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Vietnam to the United Arab Emirates

Requirements & Procedures for International Travel

Updated: April 2026

Government regulations change frequently. The information contained here is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but it may change at any time and should be verified before travelling.

There is no quarantine for cats and dogs in the UAE if the import steps are followed correctly. We are here to help make the process easy for you. Book your travel consultation today.

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Overview

Before entering the destination country, your pet must have:

  • Microchip
  • Vaccinations against rabies and core dog/cat vaccines
  • Rabies antibody titre test
  • Import permit
  • Parasite treatment
  • Veterinary health certificate
  • Government-issued international health certificate for travel
  • Transport as manifest cargo only

Microchip

Your pet must be microchipped before, or at the same time as, their rabies vaccination. If not, they will need to be vaccinated again.

  • The microchip is injected under your pet’s skin near the left shoulder blade.
  • This is not a tracking device, but a way to identify and register your dog or cat.

Rabies & Core Vaccinations

These must be administered no more than one year prior to departure and at least 30 days before travel.

  • Your pet must be at least 3 months old.
  • A rabies certificate is mandatory: it must be endorsed by a veterinarian.

Rabies Antibody Titre Test

This is required for pets travelling to the EU, UK, USA, Japan, Korea, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hawaii, and New Zealand. A blood sample is taken from your pet and sent to a certified laboratory in the United Kingdom. Results are typically received within 6 to 8 weeks.

  • Your pet must have received a rabies vaccination at least 1 month before the test.
  • A microchip is required for the test.
  • The test is valid for the pet’s lifetime in most countries, provided rabies booster vaccinations are given on time, before the previous vaccination expires.

Update: the test is only valid for one year, and the rabies vaccination on which the rabies titre test was based must remain in date!

Import Permit

Our Pet Travel Specialist will obtain this for you on your behalf. Please note that the import permit can take from three days to two weeks.

  • It is only valid for 30 days from the date issued.
  • Owner must have proof of residency in UAE for importing pets.

Parasite Treatment

Before entering the destination country, your pet should be treated for certain internal and external parasites by a licensed veterinarian. This is not mandatory, but is recommended by our team.

  • Treatment should be administered 1 to 5 days prior to entry.

Update: this treatment is mandatory!

Certificates

  • Veterinary Health Certificate: must be completed by a licensed veterinarian within 5 days of travel
  • Government International Health Certificate: must be completed 5 to 7 days prior to departure. Paws International Clinic will complete this step for you. Please bring the required documents to your appointment.

Cage Requirements

We highly recommend acclimating your pet to their travel crate in advance and practising crate training. This will help reduce stress during travel. During your Travel Consultation, we will measure and weigh your pet to determine the appropriate crate size. The carrier must be IATA-approved.

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Flight & Manifest Cargo

Due to regulations set by commercial airlines, pets may only arrive as manifest (air) cargo on approved airlines into the UAE. Each airline has its own requirements, so make sure you research carefully.

What is manifest cargo? Your pet is booked on a separate ticket and may arrive before or after you. An import agent is required to clear your pet through customs upon arrival in the UK.

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Government regulations change frequently. The information contained here is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but it may change at any time and should be verified before travelling.

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