Cats in Saudi Arabia: rules and travel

Cats brought into the country must be identified with an electronic chip or other identification, and must be free of parasites, especially toxoplasma.[1]

Under the GCC Animal Welfare Law, owners must prevent harm and suffering, check animals at least once a day, have a vet examine and treat them, and must not release a dependent animal; giving one up has to be arranged with the authority.[2]

The same rules apply as from any other country: an import permit through the MEWA Anaam platform, valid 30 days, entry only through the port named on it, a microchip, rabies vaccination with at least six months of validity left, a health certificate from an accredited vet approved by the veterinary authority, the pet passport or vaccination record, and a certificate of origin.[1]

Same procedure for all countries. Travellers taking a pet out and back need an exit and return permit from Anaam, with return within 60 days. The owner's ID, passport or residence permit and a photo of the pet go with the application.[1]

MEWA schedules arrival dates according to quarantine capacity; a secondary source says no quarantine is imposed if all requirements are met.[1]