Serbia

Pet Entry Requirements for Serbia

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Serbia?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Serbia?

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• Pets in Serbia:

  Pet ownership in Serbia is a well-established and cherished part of the culture. Many Serbian households keep a variety of pets, ranging from the traditional dogs and cats to birds, fish, and even exotic animals. Dogs are one of the most beloved pets in Serbia and cats are equally popular due to their independent nature and suitability for apartment living. Birds, particularly parrots, canaries, and budgerigars, are popular pets in Serbia. Serbia has a well-developed network of veterinary clinics offering a range of services; however, stray dogs and cats are a common issue in many urban areas. Numerous pet stores and online retailers provide pet food, accessories, and supplies. Cities like Belgrade and Novi Sad have a wide selection of pet products.

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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 Serbia pet import requirements.

• Exporting Resident Pets:

  All dogs, cats and ferrets leaving Serbia for another EU Member State or Annex 1 or Annex 2 Country should: Be microchippedBe vaccinated for rabies (in that order) not sooner than 12 weeks of age andWait for at least 21 days after primary vaccination before leaving Serbia (wait time may vary according to destination country requirements).Have a licensed veterinarian issue an Export Health Certificate in accordance with destination country requirements.Provide other required documentation (depending on destination country requirements). Exception: Exports to EU Member States that permit the entry of unvaccinated puppies and kittens. Note that many Annex 1 Countries will have additional requirements in addition to a resident Pet Passport when returning to the country. Pet owners should consider having serology levels confirmed prior to leaving Serbia. Even if your pet is not entering an Annex 3 Country, traveling internationally with the results of this test will ensure a smoother customs clearance in your destination country. All animals leaving Serbia for non-EU countries that do not have specific health certificates must obtain a health certificate in accordance with their destination country requirements prior to the issuance of an export permit. This permit will be issued by agencies in the origin country responsible for the issuance of export permits.

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents according to Serbia 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 to enter Serbia will include proof of microchip, current rabies vaccination, titer test results (some countries), and health certificate. Import permits are required for commercial imports issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.

• Entering Serbia with a Pet:

  Pets entering Serbia can enter at the following border crossings: Airport Nikola Tesla, BelgradeBatrovci-Bezdan (river border crossing with Republic of Croatia)Mali Zvornik-Sremska Raca (border crossing with Bosnia and Herzegovina)Horgos (border crossing with the Republic of Hungary)Vatin (border crossing with Romania)Veliko Gradiste (river border crossing with Romania)Dimitrovgrad (border crossing with the Republic of Bulgaria)Presevo (border crossing with the Republic of Macedonia)Gostun (border crossing with the Republic of Montenegro) Pets can enter Serbia 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 Serbia should be direct or transit through arabies-controlled countryor anotherEU Member Stateif possible*. Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply. Flights to Serbia should be direct or transit through an EU Member State, Annex 1 or Annex 2 Country if possible. If your pet transits through an Annex 3 Country, then a Transit Declaration will be required. The declaration must state that your pet has had no contact with rabies-carrying animals and remained secured within the airplane or airport. *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 Serbia. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at importer expense.

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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. Although Serbia is not member of the European Union, many of Serbia’s pet import requirements align with those of the EU.

• Serbia Pet Import Requirements:

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

• Breeds Banned from Import to Serbia:

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

• Quarantine for Pets Entering Serbia:

  There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Serbia if the following import regulations are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to denial of import, return to the origination country, quarantine or may be euthanized. All costs will be borne by the importer. Breaking News: Effective January 21, 2025, restrictions on imports and transits through Germany and Hungary of all live animals have been implemented due to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Germany and Hungary.Avoid transiting Germany and Hungary when planning your pet’s itinerary.

• Animals Eligible for These Regulations:

  Unless otherwise stated, the regulations below apply to domestic dogs and cats including service and assistance dogs and cats. These regulations do not include the import of wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats, unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree. Serbia 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 otherpart 1 or 2 listed third countries. See more information under Exporting Pets below.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to Serbia:

  Unvaccinated puppies, kittens and kits (baby ferrets) under 12 weeks of age may enter Serbia only from an EU Member State or Part 1 or 2 Listed Third Country on these conditions: Puppies, kittens and kits must also be accompanied by either: A declaration signed by the owner that the pet has resided in the origin country since birth until time of import and has had no contact with wild animals that could carry rabies.Their mother whose official Passport or health certificate indicates that she was vaccinated for rabies according to these regulations when she gave birth. Puppies and kittens under 12 weeks of age are permitted to enter Serbia from a country considered by the World Organization of Animal Health to be rabies-free with a microchip and health certificate. All pets over 12 weeks of age are subject to requirements listed here. Related:More information on transporting a puppy

• Importing Birds and Other Pet Animals to Serbia:

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• Have Questions About Importing Your Pet to Serbia?:

  Have a comment about importing a pet to Serbia? Post it below and we will respond. 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 Serbia?:

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

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

  Detailed instructions on importing your dog, cat or ferret to Serbia from any country available in six languagesISO 11784/11785 Compliant Microchip InformationRequired Vaccinations and IntervalsRabies Titer Test Instructions (when required)Health Certificate InformationIATA 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 SerbiaMicrochip CertificateInoculation Record.Airline 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 Serbia 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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