ministerial decree number 64 of the year 2005-03-02 on terms and conditions for importation of pet animals to the united arab emirates available in english 2pages pet animals shall not be imported in purpose for selling or transferring their ownershi to other persons and it shall be absolutely forbidden to import dogs and cats for trade purposes except through the competent authorities approved by the ministry of agriculture and fisheries. pet animals shall not be permitted for importation unless obtaining prior import permit from the ministry of agriculture and fisheries and in case that any animal arrives to the country without obtaining prior importation permission from the ministry of agriculture and fisheries it shall be considered as an illegal importation and the ministry of agriculture and fisheries shall have the right to send it back to the exporting country at the expense of the owner or it may be destroyed or confiscated if the owner refused to do so. an official health certificate issued by the competent veterinary authorities in the exporting country according to the regulations applied in the united arab emirates shall be obtained for the pet animal. imported pet animal should be transported by air in accordance with the international terms and conditions of iata by air cargo and not under baggage mode. transportation should by any means ensure the safety and welfare of the animals and that they shall not come in contact with other animals not of the same health status during their journey to the united arab emirates. pet animals in the country shall have vaccination cards issued by the ministry of agriculture and fisheries or by the competent body authorized by the ministry. vaccination cards shall include all particulars related to the animal health. the competent authorities shall register the health status of the animal before leaving the country. on arrival of these animals in the country accompanied by health certificate issued by the exporting country they shouldnt need prior import permit provided that the instructions stated in the health card were properly followed. transit animals shall obtain prior import permit from the destination country and they shouldnt come in contact with other animals during their journey either by the means of transportation or in the quarantine premises of the country. animal health department of the ministry of agriculture and fisheries shall issue a list including the prohibited kinds of importation of dogs and cats and shall include the kinds which may be dangerous to man and animals or any other animal species thought by the department that may contradict with the legislations issued for ensuring the health and welfare of animals. animal department shall review and amend the list when necessary. each animal arriving to any of the official outlets in the country and found not fulfilling the health terms and conditions of exportation to united arab emirates shall be immediately sent back to the exporting country at the expense of the owner or it may be destroyed or confiscated in case the owner refused to do so