Help with Pet Export

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First look at www.pettravel.com. An independant site that gives information on country requirements, airline pet policies and more.

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Full service - Cargo Agent - Expatlogistics - recommended agents that will do pretty much everything for you

- www.expatlogistics.com/services/pethandlingservices.html 

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Ex-Pat Logistics Ltd@ExPatLogisticsLtd

https://www.facebook.com/ExPatLogisticsLtd/

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Relocation Services offered by Coexistence: Holistic Care - details can be found here and offer a range of tailored service to help you export your companion animals. 

 

Try taking your pets yourself - here are some contacts and groups that may be able to help you:

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The following facebook groups have members that have taken their pets to the country concerned. These people can help you understand the process.

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Next Stop Series : Exporting your pets from KSA to........

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Next Stop UK and Europe https://www.facebook.com/groups/155616445245864/

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Next Stop Oz https://www.facebook.com/groups/1540230606083959/

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Next Stop Phillipineshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2054219434861473/

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Next Stop India https://www.facebook.com/groups/371352236675469/

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Next Stop Bangladesh https://www.facebook.com/groups/542065106242711/

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Next Stop Canada and USAhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/372099140280025/

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Next Stop Pakistan https://www.facebook.com/groups/2190484857831709/

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Next Stop Dubai https://www.facebook.com/groups/813600495683324/

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Next Stop Oman https://www.facebook.com/groups/1283840625118710/

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Next Stop Lebanon https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205173133138905/

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Next Stop Sri Lanka https://www.facebook.com/groups/1948916278499586/

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Next Stop Thailand https://www.facebook.com/groups/1243448425817218/group_quality/

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Next Stop Egypt https://www.facebook.com/groups/713096552420393/

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Next Stop India https://www.facebook.com/groups/371352236675469/

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Next Stop Indonesia https://www.facebook.com/groups/314436275895230/

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Next Stop Malaysia https://www.facebook.com/groups/269167684026588/

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Next Stop South Africa https://www.facebook.com/groups/233321403894731/

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Cargo (Hold), Excess Baggage (Hold) or Cabin?

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From https://manoirkanisha.com/en/pet-relocation/excess-baggage-vs-manifest-cargo/

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“UNDERSTANDING the DIFFERENCES between FLYING PETS as

MANIFESTED CARGO, EXCESS BAGGAGE

or IN-CABIN BAGGAGE

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It is important to understand the difference between these three possible methods of transporting pets by plane, namely: 

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1. Manifested cargo

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2. Excess Baggage

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3. In-cabin

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1.PET TRAVELLLING as MANIFESTED CARGO

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You need an agent. www.exptlogistics.com is recommended in KSA. 

When your best friend travels as manifested cargo, the airline takes over responsibility for the pet during travel, not just for the container. 

Your pet will travel on an Air Waybill (AWB) and the airline may require the consignee at destination to acknowledge an ‘OK-to-Forward’ before we can even load the animal on the plane at departure. This ensures that no pet is stranded on arrival because nobody came to collect. We can make cargo bookings on your behalf provided we have a full name, address, telephone and email address for the consignee receiving your pet. 

It is realised that this is the most expensive means of transport, but it is the most secure, and several countries will ONLY allow entry as manifested cargo, notably GB, Australia, New Zealand, to name but a few.

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2. PET TRAVELLING as EXCESS BAGGAGE

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In this alternative called excess baggage, the pet travels like any other excess suitcase. The airline will never take any responsibility for the pet, only for the container should it get lost, regardless of what is inside. Not every airline will allow excess baggage, but if they do the charge is nominal (check airlines for specific details). It varies by airline, route, and the size of the container. Only the owner can make this booking along with their own ticket. There is an upper limit to size and weight which varies by airline, as well as according to the route and destination. 

On departure the passenger only receives a baggage ticket or receipt, just as for any other suitcase. The pet may not go down the baggage belt and may be taken directly by a handler as with any outsize item. The owner is wholly responsible for the animal, and it cannot travel in the passenger cabin on international flights. This is why your best friend must be housed in a rigid container up to IATA standards for travel in the forward hold which is heated, ventilated, air conditioned and illuminated, exactly as for the First Class passengers above. 

The size of the container will depend on the breed and the dimensions of your pet. 

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3. PET TRAVELING as IN-CABIN BAGGAGE

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In general in-cabin transport is only allowed by some airlines (check airlines for their policies), subject to several restrictions as well as the policy of the airline. It is only very rarely allowed on any international flights. If allowed, it means that the container must fit under the seat (check airline for sizes) so this at best restricts such transport to very small pets such as rats, mice, geckos etc. The container must be large enough for the animal to sit stand and turn in its natural manner. As with Excess Baggage, the owner is responsible for making such a booking at the same time as their own ticket. The airline takes no responsibility whatsoever for the pet or container. 

There are several reasons why in-cabin movement is not allowed. The airline does not know if the pet will smell, make a noise, or provoke allergies with other passengers. You are not allowed to release the pet in flight and must consider how water is to be provided without spilling. “

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HOLD crates (i.e cargo or excess baggage)

You must also check with the airline, however:

 

This gives the minimum requirements - https://www.pettravel.com/passports_container_requirements.…

Please note KLM does require metal bolts - check with your airline of choice to avoid disappointment/your pet now being able to travel.

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Approved airline HOLD travel crates available in KSA - 

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https://pethouseksa.com/pages/carrier-size

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AIRLINE CABIN BAGS

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These are the kind of cabin carriers usually accepted by airlines (but you need to check dimensions with your airline).

A good selection is here https://bestpetguides.com/10-best-airline-approved-soft-si…/

Also, Aleef (which can be ordered from within KSA) seems to have one.

https://aleef.com/en_US/products/743723555319

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Check with the airline webpage about pet weight limits in the cabin.

Keep in mind, your pet :

 *might be more comfortable in a larger crate in the hold; 

 *you might have to deal with pet toilet issues in the cabin

 *you might have to deal with pet noise in the cabin.

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CHECK if your pet is allowed to enter your destination country in the cabin (e.g. the UK only allows pets to enter by air as CARGO (not even as excess baggage))

CHECK how many pets you are allowed per person in the cabin (usually 1)

CHECK how many pets per cabin class you are allowed on the aircraft (e.g. Lufthansa allows a certain number of pets in the cabin per cabin class (e.g. 1 per business section, 1 per economy premium section, 2 per economy section). This is still only 1 pet per person.

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UNDERSTAND - you are NOT allowed to take your pet out of its cabin bag on the flight - imagine if it escaped......it doesn't matter how calm your pet is at home, the aircraft has new noises, smells and sights and your pet could be VERY STRESSED.

 

Pet Travel Crate size calculator:

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https://pet-express.com/services/crate-calculator/

 

IATA RULES:

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https://www.iata.org/…/c…/live-animals/pets/Pages/index.aspx

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Pet Imports Saudi Arabia

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https://www.facebook.com/Pet-Imports-Saudi-Arabia-498597653600920/

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Cargo Agent:

Ex-Pat Logistics Ltd@ExPatLogisticsLtd

https://www.facebook.com/ExPatLogisticsLtd/