How to carry pets from India to other countries through Air India? Procedure, Cost, Requirements

What are the documents required import / export pets to or from India?

If you’re importing or exporting a pet to/from India, you have to present:

• ‘No Objection Certificate’ or ’Pre-import Clearance’ from the Animal Quarantine and Certification Service (AQCS)

Which Indian Airports allowed Pets import and export service?

You can import or export your pet only from the airport mentioned in your permit.

1. Bangalore
2. Chennai
3. Delhi
4. Kolkata
5. Mumbai

How should you’ve to keep your Pet safe?

• The pet should comfortably kept in an isolated bag, kennel, or cage for their health and safety.
• Your pet must have valid documentation from their country of origin certifying they’re free from diseases like rabies, distemper and leptospirosis.
• You must label each pet’s kennel, bag, or cage with its name and place a moisture-absorbent mat at the base.

Ventilated Bag or Kennel Bag Size Allowance

• The pet needs to be in a soft, ventilated bag or kennel (in the case of a dog) not exceeding 46 cm/18 in x 46 cm/18 in x 30 cm/12 in

General instructions while travelling with internationally

• Carrying your pet is at your own risk.
• Two pets allowed in the cabin per flight.
• Have valid health and rabies vaccination certificate with you.
• Dogs and cats above three months old must vaccinated against rabies at least 1 month before travel.
• Health certificate must include vaccination records.
• Pets must be at least 8 weeks old to travel.
• No Pregnant pets allowed to travel due to safety.
• Pets not allowed to be seated in the passenger seat.

What is the baggage allowance to carry Pets on flight?

The carriage of your pet in the cabin or the cargo hold depends on their weight:

1. 1. Cabin: Under 5 kg/11 lb.
   2. Checked-in baggage: Over 5kg/11 lb but under 32 kg/70 lb.
   3. Cargo: Over 32 kg/70 lb.

How to make a booking for your furry friend?

1. Visit Air India Booking.
2. Book your pet under the excess baggage option.

How did the excess baggage charges calculated?

The excess baggage fee for domestic flights are applied based on the following:

• Weight of your pet
• The weight of the container (kennel, cage, or bag)
• Other belongings of the pet, for instance, food.

NOTES:

1. Free of charge for travellers with impaired vision or disability with Pets to assist.
2. They are adequately muzzled and leashed.
3. The owner must ensure their pets meet all quarantine requirements.
4. Your pet subjected to quarantine at the destination.
5. The quarantine period may vary and would be at the discretion of the veterinary authorities in the destination country.
6. The airline doenot responsible if your pets are refused entry into or passage through any country or territory.

How to import / export Pets from India to Oman through Air India?

Documents Required 

1. Veterinary permit to import the pet.
2. Government veterinary health certificate from the country of export.
3. Passport/immunization record.
4. Certificate from an accredited laboratory for the calibration of rabies immunoglobulins.

Processing time

• Approval of the permits shall be within two hours of the application, during the official working hours and for seven days a week (All days).
• Release of Shipment round the clock, non-stop 24 hours.

Application Fees

• OMR 20

Long-haul flights

1. Pets not permitted in the cabin or checked-in baggage hold of Ultra Long Haul (ULH) direct flights (India-USA-India or India-Canada-India route).
2. Guide or service dogs trained to assist travellers with impaired vision or disability. They are allowed in the cabin, so please ensure they are vaccinated, muzzled, and leashed.

High-risk countries

1. Service dogs from high-risk countries imported only with the US CDC’s advance written approval.
2. No Service dogs and emotional support animals allowed on flights
3. Only one service dog permitted on the flight.
4. According to US regulations, emotional support, comfort, companionship, and service animals in training are not considered service animals.
5. There are a few exceptions to the carriage of pets based on the country your pet is arriving in.

How you can import / export Pets from India to Middle East and Gulf countries through Air India?

• Middle East: Birds not allowed to carry on flights or in the checked-in baggage hold.
• Flight is from India to the Gulf countries: Birds permitted as checked-in baggage or in the cabin (based on weight).
• United Arab Emirates: The carriage of pet animals in UAE through air should follows the terms and conditions the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Live Animals Regulations (LARS).

How to carry Pets in United Kingdom (UK) through Air India?

• No Animals authorized to carry (service animals) in the cabin or checked-in baggage hold.