An ISO 11784/11785-compliant 15-digit microchip is mandatory for all pets entering Oman. It must be implanted before any vaccinations are administered. Tattoos are not accepted as a form of identification. If the chip does not meet ISO standards, the owner must bring a compatible scanner. The microchip number must appear on all documentation.

Required for all pets. The pet must be at least 3 months old at the time of vaccination. For the first (primary) vaccination, a minimum wait of 21 days before travel is required. For booster vaccinations that form part of a continuous record with no lapse, no additional waiting period applies, provided the vaccine is still within its valid period. The vaccination must be given between 30 days and 12 months before travel. Vaccine records must include the product name, batch number, manufacturer, and expiry date, with the veterinarian's stamp and signature.

Required for all pets entering Oman. The blood sample must be drawn 21–30 days after the rabies vaccination and tested at an OIE-accredited laboratory. The result must be at least 0.5 IU/ml. The critical rule is that the pet cannot travel until at least 3 months have passed from the date the RNATT result was issued — not from the blood draw date. The RNATT result is valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue, provided the rabies vaccination is kept current.

Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and leptospirosis (DHPP+L), in addition to rabies. All vaccines must be current on arrival, with original vaccine stickers in the vaccination record, stamped and signed by the administering veterinarian.

Cats must be vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia (FVRCP), in addition to rabies. Feline leukaemia (FELV) vaccination is strongly recommended. All vaccines must be current, with original stickers recorded and signed in the vaccination certificate.

Both internal (deworming) and external (flea and tick) treatments are required. Both must be administered by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days before travel. The health certificate must record the product name, active ingredient, dosage, date of treatment, and the veterinarian's stamp and signature.

A government veterinary health certificate from the country of export is required, issued within 10 days before travel. It must confirm the pet is clinically healthy and free from communicable disease, and include the microchip number, full vaccination records with original stickers, RNATT details, and parasite treatment records. The certificate must be issued by a licensed veterinarian and endorsed by the official government veterinary authority of the origin country.

The health certificate must be endorsed by the official government veterinary authority of the origin country before departure. This endorsement is a mandatory part of the documentation package required by Oman Customs on arrival.

A veterinary import permit from Oman's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources is required before the pet travels. Applications are submitted through the Customs Bayan System (customs.gov.om). The permit fee is OMR 20 per pet. During official working hours, permits are typically approved within 2 hours. The permit is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. A customs broker is required for all air cargo shipments. The permit must be obtained before starting any transport or airline booking procedures.

The following breeds are restricted from entering Oman under Resolution 222/2019: Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bully, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, all Boxer breeds, all Mastiff types, Perro de Presa Canario, Boerboel, Caucasian Shepherd, Great Dane, Anatolian Karabash, and wolf-dog hybrids. Import of restricted breeds may be permitted with special approval and documentation proving the dog is socialised and non-aggressive. Bengal, Savannah, and wildcat hybrid cats may require special permits unless 5th generation or above from the wild parent.