Pet Microchip

Oman does not require that your pet be identified with a pet microchip, but it is recommended that you microchip your pet and register your contact information prior to traveling as a means of identification should your pet be lost or separated from you.

If your pet does not have a registered microchip, make sure your pets are wearing tags that identify them and have contact information for the owner.

Vaccinations

Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months prior to entering the country.

Additional vaccinations for distemper, parvo, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, and Leptospirosis are required.

Rabies Titer Test

Your pet will need the results of a rabies titer test administered more than 3 months prior to entering Oman. Blood samples must be processed by approved laboratories.

Health Certificate

A pet health certificate for Oman must be completed by a licensed veterinarian in your originating country within 5 days of travel. After issuance, the Governing Authority of your country responsible for the import and export of animals should endorse the forms.

By issuing the certificate, your veterinarian is attesting that your pet is healthy, fit to travel and shows no signs of contagious diseases.

Import Permit

Oman requires that you or your agent obtain an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Animal Health Department. The permit must be applied for in person by an agent, the owner or a sponsor of the owner.

Ticks and Tapeworm Treatment

A ticks and tapeworm treatment is not required prior to entering Oman but is recommended due to availability of these products in the country.

Entering Oman by Air

Pets must enter Oman via Muscat International Airport. Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo.

Depending on the country your pet is entering Oman from, up to 6 months of quarantine may be required. You will be notified of this requirement when you file the import permit.

Whenever you travel to a foreign country like Oman, it is always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating ownership of your pet.

All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense.

Puppies and Kittens

Puppies and kittens under 4 months of age are not permitted to enter Oman. Pets should be vaccinated for rabies no sooner than 3 months of age and wait for 30 days before entering the country.

Banned Breeds

Oman does not publish a list of banned breeds.

Other Animals

Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to requirements of rabies vaccination, but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter Oman. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

CITES

If your pet is not a dog, cat or ferret, and especially if it is a turtle or parrot, you should verify that it is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).  You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Over 180 countries participate and enforce CITES regulations.

Need More Assistance?

To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense, return your pet to the country of origin, or euthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting. 

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