Georgia Pet Import Requirements

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What is a Pet Passport?

We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that conform to Georgia pet import requirements for dogs, cats, and ferrets entering this country from non-EU countries. This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for EU-resident pets. Your pet’s Republic of Georgia passport will include proof of rabies and other vaccinations, an import permit, and an international export health certificate. All documents are detailed below.

Animals Eligible for These Pet Import Requirements

These rules apply to the transport of domestic dogs, cats and ferrets including assistance and service animals. Unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree, wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats cannot be imported under these regulations. Owners of other types of pets (amphibia, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents) covered by these regulations should refer to IMPORTING OTHER PET ANIMALS TO THE REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA below.

Layovers

Flights to Georgia should be direct or transit through a listed third country (step 1) or another EU Member State if possible*. If your pet transits through an unlisted 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.

Find a Licensed Veterinarian

Before beginning any pet export procedure, owners, agents, or anyone transporting a pet should ensure that their veterinarian is licensed by the governing authority in their country that is responsible for the movement of live animals. This veterinarian should administer all vaccinations and treatments, as well as issue all required documentation.

Quarantine for Pets Entering Georgia

Your pet will not be subject to quarantine when entering the Republic of Georgia if the regulations listed here are met.

All steps required to conform to the Republic of Georgia’s pet import regulations must be completed in the country of origin prior to travel.

Step 1: Pet Microchip

Having your pet identified with a microchip is important when traveling internationally for several reasons. Firstly, a microchip will tie your pet to its documentation when entering a foreign country. Secondly, 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.

It is strongly recommended to have your pet identified with a microchip in accordance with the procedures in the country of origin prior to importing it to the Republic of Georgia. The most accepted form of identification is a 15-digit pet microchip that meets ISO (International Standards Organization) Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard 11785.

If microchipped, all documents should reflect the microchip number. If you want to be sure that veterinary inspectors can read your pet’s microchip, you can provide a microchip scanner that will read the microchip.

Your veterinarian, a veterinary hospital, or a trained nurse should implant the microchip. You should receive documentation on how to register it in the manufacturer’s or your government’s database.

If your pet does not have a registered microchip, make sure your pet is wearing tags that identify them and have contact information for the owner. Having a photo of you and your pet is always a good idea.

Step 2: Vaccinations

Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 11 months prior to entering the Republic of Georgia.

The administering veterinarian should issue, sign, and stamp:

a rabies certificate or
government-issued vaccination booklet or
EU Pet Passport

Note: Rabies titer test results or veterinary exemption letters are no substitute for proof of rabies vaccination.

Other Vaccinations

The Republic of Georgia does not require other vaccinations for personal imports; however, you may want to discuss the following vaccinations with your veterinarian prior to travel:

Dogs: distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus and parainfluenza

Cats: feline panleukopenia (distemper), viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and leukemia

All vaccinations can be recorded on the pet health certificate (step 5) at intervals required by the origination country.

Step 3: Rabies Titer (Serology) Test

A rabies titer test measures the level of rabies antibodies in your pet’s blood. It should be administered more than 30 days after the rabies vaccination.

A rabies titer test is not required for pets entering the Republic of Georgia. Pet owners from all countries should consider a rabies titer test to avoid any issues at customs clearance.

Step 4″.: Parasite Treatments

A tick and tapeworm treatment is not required prior to entering Gabon but is recommended due to availability of these products in the country. Pet owners should always protect their pets from foreign parasites.

Step 5: Health Certificate

All countries worldwide require an original health certificate issued in the country of origin, including the following information:

owner’s information
origination and destination details
details of your pet
vaccinations and treatments
veterinary 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 clearly identify your pet. Depending on the country of origin, additional details and treatments must be listed.

A licensed veterinarian in the origination country must complete the Pet Health Certificate for the Republic of Georgia. The governing authority of your country responsible for the import and export of animals should endorse the forms.

Step 6: Import Permit

An import permit is not required when entering the Republic of Georgia with a personal pet. Permits are required for unaccompanied pets entering the country as air cargo.

More Information

Importing Puppies and Kittens to the Republic of Georgia

Puppies and kittens under three months of age can enter the Republic of Georgia with a special declaration if any of these conditions apply:

The puppy or kitten is too young to be vaccinated for rabies

The puppy or kitten is older than 3 months and vaccinated for rabies and is entering the Republic of Georgia prior to the expiration of the 21-day wait (see Step 2).

Breeds Banned for Import to the Republic of Georgia

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

Entering the Republic of Georgia

Pets entering Gabon by air can do so via Tbilisi International Airport. Pets can arrive in the cabin, checked baggage or air cargo according to airline pet policies.

In all cases, pets must travel in a pet carrier or pet crate that is in accordance with the policies set by the International Air Transport Association.

All pets transiting the European Union are subject to additional requirements.

Importers should inform veterinary officials in advance electronically. If entering the Republic of Georgia by land, notification should be provided a minimum of 2 working days in advance. Air transports can notify a minimum of 2 hours in advance of entry. Veterinary inspectors will need to be available to check your pet and its pet passport documentation after landing.

All domestic dogs and cats must be free of any signs of contagious diseases when evaluated at the entry airport. Importers will need to pay for further veterinary testing if the health of your cat or dog is not acceptable.

Importing Other Animals to the Republic of Georgia

Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, and mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to the requirements of rabies vaccination; however, they will have to meet other requirements. They should have an import permit and health certificate to enter the Republic of Georgia. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

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 important 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 so, you will have to submit additional permit applications.

Over 180 nations participate in and enforce CITES rules and protections.

Related: Read more about CITES

Need More Pet Import Requirements for the Republic of Georgia?

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Current Information

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:

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make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense or
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 Republic of Georgia pet import requirements.