Need to get our dog to Doha!!

mich1
By mich1

Can anyone advise on what the procedure is for us here in Doha to get our dog here from SA. How do I apply for the permit? Help please..

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selviplus

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By Libra11• 22 Jun 2011 17:56
Libra11

Hi Vijelesh,

We are moving to Doha around September from Phnom Penh (Cambodia). We will take our shih tzu with us and send her as cargo. Do you have representative office either in Phnom Penh or Bangkok ?

Please note that our dog is snub-nose dog.

Thank you and you may email to my personal email : bijoux91/a-t/yahoo dot com.

By Chelsea• 26 Jan 2011 01:24
Chelsea

Unfortunately there is no kind of pet insurance over here.

The private vets are expensive but they do have great vets and great facilities. There is a Government vet that offers free medical care but it has far more basic facilities. It's good for vaccinations, neutering & basic medical treatment though!

By mich1• 25 Jan 2011 20:04
mich1

I thank you all for the great advice and would like to know if there is PET INSURANCE in Qatar as I have heard that vets etc are very expensive?

By Chelsea• 25 Jan 2011 17:33
Chelsea

1. A rabies vaccine can be a 1, 2 or 3 year vaccine. As long as it is in date and more then 30 days old it doesn't matter which one it is.

2. Dogs entering Qatar do not need a Pet Passport.

3. KLM is not recommended as a flight from SA, Qatar Airways flies direct.

4. As far as I know, Health Certificates are not required for an import permit though it may be required for an export permit from SA.

By Xena• 25 Jan 2011 17:26
Xena

ninaridge is very well informed on the importing of banned breeds into Qatar:-)

By Chelsea• 25 Jan 2011 17:24
Chelsea

I missed the pitbull bit - I'm assuming it's been registered with the CID canine section?

By Xena• 25 Jan 2011 17:24
Xena

Do not use KLM for bringing your dog, from SA to Doha, since your dog will have a much longer trip to Qatar than neccessary.

There is no need for it to go via Amsterdam.

By Cat Buys• 25 Jan 2011 17:24
Cat Buys

are sorting out the necessary stuff for ours coming from london....

Is yours chipped and with pet passport + rabbies vaccinations?

I think rabbies vaccination needs to be every 12 months rather then 24 or 36 as per UK for example.

So make sure you check ....

good luck

we are going through the same - its a bit painful but we concentrate on seeing her again :)

By Chelsea• 25 Jan 2011 17:23
Chelsea

Customs clearance for a dog is normally a 2-4 hour process depending on how busy it is.

Day flights are not advised due to how busy the cargo section can get.

Use a pet relocator if you want someone else to do the running around and have your pet delivered to you.

Ninaridge - some people would rather pay a relocator to do it all for them and give some peace of mind that things are being done properly.

By Xena• 25 Jan 2011 17:22
Xena

that you were able to import a banned breed into Qatar...

How did you do that?

By ninaridge• 25 Jan 2011 17:05
ninaridge

OK I was able to get my beloved pitbull Tinky in from the states. How did I do it, well listen up:

1- get a health certificate for travel issued by your vet from back home.

2-get it stamped by department of agriculture, you mail it in and they send it back in about a week if your from the states (must be stateside address)

3- get copies of your dogs vaccination & medical records together along with a copy of the travel health certificate & take it all to the Ministry of Environment over by the airport.

4- at the ministry you will go into a little porta-building outside and they check the documents then fill out the import permit and give it to you right there (30 mins tops)

&&&&& IT IS FREE ...take that Qatar pet Relocators

5- now scan the copies into your computer or onto a disc so you can email them to the shipping company of your choice. I suggest KLM Cargo. They have a layover in Amsterdam at KLM's pet hotel staffed with vets and techs to clean the kennel, walk, bathe and feed your friend.

6- when you go to pick up your dog from Qatar Airways Cargo building expect to wait awhile because a vet has to inspect them. Bring all the documents with you, including vet records. Try to bring an Arabic speaker with you if possible. You will need to hire one of the freight certifier guys. Don't pay more than 100QR for them. You have to pay a bit more also for import fees @500QR or more this is after you have your dog and are ready to go. They will give you receipts for all of it if you ask.

7- bring your friend home but do keep a file including the import permit in case of emergency!

Good Luck! :)

By mich1• 25 Jan 2011 16:56
mich1

Thanx so much for the info :)

By vijelesh• 25 Jan 2011 16:50
vijelesh

Hello,

We are from a freight forwarding company, and we have recently imported Labador from Ghana to Doha for one of our customer. Pls see the below proccedure.

1) Need to provide Vaccination Certificate,

2) Vetinery Cretificate

3) Also Make Cage

In doha we need to take the permission from Ministry of Environment for Dept of Animal Resources.

Do contact me for further details...we can help you in bringing your Sweet Dog to Doha.

My email ID is [email protected]

My Telephone number 00974 66161209.

Have a great Day.

Kind Rgds

Vijelesh

By Chelsea• 25 Jan 2011 16:26
Chelsea

Email [email protected] for info on the import requirements and proceedures.

By Manthon• 25 Jan 2011 16:01
Manthon

Call the ministry at 44560435 and ask them. Ministry is located at airport road. U can visit them as they open at 6:30am until 1:30pm.

Good luck :)

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