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Import of animal samples

About the Service

Through this service an import permit is obtained by approving the importation of animal samples for laboratory tests from outside the country (except animal samples under CITES agreement annexes), this permission is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance. These samples are inspected at the port of entry and released after confirming their compliance with the conditions and specifications


Service Process


Required Documents

  1. For import permit: No objection letter / certificate from the Veterinary Authority in the Exporting country stating that it
  2. has no objection to the exit of specimens and their undertaking that these samples have been withdrawn and processed under their supervision

Service completion duration

4 Days


Service channels

  • Ministry of Climate change & Environment Website
  • MOCCAE
  • Jabel Ali Port Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
  • Ras Al Khaimah Airport Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
  • Dubai Airport Cargo village Center for Veterinary Quarantine
  • Dubai Airport Free Zone Center for Veterinary Quarantine
  • Zayed International Airport Center for Agricultural and veterinary Quarantine
  • Khalifa Port Center for Agricultural and veterinary Quarantine
  • Khatm Al Shaklah Center for Agricultural and veterinary Quarantine
  • Mazyad Center for Agricultural and veterinary Quarantine
  • Al Guwaifat Center for Agricultural and veterinary Quarantine
  • Hatta Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
  • Al Maktoum Airport Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
  • Al Hamriya Port Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
  • Khalid Port Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
  • Khatm Al Malaha Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
  • Al Darah Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
  • Sharjah Airport Center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
  • Wam border center for Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine
  • Fujairah Port Center for Veterinary Quarantine

Service Code

122-003-035-000


Sub Service Type

Animals & Birds


User Guides

  • Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.
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Service completion duration

4 Days

Service Code

122-003-035-000


For assistance, get in touch through

Call: 800 3050
Email: info@moccae.gov.ae

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