Taking your Cat or Dog to Qatar
Everything you need to know in 2026
Marhaba
Are you thinking about taking your dog or cat to the Qatar?
We are here to help you.
Our vets are very familiar with the official requirements necessary to have a smooth travel and are happy to help if needed.
Requirements
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The minimum age for a pet to travel to Qatar is 16 weeks.
Additionally, the following breeds are banned from entering Qatar:
• American Staffordshire Terrier
• Boerboel
• Boston Terrier
• Boxer
• Bull Terrier
• Bulldog
• Chinese Shar-Pei
• Dobermann
• Great Dane
• Japanese Akita
• Neapolitan Mastiff
• Afghan Hound
• Rottweiler
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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No dog or cat may be imported into Qatar except in accordance with the terms of an import permit.
The permit must be obtained from the Department of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Development, Animal Health Affairs, Doha, Qatar.
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Each pet must be identified with a microchip transponder compliant with ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard 11785, in order to identify univocally the pet.
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In order to export your pet to Qatar, he/she must be vaccinated against Rabies, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and no less than 30 days before travelling.
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Your pet must be examined by a vet within 48hrs before embarkation.
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Official Veterinarians (OVs) are the only vets authorised by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to sign the document required to travel with your dog or cat to Qatar.
All of our vets have gone through the rigorous training to become OVs and are authorised from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to perform different tasks on behalf of the UK Government. Completing this Health Certificate is one of them.
Why choose us 🐾
Taking your pet to Qatar from the UK requires careful planning. In addition to strict time requirements, the necessary travel documentation must be signed by vets with special qualifications. This can make the process challenging—even for your regular vet.
We specialise in pet travel documentation and happy to help ensuring a safe, smooth, and stress-free journey for your furry friend.
✅ Experienced & Trusted – We’ve helped countless pet owners with their travel preparations, ensuring all documents are in order.
💷 Affordable & Transparent Pricing – Our Export Health Certificate for Qatar price starts from £280, one of the most competitive rates in London.
🚪 Convenience at Your Doorstep – We can even perform all the necessary checks at your home, reducing the risk of your pet getting sick by avoiding exposure to unwell animals at the vet.
📄 Expert Handling of Documents – We prepare these documents daily, so you can be confident everything is completed correctly.
Let us take the stress out of pet travel—so you can focus on the excitement of your journey! 🇶🇦🐾