Ukraine
Pet Travel Policy Information
Pet Travel Requirements for Ukraine
Pet Entry Requirements for Ukraine
Pet Microchip
Having your pet identified with a microchip is important when traveling internationally for several reasons. First, a microchip will tie your pet to its documentation when entering a foreign country. Second, if, for any reason, your pet is separated from you during travel, the chances of reuniting with your pet significantly increase if you register your information in a microchip database. Third, mostcountries require that pets be microchippedand compliant microchips may be difficult to find should your pet ever leave the country. All dogs and cats entering Ukraine must be identified with a 15-digitwhich is compliant with International Standards Organization standard 11784 or Annex A of ISO standard 11785. All documentation must reflect the microchip number. If your pet’s microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, importers can provide athat will read their pet’s microchip. Your veterinarian, a veterinary hospital or trained nurse should implant the microchip. Documentation should be provided as to the manufacturer of the microchip and registration instructions.
Vaccinations
Your pet must be current on all vaccinations and the rabies vaccination must have been given a minimum of 21 days and 12 months of entry. Pets entering Ukraine from an rabies-free country recognized as such by the World Organization of Animal Health do not need to be vaccinated for rabies, but this is not recommended. The administering veterinarian should record vaccination information, sign and stamp one of the following documents depending on veterinary practices in the country of origin: a rabies certificatea government-issued vaccination booklet oran EU Pet Passport
Rabies Titer (Serology) Test
A rabies titer test, also known as a rabies antibody test or rabies serology test, is a blood test that measures the level of rabies antibodies in your pet’s blood. The test will assess the effectiveness of a rabies vaccination or determine your pet’s immune response to the rabies virus. When required, a licensed veterinarian will administer the test more than 30 days after the most current rabies vaccination. A rabies titer test administered by a licensed veterinarian no sooner than 14 days after the rabies vaccination is required to enter Ukraine from any country. The results must be entered in the health certificate. The test should be administered more than 3 months but less than 24 months prior to entering Ukraine. Note that rabies titer test results or veterinary exemption letters are no substitution for proof of rabies vaccination.
Parasite Treatments
According to all preventative measures to ensure public health and the safety of your pet, treatments for internal and external parasites should be administered prior to entering Ukraine. The treatment of pets for internal parasites, especially Echinococcus multilocularis, as well as external parasites (fleas and ticks) should be discussed with your veterinarian who will administer according to disease status of the origination country. These treatments are recommended, but not required. The administering veterinarian can record these treatments on the health certificate or issue you a record of treatment. Dogs must be tested for Toxoplasmosis with a negative result. Cats must be examined and tested for Dermatophytosis. It is not recommended to import dogs or cats with these conditions.
Health Certificate
All countries worldwide require an original health certificate (sometimes known as a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) for live animals entering their country. The certificate should include the following information: details of your pet andvaccinations and treatments andveterinary attestations regarding symptoms of contagious diseases at the time of export. Further, your veterinarian must certify that your pet is healthy enough to travel and is not from a region that is subject to rabies restrictions. The health certificate must properly identify your pet. Your veterinarian will include additional details and treatments on the certificate depending on the country of origin. A licensed veterinarian in the origination country must complete the health certificate within 10 days of entry. Related: A government veterinarian must either issue the certificate or endorse the certificate after issuance by a licensed veterinarian. This official represents the agency in the origination country that is responsible for the import and export of live animals If you transit Germany or Poland enroute to Ukraine, then no other documents are required. If you enter Germany even for a few hours then you will need the.
Import Permit
Pet dogs and cats entering Ukraine with their owners do not need an import permit. Commercial imports will require an import permit.
Complete all 6 steps to enter Ukraine with your pet
Requirements may change. Always verify with official sources before travel.
Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Ukraine?
Not specified
What Additional Information Do I Need for Ukraine?
- Pets in Ukraine:
Ukraine has a significant population of companion animals, including approximately 750,000 dogs and 5.5 million cats owned by Ukrainian families.Many people fled with their pets, emphasizing the importance of keeping families together during this crisis.. Getting food and supplies to distressed shelters is challenging due to the conflict with Russa. Larger organizations are coordinating support, but it remains dangerous work. Some animal shelters are calling for a “green corridor” to transport pets out of the country, but unfortunately, these efforts have not been successful.
- Entering Ukraine:
Prior to the conflict with Russia, pets would enter Ukraine by air via Boryspil International Airport in Kiev. Unfortunately, there is no commercial service into this airport currently. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant? Veterinary border inspection posts on the Polish border are at Dorohusk and Korczowa. Information as to whether these border posts are open for veterinary inspections is not available at this time. Whenever your pet travels to a foreign country like Ukraine, 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.
- Other Information:
Not specified
- Flights to Ukraine:
Due to conflict with Russia, currently, there are no commercial flights into Ukraine.
- Export Requirements:
These instructions do not reflect export requirements for your country. You should contact your veterinarian, customs, Embassy or the government responsible for the import and export of animals (usually the Ministry of Agriculture) for that information. We also have export requirements posted for many countries. You can select your country from the menu dropdown and scroll down to find themhere.
- What is a Pet Passport?:
We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents according to Ukraine pet import requirements for dogs or cats entering the country.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 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.
- Ukraine Pet Import Requirements:
All steps required to import a pet dog or cat to Ukraine must be completed in the country of origin. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.
- Breeds Banned for Import to Ukraine:
Ukraine does not publish a list of banned breeds. Pet owners are always responsible for their pet’s behavior.
- Quarantine for pets entering Ukraine:
Quarantine will not be imposed on your pet if the following regulations are met. Pets not meeting import regulations will be quarantined, returned to the origin country or euthanized. All costs are the responsibility of the importer.
- 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. If you are entering Ukraine with over five cats, dogs or ferrets, then the minimum age of import is six months.
- Importing Other Pet Animals to Ukraine:
Information on the import of other pet animals to Ukraine is not available at this time.
- Importing Puppies and Kittens to Ukraine:
Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated for rabies prior to 12 weeks of age. Cats and dogs between 12 to 16 weeks of age that are vaccinated for rabies but cannot meet the 21-day waiting periodand are entering Ukraine with their owner must provide written documentation that they have had no contact with other animals that are susceptible to rabies or proof of their mother’s current rabies vaccination when she gave birth. Related:More information on transporting a puppy
- 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 in and enforce CITES regulations. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Read more about CITES
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Traveler Tips & Experiences
Emily Parker
February 12, 2025
I visited Ukraine last year with my French Bulldog and found the process straightforward and well-documented.
Michael Chen
January 3, 2025
Air travel to Ukraine was a breeze and my cat had no issues. Highly recommend booking early!