North Macedonia

Pet Entry Requirements for North Macedonia

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in North Macedonia?

What Additional Information Do I Need for North Macedonia?

• Other Information:

  Not specified

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that are required for dogs and cats entering North Macedonia from other countries.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for resident pets. Your pet’s passport will include proof of microchip, rabies vaccination, rabies titer test (some countries), and international export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination 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. The agency of the government that is responsible for the movement of live animals should either license or employ your veterinarian.

• Entering North Macedonia by Air:

  Pets must enter North Macedonia via Skopje International Airport. Pets can arrive in the cabin, as checked baggage or as air cargo. When arriving in North Macedonia the pet must be muzzled and on a leash. Owners must attest that they are importing their pet to North Macedonia for reasons other than trade or commercial activity. Importers will need an IATA-compliant pet crate to transport any dog or cat. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant? Flights should be direct if the duration of the flight does not violate animal welfare laws. Layovers should be short and not involve a change in airline companies. If your pet’s itinerary involves a layover in the European Union, then additional requirements will apply. Importers will need to provide advance notice to veterinary officials at the airport so they will be available to inspect your pet and its passport documentation upon landing. This is especially important if your pet will be arriving outside of normal business hours. Whenever your pet travels to a foreign country like North Macedonia, it is always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating ownership of your pet. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport.A government veterinarian will provide further examination if your dog or cat is not in apparent good health when entering North Macedonia. All costs associated with further inspections or treatments will be borne by the importer.

• North Macedonia Import Requirements:

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

• Breeds Banned from Import to North Macedonia:

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

• Quarantine for Pets Entering North Macedonia:

  There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia:

  Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to requirements of rabies vaccination but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter North Macedonia. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to North Macedonia:

  Puppies and kittens must be microchipped and vaccinated for rabies not sooner than three months of age,and not sooner than six months prior to import. They can enter North Macedonia with their mother under three months of age. The mother must have proof of rabies vaccination and a titer test if entering from a high-rabies country. Related: More information ontransporting a puppy.

• Animals Eligible for These Pet Import Requirements:

  These rules apply to the transport of domestic dog 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 NORTH MACEDONIA below. Pets entering North Macedonia should have resided in arabies-controlled countryor arabies-free countryfor at least 6 months prior to travel.

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

  The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) prohibits the trade of some species of animals, including pets. This is crucial if you have a pet that isn’t a dog or cat, and it’s crucial if it’s a turtle or a parrot. If this is the case, importers will have to submit additional permit applications. The agency that issues these permits is responsible for the protection of wildlife in your country. 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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