Rabies, a valid vaccination applied according to instruction of vaccine manufacturer, initial dose should not be applied before 12 weeks of animal age.
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Importing your pet to India is a complex process. With strict documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory checks at every step, international pet import to India requires careful planning and compliance.
At Carry My Pet, we offer pet import services in India for your pet, doing the hard work so you don’t have to. To save our pet parents the hassle of coordinating with several different government agencies, we provide exclusive pet import service in India, managing the pet import permit, pet import certificate, and NOC for the pet import process.
Prior to any movement of a companion animal (dogs or cats) from outside the United Arab Emirates, you must obtain an import permit valid for 30 days from the date of issuance, and then examine these pet animals at the port of entry before releasing them. This process will verify that they are following the import requirements, conditions, and technical specifications. Here are the complete requirements you need to fulfil to enter the UAE with your pet.
Also known as a No Objection Certificate, it is a permit which is mandatory for any pet import or export. An NOC for pet import is one of the most important documents in the process.
A pet import certificate stating your animal has received the mandatory vaccinations is required before any movement.
A pet import certificate, which is obtained from a registered vet. The vet signs and stamps this certificate after a health check-up.
All pets being imported to or exported from India must be Microchipped. India uses the standard ISO 11784/ISO 11785 microchip.
Before entering India, your pet must be vaccinated against certain diseases. This is done to prevent the transmission of potentially infectious zoonotic diseases from animal to animal/animal to person. Remember to get your pet vaccinated according to the timeline of your journey, as some vaccinations may require to be tested for (Ex: some countries have a cool off period of 30 days at animal quarantine, which can affect your itinerary).
We understand that each pet relocation has a different set of rules requirements. To cater to the unique needs of each relocation, we offer a range of pet relocation services.
We collect your pet from your given address in our pet taxi and take them to the airport, before helping them board the flight. At the receiving airport, we collect your pet from the cargo and take them safely to your designated doorstep.
We collect your pet from your given address in the pet taxi and take them to the airport, and we help them board the flight. At the receiving airport, we collect your pet from the cargo and hand them over to you at the airport itself.
The Dog (three months of age and older) and Cat must be vaccinated against Rabies more than one month, but within 12 months prior to actual embarkation and all details shall be officially certified or mentioned in the official Health certificate. Also, all other vaccination record/detail shall be officially certified or mentioned in the official Health Certificate.
The name of the owner in the official health certificate must match with the name as mentioned in the ticket of the owner to establish ownership.
The name and address of the owner in the country of origin and in the country of arrival (import) must be mentioned on the health certificate.
A declaration from the owner that the dog or cat is a bona fide pet with no commercial interest, gift and breeding purpose.
Copy of airway bill/journey details of pet/Bill of entry with custom (If coming under cargo).
Any other document if required during examination of application.
Authorization letter (if owner is not approaching directly).
*A NOC is only granted after the documentation process is complete an all formalities are fulfilled. No shifting or travel can take place in the absence of NOC.
The pet import process in India includes microchipping, vaccinations, obtaining a health certificate, and applying for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from AQCS. Airline booking and customs clearance are also required for smooth pet import into India.
Yes, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Animal Quarantine and Certification Service (AQCS) is mandatory for pet import to India. Without a valid NOC, your pet will not be allowed entry into the country.
Documents required for pet import to India include a health certificate, vaccination records, rabies certificate, microchip details, owner passport copy, and NOC issued by AQCS. Additional documents may be required based on the country of origin.
Pets entering India may be subject to quarantine inspection upon arrival. If all pet import requirements and documents are correctly fulfilled, long quarantine periods are usually not required.
Yes, pets can be imported to India as accompanied baggage if the owner is traveling on the same flight. Airline pet policies and documentation requirements must be followed.
Yes, pet import to India is safe when all guidelines are followed. Airlines provide regulated environments, and proper preparation ensures a smooth journey for your pet.
Yes, pets can be permanently relocated to India if all import rules, documentation, and ownership requirements are fulfilled as per AQCS guidelines.