Pet Transportation to the UAE
Trusted international relocation to the UAE from Australia. Travel is complicated enough for humans, let alone your pets. Our experienced team ensures your pet is ready and able to fly when you are.
50+ years of experience
Offices across Australia & the UAE
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Expert International Pet Travel United Arab Emirates made Easy
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At Dogtainers™, we want to make sure that your move overseas is a stress-free process for you and your furry friend. Our team will take great care of your pet at both ends of your journey. The route from Australia to the UAE is a popular one for pets and families.
Dogtainers has been providing international pet transport services from Australia to the UAE (and in reverse) for many years now. Our pet transportation company employs experienced professionals to ensure that your pet is in the most capable hands. Taking care of your loved one’s comfort and safety is our number one priority.
Dogtainers works with 90% of the largest and smallest pet-friendly airlines across the globe. We will always find the most direct route, so you are reunited with your cat or dog as soon as possible. Depending on your situation, we can provide airport-to-airport service, door-to-door service, or a tailor-maid solution for you.
Global Pet Transport Guarantee
Dogtainers is proud to offer the only International Service Guarantee in the pet transport
industry.
Our guarantee has been created to ensure you feel confident, reassured, and fully supported,
knowing your pet’s export from Australia is managed by experienced professionals every step of
the way.
(This guarantee excludes domestic flights and all import moves into Australia.)
As part of our International Service Guarantee :
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- All travel arrangements are completed in a timely, secure, and fully compliant manner.
- Your pet is given the opportunity to acclimatise to their travel crate prior to travel. Once
your booking is confirmed, the crate is delivered to your residence at a pre-arranged time so your pet can become familiar and comfortable with it. - Your pet travels in a pressurised, temperature-controlled cabin maintained at approximately 18°C.
We follow the IATA Live Animals Regulations and work closely with governmentaccredited veterinarians to ensure all treatments and documentation meet international
export standards.
What’s Included When We Plan Your Pet's Travel:
Specialist advice from a dedicated pet travel consultant.
Flights for your pets and ongoing booking managment.
Help to select the best size travel crate for your pet.
Options to buy or hire an airline-approved travel crate from our IATA specified stock.
Time for your pet to adapt to their travel crate before moving day.
Advice and schedules for pre-import blood tests and vaccinations (including rabies).
Endorsements and vet checks with overseas animal health authorities.
Assistance with arranging Government Health Certificates and export/import permits.
A comfort stop on their way.
Options for road transport in our temperature-controlled pet travel vans to drop-off and collect your pet.
Photo updates of your pet before take-off, and check-in with you once they’ve arrived safely.
Why You Should Choose Dogtainers
There are four different categories recognised by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. The categories are based on the rabies risks of animals coming from these countries. Cats and dogs from approved countries are allowed to enter, provided all the veterinary requirements are met.
We are Australia’s largest owner-operated pet transport network and the only pet travel company to have our own offices and staff located in every state in Australia, including the Northern Territory.
Dogtainers has been operating for 50 years, and we import thousands of pets into Australia every year.
We’re an official RSPCA partner and a member of IPATA.
Most importantly, we’re pet lovers just like you! We understand that pets are family, and they deserve to be treated like it.
PROCESS TIMELINE
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Step 1
Enquiry
Step 2
Blood tests & vetwork (30–60 days)
Step 3
Final treatments (2–4 days prior)
Step 4
Paperwork and AQIS approvals
Step 5
Check-in & pre-flight care
Step 6
Flight to NZ (~3 hours)
Step 7
Arrival and customs clearance
UAE REQUIREMENTS
Below are the requirements for pet entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but pets travelling to the UAE must have an approved import permit and a valid rabies vaccination within the required timeframe before departure. Our pet travel consultants are familiar with the regulations set out by the UAE authorities, so we can help guide you through the application process.
Dogs
- Only 2 pets per person are allowed to be imported
- Dogs must be at least 4 months old
- Microchip implanted
- Export Veterinary Inspection
- Export Paperwork finalisation
- Leptospirosis Blood Test within 30 days of flying (Leptospira canicola and Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae for dogs)
- Internal & External Parasite Treatment – within 14 days of departure
Cats
- Only 2 pets per person are allowed to be imported
- Dogs must be at least 4 months old
- Microchip implanted
- Export Veterinary Inspection
- Export Paperwork finalisation
- Leptospirosis Blood Test within 30 days of flying (Leptospira canicola and Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae for dogs)
- Internal & External Parasite Treatment – within 14 days of departure
Vaccinations
- C3 vaccine and rabies for dogs
- F3 vaccine and rabies for cats
- General vaccinations should be at least 14 days old before export
- Rabies vaccinations given at a minimum of 3 months of age
- Should be done at least 21 days before export
- Vaccines must be no more than 1 year old.
The UAE BANNED BREEDS
Pit Bull Terrier or American Pit Bull Terrier (All kinds Pit Bull)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Any Mastiff or Hybrid
Doberman Pinschers
American Bully
Japanese Tosa (Tosa Inu, Tosa Fighting Dog) or Hybrid
American Staffordshire Terrier
Canario Presa
Argentinian Fighting Dog (Dogo Argentino, Argentinian Mastiff)
Brazilian Fighting Dog (Fila Brasileino, Brazilian Mastiff)
Rottweilers breed or Hybrid
Boxer
FAQs About Pet Transport to UAE
How Long Does The Pet Transportation Process To The United Arab Emirates Take?
Although the flights to the United Arab Emirates might only take a number of hours, planning for your pet’s trip can actually take several months to complete. This is because of the very strict pet importation restrictions and scheduling requirements the United Arab Emirates has in place. To avoid disappointment, we recommend contacting us at least one month before you’d like your pet to fly out.
Start Your UAE Pet Transport Journey
Call Dogtainers now on 1300 13 52 52 to start planning your pet’s journey to or from the United States.