Pet travel from Dubai to JordanDocuments & vet certificate
Planning pet travel from Dubai to Jordan? This page gives the Jordan 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. Rabies vaccine (30 days), tapeworm treatment, examination 48 hours before export.
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Jordan pet import requirements from the UAE
The rules for a pet dog or cat that travels from the UAE to Jordan, 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. Jordan stopped import permits for pet cats and dogs (November 2025).
Maximum 2 pets of each type (cats, dogs) for each traveller.
Microchip
Our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Rabies vaccineYes
30 days to 12 months before export.
Rabies titre test (blood test)No
No. It is not in the rules.
Other vaccines, tests and treatmentsYes
Tapeworm treatment in the 14 days before export. Your pet must live in the UAE for 6 months before export.
Quarantine
Our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Dog breeds
Our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Health certificateYes
A veterinary health certificate: your pet is free from rabies and vaccinated. The examination is in the 48 hours before export.
Step-by-step timeline: Dubai to Jordan
- 1
6 months before export
Your pet must live in the UAE for at least 6 months before export.
- 2
30 days to 12 months before export
The rabies vaccine. After a first vaccine, wait 30 days.
- 3
In the 14 days before export
We give the tapeworm treatment and write it in the documents.
- 4
In the 48 hours before export
We examine your pet and issue the veterinary health certificate. You apply for the MOCCAE export certificate.
Pet relocation Dubai to Jordan: what Pet Avenue does
- We check your pet's microchip, vaccines and documents against the rules for Jordan.
- A vet examines your pet and issues the clinic health certificate (fit to travel) in the correct time window.
- We give the tapeworm treatment and write it in the documents.
- 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
- Maximum 2 pets of each type (cats, dogs) for each traveller.
- The tapeworm treatment and the rabies rules are for dogs and cats.
Cost estimate: pet travel documents for Jordan
Our clinic items only, in AED incl. VAT, for 1, 2 or 3 pets. Fees of the government, the airline and Jordan are not included.
| Clinic item | 1 pet | 2 pets | 3 pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit-to-travel examination and health certificate | AED 278 | AED 556 | AED 834 |
| 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 356.75 | From AED 713.50 | From AED 1,070.25 |
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. 30 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
- The examination must be in the 48 hours before export. Book the visit to agree with your flight 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
- The examination is more than 48 hours before export.
- Your pet has lived in the UAE for less than 6 months.
- 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 Jordan
Does my dog or cat need a rabies titre test to fly from Dubai to Jordan?
No. It is not in the rules.
Do I need an import permit to take my pet from the UAE to Jordan?
No. Jordan stopped import permits for pet cats and dogs (November 2025).
Does my pet go into quarantine in Jordan?
Our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Which health certificate does my pet need for Jordan?
A veterinary health certificate: your pet is free from rabies and vaccinated. The examination is in the 48 hours before export.
How early should I start to prepare my pet for Jordan?
A few days, if the rabies vaccine is valid. 30 days after a first rabies vaccine.
How much do the vet documents for Jordan cost at Pet Avenue?
Our clinic items are From AED 356.75 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 Jordan, and quarantine.
Who applies for the MOCCAE pet export certificate for Jordan?
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: Jordan, dogs(opens in a new tab)
- UK DEFRA: Export health certificate notes for Jordan(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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