Pet Microchip

When traveling to Montenegro, your pet must be identified with a pet microchip that is 15 digits in length and ISO 11784/11785 compliant. It is the best form of pet identification available today and should make customs clearance smoother.

If your pet currently has a microchip that does not have 15 digits, then you can bring your own microchip scanner.

The microchip should be implanted by your veterinarian, veterinary hospital or trained nurse. You should receive documentation as to the manufacturer of the microchip and instructions on how to register your pet's information in the manufacturer database.

Vaccinations

Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months prior to entering the country. Proof of vaccination is required.

Rabies Titer Test

A rabies titer test is required no sooner than 30 days after the primary rabies vaccination and more than 3 months prior to import to Montenegro.

Health Certificate

A pet health certificate for Montenegro must be completed by a licensed veterinarian in your originating country within 10 days of travel. After issuance, a government veterinarian from the agency in your country that is responsible for the import and export of animals must endorse the forms.

Import Permit

An import permit is not required when entering Montenegro with a personal pet unless arriving unaccompanied.

Parasite Treatments

Dogs must be treated for internal parasites by a licensed veterinarian shortly prior to import to Montenegro. Dogs and cats should always be inspected and treated for external parasites before traveling internationally.

Entering Montenegro by Air

Pets must enter Montenegro by air via Podgorica Airport. Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo.

Whenever you travel to a foreign country like Montenegro, 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. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense.

Banned Breeds

Montenegro does not publish a list of banned breeds.

Other Animals

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 Montenegro. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

CITES

If your pet is not a dog, cat or ferret, and especially if it is a turtle or parrot, you should verify that it is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).  You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Over 180 countries participate and enforce CITES regulations.

Need More Assistance?

To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.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 the rules of the country you are visiting.

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