Titer required$39
USA to UAE pet move kit
The UAE from the US: MOCCAE permit, 2-pet limit, rabies titer, 14-day treatments and the 10-day APHIS certificate, with the conflicting rules explained.
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UK to UAE pet move kit
The United Kingdom is on the UAE's low-risk list, so no titer is needed, but the MOCCAE permit, the 15-week minimum age, parasite treatments and EHC 3926 with an exam within 24 hours of export all have to line up. This kit dates them from your flight.
$39
Price in USD, taxes included. Checkout may show your local currency.
What's inside
UK_UAE_User_Guide.docx
Every step in order, with the official source for each rule and a final checklist.
UK_UAE_Timeline_TRACKER.xlsx
Type your flight date: every deadline is calculated and impossible dates turn red.
UK_UAE_Vet_Brief_TEMPLATE.docx
A brief to hand to your vet so each appointment covers what the destination requires.
UK_UAE_Document_Checklist_TEMPLATE.docx
Every document, who completes and endorses it, plus the questions to ask your airline.
UK_UAE_Letters_TEMPLATE.docx
Editable letters and emails for the people and offices involved in your move.
Who it's for
- Owners moving a dog or cat from the UK to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or elsewhere in the UAE.
- Anyone checking whether a breed is accepted before committing to the move.
- Owners moving up to 2 pets within a year.
How the documents work together
Type your export and arrival dates in the workbook: it checks the age and the initial vaccine more than 21 days ahead, fits the parasite treatment within 14 days, places the OV exam within 24 hours of export and checks that arrival falls within 30 days of the permit. The vet brief, checklist and letters follow the same steps.
Route check
| Item | What applies on this route |
|---|---|
| Classification | The United Kingdom is on MOCCAE's low-risk country list: no rabies titer test is required. |
| Minimum lead time | About 3 to 4 weeks for an adult pet starting from zero (initial rabies vaccine on day 0, earliest export on day 23). Puppies and kittens: at least 15 weeks old at export. |
| Import permit | MOCCAE import permit before shipping. MOCCAE says it is valid 90 days, APHIS says 30 days: plan your arrival within 30 days of the issue date. |
| Number of pets | At most 2 pets per person per year (returning resident pets excluded). |
| Microchip | Permanent electronic microchip, normally ISO 11784 or ISO 11785 Annex A (other types need prior notification). |
| Rabies vaccine | Started at 12 weeks of age or older. The initial vaccination must be more than 21 days before export. |
| Titer test | Not required from the UK. |
| Other vaccines | Dogs: distemper, parvovirus, infectious canine hepatitis, leptospirosis. Cats: panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus. |
| Parasite treatment | Internal and external treatment within the 14 days before shipping, recorded on the certificate. |
| Certificate | EHC 3926 version 8 signed by an Official Veterinarian after an exam within 24 hours of export, valid 10 days. |
| Banned breeds | The breeds on MOCCAE's list (16 names, 15 distinct breeds) and their mixes are banned. Bengal and Serval cats need a fifth-generation pedigree certificate. |
| Quarantine | None of the official pages we read mentions quarantine for a pet that meets the rules. |
What's not included
No veterinary service, no official certificate, no booking, no personal review of your file. The official certificates are issued or endorsed by your vet and the authorities; the kit links to them.
Format and delivery
Instant download after payment: a ZIP with 4 Word files (.docx) and 1 Excel workbook (.xlsx), personalised with your email and order number. Works with Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Docs and Sheets, LibreOffice and Apple Pages and Numbers. Download link valid 30 days, 5 downloads.
Questions about this kit
Does my pet need a titer test from the UK?
No. The United Kingdom is on MOCCAE's low-risk country list.
How old must my pet be?
At least 15 weeks old at export under EHC 3926, with the initial rabies vaccine more than 21 days before export.
How long is the import permit valid?
MOCCAE says 90 days and the APHIS page says 30 days. The kit plans your arrival within 30 days of the issue date, which meets both.
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