If you’re planning to visit Kingdom of Saudi Arabia along with your pet, you need to check out new Kingdom’s rules for pets to avoid trouble after landing in the country as under Saudi Arabia’s new protocol for passengers leaving the country with pets, they must first seek permission from that country’s government to ship their animals abroad.
According to a spokesman for Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a notification issued by the Saudi government, airlines must inform passengers in advance about the new rules for shipment of pets.
“Airlines must inform passengers that it is necessary to submit import/export applications for animals through the new electronic link (https://nanma.sa), before travelling,” it said.
It further said airlines must not ship animals, including those accompanied by their owners, without obtaining a permit from the ministry of environment.
Failure to comply with the circular issued by GACA is an explicit violation of the Saudi government’s order, the notification added. “Legal procedures will be initiated against violators held responsible.”
Bringing Pets to Saudi Arabia
Those planning to work and reside in Saudi Arabia and wish to bring in pets should follow the regulations below:
- Provide permit from the Saudi Ministry of Agriculture to bring applicant’s pet(s) into the country.
- Obtain a veterinary health certificate. Certificate must indicate that the pet was examined, has been vaccinated for all possible diseases, and is in good health.
- Health certificate must be authenticated by the State Department Authentication Division.
- Document fees are $8.75/document. Payment must be made through Enjaz website.
- Health certificate must be certified by the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the United States of America.
- Dogs entering Saudi Arabia must fall under one of these categories: hunting, guard, seeing-eye dogs
- Exotic and non-domestic animals are not permitted entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unless used for official government purposes.
- Dangerous and aggressive dogs such as Rottweilers and Pit Bulls are not permitted entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under any circumstances.
