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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 the pet into quarantine, return the pet to the country of origin, or destroy the pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting.

Pet Immigration Rules Russia

REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO RUSSIA

Russia does not quarantine healthy pets who meet the following requirements:

ARRIVING BY AIR - At the present time you must clear customs with your pet at either of the two Moscow airports. St. Petersburg and other airports in Russia do not have customs clearance facilities for pets.

FROM ABROAD: Owners can transport up to 2 dogs or cats. You need a Veterinary Certificate for Russia indicating that the animals are clinically healthy and vaccinated against rabies. Vaccination must be performed no earlier than 30 days and no more than 12 months before the departure. Although it is not required, we recommend that a USDA or CFIA licensed veterinarian complete the form and you have it endorsed by the USDA or CFIA if traveling from the United States or Canada. A copy of the Rabies Certificate should also be included.

Upon arrival you will register your pet at the airport veterinary office for a fee. You can then enter the Russian Federation, and travel to the other States of the Federation with your pet.

WITHIN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION TERRITORY: Domestic animals are transported together with the established Veterinary Certificate with the note of the airport veterinary service. You can learn the conditions of transportation (cage, prices, etc.) with the airline representatives when buying tickets.

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Failure to comply with these regulations will mean that your pet may be refused entry and the relevant authority in consultation with an authorized veterinarian can decide to return the pet home, or place the pet in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person responsible for pet, or as a last resort, without financial compensation, put the pet down where the return trip home or quarantine cannot be arranged.

All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) are not subject to the regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but may have to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of animals and a certificate to accompany them in respect of other diseases. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

VETERINARY CERTIFICATE
All countries have a unique veterinary certificates. This form differs from the International Veterinary Certificate issued by veterinarians in the United States. (APHIS 7001)

Find Veterinary Certificates for countries worldwide.

Although Russia does not require an ISO pet microchip, we strongly suggest microchipping your pet prior to traveling.

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