Pet travel from Dubai to MalaysiaDocuments & vet certificate
Planning pet travel from Dubai to Malaysia? This page gives the Malaysia 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, quarantine of at least 7 days, cargo only. Our vet confirms if your pet needs a titre test.
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Malaysia pet import requirements from the UAE
The rules for a pet dog or cat that travels from the UAE to Malaysia, in plain words. When the official rules are not clear, we say so: our vet confirms that point at your first visit.
Import permitYes
MAQIS import permit (ePermit). You or a local agent apply. RM 5 for each animal. If your pet goes to quarantine, book the quarantine place first, 14 days before arrival (the deposit is not refunded). The permit is then issued in about 1 day and is valid 30 days.
MicrochipYes
An ISO 11784/11785 microchip.
Rabies vaccineYes
Yes, before export.
The time between the rabies vaccine and export: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Rabies titre test (blood test)
The official Malaysian documents do not agree.
If your pet needs a rabies titre test, and the waiting time: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Other vaccines, tests and treatmentsYes
Core vaccines in the 12 months before export. Your pet must be at least 3 months old.
Internal and external parasite treatment before export, and its timing: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
QuarantineYes
Yes, at least 7 days at KLIA, Penang or Padang Besar. It can be longer. You pay the quarantine fees. Pets enter Malaysia as cargo only.
The quarantine length for your pet: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Dog breedsYes
Restricted (written MAQIS approval first): German Shepherd types (including Belgian and East European Shepherd), Bull Mastiff, Bull Terrier, Doberman, Presa Canario and Rottweiler. Banned: Akita, American Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Neapolitan Mastiff and Pit Bull types (including American Staffordshire and Staffordshire Bull Terrier). Sabah and Sarawak have their own rules.
Health certificateYes
The UAE government export certificate (MOCCAE), in the 7 days before export.
Step-by-step timeline: Dubai to Malaysia
- 1
First visit
Our vet checks the ISO microchip, the rabies vaccine and the core vaccines (in the 12 months before export), and confirms if your pet needs a titre test.
- 2
14 days before arrival
You book the quarantine place (the deposit is not refunded).
- 3
After the quarantine booking
You or a local agent apply for the MAQIS ePermit. It is issued in about 1 day and is valid 30 days.
- 4
In the 7 days before export
We examine your pet and issue the clinic certificate. You apply for the MOCCAE export certificate.
- 5
On arrival
At least 7 days of quarantine at KLIA, Penang or Padang Besar.
Pet relocation Dubai to Malaysia: what Pet Avenue does
- We check your pet's microchip, vaccines and documents against the rules for Malaysia.
- A vet examines your pet and issues the clinic health certificate (fit to travel) in the correct time window.
- 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
- Some dog breeds need written MAQIS approval first, and some are banned (see above).
- Your pet must be at least 3 months old. Sabah and Sarawak have their own rules.
Cost estimate: pet travel documents for Malaysia
Our clinic items only, in AED incl. VAT, for 1, 2 or 3 pets. Fees of the government, the airline and Malaysia 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 |
If our vet confirms that your pet needs a titre test, add AED 1,250 for each pet, and parasite treatment (deworming from AED 78.75; flea and tick treatment: our vet tells you the price).
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
About 2 to 3 weeks if no titre test is necessary (quarantine booking 14 days, then the permit). Longer if a titre test is necessary: our vet confirms the 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
- Pets enter Malaysia as cargo only. They cannot fly in the cabin or as checked baggage.
- Arrival only at an airport with quarantine: KLIA, Penang or Padang Besar.
- 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 flight is booked before the quarantine place.
- The MOCCAE certificate is more than 7 days old at export.
- A restricted breed with no written MAQIS approval.
- 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 Malaysia
Does my dog or cat need a rabies titre test to fly from Dubai to Malaysia?
The official Malaysian documents do not agree. If your pet needs a rabies titre test, and the waiting time: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Do I need an import permit to take my pet from the UAE to Malaysia?
Yes. MAQIS import permit (ePermit). You or a local agent apply. RM 5 for each animal. If your pet goes to quarantine, book the quarantine place first, 14 days before arrival (the deposit is not refunded). The permit is then issued in about 1 day and is valid 30 days. Who applies: You, or a local agent. Time: About 14 days (quarantine booking first).
Does my pet go into quarantine in Malaysia?
Yes, at least 7 days at KLIA, Penang or Padang Besar. It can be longer. You pay the quarantine fees. Pets enter Malaysia as cargo only. The quarantine length for your pet: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Which health certificate does my pet need for Malaysia?
The UAE government export certificate (MOCCAE), in the 7 days before export.
Are some dog breeds banned or restricted in Malaysia?
Yes. Restricted (written MAQIS approval first): German Shepherd types (including Belgian and East European Shepherd), Bull Mastiff, Bull Terrier, Doberman, Presa Canario and Rottweiler. Banned: Akita, American Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Neapolitan Mastiff and Pit Bull types (including American Staffordshire and Staffordshire Bull Terrier). Sabah and Sarawak have their own rules.
How early should I start to prepare my pet for Malaysia?
About 2 to 3 weeks if no titre test is necessary (quarantine booking 14 days, then the permit). Longer if a titre test is necessary: our vet confirms the date at your first visit.
How much do the vet documents for Malaysia 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 Malaysia, and quarantine.
Who applies for the MOCCAE pet export certificate for Malaysia?
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
- DVS Malaysia: Import rules for cats and dogs (non-scheduled countries)(opens in a new tab)
- DVS Malaysia: Import regulations for cats and dogs (2016)(opens in a new tab)
- DVS Malaysia: Pet import(opens in a new tab)
- MAQIS: 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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