Pet travel from Dubai to OmanDocuments & vet certificate
Planning pet travel from Dubai to Oman? This page gives the Oman 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. Veterinary permit (Bayan, OMR 20) and a rabies titre test at least 3 months before export. Many dog breeds are banned.
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Oman pet import requirements from the UAE
The rules for a pet dog or cat that travels from the UAE to Oman, in plain words. When the official rules are not clear, we say so: our vet confirms that point at your first visit.
Import permitYes
Veterinary permit before arrival, from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, in the Customs Bayan system. OMR 20. Approval in about 2 hours (working hours).
MicrochipYes
Yes. The number is on the vaccine record.
Rabies vaccineYes
After 12 weeks of age, and not more than 12 months before import.
Rabies titre test (blood test)Yes
A rabies antibody test (FAVN) from an accredited laboratory. The sample is 21 to 30 days after the last rabies vaccine. The result must be issued not less than 3 months and not more than 12 months before export.
Other vaccines, tests and treatmentsYes
A vaccine record from birth, with a photo.
The minimum age of your pet (4 or 6 months): our vet confirms this at your first visit.
QuarantineNo
No quarantine in the official information.
Dog breedsYes
Banned (Resolution 222/2019): Pit Bull, Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, Mastiff, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Presa Canario, Boxer, Boerboel, Caucasian Shepherd, Anatolian Karabash, Great Dane, and their mixes. German Shepherds are not on the list.
Health certificateYes
The UAE government health certificate (MOCCAE).
When the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Step-by-step timeline: Dubai to Oman
- 1
First visit
Our vet checks the microchip (the number is on the vaccine record) and the rabies vaccine (after 12 weeks of age).
- 2
21 to 30 days after the last rabies vaccine
We take the blood sample for the rabies antibody test (FAVN).
- 3
About 2 to 3 weeks after the sample
The result arrives from an approved external laboratory.
- 4
At least 3 months after the result
The earliest export date. The result must be not less than 3 months and not more than 12 months before export.
- 5
Before arrival
You apply for the veterinary permit in the Customs Bayan system (OMR 20, about 2 working hours). You apply for the MOCCAE export certificate.
Pet relocation Dubai to Oman: what Pet Avenue does
- We check your pet's microchip, vaccines and documents against the rules for Oman.
- 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
- Many dog breeds and their mixes are banned (Resolution 222/2019). German Shepherds are not on the list.
- Our vet confirms the minimum age of your pet (4 or 6 months).
Cost estimate: pet travel documents for Oman
Our clinic items only, in AED incl. VAT, for 1, 2 or 3 pets. Fees of the government, the airline and Oman 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
About 4 months (blood sample, a result in about 2 to 3 weeks, then 3 months).
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
- Bring the vaccine record from birth, with a photo of your pet.
- 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 blood sample is not 21 to 30 days after the last rabies vaccine.
- Travel less than 3 months after the result.
- Your dog is a banned breed or a mix of one.
- 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 Oman
Does my dog or cat need a rabies titre test to fly from Dubai to Oman?
Yes. A rabies antibody test (FAVN) from an accredited laboratory. The sample is 21 to 30 days after the last rabies vaccine. The result must be issued not less than 3 months and not more than 12 months before export.
Do I need an import permit to take my pet from the UAE to Oman?
Yes. Veterinary permit before arrival, from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, in the Customs Bayan system. OMR 20. Approval in about 2 hours (working hours). Who applies: You. Time: About 2 hours (working hours).
Does my pet go into quarantine in Oman?
No quarantine in the official information.
Which health certificate does my pet need for Oman?
The UAE government health certificate (MOCCAE). When the certificate must be issued: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Are some dog breeds banned or restricted in Oman?
Yes. Banned (Resolution 222/2019): Pit Bull, Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, Mastiff, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Presa Canario, Boxer, Boerboel, Caucasian Shepherd, Anatolian Karabash, Great Dane, and their mixes. German Shepherds are not on the list.
How early should I start to prepare my pet for Oman?
About 4 months (blood sample, a result in about 2 to 3 weeks, then 3 months).
How much do the vet documents for Oman 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 Oman, and quarantine.
Who applies for the MOCCAE pet export certificate for Oman?
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
- Oman Customs: Veterinary permit to import dogs and cats(opens in a new tab)
- Oman Airports: 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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