Pet travel from Dubai to QatarDocuments & vet certificate
Planning pet travel from Dubai to Qatar? This page gives the Qatar 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 (Oun app) and a rabies titre test. Start about 4 months before travel.
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Qatar pet import requirements from the UAE
The rules for a pet dog or cat that travels from the UAE to Qatar, in plain words. When the official rules are not clear, we say so: our vet confirms that point at your first visit.
Import permitYes
Import permit from the Ministry of Municipality (Animal Resources), in the Oun app. Valid about 1 month. A person in Qatar may have to apply.
MicrochipYes
Yes.
Rabies vaccineYes
At least 1 month before shipment. Your pet must enter while the vaccine is valid.
Rabies titre test (blood test)Yes
Yes, at least 0.5 IU/ml. The sample is in the 12 months before shipment.
The waiting time after the blood sample: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Other vaccines, tests and treatmentsYes
Dogs: distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis and leptospirosis vaccines. Cats: tricat vaccine.
The minimum age of your pet: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
QuarantineNo
No, if all documents are correct. If not: at least 6 months, or entry is refused.
Dog breedsYes
Dangerous breeds need a special permit from the Ministry of Interior, and many breeds are banned.
If your dog's breed is allowed: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Health certificateYes
An original official health certificate.
When the examination before export must be done: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Step-by-step timeline: Dubai to Qatar
- 1
Month 1
Our vet checks the microchip, the rabies vaccine and the core vaccines (dogs: distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis and leptospirosis; cats: tricat). Then we take the blood sample for the rabies titre test.
- 2
About 2 to 3 weeks after the sample
The result arrives. It must be at least 0.5 IU/ml. Our vet confirms the waiting time after the sample.
- 3
About 1 month before shipment
You (or a person in Qatar) apply for the import permit in the Oun app. It is valid about 1 month.
- 4
Before shipment
We examine your pet and issue the clinic health certificate. You apply for the MOCCAE export certificate.
- 5
About 4 months after the start
The usual earliest travel. Our vet confirms your date.
Pet relocation Dubai to Qatar: what Pet Avenue does
- We check your pet's microchip, vaccines and documents against the rules for Qatar.
- 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
- Dogs: distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis and leptospirosis vaccines. Cats: tricat vaccine.
- Dangerous dog breeds need a special permit from the Ministry of Interior, and many breeds are banned. Our vet confirms if your dog's breed is allowed.
Cost estimate: pet travel documents for Qatar
Our clinic items only, in AED incl. VAT, for 1, 2 or 3 pets. Fees of the government, the airline and Qatar 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
Start about 4 months before travel. The titre test result takes about 2 to 3 weeks. Our vet confirms the waiting time after the blood sample and the earliest 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
- If the documents are not correct, the quarantine is at least 6 months or entry is refused. Check all documents 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
- No titre test because Qatar is in the GCC. Qatar asks for the titre test.
- The rabies vaccine is less than 1 month before shipment.
- The permit is expired on the arrival date.
- 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 Qatar
Does my dog or cat need a rabies titre test to fly from Dubai to Qatar?
Yes, at least 0.5 IU/ml. The sample is in the 12 months before shipment. The waiting time after the blood sample: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Do I need an import permit to take my pet from the UAE to Qatar?
Yes. Import permit from the Ministry of Municipality (Animal Resources), in the Oun app. Valid about 1 month. A person in Qatar may have to apply. Who applies: You, or a person in Qatar.
Does my pet go into quarantine in Qatar?
No, if all documents are correct. If not: at least 6 months, or entry is refused.
Which health certificate does my pet need for Qatar?
An original official health certificate. When the examination before export must be done: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
Are some dog breeds banned or restricted in Qatar?
Yes. Dangerous breeds need a special permit from the Ministry of Interior, and many breeds are banned. If your dog's breed is allowed: our vet confirms this at your first visit.
How early should I start to prepare my pet for Qatar?
Start about 4 months before travel. The titre test result takes about 2 to 3 weeks. Our vet confirms the waiting time after the blood sample and the earliest date at your first visit.
How much do the vet documents for Qatar 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 Qatar, and quarantine.
Who applies for the MOCCAE pet export certificate for Qatar?
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: Qatar, dogs(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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