Are you someone who is travelling with your pet or might have plans to do so in the coming days? You might want to ensure that you have all the documentation in order for a hassle-free travel. As per an Instagram post by the Dubai Municipality, there are several documents that are needed to fly with your friend, and we are here to talk about them in this article.
Things To Keep In Mind Before Travelling With Pets
Before you get ready to fly with your furry friend, you need to ensure that they have a microchip and that your pet is registered. After this, you must ensure that all vaccinations are in order, including those for rabies. The next important step is that you need to get a veterinary certificate for your pet. Finally, you will want to do your homework and find out what additional documents are required for the destination you intend to travel to, which could include anything from tests to quarantine.
Before travelling, make sure to coordinate with the airline about transport and advance booking. You might even need to purchase a ticket beforehand, and it is important to know about any kind of restrictions, if any. For instance, there are even airlines which allow up to 7 kg of dog to fly in the cabin, while there are those that only allow dogs to fly out of a cage.
Important To Have All The Necessary Permits
This development comes when previously many pet parents were questioning how they could travel with their pets due to the regional conflict, imposing travel restrictions. Experts mentioned how, besides the aforementioned documents, travellers also need to have import permits, and destination requirements must be noted. Not to mention, they also revealed how vaccinations should not be missed, as there would be a mandatory waiting period before the pet can travel.
Pet Parents Can Also Contact Pet Shippers
Another great piece of advice for pet parents is to contact pet shippers. These are professionals who operate in the UAE and include some popular names like Pawsome Pets, Pawsome Pets UAE and Pets Passport. As revealed in a Gulf News report, they could advise you about your specific situation and handle all the documentation, arrange transport, liaise with customs and quarantine authorities, and even keep you updated throughout.
So, if you are someone who is travelling with your pets, then you will want to keep these details in mind for a hassle-free travel.
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