What is the legal procedure regarding taking pet dogs to Qatar from India?
December 15th, 2009 | by admin |I planning to move to Qatar in work permit and would like to take my pet dogs with me. I would like to know
1. Legal procedure to be followed to take the dogs
2. Rules in Qatar regarding housing pet dogs
All cats and dogs brought into Qatar must be accompanied by valid International Health Certificates, along with the original rabies certificates, issued within 10 days before entrance into the country. All vaccinations should be current and in full effect by the time of travel. Rabies inoculation must have been administered within 30 to 180 days before the pets travel. Although import licences are required for all pets being brought into Qatar, there is no reliable information available on where to obtain this document; it is best to inquire with a pet import specialist before planning the move.
Only cats and dogs are allowed import into Qatar. All other animals are prohibited.
Some dog types are considered dangerous and are not allowed entry. These are Rottweiler, Pug, Bulldog, Boxer, Doberman, Great Dane, Shar Pei and Japanese Akita. Other large dogs can be refused entry at the airport upon inspection by the vet and the police. If in any doubt, it is best to have a letter arranged by the government veterinarian at the Ministry of Agriculture in Qatar for the import of the animal.
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By KingOfTheNet on Dec 15, 2009 | Reply
All cats and dogs brought into Qatar must be accompanied by valid International Health Certificates, along with the original rabies certificates, issued within 10 days before entrance into the country. All vaccinations should be current and in full effect by the time of travel. Rabies inoculation must have been administered within 30 to 180 days before the pets travel. Although import licences are required for all pets being brought into Qatar, there is no reliable information available on where to obtain this document; it is best to inquire with a pet import specialist before planning the move.
Only cats and dogs are allowed import into Qatar. All other animals are prohibited.
Some dog types are considered dangerous and are not allowed entry. These are Rottweiler, Pug, Bulldog, Boxer, Doberman, Great Dane, Shar Pei and Japanese Akita. Other large dogs can be refused entry at the airport upon inspection by the vet and the police. If in any doubt, it is best to have a letter arranged by the government veterinarian at the Ministry of Agriculture in Qatar for the import of the animal.
References :
http://unilever.livingabroad.com/shared_files/profiles/countries/qatar/qatdocu.html