Saudi Arabia has set a new guideline for visitors to the Kingdom.
According to the new guidelines, they must first obtain approval from Saudi authorities before shipping their animals, according to a spokesman for Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Sunday.
According to the notification issued by the Saudi government, all airlines must inform passengers in advance about the new rules for the shipment of pets.
“Airlines must inform passengers that it is necessary to submit import/export applications for animals through the new electronic link (https://nanma.sa), before traveling,” it said.
The flight carriers must not ship animals, including those accompanied by their owners, without obtaining a permit from the ministry of environment, the notification further read.