Pet Shipping - Pet Import Requirements in Armenia

Pet Import Requirements in Armenia

Armenian regulations are friendly in regards to pets' importation , however most pets must transit though the EU and meet EU transit regulations. All pets arriving to Armenian airport will have to meet the following requirements. And moreover, they must be completed in this order:

1. Fitted with an ISO (or compatible ) microchip for identifying purposes.
2. Vaccinated against rabies.
3. Have a satisfactory blood test for rabies at an EU-recognized laboratory three (3) months prior to travel.
4. Given an official PET Scheme Certificate from the laboratory to verify the rabies test results.
5. Given a tick and tapeworm treatment 48 to 24 hours prior to departure.

Here are some more import requirements and facts for transporting your pet to Armenia:

All requirements must be preformed by a licensed Veterinarian. Do not forget to check with the airlines you are using to ensure you have all necessary documentation for your pets to travel.
Please be advised that not all the airlines serving Yerevan will accept live animals for transportation.

If your pet is healthy and accompanied by the proper Animal Health Certificate issued not earlier than 3 weeks before travel it will have no problems when entering Armenia.

Veterinary services in Armenia are rudimentary. Only the most basic shots and non-invasive treatment is available with any degree of safety. Be cautious about bringing a very old , or chronically ill animal that may require regular veterinary care.

It is always recommended to check with the OBC and post to verify current pet transporttation requirements.