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Bringing a dog or cat from the United Arab Emirates to Egypt

Under Egypt's rules, pets from the United Arab Emirates are in the group “All countries”. A dog from the United Arab Emirates needs a microchip, a rabies vaccine and an official health certificate. There is no quarantine if every rule is met. There is no long waiting period, so a few weeks of preparation is usually enough.

About Egypt: Paperwork is fairly simple for pets travelling with their owners: microchip, rabies vaccine at least 21 days old, and an official health certificate, with no titer test. The main risk is Egypt's 2023 dangerous-dog law, which restricts many large breeds.

All countries Paperwork only

Titer test
Not required
Wait after blood test
—
Import permit
Not required
Quarantine
None if rules are met

No long wait: Rabies vaccine at least 21 days before travel and still valid on arrival.

Step by step

  1. Microchip, then vaccinate

    ISO microchip first, then rabies vaccine at least 21 days before travel. The chip number must match on all documents.

  2. Gather vaccination proof

    Bring a pet passport or vet record showing vaccination dates, vaccine name, manufacturer, batch number and expiry.

  3. Official health certificate

    Health certificate issued or endorsed by your government veterinary authority. UK guidance requires the clinical exam no more than 96 hours before export.

  4. Legalise documents if asked

    Some exporting countries' guidance (e.g. the UK) advises legalising the certificate for Egypt. Check with the Egyptian embassy.

  5. Check your dog's breed

    If your dog is a breed listed under Law 29/2023 (e.g. Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd), confirm with GOVS before travelling whether it can enter and how to register it.

No quarantine for pets accompanying their owners. Commercial consignments from dealers face 15 days of quarantine.

Good to know

Cats
Same as dogs. No cat breed restrictions found.
Banned breeds
Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Siberian Husky, Caucasian Shepherd, Bullmastiff, Doberman, Alaskan Malamute, Great Dane, Akita, American Bully, Alpine Mastiff, Dogo Argentino, Cane Corso, Tosa Inu
How many pets
Not specified.
Parasite treatment
None found.
Arrival
Not specified; veterinary inspection at the port of arrival.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to bring a dog from the United Arab Emirates to Egypt?

The United Arab Emirates counts as "All countries" for Egypt. There is no rabies blood test or long wait. Rabies vaccine at least 21 days before travel and still valid on arrival. Allow a few weeks for the vet visits and the health certificate.

Does my pet need a rabies titer test to travel from the United Arab Emirates to Egypt?

No. Pets from the United Arab Emirates do not need a titer test for Egypt if the other rules are met.

Will my pet be quarantined in Egypt?

Not if every rule is met. No quarantine for pets accompanying their owners. Commercial consignments from dealers face 15 days of quarantine.

Do I need an import permit?

No import permit is needed for pets from the United Arab Emirates.

Are the rules the same for cats?

Same as dogs. No cat breed restrictions found.

Sources

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-28. Full rules: Egypt pet import rules.

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