Regional Updates

DKC Relocations

If you are trying to relocate your pet as soon as possible, or within the next 2-3 weeks, please do contact us to let us know that, and we will prioritise your relocation by sending you our Pet Export Form for completion; along with a list of the documents and the information we'll need from you to get things going.

Importantly, be aware that Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa require months of planning In order to meet regulatory requirements. so these destinations cannot be handled on short notice.

At this stage, if you are researching travel options only for the future or "just in case", we would very much appreciate it if you let us know that too, and then give us a little time to get back to you properly - perhaps a week or two. At the moment, we must prioritise Those who really do need to leave as soon as possible. We hope you understand.

What follows now is a lot of information which we hope will help you. Please do let us know how and when you might like to, or need to, proceed, and we will help you do that.

 THE COSTS 

Exporting a pet comes with many variables, so it is truly impossible for us to cover everything here on the financials without knowing much more about you and your pet's needs and plans. 

However, we do have here for you the information we can in good faith reliably give you, including our own service fees. Please do note that we do not add mark-up fees on any third-party charges (such as Ministry fees and air waybills), so all our fees come only and transparently from items referred to as DKC service fees. 

Travel Documents and/or Accompanied Baggage Relocations 

• AED 695 

DKC service fee for the procurement of the required UAE Health Certificate (required for all pets leaving the UAE) 

• AED 103 

UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment fee for the Health Certificate, per pet. 

• AED 620 

DKC service fee for the completion of country-specific health certificates (e.g. EU), plus gaining the necessary UAE Ministry endorsement. 

• AED 100 

DKC service fee for same as above, but for each additional pet beyond one. 

• AED 275 

DKC service fee for home collection/delivery within Dubai (if required for document processing) 

• AED 650 

DKC service fee for airport drop-off during the week. For collection from your residence during our weekend hours, there is an additional fee of AED 150. 

• AED 650 

DKC service fee for accompanied baggage assisted check-in, which is available to you if you’re also using our airport drop-off service. 

Manifest Cargo Relocations: 

AED 3,100 

DKC service fee 

• Additional costs may apply for country-specific requirements, including such things as
• Country-specific health certificates
• Veterinary fees
• Travel box(es)
• AED 103 

Additional UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment fee. 

Airline Charges will apply: 

•  Calculated primarily on volume (dimensional weight), which can range from around AED 1,800 to AED 50,000+, depending on distance (destination country) and the number of pets (dimensional weight), plus airline handling fees and, where applicable, transit fees. (Again, note that DKC does not mark up airline or customs fees.) 

IATA-Compliant Travel Boxes: 

AED 396 - AED 2,275 + VAT, depending on size - these include a fitted snug-rug bedding and a deep water bowl. 

A good place to start, with helpful information, can be found here:  https://www.dkc.ae/dubai-airspace-closures     

RelocateMENA

Tell us about your pets and their vaccination records. We'll show you every available destination, ranked fastest to slowest, with a complete preparation plan for each.

International pet relocation involves more than just flights. It includes documentation, vaccinations, health certificates, airline compliance and sometimes import permits depending on the destination. 

We know that many of us are feeling very concerned right now about the possible options that would be available, should you wish to travel outside of UAE with your pets in the coming days and weeks.

In any scenario where a short notice travel requirement might be necessary for any reason, it is critical to consider following at all times:

• Ensure your pet has a working Microchip.
• Your vet can scan to confirm the chip is reading correctly.  It is possible but very rare for chips to stop working, but this is something to keep in mind – your vet should have checked this at your most recent vet visit.
• Ensure your pet is & remains fully vaccinated (Dogs – Rabies, DHPPi, Leptospiroris & Cats – Rabies, Tri-Cat) and your vaccination documents have been correctly and completely updated by your vet, including all information shown on the vaccination bottle label, vaccination given and vaccination due dates (dd mm yyyy).
• All vaccinations must be maintained at all times to avoid a subsequent waiting period, over and above the minimum 21 – 30 days after your pets very first vaccination.

It is critical to ensure any vaccination due date is not missed as this will require primary vaccinations to be re-administered and a mandatory waiting period of 21-30 days before travel will be allowed. 

Fill out this guide to find out the best process for your pet.