Destination Tag: Middle East
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Crate and airline requirements checklist
A universal checklist covering IATA crate sizing, construction requirements, labelling, and airline booking essentials — applies to all international pet relocations regardless of destination.
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Dubai pet relocation checklist
A step-by-step checklist for relocating your dog or cat from the UK to Dubai — from microchipping and vaccinations to the APHA health certificate, Dubai Municipality import permit, and collecting your pet at Dubai Cargo Village.
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Moving to Dubai with your pet: a practical guide for UK expats
Moving to Dubai with a dog or cat — covering the import permit, APHA health certificate, which airlines accept pets on UAE routes, what to expect at Dubai Cargo Village, and how to register your pet after arrival.
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s MEWA administers pet imports; the importer must be over 21 and pets need up-to-date annual vaccinations. Breed restrictions are tighter than the UAE. Saudia Airlines, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines serve Riyadh.
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UAE
Relocating a dog or cat to the UAE — no quarantine, daily direct cargo flights, but strict breed restrictions and precise documentation. Pets arrive at Dubai Cargo Village or Abu Dhabi cargo.