ISO microchip & identity
An ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip must identify your pet before its rabies vaccination counts. We check the chip reads correctly first.
Qatar → Netherlands · EU
Relocating your pet from Qatar to the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a major EU entry point and, with Germany, our horse hub via specialist partners. EU rules require a rabies antibody (RAT) test with a waiting period and an EU animal health certificate. Dragon manages the full animal side in Doha and coordinates horses end-to-end.
What this route needs
Everything except the flight — managed for you.
You book the seat. Dragon handles the permits, tests, documents, crate and airport so your pet is cleared to travel. Requirements change — we confirm the exact, current rules for your travel date.
Rabies & core vaccinations
A valid rabies vaccination (given after the microchip) plus up-to-date core vaccinations. We schedule and record everything to the destination’s standard.
Rabies antibody (RAT) blood test
Entry from Qatar requires a rabies antibody titration test (RAT) at an approved laboratory, followed by a mandatory waiting period before travel. This is the single item that sets your timeline — start early. We draw the sample at Dragon and confirm the exact current wait for your date.
Health certificate & clearance
A veterinary health certificate issued close to travel, plus any endorsement the destination requires. We prepare it to match the exact template in force at your travel date.
Export & import permits
The export permit from Qatar and the import permit for the destination. We handle the applications and timing so the permits are valid on your travel dates.
IATA travel crate
An airline-compliant (IATA) crate correctly sized to your pet. We advise the right crate and acclimatise your pet to it before the flight.
Airport handling & transfer
Booking your pet as manifest cargo or excess baggage as the route allows, plus pick-up and drop-off on both ends. You book the flight; we handle the animal side.
Boarding around your dates
Climate-controlled boarding at Dragon before or after travel — so there’s no scramble for care while paperwork, tests or flights line up.
How it works
Fully managed, step by step.
1
Quote & timeline
Share your pet or horse and target date; we map the EU steps and earliest safe departure.
2
Chip, vaccinate & RAT test
Microchip check, rabies vaccination and the RAT blood sample for EU entry.
3
EU health certificate & permits
EU animal health certificate and export/import permits, timed to travel.
4
Crate, airport & horses
IATA crate and airport handling for pets; horses coordinated with our European partners.
Common questions
Qatar → Netherlands
Is the Netherlands good for horse relocation?
Yes — the Netherlands and Germany are our horse hub; horses are coordinated through specialist partners for testing, permits and transport.
What sets the timeline?
The rabies antibody (RAT) test and its mandatory waiting period before EU travel. Start early; we confirm your exact current dates at quote.
Other relocation routes
We move pets to and from Qatar.
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Pet & horse relocation from Qatar to the Netherlands (EU).