Pet Travel from the UK to Oman: Dog & Cat Import Requirements

Step 1 — Check Your Pet Is Eligible

Dogs and cats travelling to Oman must be over 4 months of age.

The owner must also provide a signed declaration confirming that their pet is over 4 months old as part of the certification process.

Certain dog breeds may also be restricted from entry into Oman. Competitor guidance commonly lists breeds including:

• Pit Bull Terriers

• Staffordshire Terriers

• American Bully

• Mastiffs

• Fila Brasileiro

• Dogo Argentino

• Japanese Tosa

• Boxers

• Doberman Pinschers

• Rottweilers

• Presa Canario

• Boerboels

• Caucasian Shepherds

• Great Danes

• Anatolian Karabash

Crosses of restricted breeds may also be affected.

If your dog may fall into one of these categories, eligibility should be confirmed before making travel arrangements.

Step 2 — Microchip Your Pet

Your dog or cat should be microchipped before vaccinations and before the travel documentation is prepared.

The microchip number should be consistent across:

• vaccination records

• rabies documentation

• laboratory reports, if applicable

• Oman import permit

• Export Health Certificate

Using the same microchip number across all documents helps ensure your pet can be correctly identified throughout the certification process.

Step 3 — Rabies Vaccination

All dogs and cats travelling to Oman must have a valid rabies vaccination.

For pets travelling from the UK, the rabies vaccination must have been given:

• at least 1 month before export, and

• no more than 11 months before export

A rabies vaccination certificate must accompany the Export Health Certificate.

The vaccination record should clearly include the relevant vaccine details, including:

• vaccine manufacturer

• country of manufacture

• date of manufacture

• batch number

• expiry date

• date of vaccination

• your pet's identification details

Step 4 — Rabies Titre Blood Test

Dogs and cats travelling to Oman are required to undergo a rabies antibody titre test (RNATT/FAVN).

The blood sample should be collected 21–30 days after the most recent rabies vaccination and submitted to an accredited laboratory for testing.

The rabies antibody result must be satisfactory, and at least 3 months must have passed from the date the laboratory result is issued before the pet can travel to Oman.

The rabies titre result must also be no more than 12 months old at the time of export.

Make sure you allow sufficient time for the blood test, laboratory processing and required waiting period when planning your pet’s travel.

Step 5 — Complete Any Additional Vaccinations

In addition to the rabies vaccination, both dogs and cats should be up to date with their routine vaccinations before travelling to Oman.

For dogs, this should include vaccination against:

• Distemper

• Infectious canine hepatitis

• Parvovirus

• Leptospirosis

These are commonly given as the DHP and Leptospirosis vaccinations.

For cats, routine vaccinations should include protection against:

• Feline viral rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus)

• Feline calicivirus

• Feline panleukopenia

Your pet should have an up-to-date vaccination certificate or vaccination record showing the vaccinations they have received. Make sure you take this with you when travelling, as it may need to be presented alongside your pet's other travel documentation.

If your pet is due any routine vaccinations, we recommend arranging these with your vet well in advance of travel.

Step 6 — Apply for the Oman Import Permit

All dogs and cats require an Oman Import Permit before travelling.

The permit must be obtained from the relevant veterinary authorities in Oman before export.

This should be arranged early enough to allow time for the permit to be issued and reviewed before the final veterinary certification appointment.

Once received, the details on the permit should be checked carefully against:

• your pet's microchip number

• owner details

• travel dates

• vaccination information

• any additional conditions listed on the permit

The import permit should be available to the Official Veterinarian when the Export Health Certificate is completed.

Step 7 — Confirm Your Travel Arrangements

Before arranging the final certification appointment, confirm your flight and airline arrangements.

You should check:

• whether your airline accepts pets on the intended route

• whether your pet will travel as accompanied baggage or cargo

• any breed restrictions imposed by the airline

• carrier or crate requirements

• any requirements imposed by transit countries

If your journey passes through another country, additional permits or veterinary documents may be required.

Pets travelling by air should be transported in accordance with applicable IATA standards.

Step 8 — Apply for Export Health Certificate 3933EHC

Dogs and cats travelling from the UK to Oman require Export Health Certificate 3933EHC.

The certificate must be completed and certified by an authorised UK Official Veterinarian.

As part of the process, the OV will review:

• your pet's identification

• rabies vaccination records

• import permit

• signed owner declaration confirming your pet is over 4 months old

• any required rabies titre result

• any additional vaccination records

• travel details

The Official Veterinarian will also deal with the appropriate UK rabies disease clearance required for certification.

Step 9 — Final Veterinary Examination Within 48 Hours

Your pet must undergo a final health examination by an Official Veterinarian within 48 hours before the day of departure.

During this appointment, the OV will:

• confirm your pet's microchip

• review the supporting documentation

• examine your pet

• confirm they are clinically healthy and fit to travel

• complete and certify Export Health Certificate 3933EHC

Because this examination must fall within a strict 48-hour window, your flight details should be confirmed before booking the appointment.

Step 10 — Prepare Your Final Travel Documents

Before travelling, make sure you have the original documents required for your pet's journey.

These may include:

• Oman Import Permit

• Export Health Certificate 3933EHC

• rabies vaccination certificate

• rabies titre test result, where required

• additional vaccination records

• signed age declaration

• airline documentation

• any documents required by transit countries

Keep these documents together and easily accessible during the journey.

Step 11 — Travel to Oman

On the day of travel, your pet should be transported in an appropriate carrier or crate that complies with airline and IATA requirements.

Provided all import and veterinary requirements are met, your pet can proceed through the normal import checks on arrival in Oman.

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