We share the affection you have for your special pet, and we welcome them onboard our flights in the Economy class cabin and in the checked baggage.

The carriage of pets (Cats and Dogs) in passenger cabin is only permitted in Economy Class Cabins and is subject to the following conditions:

• The weight of the animal and crate (or pouch) must not exceed 7 kgs/15lbs.
• The flying hours of the requested flight does not exceed 5 hours.
• The number of pets on each flight must not exceed two
• The container (or pouch) dimensions must not exceed the under-seat stowage area (L50 X W40 X H 26 cms).
• The reservation must be arranged at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time and an approval is required from RJ's Systems & Procedures Section.
• Live Animal Acceptance Checklist shall be signed by the passengers for PETC acceptance. (click here)

Effective 14^th of July 2021, CDC is Temporarily Suspending the Importation of Dogs from:

1. Countries classified by CDC as high risk for dog rabies (Jordan).
2. Countries NOT at high risk if the dogs have been in a high-risk country during the previous six months.

These rules apply to all dogs including Puppies, Service Animals, and Emotional Support Dogs whether accepted as Hand-carried, Checked-in as Passenger Baggage, and Transported as Cargo.

Moreover, these rules also apply whether passenger just visiting the United States with his/her dog, importing dogs into the United States, or traveling out of the United States and returning with his/her dog after a temporary visit, such as a vacation or holiday, or for visiting friends and relatives.

CDC may grant advanced written approval (CDC Dog Import Permit) permitting the importation of fully rabies-immunized dogs, 6 months or older, from a high-risk country. Accordingly, to be eligible to apply for a CDC Dog Import Permit, the importer must be:

1. A US government employee with permanent change of station or temporary duty orders.
2. A US citizen or lawful US resident relocating to the United States, such as for employment or education; or
3. An owner of a service dog that is specifically trained to assist a person with a disability.

Each eligible importer may be permitted to bring in a maximum of 3 personal pet dogs one time during the temporary suspension. Institutions requesting to import more than 3 dogs may apply to do so for the purposes of science, education, or exhibition as defined in 42 CFR 71.50, or for bona fide law enforcement activities. View the application instructions for more details.

*For Canada,  effective 28^th September 2022:

commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies (Jordan) will no longer be permitted entry into Canada.

Commercial dogs can include, but are not limited to dogs forgiving it to someone else, resale, adoption, fostering, breeding, show or exhibition, research, intended for an animal welfare organization, special "training status" and other purposes.

There are various types of documentation that may be able to demonstrate the appropriate ownership of the dog. It is important that this documentation clearly describes the dog (age, breed, sex, colour/ markings, weight, and microchip/tattoo number if applicable), clearly identifies the owner and is dated so as to clearly indicate that ownership was obtained prior to importing the dog into Canada. Provided that the appropriate information is included, some examples of documentation that may be acceptable would include:

• Adoption or purchase agreements
• Medical records, vaccination certificates, or other documents issued by a licensed veterinarian
• Microchip placement or registration document

Noting that photographs of the pet or self-declarations will not be considered acceptable proof of ownership. 

Import permits:

• All currently issued import permits will remain valid until the end of the validity period specified on the permit, except import permits that is issued on or after June 28, 2022 will expire on September 27, 2022, regardless of when the permit is issued and the import conditions contained in the import permit would continue to apply.
• As of September 28, 2022, import permits will no longer be issued.
• Rabies vaccination, at no earlier than 3 months of age is required and there will be a 28 day waiting period after vaccination before the animal is eligible for export.

The rabies vaccination certificate (or European Union pet passport) must:

• be written in English or French
• be issued and signed by a licensed veterinarian
• identify the animal (age, breed, sex, colour/markings, weight, and microchip/tattoo number if applicable)
• state that the animal is vaccinated against rabies
• indicate the date of vaccination
• indicate the trade name and the serial number of the licensed vaccine
• specify the duration of immunity (otherwise, it will be considered valid for 1 year from the date of vaccination)
• have the name and signature of the licensed veterinarian that issued the certificate and the date it was signed

 * All information on the certificate must be legible.

If there is a documented medical reason why your pet cat cannot be vaccinated against rabies, such as a previous reaction, the CFIA may consider granting an exemption as long as your pet meets very specific additional requirements. The CFIA will not consider exemption requests if the only provided medical reason is that the animal is older.

The owner, at their own expense, must:

• Submit a request for an exemption, in writing, to the National Centre for Permissions (opens in new window). The written request must include:
• A completed Application for Permit to Import (opens in new window)
• A signed letter from the animal's veterinarian describing the documented medical reason why the animal cannot be vaccinated against rabies.

The animal must be identified by either a microchip or a legible tattoo. This means of identification must be recorded on all accompanying documentation, including the veterinarian's letter.

Note : Dogs arriving from high-risk countries without a CDC Dog Import Permit or arriving at an unapproved port of entry will be denied entry. There are no exceptions. If the dog is denied entry to the United States, the airline will be required to return the dog to the country of departure on the next available flight, regardless of carrier or route.

Therefore, before acceptance, airline staff should:

1. Verify the dog’s country of origin and 6-month travel history prior to boarding.
2. A copy of the CDC Dog Import Permit
3. A copy of the email granting approval to import a dog prior to boarding the dog.

No CDC Dog Import Permits are issued upon arrival. Dogs that arrive from high-risk countries without written arrival from CDC will be denied entry and returned to the country of departure at the importer’s expense.

If the importer does not present both documents at check-in, do not board the dog, and have the importer contact CDC. 

* For USA, effective 01st of August 2024:

All dogs (including service dogs) arriving in the United States by air must:

• Be at least 6 months of age.
• Appear healthy on arrival.
• Present veterinary documentation with a microchip number included on the form.
• Be accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form receipt; and
• Have an air waybill (AWB) regardless of whether dogs were transported as cargo, checked baggage, or handcarried baggage on all flights.
• Advance approval from CDC needed for landing of charter flights without AWB

Additional entry requirements depend on which countries the dog has been in during the past 6 months and where the dog was vaccinated against rabies.

1. Foreign-vaccinated dogs arriving from high-risk countries by air High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies | Bringing an Animal into U.S. | Importation | CDC:

1. Must arrive at a U.S. port of entry with a CDC-registered animal care facility (ACF) CDC-registered Animal Care Facilities | Importation | CDC.
2. The ports are: ATL, IAD, JFK, LAX, MIA, and PHL.
3. Must have a reservation at the ACF prior to arrival.

2. U.S.-vaccinated dogs returning to the U.S. by air:

Allowed to enter at any U.S. port of entry with one of the following:

• Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination form with valid rabies vaccination date included on form OR

   

• During the transition period* (which will expire on July 31, 2025): A USDA-endorsed export health certificate that was used to ship the dog from the U.S. to a high-risk country, if that export health certificate:

              - was issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian before July 31, 2025.

             - documents the dog’s age (at least 6 months), the microchip number, and valid rabies vaccination administered in the U.S. The rabies vaccination must be valid  (not expired) on the date of return, or the form will be invalid.

              - The export health certificate must be for the country where the dog’s return itinerary originated OR

• A USDA-endorsed export health certificate that was used to ship the dog from the U.S. to a rabies-free or low-risk country, if that export health certificate:

         - documents the dog’s age (at least 6 months) and the microchip number.

         - is for the country where the dog’s return itinerary originated.

3. Dogs arriving from dog rabies-free or low-risk countries by air:

Allowed to enter at any U.S. port of entry with one of the following documents, provided they are valid (not expired):

• Certification of Dog Arriving from DMRVV-free or Low-Risk Country form endorsed by an official veterinarian in the exporting country AND

                     - Veterinary records (which list the microchip number) for the dog from the exporting country for the 6 months before traveling to the U.S

                     - This form must be for the dog rabies-free or low risk country where the dog’s return itinerary originated

       - The form has different validity dates depending on whether and where the dog was vaccinated. See our website for more details. www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs-entering-us-after-august-1.html#low-risk  OR

• Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form completed in a dog rabies-free or low-risk country + titer, veterinary records, OR proof of veterinary payment for services completed in the exporting country at least six months prior to traveling to the United States AND

          - The initial rabies vaccine must be given at least 28 days before arrival OR

• A foreign export health certificate from a dog rabies-free or low-risk country stating the dog is at least six months old and listing the microchip number

           - The export health certificate must be certified by an official veterinarian in the exporting country AND

        - Foreign veterinary records (such as the EU Pet Passport) or proof of veterinary payment for services completed the exporting country at least six months prior to traveling to the United States must accompany the export certificate.

* The transition period (expiring on July 31, 2025) provides additional options to owners of dogs with a valid U.S.-issued rabies vaccination that have been in a high-risk country in the past 6 month.

* For Abu Dhabi 

Important Notice:

For noncompliance of import requirements there will be: Pet will be rejected (on its owner expenses) or confiscated.

* For Bahrain:

Pets are allowed, as long as they fit the following criteria:

      - Import permit issued by the Bahrain Medical Quarantine Department.

      - RNAT test.

      - The pet is accompanied by the required veterinarian health certificates.

Moreover, please note that the pet is subject to a medical test by the medical quarantine team at the airport

Pets Checked as Baggage

Pets such as dogs, cats accompanying a passenger on the same flight may be accepted as checked baggage. Pets will be treated as excess baggage and cannot be included in the checked baggage allowance. The following conditions must be met before acceptance on the flight.

• The reservation must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time.
• Approval is required from RJ's Systems & Procedures Section.
• A Maximum of 4 AVIH only, is allowed per aircraft.
• Live Animal Acceptance Checklist shall be signed by the passengers for AVIH acceptance. (click here)

Charges

A pet is not considered part of the passenger's free baggage allowance. It will be charged as normal excess baggage for both the pet's weight and the weight of its cage (kennel).

Charges for pet's carriage:

  * Small Kennel for Aqaba Station: 60$

 * Medium Kennel for Aqaba Station: 90$

 * Large Kennel for Aqaba Station: 120$

PETC (pet in Cabin ) will be priced similar to  Small pet in hold as in below

* PETC for Aqaba Station: 60$

 * Jordan - Beirut and vice versa : 75$  

Important Notice: Animal in Hold is allowed to be accepted with passengers as checked baggage from Check-in counter out of Riyadh airport.

Falcons in Cabin

Falcons may be carried in the cabin on limited occasions, especially in the Gulf area, provided the following is adhered to:

• Falcons can be carried in Economy class only.
• Falcons must be properly hooded.
• Seats blocked for falcons and handlers must be window seats.
• A chain or rope must be securely attached to the aircraft seat and the leg of each bird.
• Valid health certificates and all other entry documents required by country of entry or transit must accompany the bird(s).
• Falcons are accepted at the owner's risk
• The reservation must be arranged at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time and an approval is required from RJ's Systems & Procedures Section.

Important Notice

One falcon is charged three times the normal excess baggage rate. More than one falcon per handler will require the booking of an adjacent seat.

Maximum: two falcons per seat.

Max number of falcons per aircraft type

• Narrow bodied aircraft: 10 FALCONS
• Wide bodied aircraft: 15 FALCONS

Rodents are prohibited carriage on all our flights.