Pet Relocation

At British Veterinary Hospital Dubai we can advise you on the requirements and ensure both you and your pets are fully prepared for their move along with all the required permits and veterinary certifications.

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Moving countries is a stressful process for humans, but moving your pet needn't be.

Countries have differing veterinary requirements with little leeway for non compliance. It therefore makes sense to entrust the process to veterinary professionals. A starting point is to ensure your pet is healthy and up to date with their vaccinations and parasite control. In some cases you may need to begin preparations up to 12 months ahead of your planned move.

Travelling from UAE

Whether your pets travel as cargo or accompany you on your flight, our experienced relocation team will organise the whole process for you including all veterinary requirements, airline bookings and paperwork. We will escort your pets to the airport of departure.

As members of IPATA, we have access to a worldwide network of agents we work with to ensure your pet is swiftly cleared through customs on arrival and delivered to you at the airport or to your home. Our team will be able to explain all available options to you, and any special considerations according to species or breed.

Travelling to UAE

All pets must arrive in UAE as cargo. Working with our international partners we can provide a bespoke door to door package to bring your pet from anywhere to the UAE. On arrival in the UAE, we will complete the customs clearance formalities and collect your pet from the airport and deliver to your home.

As a bonus all our new arrivals receive complimentary Municipality Registration, a veterinary health check and 500 Dh voucher to use for our veterinary services once you are settled.

PETS+

PETS+ is our full service package. It includes all departure veterinary requirements, permits, administration and transport. Flight and clearance costs are specific to each pet and will be dependent on the route and carrier chosen. On some routes your pet may accompany you as checked in baggage or in the cabin. This can offer considerable savings over cargo costs.

Successful Relocations

Max

Max, 4-year-old Golden Retriever

Dubai to Edinburgh, March 2025.
We handled the PETS scheme paperwork, rabies titre test timing, and airline crate requirements. Max flew Lufthansa cargo and was collected at Edinburgh Airport.
Total process: 8 weeks.

Max

Max, 4-year-old Golden Retriever

Max

Max, 4-year-old Golden Retriever

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does pet relocation from Dubai take?

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What documents does my dog need to enter the UK / EU / USA / Australia?

Is my pet sedated during the flight?

Can my pet travel in-cabin or must they go as cargo?

What if I need to relocate urgently?

How much does the BVH relocation service cost?

What is IPATA and why does it matter?

What happens when my pet arrives at the destination?

Meet The Relocation Team

Stacey Maddox

Pet Relocation

Miraj Khalid

Pet Relocation and Logistics

M. Sajid Tahir

Pet Relocation and Logistics

Reviews

"The Best Veterinary Hospital In UAE! THANK YOU... It took me 21 months to be able to write this message. Throughout the past 11 years, I have been to so many vet clinics in Dubai and I have not seen the professionalism provided to our loved ones, not even close to what I have witnessed at British Veterinary Hospital. The amount of care, love and attention to details the clinic offers is amazing. They consider every little aspect for the comfort of our little beautiful souls while they are hospitalized or boarded while we are away on a trip."

Habib Akel

"We took our kitty boy today and we were very happy with Dr. Hana because of her and her assistant's professional handling of our often difficult to handle cat. Our kitty boy came home and was back to normal right away. Usually, he is disturbed for hours after such tense and traumatic ordeals, like visiting a vet. Thank you Dr. Hana."

Edward Da Kunha

"Great relocation service! We moved our two cats from Dubai to Phoenix, Arizona in the US using British Veterinary Hospital. Kirsty, Beth and the whole staff took great care of our fur babies and allowed us to travel to our new home worry-free! They took care of everything for us, all we had to do was show up and fly over! Taking pets abroad can feel overwhelming and seems like a very daunting task but the staff really go out of their way to make everything easy for you and the pets. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again in the future!"

Mélodie Morales Tesure

"Best VET ever. Caring, understanding, clean, trustworthy and take initiative. Simsum loves you like a family!"

Nazek Fawaz

"Best vet in Dubai. Possibly best vet in the world."

Jo Clark

"Without a doubt, our cats have had consistent EXCELLENT treatment at the British Veterinary Hospital."

Claude Hammond

Where to Find Us

Villa 742, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 3, Dubai

Consulting Hours: Monday to Sunday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Call +971 4 314 2444

Pet Relocation

Watch our video

Watch our video

Moving countries is a stressful process for humans, but moving your pet needn't be.

Travelling from UAE

Travelling to UAE

PETS+

Successful Relocations

Max

Max, 4-year-old Golden Retriever

Max

Max, 4-year-old Golden Retriever

Max

Max, 4-year-old Golden Retriever

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does pet relocation from Dubai take?

What documents does my dog need to enter the UK / EU / USA / Australia?

Is my pet sedated during the flight?

Can my pet travel in-cabin or must they go as cargo?

What if I need to relocate urgently?

How much does the BVH relocation service cost?

What is IPATA and why does it matter?

What happens when my pet arrives at the destination?

Meet The Relocation Team

Reviews

Where to Find Us

Call Now +971 4 314 2444