To travel from Saudi Arabia to the EU each pet must have:
· Microchip, implanted on or before date of validating vaccinations
· Valid core vaccinations
· Valid rabies vaccination
· Valid RNATT certificate dated at least 3 months before arrival
· Treatment for internal and external parasite within 30 days of travel (dogs only)
· Vet health certificate
· MEWA Export Health Certificate
· MEWA Export permit
The RNATT, also known as a Rabies Titre test is a simple blood test which measures the levels of rabies anti-bodies in a pet. In order to be valid for travel the certificate must be issued by a globally accredited laboratory, we normally use the APHA Laboratory in the UK.
We can arrange RNATT testing for your pet. If you are in Riyadh our service includes transport to/from the vet visit, if you are outside of Riyadh you would need to ask your local vet to take a blood sample and they will give you a small vial of clear serum to send to us, in which case our service includes the courier cost from any city in KSA to Riyadh
NO! Most EU countries do not have quarantine facilities so if you attempt to enter and your pet does not meet the entry requirements your pet will be rejected and returned to Saudi Arabia at your cost.
Pets travelling within the 3 months waiting period after RNATT sampling to Italy may be eligible for home quarantine if the importer is a returning resident, but this must be approved by the Ministry in advance of arrival.
The only other country which has currently announced an exception to the entry requirements is Portugal. We understand residents can apply for quarantine for dogs & cats but this is subject to advanced state vet confirmation with boarding in a licenced veterinary hospital or CRO (Centro Recolha Oficial)
Yes, most countries in the EU will allow pets to arrive as accompanied baggage (i.e. on your flight booking, travelling in the cabin or the hold). You MUST check with your airline to add your pet to your booking, paying them directly for the additional fees, and they will only be accepted if they meet the EU entry requirements.
If you travel with your pet as accompanied baggage from Riyadh Airport we can provide the export documents for travel.
We are happy to check your pets' documents will be accepted for travel, please send all completed pages of their vaccination book and the RNATT to pettravel@expatlogistics.com
Unfortunately most of the regions’ airlines have suspended pet cargo bookings but we hope to resume bookings in April. If you would like a quote please send your pet details to pettravel@expatlogistics.com