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Post by BKS on Jan 23, 2012 22:05:32 GMT
Hi this is Jane at BKS. Its been about a year since I last posted and in that time the rules for importing dogs have become much stricter. It is now virtually impossible to get a small dog into Dammam, I even had a Beagle refused a permit recently. I have heard a German Shepherd was just turned down. I am not sure exactly what breeds are allowed any more so if anyone could reply and post the latest information I would be grateful. Still no problem with cats, in moderation of course! Thanks Jane BKS International Pet Shipping, Inc. petsandplanes@aol.com
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Post by Carolina on Jan 25, 2012 0:44:01 GMT
o Our friend who recently arrived to KSA had his two very small dogs imported but they did not come to Dammam but to Riayad (sorry if I have misspelt) early in the morning for me anyway there was no problem at all I will try and find out who he used i.e. shipping agent but he was shipping them from Texas and I guess your doggies will be shipped from UK - to give you some hope we helped a new hire not so long ago to ship in a german shepherd and cat - but it was from Qatar to Dammam - anyway they accepted them here ok - so I will try my best in a day or so to see what we can help Carolina
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Post by Carolina on Jan 27, 2012 5:47:16 GMT
o I can see that this posting asking about shipping dogs from the UK is quite a few months old however for anyone else with this same question I have the following from you from a lady that is just about to ship her small dog from Scotland to KSA. The agents I'm using for Poppy are www.passportforpets.com. They have an online form to fill in and then they get will get back in touch with a quote and a follow up phone call. I liked them straight away, they have dealt with KSA before and they were also one of the cheapest. They have an offer on right now where they are giving a free travel crate with each booking, a saving of a good few hundred pounds ! Hope this helps. Kind Regards Carolina
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Post by vikingmom on Feb 2, 2012 16:42:43 GMT
We are in the process of filling in the paperwork to bring our dog from the state of Georgia in the USA. She is a border collie/mix so should be an ok breed. Our relocation advisor sent us a list of the not ok breeds. Small dogs and "fierce" dogs were on it (like German shepherds :x ) In the relocation guide we are being told to address a letter to the customs agent in Damman as well as the USDA form and have both certified by the USDA in Atlanta, then send them to Washington DC for authentication, then to Houston to the Saudi Arabian consulate for their stamp of approval. When I called Atlanta to confirm the address and fees, they told me they will only authenticate their form and refuse to put their stamp on any other paper. Any suggestions?? Thanks for all your helpful hints on this forum. It has been a great source of comfort as we go through this process. We are just waiting on the BI at this point, then visas I guess! Should see y'all in Abqaiq in March!!!
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Post by Carolina on Feb 17, 2012 21:00:24 GMT
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Our new hire from Qatar to KSA with his german shepherd and his cat - he had the same problem so we obliged to use our name and paperwork in our name to get them into KSA - it is something we will not do again as it was a complete headache - yes the dog and cat arrived but between Qatar and KSA i.e. at this end they lost them - Qatar Airways were a nightmare to deal with but eventually after 2 hours we found them in the huge warehouse at Dammam airport - it took another 3 hours to get them out with having to go from department to another department getting paperwork stamped etc etc - as much as we love animals we will not be doing that again.
What would and could work is if your husband comes over first and then from this end he can do the necessary paperwork and that you could come over with your doggies - much better to do it that way.
Good Luck it is possible but I stress you need to really be very organised and get everything well in order etc.
We moved our two cats to 9 countries in 12 years! which I think must be a record LOL
Carolina
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Post by vpainter on Feb 18, 2012 19:40:00 GMT
Or you come with your husband, leaving your dogs with a trusted friend or family member and you bring them in the next time you go out. That's what we did so the family could come together.
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Post by Carolina on Feb 19, 2012 4:16:44 GMT
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A good idea as you know animals are better to travel with their owners than without - it was awful when we could not find the cat and dog at Dammam during those two hours of trying to find out in fact if they had landed with Qatar Airways.
Carolina
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Post by vikingmom on Feb 21, 2012 18:41:19 GMT
Thanks everybody! We just got the paperwork back from Atlanta and have been to Houston to apply for our visas! Next thing, airline tickets!!! I need to send this form off to Washington DC then to Houston but all should be in order since my vet was willing to put all the pertinent info on the USDA form as well as on a letter. Now I just hope we can find the dog when we arrive at the airport. Unfortunately, she is not a barker, so we won't be able to find her that way!! Anybody in Abqaiq, look for three tall (my husband if over 6 1/2 feet) people in mid-March!!
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Post by vpainter on Feb 22, 2012 9:47:24 GMT
Welcome to Aramco! Safe travels!!!!
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Post by Speedy53 on Apr 9, 2012 15:07:16 GMT
Vikingmom, We are leaving on the 22nd and trying to get the import permit for our dog and cat. I have had no luck contacting the Jeddah Vet. I have called, emailed and faxed them with no response!
How did you end up getting the import permit?
Thanks! Liza
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Post by lexington on Apr 14, 2012 0:55:17 GMT
What's the deal with small dogs? Why are they being turned away?
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Post by vpainter on Apr 16, 2012 18:16:19 GMT
Well, its a cultural thing: Little dogs can be used by boys or girls to meet boys or girls. Ok, don't lol. Thus the ban.
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Post by lexington on Apr 17, 2012 12:56:10 GMT
Interesting. We're still early in the game as we've only just applied and crossing fingers for an interview culminating in an offer and move to KSA. Anyhoo, thinking positive we have two dogs: a mini poodle (not the toy....or the standard) & a mastador (mastiff-lab mix), will they (Saudi officials) turn away our poodle?? How sad.
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Post by vpainter on Apr 17, 2012 19:54:24 GMT
Jane has been able to get some small dogs in, I'd work with her.
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Post by parisbal on Sept 18, 2012 11:40:30 GMT
lexington, We recently had our dog shipped over from UK,Scotland. All I can advise is dont try and do it yourself, I did try and ended up in tears it was to stressfull, my vet gave me All Pet Travel in Dunfermline, their contact details..A huge thank you to Andrew who was so helpfull, he did everything at the Brit end booked flights, contacted the relevent people, he also sent an agent which was based in London the paper work straight to the Saudi embassy, but they refused to take it because their was no stamp on it, this was during the olympics,think that caused a few hold ups, the paper work did take a bit longer,as I said the Olympics were on, then it was Ramadan then Eid.So the first 2 flights were cancelled{at no extra cost}. Also we contacted Purrfect pets in Khobar and Ahmend was a great help, so thank you so much. It all went smooth and he arrived on the 12th September, the crate he was in was great he was surprisingly clean when he got out altho he did need a bath, but we hadnt seen our dog in 3 weeks and I have to say he was in great spirits, very pleased to see us. Any one wishes to PM me their a few wee detail I would like to add to the process.
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