BHD 5) and a rabies blood test certificate on arrival.
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Bahrain pet import requirements from the UAE
The rules for a pet dog or cat that travels from the UAE to Bahrain, in plain words. When the official rules are not clear, we say so: our vet confirms that point at your first visit.
Import permitYes
Import permit from the Veterinary Quarantine Section, Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture. Apply in person (or by power of attorney). BHD 5 for a personal pet. Tell them the arrival date and time.
How long the permit takes and how long it is valid: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Microchip
Our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Rabies vaccineYes
All necessary vaccines before the permit.
The rabies vaccine timing: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Rabies titre test (blood test)Yes
Yes. A rabies blood test certificate on arrival.
The test level and the waiting time after the sample: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Other vaccines, tests and treatmentsNo
None found.
QuarantineNo
None found for pets with correct documents.
Dog breedsNo
None found.
Health certificateYes
An original government health certificate and a certificate of origin.
When the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Step-by-step timeline: Dubai to Bahrain
- 1
First visit
Our vet checks the microchip and all vaccines. Then we take the blood sample for the rabies titre test.
- 2
About 2 to 3 weeks after the sample
The result arrives. Our vet confirms the test level and any waiting time.
- 3
Before travel
You apply for the import permit in person (or with power of attorney), BHD 5, and give the arrival date and time.
- 4
Before you fly
We issue the clinic health certificate. You apply for the MOCCAE export certificate and get a certificate of origin.
Pet relocation Dubai to Bahrain: what Pet Avenue does
- We check your pet's microchip, vaccines and documents against the rules for Bahrain.
- A vet examines your pet and issues the clinic health certificate (fit to travel) in the correct time window.
- We take the blood sample for the rabies titre test and send it to an approved external laboratory. The result takes about 2 to 3 weeks.
- We tell you which documents the import permit needs. You (or your agent) apply for the permit.
- We guide you on the UAE export certificate. You apply for it yourself on the MOCCAE website.
We do the vet part of your pet's move. Your airline or a pet relocation company books the flight or the cargo.
Dogs and cats: the differences
- The rules found are the same for dogs and cats.
Cost estimate: pet travel documents for Bahrain
Our clinic items only, in AED incl. VAT, for 1, 2 or 3 pets. Fees of the government, the airline and Bahrain are not included.
| Clinic item | 1 pet | 2 pets | 3 pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit-to-travel examination and health certificate | AED 278 | AED 556 | AED 834 |
| Rabies titre (FAVN) blood test | AED 1,250 | AED 2,500 | AED 3,750 |
| Total (incl. VAT) | AED 1,528 | AED 3,056 | AED 4,584 |
Only if necessary
- Microchip (ISO)If your pet has no ISO microchip.
- AED 157.50 per pet
- Rabies vaccineIf the vaccine is not valid for travel. The annual vaccine package (consultation, rabies and core vaccine) is AED 255.
- Our vet tells you the price
- New pet passportIf your pet has no passport.
- AED 100 per pet
Not included in our prices
- The MOCCAE export certificate fee: AED 100 for up to 2 pets, valid 30 days. You apply and pay on the MOCCAE website. We guide you.
- Airline, cargo and pet relocation costs.
- The import permit and the fees of the destination country.
- Quarantine costs in the destination country, if quarantine applies.
Earliest travel
The titre test result takes about 2 to 3 weeks. Our vet confirms any waiting time after the sample and the earliest date at your first visit.
The rabies titre test result takes about 2 to 3 weeks. The UAE export certificate from MOCCAE is valid 30 days.
Airline and cargo notes
- Tell the Veterinary Quarantine Section your arrival date and time.
- Each airline has its own rules: cabin, checked baggage or cargo, the crate size and the breeds that it accepts. Ask your airline before you book.
- In the UAE summer (about May to September), many airlines limit pets in the hold because of the heat. Plan early.
- Check the rules of each transit country too. A transit can change the documents that your pet needs.
Common mistakes
- No rabies blood test certificate on arrival.
- The permit application is made after the flight is booked, and the dates do not agree.
- The MOCCAE export certificate is applied for too late. It is valid 30 days: apply in time for your flight.
- The flight is booked before the permit, the titre result or the waiting time is complete.
Questions: pet travel to Bahrain
Does my dog or cat need a rabies titre test to fly from Dubai to Bahrain?
Yes. A rabies blood test certificate on arrival. The test level and the waiting time after the sample: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Do I need an import permit to take my pet from the UAE to Bahrain?
Yes. Import permit from the Veterinary Quarantine Section, Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture. Apply in person (or by power of attorney). BHD 5 for a personal pet. Tell them the arrival date and time. How long the permit takes and how long it is valid: our vet confirms this at your first visit. Who applies: You, or a person with your power of attorney.
Does my pet go into quarantine in Bahrain?
No. None found for pets with correct documents.
Which health certificate does my pet need for Bahrain?
An original government health certificate and a certificate of origin. When the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
How early should I start to prepare my pet for Bahrain?
The titre test result takes about 2 to 3 weeks. Our vet confirms any waiting time after the sample and the earliest date at your first visit.
How much do the vet documents for Bahrain cost at Pet Avenue?
Our clinic items are AED 1,528 for 1 pet, incl. VAT. A microchip (AED 157.50), a rabies vaccine or a pet passport (AED 100) are added only if your pet does not have them. Not included: the MOCCAE fee, the airline or cargo cost, the import permit and fees of Bahrain, and quarantine.
Who applies for the MOCCAE pet export certificate for Bahrain?
You do. At this time, you apply on the MOCCAE website and pay the government fee: AED 100 for up to 2 pets, valid 30 days. MOCCAE can inspect your pet. We give you the clinic documents and guide you.
Official sources
- Bahrain Customs: Personal pets(opens in a new tab)
- MOCCAE: Animal health certificate for export of live animals(opens in a new tab)
Last checked 27 Oct 2026. Rules can change; our vet confirms everything at your first visit.
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