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Bringing a dog or cat from the EU to Russia in 2026: rules and timeline

Plan at least 20 days if your pet still needs a microchip or rabies vaccine. If both are already valid, plan at least 1 day.

Minimum from scratch
20 days
If already vaccinated
1 day
Quarantine
None for pets that meet the rules
Last checked
3 November 2026

Steps, in order

  1. Start nowRabies vaccine at least 20 days before departure. Not needed if your pet had one within the last 12 monthsSkip if already chipped and vaccinated
  2. 20 days after the rabies vaccineEarliest departure: 20 days after the vaccineSkip if already chipped and vaccinated
  3. 5 days before travelVet passport with a fresh exam mark. Exam by the official vet, recorded in the EU pet passport, within 14 days before departure

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Questions about this route

How long does it take to bring a dog or cat from the EU to Russia?

Plan at least 20 days if your pet still needs a microchip or rabies vaccine. If both are already valid, plan at least 1 day.

Which documents do I need from the EU to Russia?

Rabies vaccination record (vet, in the pet passport or vaccination card); Vet passport with a fresh exam mark (official vet).

Is a rabies blood test needed?

No, the rules for this route have no blood test.

Is a microchip needed?

The rules for this route do not require one, but your airline may.

Will my pet be quarantined?

No, if every document is in order.

Good to know

  • Up to 2 pets per person: no Russian permit and no quarantine. No microchip required by Russia.
  • Russian rules also expect dogs to be vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, parvo and leptospirosis, and cats against panleukopenia.
  • Coming back to the EU later? Do the rabies blood test before you leave the EU, or you face the 90-day wait on return.

Sources

Confidence. High: every rule confirmed on an official page.

Last checked 3 November 2026. Your vet, the airline and the border authority have the final word. Rules change: check the official pages again before you fly.