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Valid Vaccination Card :
All vaccinations, especially
for Rabies, must be at least 30 days old and must
not be older than 12 months.
Health Certificate :
Issue by any local vet after a
health check up on the pet.
Import Certificate :
Obtainable from the Ministry
of Agriculture. Usually issued 2-3 days before
arrival.
Both cats and Dogs need an
import permit.
B) DOGS. More
complicated than cats!
Importation is however very
possible, very common and not really particularly
difficult - though a bit of a hassle!
Under Saudi regulations,
importation of dogs is permitted if it can be
categorized as either “Guard dog” ,“ Hunting dog” or
guide dog for the blind.
While your poodle may not seem
to come from under any of the above, the poodle is
in it's original standard form a hunting dog- and
as it barks is serving to guard your house. Whatever
the breed of dog -excluding those listed below - it
will be allowed entry providing it has the
following papers:
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A current rabies and health certificate
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A statement from your vet that the dog is being
kept for the purpose of
guarding your home
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The above stamped by the Saudi Consulate in your
country of residence
IT IS ADVISABLE that 1: and 2: are on one sheet of
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