Updated June 2026
Pet Relocation ServiceComprehensive Pet Relocation Services in Dubai
Moving a dog or cat to or from Dubai?
What Our Pet Relocation Service in Dubai Includes
Pet relocation to or from Dubai involves permits, vaccinations, an airline-approved crate, customs clearance and careful timing. We coordinate every piece so nothing is missed.
- Document review — microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate and titer test where required
- MOCCAE import or export permit guidance (and handling on your behalf on higher tiers)
- Breed eligibility checks against the official UAE restricted-breed rules
- IATA-compliant crate sizing and sourcing through vetted partners
- Flight and cargo coordination with pet-experienced airlines
- Customs clearance at DXB / DWC and door-to-door delivery
We are a coordination service: we do not physically fly the animals ourselves, we connect you with vetted veterinary and transport partners and make sure the paperwork and timeline are correct.
How Pet Relocation in Dubai Works
Tell us about your pet
Send your pet type, breed, origin and destination on WhatsApp. We check breed eligibility, route requirements and seasonal restrictions.
Document & permit preparation
We review microchip, vaccinations and health certificate, and guide the MOCCAE import or export permit application.
Crate & booking
We help size an IATA-compliant crate and coordinate a pet-experienced flight and cargo booking.
Travel day & customs
Your pet travels per IATA Live Animals Regulations; we coordinate customs clearance at the airport.
Safe delivery
We arrange door-to-door delivery and keep you updated on WhatsApp at every checkpoint.
Pet Relocation Requirements for Dubai
- ISO-compliant 15-digit microchip
- Valid rabies vaccination (timing depends on origin country)
- Rabies antibody titer test for high-risk countries (≥ 0.5 IU/ml, valid 365 days, drawn ≥ 21 days after vaccination)
- Government veterinary health certificate from the origin country
- MOCCAE import permit (valid 90 days from issuance)
See our import and export guides for the full, current checklist verified against MOCCAE.
Pet Relocation Dubai Cost
Total pet relocation typically ranges from AED 2,000 for simple regional moves to AED 25,000 for long-haul, multi-pet or premium door-to-door service. Government fees are roughly AED 700/dog and AED 450/cat; the rest is veterinary work, crate, cargo and coordination.
| Cost component | Typical range (AED) |
|---|---|
| MOCCAE permit + release fees | 450 – 700 |
| Veterinary (vaccines, health cert, titer) | 1,200 – 2,500 |
| IATA crate | 110 – 1,500 |
| Flight / cargo | 3,000 – 12,000+ |
| Coordination & handling | 1,500 – 6,000 |
Areas We Serve Across Dubai
We coordinate pet relocation across all of Dubai — including Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, Arabian Ranches, Al Barsha and Mirdif — as well as Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the wider UAE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Official Sources
We coordinate the paperwork, but the rules are set by government and industry authorities. Always confirm the current requirements directly with the official sources.
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Message us on WhatsApp — we reply within 15 minutes during business hours.
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