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- Policies for ESAs and service animals may differ from those for regular pets. Qatar Airways typically requires advance notification and documentation for these animals.
7. Restrictions by Destination
- Some countries have strict quarantine laws or may not allow pets to enter at all. Research your destination’s pet import regulations well in advance.