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decide to do this yourself
please ensure that you have the correct paperwork
with you, someone who speaks Arabic, and knows
the system. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to
clear pets and sometimes longer depending on arrival
time.
If
your pet is traveling with you as excess baggage,
they arrive in the airport with the luggage. You
still need an import permit as you may be asked
to show it. The airline may ask to see it before
departure.
For
animals traveling out of Kuwait a Health Certificate
is required from the Animal Health Department. To obtain a Health Certificate which is only valid for (7) days from the date of issue, the pet must be Microchipped and original valid vaccination records are also a requirement. The vaccinations must have been done at least ninety (90) days prior to travel. A letter from a Veterinarian dated (7) days prior
to travel is also needed by the Authorities to
confirm that the animal is fit and healthy to
travel.
Pets can travel unaccompanied as cargo providing
there is no change of airline. For instance pets
can travel with any airline to the USA transiting
in Europe but cannot travel to the USA by changing
airline in Europe. Airlines insist that carriers
have to be plastic although some airlines will
allow us as an official shipper to use wooden
carriers.
If
your pet is traveling as excess baggage, you will
still need a health certificate. This is a much
cheaper and easier way of getting your pet to
its destination. You can make the airline booking
direct with the airline on your ticket.
Every
country has different import/export regulations.
It is the responsibility of the owner to check
with the country they are traveling to/from and
with the airline to establish exact requirements
and procedures.
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