Armenia

Pet Entry Requirements for Armenia

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Armenia?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Armenia?

• Banned Breeds:

  Armenia does not publish a list of banned breeds. Pet owners are responsible for their pet’s behavior.

• Other information:

  Not specified

• Other vaccinations:

  Dogs must be treated for the following diseases before import: canine distempercanine hepatitiscanine leptospirosis (unless currently being treated)canine parvovirus Cats must be treated for the following diseases before import: feline viral rhinotracheitisfeline panleukopeniafeline leukemia Cats must also be checked for dermatophytoses and, if lesions are found, must undergo tests for dermatophytoses with samples processed at an approved laboratory. Cats with this condition should not be imported to Armenia.

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that fulfill Armenia pet import requirements for dogs or cats entering this country.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for EU-resident pets. Your pet’s passport to enter Armenia will include proof of current rabies vaccination and an export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country. Import permits are required for imports of more than two personal pets or commercial imports.

• Entering Armenia with a Pet:

  Pets entering Armenia by air must enter Armenia at the Zvartnots International Airport in Zvartnots. Pets can enter Armenia by air in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo. In all cases, pets must travel in a crate or carrier in accordance with the International Air Transport Association. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant? Flights to Armenia should be direct or have short layovers in countries known to control rabies. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to Armenia. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at importer expense.

• Exporting Pets from Armenia:

  Non-resident pets whose health and proof of rabies vaccination are still valid can exit Armenia without additional documentation unless their airline requires it. All resident dogs, cats and ferrets leaving Armenia for a foreign country must have their veterinarian in Armenia issue a Form 1 no sooner than 15 days prior to travel. Authorities at the border inspection post or airport will exchange this form for a Form 5(a) – International Veterinary Health Certificate. All documentation required by the importing country must be provided. Pet owners should consider having serology levels confirmed prior to leaving Armenia. Traveling internationally with the results of this test will ensure a smoother customs clearance in your destination country.

• Find a Licensed Veterinarian:

  Before beginning any pet export procedure, make sure your veterinarian is approved by the governing veterinarian authority in your pet’s country of origin. Your veterinarian should work for or is licensed by the agency of the government that is responsible for the movement of live animals.

• Armenia Pet Import Requirements:

  All steps required to conform to Armenia pet import requirements must be completed in the origination country. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.

• Quarantine for Pets Entering Armenia:

  There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Armenia if pet import regulations detailed here are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.

• Importing Other Pet Animals to Armenia:

  Not specified

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to Armenia:

  Unvaccinated puppies, kittens and kits (baby ferrets) under three months of age are granted an exception when entering Armenia as they should not be vaccinated for rabies until they turn three months. However, they should be microchipped and travel with a specific health certificate. Pet owners can also provide a serology test with acceptable levels to prove immunity to rabies. All pets over three months of age are subject to requirements listed here. Related: More information ontransporting a puppy.

• Animals Eligible for These Pet Import Requirements:

  These rules apply to the transport of domestic dogs and cats including assistance and service animals. Unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree, wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats cannot be imported under these regulations. Owners of other types of pets (amphibia, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents) covered by these regulations should refer to IMPORTING OTHER PET ANIMALS TO ARMENIA below. Armenia is classified as a country with a high risk of rabies by the European Union and many other countries. A rabies titer test will be required to return to the European Union and other countries. See more information under EXPORTING PETS FROM ARMENIA below. Your pet must originate from an area that has been free of rabies for at least 6 months.

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):

  Importers should verify that their pet is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This is important if your pet is not a dog or cat, and very important if it is a turtle or parrot. You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Contact the Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Armenia if you suspect that your pet is covered by CITES regulations. Over 180 countries participate and enforce CITES regulations. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Read more about CITES

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