Know what needs to happen, when it needs to happen, and who is handling it — before your pet travels.
Pet Express manages international pet relocation into and out of the UAE. We handle your pet’s entire move, from requirements and paperwork to travel and arrival.
You don’t need crate measurements or every document ready to start.
Bringing pets and families together since 2017.
Our international pet relocation services support pet owners in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, whether you’re moving into or out of the UAE.
Start with where your pet needs to arrive. We bring the departure arrangements, destination requirements and travel plan together.
Start with where your pet is travelling from. We coordinate the relocation through the UAE arrival stage, so you know what needs to happen at both ends.
Our international pet relocation services cover dog and cat moves to and from Dubai and across the UAE. We manage pet import and export requirements, paperwork, air travel, clearance and arrival.
What we need from you: Your origin, destination, pet details and approximate travel date.
End-to-end management describes the work we handle. Your quotation confirms the charges included in your move.
From your first enquiry to arrival, see who handles each stage and what comes next.
Share the route, pets and approximate date so we can begin reviewing the move.
We review the route and pet requirements to identify the preparation needed before travel.
Your plan brings together the sequence, our work and the actions needed from you.
We bring paperwork and crate preparation together, then confirm the handover arrangements with you.
After handover, we coordinate transport and airport arrangements, with communication points set for your move.
We manage clearance and destination arrangements through the agreed collection or delivery and final handover.
During Bella’s six-month stay in Dubai, Sujith cared for her in his own home. Regular messages and videos reassured her family while Pet Express coordinated her care and onward travel.
“Bella is now reunited with us, healthy, happy, and is settling in well in her “new home.””
Renjitha explained the steps in advance and coordinated Cookie’s preparation. The team stayed engaged and kept Meraz informed after Cookie arrived in quarantine in Australia.
“There wasn’t a single day where I felt left in the dark.”
The team received Trevor’s French Bulldog at Dubai airport, handled paperwork and veterinary visits, and helped with his onward relocation to New Zealand.
“their knowledge and guidance is so perfect that u wouldn't need a second opinion.”
Sarah was relocating two dogs into Dubai for the first time. Renjitha remained available throughout the process, helping the owners through every stage.
“I would only use Pet Express as they are trustworthy, reliable and take great care.”
For more than seven years, Zinka has trusted Sujith and the team with her dog’s international travel. She describes reliable support that makes complicated arrangements feel manageable.
“I always feel that my dog is in safe hands.”
After relocating their two dogs to Zurich, the owners returned to Pet Express for the move back to Dubai. Ipsita praised the responsiveness and constant follow-up on paperwork and requirements.
“Their full services cover every detail and they see it through the end.”
Sujith and the team guided the veterinary inspections and entry documentation, then coordinated arrival collection. Photos, videos and regular updates helped reassure an owner anxious about cargo travel.
“they went above and beyond to keep us at ease.”
Nijio has special needs, and his owners were nervous about moving him. Nishant describes Renjitha patiently walking them through every step and giving them confidence.
“Nijio is happy hopping in our room today thanks to Pet Express.”
Veronique describes a detailed upfront quotation, destination coordination and communication throughout. She praised the considerate handling and her cat’s calm arrival.
“The quote was detailed and clear upfront and there have been no hidden costs at any stage of the relocation.”
Polly describes flight restrictions, tight timing and a Dubai storm during Prada’s move. Sujith’s team worked on collection and helped arrange support in Athens for clearance and the onward journey.
“Your kindness, dedication, and calm during such a stressful time meant the world to me.”
A missing or mismatched detail can mean check-in stops, clearance is delayed, or your pet cannot be released until the issue is corrected.
Microchip records, vaccinations, permits and travel documents need to match the requirements for the exact move.
Carrier requirements, routing and document validity can differ — and some steps have to happen in the correct sequence.
Import checks, clearance and destination requirements still need to line up before the pet can be released.
That’s what you’re paying us for. Not forms. Fewer unknowns, less chasing, and one experienced team accountable for the move.
Sajid’s family expected a complicated, stressful move for their cat, Bubby. Sujith explained the process, the team handled the relocation, and he followed up afterwards to ask whether Bubby had arrived safely.
“they would take care of it from A to Z which they certainly did do.”
Pet Express brings 24 years of pet-relocation experience to the preparation, communication and decisions behind your move. When circumstances change, you have an experienced team working through the next steps with you.
We review your pet, route and timing together, so the preparation follows the journey you are actually making.
Pet Express brings paperwork, travel, clearance and handover into one plan, reducing the separate arrangements you need to chase.
Practical familiarity with airline and airport processes helps us identify the applicable procedure, seek clarification and coordinate next steps when arrangements change.
Standards provide a framework for preparing live animals for air travel. IATA’s Live Animals Regulations address animal handling and transport requirements; the exact carrier and route still need review.
IATA live-animal transport guidance ↗Source checked: 27 September 2026.
Laith describes home collection, government paperwork and patient support when the CDC requested corrections during Taki’s export.
“They were extremely professional, kind, and incredibly patient, even when CDC requested corrections.”
Mohammed received vaccination guidance, paperwork and clearance support, transport coordination and updates. When the original airline arrangements proved difficult, the team came back with alternatives.
“Some challenges getting the cat on Emirates flight but quickly came back with other options.”
Your pet’s size and crate, the route and airline, travel arrangements, documents and destination handling shape the cost. A useful comparison starts with what each quote actually covers.
| Quote area | Check before comparing totals |
|---|---|
| Transport & flights | Which flight, routing, airport and ground-transport charges are included? |
| Crate & preparation | Is the travel crate supplied? Which preparation costs are included or paid separately? |
| Documents & veterinary work | Which permit, documentation and veterinary charges are included? Who pays each provider? |
| Arrival & destination | Does the quote cover clearance, destination handling and collection or delivery? |
| Changes & additional charges | How are changes, additional handling, taxes and third-party charges identified and approved? |
Pet Express manages the entire relocation. Check the written quotation for the inclusions, exclusions and charges specific to your move.
Choose a destination to start your Route Check. We’ll review the requirements for your pet and journey.
Yes. Pet Express serves pet owners in Abu Dhabi as well as Dubai, managing international moves into and out of the UAE. Share your location, destination, pets and approximate date so we can review the arrangements and quotation for your move.
There is no single price for every move. Your pet, crate, route, flight arrangements and destination costs shape the quotation. Compare the included services and third-party charges before comparing totals.
Start once you know your likely destination and approximate date. We assess what is realistically possible; preparation depends on the route, pet and documents already available.
Yes. Pet Express manages the entire relocation into or out of the UAE, from requirements and paperwork through travel, clearance and arrival.
That depends on the carrier, route, pet type, breed and size. We review the available travel arrangements for your move before a method is confirmed.
Pet Express coordinates the airport stages of the agreed relocation. The exact handling steps, handover arrangements and updates depend on the airport, carrier and route.
Sedation is generally discouraged for air travel. IATA warns of potential adverse effects during transport. Discuss your pet’s individual needs with your vet and check the airline’s requirements before making medication decisions.
Source: IATA Traveller’s Pet Corner ↗
Source checked: 27 September 2026.
You can enquire about several pets in one Route Check. Add each pet’s type and breed; enter ‘Not sure’ where needed. Each pet’s travel arrangements will be reviewed, so travelling together is not assumed.
Pet Express reviews the move, clarifies any missing details, then prepares the relocation plan and quotation. Submitting the form does not approve travel or confirm a booking.
Tell us the basics for a human route review. This is an enquiry, not an automatic travel approval.
Tell us where you’re moving, what pet you’re travelling with and when you hope to travel.
