International Compliance Guide: Procedures for shipping, traveling and receiving pets between Egypt and European countries
Subject tooperations Animal shippingFrom the Arab Republic of Egypt to the European Union countries (or vice versa) for a strict biosecurity protocol supervised by the European Commission and the General Authority for Veterinary Services in Egypt. To prevent any administrative error that may lead to your pets (dogs and cats) being banned at arrival airports such as (Frankfurt Airport, Paris Airport, or Amsterdam Airport), the following technical and executive steps must be adhered to:
⚠️ Critical operational announcement:We at Al Fares specialize exclusively in international air transportation and cross-border shipping. (We apologize to our customers, we are notan animal shipping company to the governoratesand we do not provide local land transportation services within Egypt completely, to devote our energy to serving international travelers only).
📅 First: The protocol for transporting pets from Egypt to Europe
The European Union countries classify Egypt as a high-risk area for the rabies virus, so measures are takenPet shippingExporting them requires a strict timetable that cannot be shortened:
Sovereign digital identity (Microchip):
Injecting the dog or cat with an electronic chip that is internationally approved with the ISO 11784/11785 system, consisting of 15 numbers. This procedure is mandatory step number one; It must be read before injecting any veterinary immunizations, and any vaccination performed before implanting the chip is considered void under European laws.
International passport and immunizations:
Issuing an official passport for the pet that includes all its immunizations. Many expatriates wonderHow much does a passport for dogs cost in Egypt?Or cats? The price is determined based on the official documentation, and we guarantee that it will be issued and equipped with the highest quality standards insideAl Fares Veterinary Clinic. The rabies vaccine must have been injected after the chip, and the animal must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination.
Interval laboratory test (Rabies Titer Test):
Draw a blood sample from the pet at least 30 days after the date of rabies vaccination, and send it to internationally accredited laboratories to measure the efficiency of antibodies to the rabies virus (the European accepted result must not be less than $0.5\text{IU/ml}$).
European mandatory waiting condition:European countries require the passage of3 full monthsAs a mandatory waiting period from the date of drawing the acceptable blood sample before the pet can travel and enter European territory.
Unified European health certificate:
The pet is examined within the veterinary quarantine in Egypt a maximum of 10 days before travel, to issue the official certificate compatible with the European Union models (EU Health Certificate), which allowsAnimal transportationoutside the borders and facilitating thepet relocationInternational.
📥 Second: Protocol for receiving and importing animals from Europe to Egypt
If you are purchasing a dog or cat with pure European genes and wish to import it and receive it safely in Egypt, the procedures require meeting the prescribed Egyptian entry standards (egypt pet import requirements):
Documents accompanying the airport:The Egyptian veterinary quarantine requires the presence of an official government health certificate issued by the European country of origin (proving that the animal is free of epidemic diseases), in addition to the European passport with the electronic chip number and the valid rabies vaccination integrated.
Professional clearance and reception:Once the plane arrives, our professional logistics team takes overKnightReceiving the pet at the goods village, and completing all customs and medical procedures insideVeterinary quarantine at Cairo International AirportVery quickly, to ensure that your pet leaves without exposing him to the stress of waiting for a long time in shipping containers.
✈️ Third: Engineering standards for air containers (IATA standards)
Airlines flying to and from Europe require that the Individual Travel Fund conform to the requirements of the International Air Transport Association(IATA Regulations)To protect live animals in the atmosphere throughpet shippingservices And thepets shippingProfessionalism:
Biological dimensions:The crate should allow the dog or cat to stand upright, rotate freely 180 degrees, and lie down comfortably naturally without body or ear contact with the ceiling of the container.
Safety and ventilation:A solid structure free of sharp edges, equipped with three-dimensional ventilation networks, and a solid central lock to resist weather shocks over the Mediterranean, for which we provide all officially approved sizes in our branch inHeliopolis.
🛠️ Fourth: Air reservation mechanisms (accompanied shipping or cargo?)
When you coordinate with specialists in the field ofpet travel serviceInternational, the flight path is determined based on the weight of its type and airline regulations (such as EgyptAir or Lufthansa):
Accompanied Baggage:Your pet will travel with you on the same flight as excess checked baggage (in the cabin for very small weights, or in the air-conditioned and thermally equipped lower hold under the care of the cabin crew).
Manifest Cargo:The purest and safest logistical path forcases Animal transportationInternationally, the entire journey is managed fromCargo Village at Cairo International Airport. The pet is shipped via an independent air waybill, which is the preferred mechanism to ensure superior medical care and dedicated clearance facilities at airports in Europe and Egypt.
🏢 Why assign this task to Al Fares Animal Shipping Company?
The movement ofInternational animal shippingAnd thepet relocationBetween Egypt and Europe, there is no tolerance for hobby or experience. One administrative mistake in the dates of vaccinations, or writing the chip number, or the box dimensions not conforming to IATA standards could cost you the cancellation of the entire trip, or expose your pet to confiscation and a long ban at airports around the world.
Relying on a specialized company such asAl Fares ShippingIt guarantees you professional customs and medical processing that saves you weeks of government transactions and ensures that your pet arrives or is received 100% safely and legally.
📞 Official channels for communicating and booking international flights
To request a technical examination or review your animal’s medical file before international shipping, we are happy for you to contact our customer service team via the following structured data:
Hotline and direct WhatsApp: +201022242946 (International logistical support available 24/7 for immediate response)
The main administrative headquarters of the company:101 Shehab El Din Khafaga Street, third floor, Heliopolis, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt.
Customs logistics office:Air cargo sorting and clearance complex (Live Animals Section), Cargo Village at Cairo Airport