Pet Travel From the United States to Georgia
Travel Requirements Based on Pet Type
Carefully read ALL of the requirements related to your pet on this page.
- This page provides the most recent entry requirements and can change without notice.
- It is the responsibility of the veterinarian to make sure the pet has met all health requirements of the destination country before issuing a health certificate.
- Failure to meet the requirements may result in problems gaining certificate endorsement or difficulties upon arrival in the destination country.
- Health certificates must be legible, accurate, and complete.
- An import permit is not required for U.S. origin pet dogs, cats, or ferrets to enter the Republic of Georgia.
- No more than 5 pets (dogs, cats and/or ferrets) are allowed per traveler for “non-commercial movement.”
- Dogs, cats, or ferrets moving for the purposes of sale or transfer of ownership are not considered “non-commercial movement of pet animals” and should not use the model health certificate below for export.
- Pet dogs traveling to Georgia are required to be treated for internal parasites (anthelmintics) and external parasites (fleas & ticks) prior to travel.
- Certificate is valid for 10 days from date of issue by the USDA accredited veterinarian and must be endorsed by APHIS prior to travel.
Regarding Rabies Vaccinations and Titer Testing:
- Pets must be “current” on their rabies vaccinations, and at least 21 days have passed since their primary rabies vaccination before travel; OR the owner must complete the Annex No. 2.
- A rabies titer test is not required of U.S. origin pet dogs, cats, or ferrets traveling directly to, or those transiting any country listed in the Article 7 of the “non-commercial movement of pet animals” enroute to the Republic of Georgia.
- If the U.S. origin pet is transiting a country that is NOT listed in the Article 7 of the “non-commercial movement of pet animals” to the Republic of Georgia (link to list below), the owner must complete and sign the Annex No. 3 Transit Declaration OR ELSE the pet will be required to have a rabies titer test carried out at least 3 months prior to export and more than 30 days after the most recent rabies vaccination.
Annex Notes
- Annex No.2 is only required if the animals are less than 12 weeks old and have not received the anti-rabies vaccination; or for animals that are between 12 and 16 weeks old and have received an anti-rabies vaccination, but 21 days have not elapsed since the completion of the primary vaccination against rabies, and it is not accompanied by its rabies vaccinated mother.
- Annex No.3 is required only if the pet is transiting a country that is not listed in the Article 7 of the “non-commercial movement of pet animals” in route from the United States to the Republic of Georgia (link to list below). In such situations, if the Annex No. 3 is completed and signed by the owner, then the pet is not required to have a rabies titer test carried out at least 3 months prior to export and more than 30 days after the most recent rabies vaccination. (Either complete the Annex No. 3 OR the pet needs a rabies titer test).
- Annex No.5 (located on the last pages of the model health certificate) is the declaration that the pet is not moving for the purposes of sale or transfer of ownership, and this Annex is required for ALL health certificates.
Guidance Information for Pets (820.51 KB)
List of Countries in Article 7 of the “non-commercial movement of pet animals" (115.77 KB)
International Health Certificate for Pet Dogs, Cats and Ferrets (1.27 MB)
Annex No. 2 for Unvaccinated Pets (194.1 KB)
Annex No. 3 for Pets Transiting Unlisted Countries (56.3 KB)
For pet travel requirements not listed, APHIS has not been officially informed by the foreign country about the requirements for your pet’s travel. We recommend that you contact a government official of the country you are traveling to for more information.
Country of Destination Contact Information
Countries Participating in the European Union
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Republic of Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Northern Ireland*
Norway**
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland**
* Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom (UK), but will continue to follow European Union (EU) requirements even though the UK is no longer part of the EU.
** Norway and Switzerland are not part of the EU but have adopted EU legislation for import of most species of live animals.
Important Travel Considerations
Considerations for airline travel and cruises:
Airlines and shipping lines have their own policies and requirements for transporting pets. Check with your airline or shipping representative to determine what requirements they may have.
Learn how you can improve the safety of dogs and cats during air travel.
If pets or support animals accompany you on a cruise, you must comply with entry rules for every country or port where your pet or support animal exits the ship.
Will you be returning to the United States with your pet?
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ALERT: If you're traveling with a dog, be aware that the CDC has additional requirements for bringing a dog into the United States. You must follow CDC's requirements, or your dog will not be allowed to enter the United States.
If you are transiting (passing through) the European Union:
If your pet is traveling through (transiting) a country in the European Union (EU) on the way to a third, non-EU country, you will also need a transit health certificate for your pet for the EU. The transit health certificate will be the same as if your pet’s final destination was the EU country. Use the information and steps above under “Travel Requirements Based on Pet Type” to determine which health certificate should be used. View a list of EU countries.
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USDA-Accredited Veterinarians
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USDA Endorsement Offices
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