Russia

Pet Entry Requirements for Russia

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Russia?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Russia?

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• Current Information:

  To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on wagsandwanders.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense, return your pet to the country of origin, or euthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Russia pet import requirements.

• Rabies Classifications:

  Russia is classified as anunlisted country(high rabies) by the European Union and many other countries. A rabies titer test will be required to return to the European Union and many other countries. See more information under Exporting pets from Russia below. Pets must originate from countries that have not had a rabies incident within the past six months of import.

• What is a Pet Passport?:

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

• Entering Russia with a Pet:

  Live animals entering Russia by air should do so at Domodedovo Airport or Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow or Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg according to commercial airline routes. Upon arrival, you will register your pet at the airport veterinary office for a fee. Pets can enter Russia 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 Russia should be direct or transit through a listed third country (step 1) or another EU Member State if possible. 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 Russia. 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 Russia:

  Non-resident pets whose health and proof of rabies vaccination are still valid can exit Russia without additional documentation unless their airline requires it. All resident dogs, cats and ferrets leaving Russia for a foreign country must have their veterinarian in Russia 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 Russia. Traveling internationally with the results of this test will ensure a smoother customs clearance in your destination country.

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• 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 handles the movement of live animals.

• Russia Pet Import Requirements:

  All steps required to conform to regulations to import a dog, cat or ferret to Russia must be completed in the origination country. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.

• Breeds Banned from Import to Russia:

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

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to Russia:

  Unvaccinated puppies, kittens and kits (baby ferrets) under three months of age are granted an exception when entering Russia as they should not be vaccinated for rabies until they turn 3 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.

• Quarantine When Importing a Pet to Russia:

  There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Russia as long as the following requirements are met.Your pet must originate from an area that has been free of rabies for at least 6 months. Unless otherwise stated, the regulations below apply to domestic dogs and cats only. Owners of other pets should refer to item 13.

• Animals Eligible for These Import Regulations:

  These requirements apply to the transport of domestic dogs, cats and ferrets including assistance and service animals. Wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats, unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree, cannot be imported under these regulations. Owners of other animals should refer to step 13.

• Importing Birds and Other Pet Animals to Russia:

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• Have Questions About Importing Your Pet to Russia?:

  Have a comment about importing a pet to Russia? Post it below and we will respond. Post it below and be published! You can also reach out by posting to ourBlog,[X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/Wags and Wanderscom/),[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Wags and Wanders/), orEmailor follow our activities on[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/Wags and Wanderstransport/profilecard/)andTikTok. Please note that the accuracy of comments made from Facebook users other than Pet Travel have not been verified. We do not endorse any person or company that may offer transport services through posts to this webpage.

• Need More Pet Import Requirements and Forms for Russia?:

  Visit Wags and WandersStore.com for step-by-step detailed instructions on regulations, permits, layovers, costs, tests and pet import regulations for Russia at minimal cost.Our information is current, verified and tailored to your pet’s itinerary.

• Here’s what is included in the Russia pet passport package::

  Detailed instructions on importing your dog, cat or ferret to Russia from any country available in six languagesISO 11784/11785 Compliant Microchip InformationRequired Vaccinations and IntervalsHealth Certificate InformationParasite TreatmentIATA Carrier and Crate RequirementsLayover Considerations & Requirements for Airline Pet TravelResponsibilities of a Pet TransporterFREE unlimited email supportboth for you and your veterinarian, should either of you have any questions Also included at no additional cost: Veterinary Health Certificate for RussiaInoculation RecordAirline Health Certificate

• 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 Russia 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:Learn more about CITES

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