Taking Cats To Oman » Fly Your Cat to Oman from UK

Need to get your cat to Oman? The process is a bit involved but we’ll sort it out for you.

If you’ve been googling what’s needed to fly a cat to Oman, you’ve probably seen mention of titre tests and Import Permits and wondered what on earth you’re getting into. Don’t worry. We’re Fetchapet and we’ve been doing this for over 30 years. We know Oman’s requirements inside out.

The main thing to know upfront is that you need at least four months to get everything done. It’s not complicated, it just takes time because of how Oman’s regulations work.

We’ll collect your cat from anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales, or you can drop them off with us or meet us at Heathrow.

Flying Cats To Oman From The UK

Oman’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has specific rules about bringing cats into the country.

Here’s what you need:

• Your cat must be microchipped before any vaccinations are done. The microchip number has to match on all the paperwork.
• Your cat must be at least four months old. Kittens younger than that can’t fly to Oman.
• Rabies vaccination is required at least 30 days before travel but can’t be older than 11 months.
• A titre test (blood test) is needed about 30 days after the rabies jab to check the vaccine worked properly.
• The titre test must be at least three months old but less than 12 months old before you can fly. This is what adds the time.
• RCP vaccination (cat flu and feline enteritis) is strongly recommended at least 30 days before flying but not more than 11 months before. Not absolutely required by Oman but worth getting.

• An Import Permit from the Ministry in Muscat is required. We can help you get this through our agents in Oman.
• A DEFRA Export Health Certificate completed by an Official Veterinarian within 48 hours of the flight.
• Your cat travels in a custom-built IATA-compliant travel crate that we make in our workshops.
• No quarantine when you arrive in Muscat. Your cat comes home with you straight away.

If you’re also moving with a dog, here’s what you need to know about flying dogs to Oman.

Working Out The Timeline

Here’s how the timeline works.

Start by getting your cat microchipped if they aren’t already. Book an appointment for the rabies vaccination. If you’re doing the RCP vaccination, get that scheduled too.

About a month later, your cat goes back to the vet for the titre test. It’s a quick appointment, just a blood draw.

Then you wait. For the next three months, not much happens with your cat. During this time we can be getting the Import Permit done through our Oman contacts and building the travel crate.

In the last 48 hours before the flight, your cat sees the Official Veterinarian for the health check and certificate.

The earlier you start this process, the better. If something goes wrong (say the titre test needs redoing) you’ve got time to sort it without missing your move date.

Preparing Your Cat For The Journey

Getting your cat comfortable with the travel crate before the flight makes a massive difference to how they handle the journey.

We build your cat’s travel crate to measure in our own workshops. It’s big enough for your cat to stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably. Think of it like a first class sleeper seat rather than being cramped. If you can get the crate a few weeks before travel, start using it at home as a cosy bed with some treats in there. The idea is that by travel day, the crate feels like a safe space rather than something scary and new.

The crate comes fitted with vet bed which is brilliant for cats. It’s super absorbent so if any water spills or your cat needs to relieve themselves, liquids drain through and the top layer stays dry. We spray the crate with Feliway before your cat goes in. That’s a product that mimics natural calming pheromones. It’s not a sedative, just helps them feel more secure.

Your cat shouldn’t be fed within six hours of check-in. Sounds harsh but it massively reduces the risk of your cat being sick or having an accident in the crate. Cats are generally very good at holding their bladder anyway and hate messing in their bed, so accidents are rare.

Your cat travels in the cargo hold which is temperature controlled and pressurised just like the passenger cabin. The lights are dimmed during the flight so it’s dark and quiet, which most cats prefer. They usually just sleep through most of it. The hardest bits for your cat are check-in and loading because it’s all new and a bit noisy, but they settle once the flight gets going.

Cost Of Flying Cats To Oman

The price depends on your cat’s size. Cats are usually a bit cheaper to fly than dogs just because they’re smaller, but it still varies.

Best thing is to get a free quote from us by filling out our enquiry form. Tell us about your cat and we’ll give you an exact price.

Get In Touch

Look, moving countries is stressful and trying to figure out all these requirements on your own doesn’t help. That’s what we’re here for.

We know what Oman wants, we know the vets who can do the Official Veterinarian bit without any fuss, and we’ve got people in Muscat who handle Import Permits regularly. It’s what we do.

Ring us on 01206 330332 between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday if you want to talk it through. Or email info@fetchapet.co.uk anytime. We’re pretty good about replying to emails even when we’re not officially working.

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