Pet travel from Dubai to EgyptDocuments & vet certificate
Planning pet travel from Dubai to Egypt? This page gives the Egypt 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. No titre test. ISO microchip, rabies vaccine and an official health certificate.
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Egypt pet import requirements from the UAE
The rules for a pet dog or cat that travels from the UAE to Egypt, in plain words. When the official rules are not clear, we say so: our vet confirms that point at your first visit.
Import permitNo
Not mentioned in the official information.
MicrochipYes
An ISO microchip. The number goes on all documents.
Rabies vaccineYes
After the microchip, and valid on entry.
The waiting time after a first rabies vaccine (21 or 30 days): our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Rabies titre test (blood test)No
Not necessary to enter Egypt from any country (Embassy of Egypt).
Other vaccines, tests and treatmentsNo
None found.
QuarantineNo
None found.
Dog breedsNo
None found.
Health certificateYes
An official health certificate by a government-authorised vet.
When the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Step-by-step timeline: Dubai to Egypt
- 1
First visit
Our vet checks the ISO microchip and the rabies vaccine. The vaccine must be after the microchip.
- 2
21 or 30 days after a first rabies vaccine
Our vet confirms the waiting time for your pet.
- 3
Before travel
We examine your pet and issue the clinic certificate. A government-authorised vet issues the official health certificate. You apply for the MOCCAE export certificate.
Pet relocation Dubai to Egypt: what Pet Avenue does
- We check your pet's microchip, vaccines and documents against the rules for Egypt.
- A vet examines your pet and issues the clinic health certificate (fit to travel) in the correct time window.
- 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 are the same for dogs and cats.
Cost estimate: pet travel documents for Egypt
Our clinic items only, in AED incl. VAT, for 1, 2 or 3 pets. Fees of the government, the airline and Egypt are not included.
| Clinic item | 1 pet | 2 pets | 3 pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit-to-travel examination and health certificate | AED 278 | AED 556 | AED 834 |
| Total (incl. VAT) | AED 278 | AED 556 | AED 834 |
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
A few days, if the rabies vaccine is valid. 21 to 30 days after a first rabies vaccine (our vet confirms).
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
- The microchip number must be on all documents. Check it before the flight.
- 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
- The rabies vaccine was given before the microchip.
- The microchip number on a document is not correct.
- 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 Egypt
Does my dog or cat need a rabies titre test to fly from Dubai to Egypt?
No. Not necessary to enter Egypt from any country (Embassy of Egypt).
Do I need an import permit to take my pet from the UAE to Egypt?
No. Not mentioned in the official information.
Does my pet go into quarantine in Egypt?
No. None found.
Which health certificate does my pet need for Egypt?
An official health certificate by a government-authorised vet. When the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
How early should I start to prepare my pet for Egypt?
A few days, if the rabies vaccine is valid. 21 to 30 days after a first rabies vaccine (our vet confirms).
How much do the vet documents for Egypt cost at Pet Avenue?
Our clinic items are AED 278 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 Egypt, and quarantine.
Who applies for the MOCCAE pet export certificate for Egypt?
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
- Australian Government MICOR: Egypt, cats(opens in a new tab)
- Embassy of Egypt: Bringing 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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