No titer$39
UK to UAE pet move kit
The UAE from the UK: MOCCAE permit, 2-pet limit, no titer from the UK, 14-day treatments and EHC 3926 with its 24-hour exam, all dated from your flight.
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USA to UAE pet move kit
The United States is not on the UAE's low-risk list, so your pet needs a rabies titer, a MOCCAE import permit and a certificate endorsed by APHIS within 10 days. Official sources disagree on the permit validity: this kit plans for the stricter reading.
$39
Price in USD, taxes included. Checkout may show your local currency.
What's inside
USA_UAE_User_Guide.docx
Every step in order, with the official source for each rule and a final checklist.
USA_UAE_Timeline_TRACKER.xlsx
Type your flight date: every deadline is calculated and impossible dates turn red.
USA_UAE_Vet_Brief_TEMPLATE.docx
A brief to hand to your vet so each appointment covers what the destination requires.
USA_UAE_Document_Checklist_TEMPLATE.docx
Every document, who completes and endorses it, plus the questions to ask your airline.
USA_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 US 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 departure and arrival dates in the workbook: it places the rabies vaccine and blood draw, keeps the titer within its validity, fits the parasite treatment within 14 days and the APHIS certificate within 10 days, 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 States is not on MOCCAE's low-risk country list: a rabies titer test is required. |
| Minimum lead time | About 3 weeks plus laboratory turnaround for an adult pet starting from zero (rabies vaccine on day 0, blood draw and earliest arrival from day 22). Puppies and kittens: at least 15 weeks old at arrival. |
| 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. No chip standard is stated on the MOCCAE page or the US certificate. |
| Rabies vaccine | Started at 12 weeks of age or older, given at least 21 days before arrival. |
| Titer test | Result of 0.5 IU/ml or more. Blood drawn at least 21 days after a first or lapsed vaccine, or any time after an on-time booster. Valid 12 months (365 days on the MOCCAE page). |
| 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 | UAE health certificate completed by a USDA-accredited vet, endorsed by APHIS, valid 10 days after issuance. |
| 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 US?
Yes. The US is not on MOCCAE's low-risk list. The result must be 0.5 IU/ml or more, on blood drawn at least 21 days after a first or lapsed vaccine.
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.
Must my pet travel as cargo?
The APHIS page says manifested cargo; MOCCAE does not require it. Airlines decide: confirm the mode in writing with yours.
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