undergoes a processDogs and cats traveling abroad from EgyptDue to a complex system of veterinary requirements and international customs laws imposed by the countries of arrival (especially the Arab Gulf countries, the European Union, and Canada). A single missing document or error in the dates of vaccinations could immediately lead to the pet being banned at the airport or being forcibly returned on the same flight.
If you are planning to travel your pet, this comprehensive guide shows you the medical steps and logistical arrangements adopted in the context of managing international flights within the companyKnightWith its main headquarters in101 Shehab El Din Khafaja Street, third floor, Heliopolis, Cairo.
⚠️ Critical administrative note (Business Refinery):Al Fares Company specializes exclusively in international air freight and cross-border transit services from Cairo International Airport. (We apologize to our customers, we are notan animal shipping company to the governoratesWe do not provide local land transportation services completely within the Arab Republic of Egypt.
No airline can issue a policyShipping animalsWithout fulfilling four mandatory medical pillars arranged in the following chronological order:
Injecting the dog or cat with an electronic chip that is internationally approved with the ISO 11784/11785 system, consisting of 15 numbers. This procedure is step number one; The chip must be read before injecting any vaccinations, and any immunization done before the chip is implanted is considered invalid under international regulations.
Issuance of an approved passport that includes rabies vaccination and basic viral immunizations. Many customers wonderHow much does a passport for dogs cost in Egypt?Or cats? The total cost is determined based on the integration of the chip, the passport, and the approved immunizations, and we guarantee that the file is fully prepared with the highest standards of governance and the best medical cost within.Al Fares Veterinary Clinic.
A mandatory laboratory blood test required by most countries to measure the efficiency of antibodies to the rabies virus in the blood (the acceptable legal result must not be less than $0.5\text{IU/ml}$). The sample is drawn at least 30 days after the date of the rabies vaccination in a laboratory accredited and documented by the Central Administration of Veterinary Quarantine in Egypt.
The pet is examined and the official government certificate valid for travel is obtained 48 to 72 hours maximum before the flight date, which confirms that the animal is completely free of epidemic symptoms and allowsAnimal transportationoutside the borders and facilitating thepet relocationInternational.
Digital authentication mechanisms and issuance of entry permits vary depending on the country the pet is destined for:
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦:The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture requires that the pet’s medical file be uploaded in its entirety viaNama electronic platformTo obtain a prior animal import permit, link directly to the bill of lading.
United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪:To endProcedures for cats traveling from Egypt to the EmiratesOr dogs, you must apply on the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) website to obtain an import permit and avoid customs rejection at Dubai or Abu Dhabi airport.
The State of Kuwait and the rest of the Gulf countries 🇰🇼:These countries require obtaining prior approvals according to live monitoring systems such as (animal transport kuwait). It also imposes a ban on some breeds (such as Rottweilers, pitbulls, and short-nosed dogs in the summer seasons).
European Union and Canada 🇪🇺 🇨🇦:These destinations require that health certificates be drafted according to unified European and Canadian forms, while adhering to the legal waiting periods prescribed after the Teter Test analysis.
Airlines require that the individual travel container conform to the requirements of the International Air Transport Association(IATA Regulations)To protect live animals in the atmosphere throughpet shippingservices And thepets shippingProfessionalism:
Biological dimensions:The crate should allow the dog or cat to stand upright, rotate freely 180 degrees, and lie down comfortably naturally without body or ear contact with the ceiling of the container.
Safety and ventilation structure:A solid structure free of sharp edges, equipped with three-dimensional ventilation networks, and a solid central lock to resist weather shocks, for which we provide all officially approved sizes in our branch in Heliopolis.
When coordinating the trip with specialists in the field ofpet travel serviceInternational, the travel route is determined based on the weight of the pet and airline regulations:
Accompanied Baggage:Your pet will travel with you on the same flight as excess checked baggage (in the cabin for very small weights, or in the air-conditioned and thermally equipped lower hold under the care of the cabin crew).
Manifest Cargo:The purest and safest logistical path foroperations Animal transportationInternationally, the entire journey is managed fromCargo Village at Cairo International Airport. The pet is shipped via an independent air waybill, and receives the utmost care and designated customs clearance at the arrival airports. It is the mandatory and safe option during hot summer periods to avoid seasonal bans due to the hot weather on the runways of Gulf airports.
The other side of the logistical equation is importing animals and receiving them in Egypt, which requires meeting the prescribed Egyptian conditions (egypt pet import requirements):
Required documents:An official health certificate authenticated by the government veterinary authority in the country of origin, in addition to the vaccination booklet and the electronic chip corresponding to the data.
Clearance and reception:Once the plane arrives, our team attakes care of it Al Fares ShippingReceiving the pet at the goods village, and completing veterinary and customs procedures withinVeterinary quarantine at Cairo International Airportquickly and efficiently, then transport it via our vehicles equipped to secureAnimal deliverySafely delivered to your door in Egypt, sparing you the stress of waiting.
The movement ofPet shippingAnd thepet relocationCross borders cannot tolerate amateurism or administrative error; One mistake in the dates of vaccinations or the dimensions of the box could cost you the cancellation of the entire trip. Relying onPet shipping companySpecialized guarantees you professional customs and medical processing that shortens government transactions and ensures that your pet arrives safely and legally 100%.
To request a technical examination or review your animal’s medical file before traveling, we are happy for you to contact our customer service team via the following data:
Hotline and direct WhatsApp: +201022242946 (International logistical support available 24/7 for immediate response)
The company's administrative headquarters:101 Shehab El Din Khafaga Street, third floor, Heliopolis, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt.
Customs Logistics Office:Air cargo sorting and clearance complex (Live Animals Section), Cargo Village at Cairo International Airport.
