Uzbekistan

Pet Entry Requirements for Uzbekistan

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Uzbekistan?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Uzbekistan?

• Other Information:

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• Pets in Uzbekistan:

  In Uzbekistan, pets are becoming an increasingly important part of many households, particularly in urban areas. Dogs and cats are most popular both as companions and as working animals. Birds, fish and small mammals are also kept in households, especially those with small children. Veterinarians are available, particularly in larger cities like Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara offering essential and routine care for pets. Access to specialized veterinary services may be more limited in rural areas. This should be noted by pet owners planning further travel or returning to their country of origin. Stray dogs and cats are a significant issue, particularly in urban areas. Pet owners should protect their pets against rabies and contagious diseases prior to entering the country.

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents according to Uzbekistan 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 rabies vaccination, and an export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.

• Entering Uzbekistan by Air:

  Pets must enter Uzbekistan by air via Tashkent International Airport. Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo according to airline pet policies. Clearance can take up to one day. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant? 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 Uzbekistan. All costs associated with further inspections or treatments will be borne by the importer. 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 Uzbekistan, it is always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating ownership of your pet.

• Flying a Pet to Uzbekistan:

  There is an abundance of commercial airlines that offer services to pets that fly into Tashkent International Airport including Aeroflot, Air Cairo, Asiana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, China Southern Airlines, flydubai, LOT Polish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Red Wings Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ural Airlines, Utair and Uzbekistan Airways. Flights to Uzbekistan should be direct or transit through arabies-controlled countryor 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.

• 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.

• Uzbekistan Pet Import Requirements:

  All steps required to import a pet dog or cat to Uzbekistan must be completed in the country of origin. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.

• 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. Pet owners can import one to two cats, dogs or birds (except pigeons) per person.

• Breeds Banned for Import to Uzbekistan:

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

• Quarantine for Pets Entering Uzbekistan:

  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.

• Importing Other Pet Animals to Uzbekistan:

  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 Uzbekistan. 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 Uzbekistan:

  Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated for rabies prior to three months of age. They should be vaccinated after three months of age and wait for 30 days before travel. Pet puppies and kittens must be vaccinated for rabies to conform to Uzbekistan pet import requirements. 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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