🐈 Taking a Cat to UAE

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Here's exactly what you need to bring a cat into UAE 🇦🇪. The rules below are specific to cats; for the full country overview see the country hub.

Verified entry requirements (2026)

1. Import permit FIRST (MOCCAE portal; valid 30 days — some sources say 90, verify).
2. ISO microchip — the rabies vaccination must come strictly AFTER the chip.
3. Age ≥15 weeks at import; vaccinate at ≥12 weeks; ≥21 days after the vaccine before travel.
4. Titer (RSNT) — from non-controlled countries; ≥0.5 IU/ml. Exempt: UK, Germany, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Sweden, NZ, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal (verify the full list).
5. Other vaccines: dogs — distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, leptospirosis; cats — panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus. Parasite treatment within 14 days.
6. Limit: 2 cats / 2 dogs / 1+1 per person per year.
7. Breed ban: Pit Bulls, mastiffs (Fila, Dogo Argentino), Tosa, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Presa Canario, Boxers and crosses.
8. Cargo only (not cabin). No quarantine if requirements are met.

Flying

Cats travel in cargo on this route — book an IATA-compliant crate.

FAQ

Can my cat fly in the cabin to UAE?

Cats travel in cargo on this route — book an IATA-compliant crate.

Does my cat need a titer test?

No, a titer test is not required for UAE.

How many pets can I bring?

Usually up to 2 per traveler.

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