Yemen

Pet Entry Requirements for Yemen

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Yemen?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Yemen?

• Pets in Yemen:

  Pets in Yemen are valued for their companionship and practical benefits, but the infrastructure to support their care is significantly challenged by the ongoing conflict and economic difficulties. Veterinary services and pet supplies are limited, particularly in rural areas. There are no strict regulations regarding pet ownership and stray dogs and cats are a significant issue in many areas. Vaccinations, particularly for rabies, are important but not always enforced locally. Owners should take all measures to protect their pets against contagious diseases prior to import.

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• Entering Yemen by air:

  Pets must enter Yemen by air via Sana’a International Airport. Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo according to airline pet policies. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant? Importers will need to provide advance notice to veterinary officials at the airport so they will be available to inspect your pet and its passport documentation upon landing. This is especially important if your pet will be arriving outside of normal business hours. Flights should be direct if the duration of the flight does not violate animal welfare laws. Layovers should be short and not involve a change in airline companies. If your pet’s itinerary involves a layover in the European Union, then additional requirements will apply. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport. A government veterinarian will provide further examination if your dog or cat is not in apparent good health when entering Yemen. All costs associated with further inspections or treatments will be borne by the importer. Whenever your pet travels to a foreign country like Yemen, it is always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating ownership of your pet.

• Flying a Pet to Yemen:

  Commercial flights to Yemen are very limited as all live animals must enter the country at Sana’a International Airport. Turkish Airlines may be an option. Owners should contact Yemenia Airlines for specifics on their pet policies. Flights to Yemen should be direct or transit through arabies-controlled countryor another EU Member State if possible*. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply.

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents according to Yemen pet import requirements for dogs or cats entering the country.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for resident pets. Your pet’s passport will include an import permit, rabies and other vaccinations and a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.

• Find a Licensed Veterinarian:

  Before beginning any pet export procedure, make sure your veterinarian is approved by the governing veterinarian authority in your pet’s country of origin. The agency of the government that is responsible for the movement of live animals should either license or employ your veterinarian.

• Yemen Pet Import Requirements:

  All steps required to import a pet dog or cat to Yemen must be completed in the country of origin. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.

• Breeds Banned for Import to Yemen:

  Yemen does not publish a list of banned breeds. Pet owners are always responsible for their pet’s behavior.

• Quarantine for Pets Entering Yemen:

  Quarantine will not be imposed on your pet if the following regulations are met. Pets not meeting import regulations will be quarantined, returned to the origin country or euthanized. All costs are the responsibility of the importer.

• Importing Other Pet Animals to Yemen:

  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 Yemen, if it is permitted. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

• Animals Eligible for These Regulations:

  Unless otherwise stated, the regulations below apply to domestic dogs and cats including service and assistance dogs and cats. These regulations do not include the import of wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats, unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree. No pet transports will be permitted to or from Qatar. No documentation that is prepared by veterinarians in Qatar will be accepted when entering Yemen.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to Yemen:

  Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated for rabies prior to three months of age. They must be vaccinated after 3 months of age and wait for 30 days before travel. It is not advised to import an unvaccinated puppy or kitten to this country until they conform to Yemen pet import requirements. Related: More information on transporting a puppy.

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):

  The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) prohibits the trade of some species of animals, including pets. This is crucial if you have a pet that isn’t a dog or cat, and it’s crucial if it’s a turtle or a parrot. If this is the case, importers will have to submit additional permit applications. The agency that issues these permits is responsible for the protection of wildlife in your country. Over 180 countries participate in and enforce CITES regulations. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Read more about CITES

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