Copy of owners (Iqama) now required to ship dogs to KSA

If true, this is a concern to us as well. We thought we we had everything in hand and just need the Import permit which is applied for closer to the actual departure date.

I know the Saudi Arabian embassy in Canada say on their web site to submit a copy of the Iqama with the request for legalization of the documents but they did for us with a copy of the temporary work visa issued for our entry.

At what stage did the relocation advisor say you needed to provide the Iqama ?

Thanks

HI Kellbenl,

Just sent you a PM asking you a couple of questions

I wanted to update the board as this is getting more complicated by the minute. First off we are shipping out dogs thru a pet carrier (Pet Relocator Service). We thought this was the easiest due to the volumes of paperwork required. Here is the list required as of 4/10/13 in order to have your dogs "shipped" to the KSA.

For your knowledge, I’m going to need to get an import permit for your pets and several things will be needed. See list below;

1.) A COPY of their recent Rabies vaccination records. Each pet will need to travel with a "Rabies Certificate" with microchip numbers showing and your vets signature. The vaccines are REQUIRED to be older than 30 days ago but also LESS than 1 Year.
**Note – Each certificate must be signed by the vet in INK pen (no electronic signatures allowed) and show their microchip numbers. These ORIGINAL forms will be part of the paperwork that goes to the USDA office and to DC so keep them handy. I will only need a fax or email copy to obtain their permits and when ever you have these available.

2.) A COPY of their last Distemper combo vaccines given (DHLPP). Microchip numbers must be shown and vet signature in place same as above. The ORIGINAL document will stay with the above Rabies Certificates for further use and travel.

3.) Copy of your Passport Photo page along with entry visa stamp from KSA.

4.) Copy of owners Saudi Arabia residence permit (Iqama).

5.) Authorization letters - template provided by our partner agency in Riyadh. These will need to be stamped by the employer in SA and by the Chamber of Commerce. Original letters need to be posted to our Riyadh office.

6.) A Copy of their health certificate which I'll be walking you through organizing with your vets office next.


The issue seems to be that they can obtain the permit with a pass port page and a copy of your entry visa. The issue is on the Saudi arrival with the iqama.

..............Too be continued.............