Pet travel from Dubai to IrelandDocuments & vet certificate
Planning pet travel from Dubai to Ireland? This page gives the Ireland 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 import permit and no titre test. Advance notice, EU health certificate, rabies vaccine (21 days). Dogs: tapeworm treatment.
SimpleLast updated
Ireland pet import requirements from the UAE
The rules for a pet dog or cat that travels from the UAE to Ireland, in plain words. When the official rules are not clear, we say so: our vet confirms that point at your first visit.
Import permitNo
No import permit. You must give advance notice and book a compliance check on the official online portal. A fee applies for each animal. Your pet can enter only at Dublin, Cork or Shannon airport, or at a listed port.
Maximum 5 pets (not commercial). Your pet must travel in the 5 days before or after you.
MicrochipYes
Yes, an ISO 11785 microchip, before the rabies vaccine.
Rabies vaccineYes
Yes. Your pet must be at least 12 weeks old. Wait at least 21 days after the first vaccine (30 days if the vaccine data sheet says so). A booster with no gap needs no wait.
Rabies titre test (blood test)No
No. The UAE is a listed country for the EU.
Other vaccines, tests and treatmentsYes
Dogs: tapeworm treatment with praziquantel, by a vet, 24 to 120 hours before arrival.
QuarantineNo
No.
Dog breedsNo
No breed rule on the official page.
Health certificateYes
EU animal health certificate: original paper with a wet signature, endorsed by an official (government) vet. It is valid for 10 days until your pet enters the EU. A person who does not live in the EU cannot use an EU pet passport.
Step-by-step timeline: Dubai to Ireland
- 1
First visit
Our vet checks the ISO 11785 microchip and the rabies vaccine. Your pet must be at least 12 weeks old at vaccination.
- 2
21 days after a first rabies vaccine
The earliest travel date (30 days if the vaccine data sheet says so).
- 3
When your travel date is fixed
You give advance notice and book the compliance check on the official Irish portal.
- 4
In the 10 days before arrival
We issue the EU animal health certificate. An official government vet endorses it with a wet signature.
- 5
24 to 120 hours before arrival (dogs)
A vet gives the tapeworm treatment with praziquantel.
Pet relocation Dubai to Ireland: what Pet Avenue does
- We check your pet's microchip, vaccines and documents against the rules for Ireland.
- 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
- Dogs need a tapeworm treatment 24 to 120 hours before arrival. Cats do not.
- The microchip, rabies vaccine, certificate and advance notice rules are the same for dogs and cats.
Cost estimate: pet travel documents for Ireland
Our clinic items only, in AED incl. VAT, for 1, 2 or 3 pets. Fees of the government, the airline and Ireland are not included.
| Clinic item | 1 pet | 2 pets | 3 pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU health certificate (document) | AED 350 | AED 700 | AED 1,050 |
| Total (incl. VAT) | AED 350 | AED 700 | AED 1,050 |
| Clinic item | 1 pet | 2 pets | 3 pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU health certificate (document) | AED 350 | AED 700 | AED 1,050 |
| Tapeworm treatmentCat or dog up to 10 kg. Dog 10–20 kg: AED 94.50. Dog 20–40 kg: AED 126. | From AED 78.75 | From AED 157.50 | From AED 236.25 |
| Total (incl. VAT) | From AED 428.75 | From AED 857.50 | From AED 1,286.25 |
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 days after a first rabies vaccine.
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
- Your pet can enter only at Dublin, Cork or Shannon airport, or at a listed port. Choose a flight that arrives there.
- Your pet must travel in the 5 days before or after you. Maximum 5 pets.
- 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 advance notice or no booked compliance check before arrival.
- The EU certificate is older than 10 days on arrival.
- A person who does not live in the EU tries to use an EU pet passport. Use the EU health certificate.
- 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 Ireland
Does my dog or cat need a rabies titre test to fly from Dubai to Ireland?
No. The UAE is a listed country for the EU.
Do I need an import permit to take my pet from the UAE to Ireland?
No import permit. You must give advance notice and book a compliance check on the official online portal. A fee applies for each animal. Your pet can enter only at Dublin, Cork or Shannon airport, or at a listed port.
Does my pet go into quarantine in Ireland?
No.
Which health certificate does my pet need for Ireland?
EU animal health certificate: original paper with a wet signature, endorsed by an official (government) vet. It is valid for 10 days until your pet enters the EU. A person who does not live in the EU cannot use an EU pet passport.
How early should I start to prepare my pet for Ireland?
A few days, if the rabies vaccine is valid. 21 days after a first rabies vaccine.
How much do the vet documents for Ireland cost at Pet Avenue?
Our clinic items are AED 350 for 1 cat and From AED 428.75 for 1 dog, 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 Ireland, and quarantine.
Who applies for the MOCCAE pet export certificate for Ireland?
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
- Ireland pet travel: dogs, cats and ferrets from outside the EU(opens in a new tab)
- gov.ie: Pet travel(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.
Pet travel to other countries
Pet travel to Ireland?
Send us your travel date, your pet's type, breed and age. Our vet checks the rules and gives you a plan.