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

Plan at least 21 days if your pet still needs a microchip or rabies vaccine. If both are already valid, plan at least 1 day.

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

Steps, in order

  1. Start nowMicrochip (ISO 11784/11785), implanted before or at the same visit as the rabies vaccineSkip if already chipped and vaccinated
  2. With or after the microchipRabies vaccine (pet must be at least 12 weeks old), then wait 21 full daysSkip if already chipped and vaccinated
  3. 21 days after the rabies vaccineEarliest day the 21-day rabies wait is overSkip if already chipped and vaccinated
  4. 5 days before travelParasite treatment record. Treatment against internal and external parasites by a vet (ask your vet for the timing)
  5. 5 days before travelRussian vet certificate Form 1 from a state vet clinic (SBBZh), issued in the Mercury system no earlier than 5 days before departure Official page
  6. 5 days before travelInternational vet certificate Form 5a. Swap Form 1 for the international vet certificate Form 5a, plus your signed declaration with a Rosselkhoznadzor inspector, at the airport on departure day or in advance. You can book a slot online in eCert (Есерт. Питомцы); the swap at the border is free Official page

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Questions about this route

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

Plan at least 21 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 Russia to Georgia?

Microchip (any vet); Rabies vaccination record (vet, in the pet passport or vaccination card); Parasite treatment record (vet); Russian vet certificate Form 1 (state vet clinic (sbbzh)); International vet certificate Form 5a (rosselkhoznadzor inspector).

Is a rabies blood test needed?

No, the rules for this route have no blood test. Not every rule on this route could be confirmed on an official page: check with the authority.

Is a microchip needed?

Yes. Microchip (ISO 11784/11785), implanted before or at the same visit as the rabies vaccine.

Will my pet be quarantined?

No, if every document is in order. Not every rule on this route could be confirmed on an official page: check with the authority.

Good to know

  • Rosselkhoznadzor says Georgia needs no blood test from Russia. We could not open the Georgian list that confirms it.
  • At most 5 pets.

Sources

Confidence. Low: we could not confirm every part of this route on an official page, or official sources disagree. Confirm with the authority before you start.

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.