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Hong Kong Pet Owners Consider Fleeing UAE Amid Quarantine Woes

3/22/2026

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Hong Kong residents are considering fleeing the United Arab Emirates with their pets because of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Pet owners say the 120-day quarantine makes returning to Hong Kong impractical.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said the quarantine policy remains unchanged but will expedite import applications.
Pets arriving from Dubai face lengthy quarantines, with three months for dogs and ten months for cats.

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Hong Kong residents are considering fleeing the United Arab Emirates with their pets because of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Pet owners say the 120-day quarantine makes returning to Hong Kong impractical.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said the quarantine policy remains unchanged but will expedite import applications.
Pets arriving from Dubai face lengthy quarantines, with three months for dogs and ten months for cats.