Jet-Setting with Fido: Your Complete Guide to Bringing Your Pet into Qatar Safely

Travel stress-free with your pet in Qatar by following these essential tips.

Prepare Essential Documents

Your ID or Passport: Always have a copy with you for verification.
Pet’s Health Certificate: Issued within two weeks before your expected arrival in Qatar.
Vaccination Records: Dogs need shots for things like hepatitis and parvovirus. Cats need vaccines like panleukopenia.

Select user login type to “Health Certificate Service”, then enter the required details and click on “Login”.
Fill out the online form entering all the required information.
Attach the following documents:
- Copy of vaccination card of dog or cat
- Copy of antibody test for rabies from internationally accredited laboratories
- Copy of Qatari health card in case of return of dog or cat residing in the country
Click on “Send”.

Visit the Customer Service Office at the competent municipality or a government services complex.
Provide original and copy of QID of customer and applicant.
Submit other above-mentioned documents.
Sign on terms and conditions of the service.

Microchipping

Cats and dogs need to be microchipped with all details recorded, like date and number.

Choose Pet-Friendly Airlines

Airlines that accommodate pets make the journey smoother.

No Quarantine, but…

There’s no official quarantine, but pets are placed in a special facility at Doha International Airport before clearing customs.

Pack Smart

Travel essentials like food, water, and a pet first-aid kit are a must.

Upon Arrival

Go through customs and any additional inspections or protocols.

Additional Regulations and Requirements in Qatar

Age and Vaccination Restrictions

Pets need to be at least 4 months old to be imported, as they need to be old enough to be vaccinated for rabies.

Breeds Not Allowed

Watch out if you own specific breeds; they can’t be imported into Qatar. Some of these breeds include:

American Staffordshire Terrier
Boerboel
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Chinese Shar-Pei
Doberman
Great Dane
Japanese Akita
Neapolitan Mastiff
Afghan Hound
Rottweiler
Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Why These Regulations?

The rules are in place mainly for health and safety reasons. Make sure you review them to avoid any surprises.

Hope this detailed guide helps you and your pet have a hassle-free journey to Qatar!

General Links you can use:

Government Website
IATA
Qatar Airways

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