Bringing a pet to Oman

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Oman requires advance permission from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Wealth (MAFW) for every dog, cat, or ferret entering the country. There is no routine quarantine for properly documented pets from approved origins, but animals arriving without a valid import permit, microchip, or rabies vaccination can be refused entry, returned, or held at the owner's expense. Rules vary by the rabies-risk status of the origin country.

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to Oman.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian or accredited private veterinarian endorsed by the origin country's competent authority · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Oman does not publish a national breed ban list for dogs, but airlines flying into Oman (e.g., Oman Air, Emirates) often restrict or ban brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds such as Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers, and Persian cats in cargo due to breathing risks. Check with your airline before booking. Some landlords and municipalities may also have restrictions on certain breeds — verify locally.

Documents checklist

MAFW import permit (apply in advance)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, at least 21 days old)
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Microchip certificate or record showing ISO 11784/11785 chip
Owner's passport copy and flight itinerary

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: MAFW import permit fee ~OMR 10–20 (USD 25–50), health certificate ~USD 100–200, microchip ~USD 30–50, rabies vaccination ~USD 20–50. Confirm current fees with MAFW and your vet — prices change.

Apply at least 2–4 weeks before travel. The permit is usually valid for 30 days. Pets must enter through an international airport with a veterinary quarantine office (Muscat is the main one).

Apply / official dog import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian or accredited private veterinarian endorsed by the origin country's competent authority · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

MAFW import permit (apply in advance)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, at least 21 days old)
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Microchip certificate or record showing ISO 11784/11785 chip
Owner's passport copy and flight itinerary

Rough budget

Same core requirements as free-tier origins. Some low-risk origins may be asked for additional proof of rabies vaccination history, but a titer test is not routinely required for low-risk countries. Confirm with MAFW if your origin country is not on their approved list.

Apply / official dog import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian or accredited private veterinarian endorsed by the origin country's competent authority · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

MAFW import permit (apply in advance)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, at least 21 days old)
FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn ≥30 days post-vaccination, wait ≥90 days after blood draw)
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Microchip certificate or record showing ISO 11784/11785 chip
Owner's passport copy and flight itinerary

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: MAFW import permit fee ~OMR 10–20 (USD 25–50), FAVN titer test ~USD 100–250, health certificate ~USD 100–200, microchip ~USD 30–50, rabies vaccination ~USD 20–50. Confirm current fees with MAFW and your vet — prices change.

High-risk origins face the strictest rules: a rabies titer test is mandatory and a 90-day wait after the blood draw applies. Plan at least 4–6 months ahead. Some high-risk countries may also require additional treatments (e.g., internal/external parasite treatment) — check with MAFW. Pets without a valid titer test may be quarantined or refused entry.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

Oman generally allows up to 2–3 pets per person under non-commercial rules, but this is not a hard published cap. If you are bringing more than 3 dogs, MAFW may treat the import as commercial, requiring additional permits, inspections, and fees. Contact MAFW in advance if you plan to bring more than 2 pets.

Yes. Every dog entering Oman requires an import permit issued by MAFW before travel. Apply at least 2–4 weeks ahead. The permit is typically valid for 30 days and must be presented at the port of entry along with the health certificate and vaccination records.

It depends on the rabies-risk status of the country you are travelling from. Dogs from high-risk rabies countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East) must have a FAVN rabies titer test with a result ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, and a 90-day wait after the blood draw before entering Oman. Dogs from low-risk or free origins generally do not need a titer test.

No routine quarantine applies if your dog has a valid import permit, microchip, current rabies vaccination, and (if required) a passing titer test. However, if documents are missing or invalid, the dog may be held at the owner's expense, returned, or refused entry. There is no standard 30-day quarantine for compliant pets.

No. Oman does not exempt emotional support animals from import requirements. Your dog must have an import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and any required titer test, regardless of whether it is an emotional support animal. Service dogs trained to assist with a disability may be allowed in the cabin by some airlines, but they still must meet all MAFW import rules.

Puppies must be at least 3 months (12 weeks) old and have a valid rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel. In practice, because the rabies vaccine cannot be given before 12 weeks, the youngest a puppy can enter is about 15 weeks (3 months + 21 days). For high-risk origins, add the titer test and 90-day wait, making the minimum age around 7–8 months.

Muscat International Airport (MCT) is the main entry point with a veterinary quarantine office. Other international airports may have limited facilities. Pets usually arrive as manifested cargo or accompanied baggage. Check with your airline and MAFW before booking, as not all flights or airports can handle live animals.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to Oman.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country, endorsed by the national veterinary authority (e.g., USDA APHIS for the US, DEFRA for the UK). · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
Official health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit from Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Proof of identity (passport copy) of owner

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only, not a guaranteed price: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, health certificate ~$100-200, import permit ~$50-100, possible courier fees. No titer test or quarantine cost applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.

Oman requires an import permit for all cats, regardless of origin. The permit must be obtained before travel. The cat must be accompanied by the owner or an authorised person. No quarantine is required if all documents are in order. Oman does not maintain a specific exemption list for 'free' countries; the same rules apply as for low-risk countries.

Apply / official cat import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country, endorsed by the national veterinary authority (e.g., USDA APHIS for the US, DEFRA for the UK). · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
Official health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit from Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Proof of identity (passport copy) of owner

Rough budget

Same requirements as for 'free' countries. Oman does not require a rabies titer test for cats from low-risk countries. The import permit must be obtained in advance; processing typically takes 5-10 working days.

Apply / official cat import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country, endorsed by the national veterinary authority (e.g., USDA APHIS for the US, DEFRA for the UK). · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
FAVN rabies titer test result from an approved laboratory (titre ≥0.5 IU/ml)
Official health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit from Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Proof of identity (passport copy) of owner

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only, not a guaranteed price: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, health certificate ~$100-200, import permit ~$50-100, possible courier fees. No quarantine cost applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.

Cats from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East) must have a valid rabies titer test (FAVN) with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml. The test must be done at least 90 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before travel. The import permit must be obtained in advance. No quarantine is required if all documents are in order, but the cat may be subject to inspection on arrival.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

Oman does not publish a specific limit for non-commercial pet cats, but in practice, up to 2-3 cats per traveller are generally accepted without triggering commercial import rules. If you are bringing more than 3 cats, contact the Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in advance to confirm whether a commercial import licence is required. Each cat must have its own import permit and health certificate.

Yes. Oman does not exempt emotional support or service animals from import requirements. All cats, including service animals, must have a valid rabies vaccination, a health certificate, an import permit, and a microchip. There is no separate fast-track or exemption for service animals.

No. The UK and USA are considered low-risk for rabies by Oman. A rabies titer test is not required for cats arriving from these countries. You only need a valid rabies vaccination certificate (at least 21 days old), a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, and an import permit.

Processing time for an import permit from the Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources is typically 5-10 working days. Apply at least 2-3 weeks before travel to allow for delays. The permit is valid for a specific period, usually 30-60 days, so time your application accordingly.

No. Oman does not require quarantine for pet cats if all import requirements are met: valid rabies vaccination, health certificate, import permit, and microchip. However, if documents are incomplete or the cat shows signs of illness, it may be detained or quarantined at the owner's expense.

The cat must be at least 3 months (12 weeks) old at the time of rabies vaccination, and the vaccination must be at least 21 days old before travel. Therefore, the minimum age for entry is 3 months plus 21 days, approximately 4 months. Kittens younger than this cannot meet the rabies vaccination requirement and are not allowed entry.

Oman allows cats to enter in the cabin or as checked baggage, depending on the airline's policy. Check with your airline in advance, as some carriers have restrictions on pets in the cabin, especially for brachycephalic breeds. On arrival at Muscat International Airport, the cat will be inspected by a veterinary officer. Ensure you have all original documents ready for inspection.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to Oman.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian or accredited veterinarian endorsed by the competent authority of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Microchip identification certificate or record

Rough budget

Approximate costs only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.

Ferrets are not listed as a prohibited species for import into Oman, but they are not commonly imported. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) treats them as 'other pets' and applies general pet import rules. No quarantine on arrival for ferrets from free-tier countries.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian or accredited veterinarian endorsed by the competent authority of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Microchip identification certificate or record

Rough budget

Same requirements as the free tier. The health certificate must be endorsed by a government veterinarian. No quarantine on arrival.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian or accredited veterinarian endorsed by the competent authority of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an OIE/WHO-approved laboratory
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit issued by the Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources
Microchip identification certificate or record

Rough budget

Approximate costs only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fee ~$50-150. No quarantine fee applies. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.

Ferrets from high-risk rabies countries require a valid import permit and a passing FAVN titer test. The import permit must be obtained before travel; processing can take 2-4 weeks. No quarantine on arrival if all documents are in order.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes, ferrets are not explicitly banned, but they are not a common pet in Oman. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) regulates their import under general pet rules. You will need a rabies vaccination certificate, a health certificate, and a microchip. From high-risk rabies countries, an import permit and a FAVN titer test are also required.

Oman does not publish a specific limit for ferrets, but general non-commercial pet import rules typically allow up to 2-3 pets per traveller without a commercial import licence. For more than 3 ferrets, commercial regulations and additional fees may apply. Confirm with MAFWR before travel.

No. Oman does not exempt emotional support or service animals from standard import requirements. All ferrets, regardless of role, must meet the same rabies vaccination, health certificate, and microchip rules. Service animals may be allowed in the cabin on some airlines, but import regulations remain the same.

Only if the ferret is coming from a high-risk rabies country (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East). The FAVN test must show at least 0.5 IU/ml and be done at least 90 days before travel. Ferrets from free or low-risk countries do not need a titer test.

If required (high-risk origin), the import permit from MAFWR typically takes 2-4 weeks to process. Apply well in advance. The permit is valid for a specific period, usually 30-60 days, so time your application with your travel dates.

No. Oman does not require quarantine for ferrets if all import requirements are met. However, if documents are incomplete or the animal shows signs of illness, it may be detained or refused entry at the port of entry.

The ferret must be at least 3 months old at the time of rabies vaccination, and the vaccination must be valid for at least 21 days before travel. So the minimum age at entry is 3 months + 21 days, i.e., about 4 months.

Good to know

Oman requires an import permit issued in advance by MAFW for all pet dogs, cats, and ferrets. The permit is typically valid for 30 days from issuance and must be presented with the health certificate and vaccination records at the port of entry. Pets must arrive as manifested cargo or accompanied baggage through an international airport; Muscat International (MCT) is the main entry point. Rabies vaccination must be current (at least 21 days and no more than 12 months before travel for most vaccines). Dogs from high-risk rabies origins face additional titer and treatment requirements. Confirm current fees and forms directly with MAFW or the Omani embassy/consulate in your country, as requirements and fees change.

Airline rules & connecting flights

Government import rules are only half the picture — your airline sets its own pet policy on top of them: whether your petcan fly in the cabin at all, size/weight limits for the carrier, breed embargoes (many airlines refuse brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs in cargo), and seasonal heat restrictions. Check your specific airline's pet policy before booking — see IATA's Traveler's Pet Corner .

If your flight has a layover, the transit country can have its own pet rules — sometimes these apply even if you never leave the airport. If you're transiting through another country on the way to Oman, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).