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Country entry guide · Caucasus (non-EU)

Traveling to Armenia with your dog

Difficulty: Moderate (vaccinations + veterinary certificate) ⏱ Several weeks to a few months

Armenia is not part of the EU: it is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and applies the Union's common veterinary requirements, enforced at the border by the Food Safety Inspection Body (snund.am), which runs the state veterinary service. A dog travelling for personal use — up to five dogs and cats in total per traveller — can enter without an import permit and without quarantine, provided it carries a valid rabies vaccination, the other vaccinations required for dogs, and an official veterinary health certificate from the state veterinary service of the country of departure, issued after a clinical examination within five days of travel. What you must prepare still depends on your dog's country of departure and how many animals you bring. This guide explains the standard EAEU path and the cases where extra formalities apply, so you know what to organise before you fly.

📋 At a glance

Dogs allowed	Yes
Pets per traveller (no permit)	Up to 5 (dogs and/or cats)
Microchip	Recommended, not required by EAEU
Rabies vaccination	Required (dogs over 3 months)
Rabies antibody test	Not required in general
Other vaccinations (distemper, hepatitis, parvo…)	Required
Veterinary certificate	Required (EAEU / international)
Quarantine	Not required for up to 5 pets

⚠️ Important

MyDogCanFly provides general information — not veterinary or legal advice.
Only a veterinarian can confirm the exact procedure for your individual dog.
Requirements depend on: the country of origin, previous travel history, identification, vaccinations, the itinerary and the travel date.

Always consult your veterinarian before booking your trip.

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✅ Entry requirements

Requirement	Required?	Exceptions	Official reference
Microchip / identification	Recommended	A microchip is recommended for return travel and for entry to many other countries, which do require it.	EAEU Form for fur-bearing animals, rabbits, dogs and cats, sec.2.4 (APHIS guidance); EAEU Decision No.317, ch.15
Rabies vaccination	Required	Dogs under 3 months are not required to be vaccinated against rabies. A multi-year vaccine whose validity has not lapsed does not need repeating.	EAEU common veterinary requirements, ch.15 (Decision No.317), sec.2.2; APHIS guidance
Rabies antibody test	Not required in general	It serves only as an alternative when the vaccine's validity has lapsed: a laboratory result of at least 0.5 IU/ml within 12 months of travel is then accepted instead of revaccination.	EAEU common veterinary requirements, ch.15 (Decision No.317), sec.2.2; APHIS guidance
Other vaccinations (dogs)	Required	Leptospirosis vaccination may be replaced by a registered prophylactic treatment (e.g. dihydrostreptomycin). A valid multi-year record does not need repeating.	EAEU common veterinary requirements, ch.15 (Decision No.317), sec.2.2; APHIS guidance
Veterinary certificate (EAEU / international)	Required	A separate certificate is drawn up for each animal; at the Armenian border it is checked and, where required, re-registered by the state veterinary service.	EAEU common veterinary requirements, ch.15 (Decision No.317); Food Safety Inspection Body (snund.am), import/export
Parasite treatment	Not mandatory	This optional section (sec.2.3) is completed only if additional veterinary treatments were given; otherwise it is left blank.	EAEU Form for fur-bearing animals, rabbits, dogs and cats, sec.2.3 (APHIS guidance)
Import permit / advance notification	Conditional	For consignments outside the personal scheme, confirm the procedure with the Food Safety Inspection Body before travel.	APHIS Pet Travel US–Armenia (max 5 pets, no permit/quarantine); Food Safety Inspection Body (snund.am)
Border / airport veterinary control	Required	Border veterinary control is run by the Food Safety Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia.	Food Safety Inspection Body (snund.am), border control; gov.am — Food Safety Inspectorate
Puppies / minimum age	Conditional	Once a dog is over 3 months, the rabies shot (more than 20 days before departure if newly given) governs the earliest travel date. Any airline age minimum applies separately.	EAEU common veterinary requirements, ch.15 (Decision No.317), sec.2.2; APHIS guidance
Quarantine	Not required	For consignments outside the personal scheme, additional conditions may apply; confirm with the Food Safety Inspection Body.	APHIS Pet Travel US–Armenia (EAEU Form, sec.2.2); EAEU Decision No.317, ch.15

🗓 In what order, and when

Some steps only count once the previous one is done — check each deadline against the official reference above.

Microchip / identificationThe EAEU does not require identification for personal pets (the identification box on the certificate is left blank); an ISO 11784/11785 microchip or a legible tattoo, cross-referenced by the vet, is strongly advised.
Rabies vaccinationDogs over 3 months must be vaccinated against rabies within the last 12 months. If the vaccine's validity has lapsed, revaccinate and wait more than 20 days before travel.
Rabies antibody testNo blood titration is required for a standard, in-date rabies vaccination.
Other vaccinations (dogs)Dogs must be vaccinated more than 20 days and less than 12 months before travel against distemper, hepatitis (adenovirus type 1), parvovirus, adenovirus type 2 and leptospirosis.
Veterinary certificate (EAEU / international)An official veterinary health certificate issued by the state veterinary service of the country of departure, after a clinical examination within 5 days of travel. From third countries the EAEU-format international veterinary certificate is used; within the EAEU, movement relies on the veterinary passport / EAEU veterinary certificate (Form No.1).
Parasite treatmentDeworming and other treatments are not a mandatory EAEU import condition; the certificate has an optional section, and any treatment given before export is recorded there.
Import permit / advance notificationNot required when importing up to 5 dogs and cats in total for personal needs, accompanied by an endorsed veterinary health certificate. Additional permissions apply for more than 5 animals or a commercial consignment.
Border / airport veterinary controlEnter through a checkpoint operating state veterinary control (e.g. Zvartnots International Airport); present the certificate and vaccination records to the state veterinary service.
Puppies / minimum ageDogs under 3 months are not required to be vaccinated against rabies under the EAEU rules and may travel with the other conditions met.
QuarantineNo import quarantine for up to 5 dogs and cats in total travelling with the owner, accompanied by a veterinary health certificate stating the animals were examined within 5 days of travel.

🌍 The different cases

From another EAEU country

A dog coming from another Eurasian Economic Union country (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) moves on its veterinary passport showing valid rabies and other required vaccinations, and the EAEU veterinary certificate for interstate movement. No import permit and no quarantine for up to five pets travelling with the owner for personal needs.

⏱ From another EAEU country (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan): a few days if the vaccinations are up to date and recorded in the veterinary passport.

From any other country — up to 5 pets

From a non-EAEU country, up to five dogs and cats in total for personal use enter without an import permit and without quarantine, accompanied by the owner and an official veterinary health certificate from the country of departure's state veterinary service, issued after a clinical exam within 5 days of travel, with valid vaccinations. Present yourself to the state veterinary service at the airport or border checkpoint, where the certificate is checked.

⏱ From any other country, up to 5 pets: about 3 weeks if the primary rabies shot and the other dog vaccinations are still needed (given more than 20 days before departure), plus the clinical exam and health certificate issued within 5 days of travel.

More than 5 animals / commercial import

For more than five animals in total, or a commercial import, the movement falls outside the personal-travel scheme: additional formalities and permissions apply, and you should confirm the exact procedure with the Food Safety Inspection Body in advance. The same core vaccination requirements and the veterinary certificate remain mandatory for each animal.

⏱ More than 5 animals or a commercial import: several weeks — additional formalities and permissions apply beyond the personal-travel scheme; confirm the procedure with the Food Safety Inspection Body in advance.

🛬 Arrival

What happens when your dog reaches Armenia depends on where you flew from and how many animals you bring.

Enter through a checkpoint that operates state veterinary control (e.g. Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan), run by the Food Safety Inspection Body.
Present the veterinary health certificate and vaccination records to the state veterinary service; a separate certificate is shown for each animal.
For up to 5 dogs and cats in total travelling with you for personal needs, no import permit and no quarantine are required.
For more than 5 animals or a commercial import, the movement falls outside the personal scheme and additional formalities apply.
Carry original documents; where they are not in Armenian, Russian or English, an official translation is recommended.
If vaccinations or documents are missing or invalid, entry can be refused, or the animal quarantined or returned at the owner's expense.

🛫 Leaving the country (return trip)

Armenia is non-listed, so a valid rabies antibody titer is mandatory to return to the EU — plus an export health certificate endorsed by the Food Safety Inspection Body (FSIB).

⚠️ Start before you leave Anticipate the rabies antibody titer: blood test in an EU-approved lab, at least 30 days after vaccination — a valid result is essential to re-enter the EU and cannot be arranged at the last minute.
On site, before the flight A state vet issues the domestic certificate (Form 1) before travel, and the FSIB airport service exchanges it for the international veterinary certificate (Form 5a) on departure.

⚠️ If your dog already had a valid EU rabies titer before leaving, it stays valid for life as long as the rabies vaccination is kept up — check this before you travel.

🔗 Authority: FSIB

🚫 Restricted dogs

No official breed-specific import ban for dogs was identified in Armenian government or EAEU sources at the verification date. The standard EAEU procedure applies to all dogs regardless of breed. A comprehensive national animal-treatment law was under development, so keeping and identification rules inside the country may change — only the enacted official text would be authoritative.

Category 1

No published list of prohibited or dangerous breeds under Armenian law was found in official sources. If your dog is a breed restricted in other countries, confirm its status directly with the Food Safety Inspection Body before you travel.

Category 2

Because no breed ban is documented, the deciding factors for entry are the veterinary requirements (rabies and other vaccinations, health certificate) rather than the breed. This is an absence of documented restriction, not a guarantee — verify before booking.

Requirements can change and local keeping rules may exist. Only official Armenian legislation is authoritative — confirm your dog's status before you travel.

Armenia with a dog: common questions

Armenia: What does my dog need to enter?

Armenia requires: Rabies vaccination, Other vaccinations (dogs), Veterinary certificate (EAEU / international), Border / airport veterinary control.

Armenia: Is a rabies antibody test required?

Armenia — Rabies antibody test: Not required in general. No blood titration is required for a standard, in-date rabies vaccination.

Armenia: Are any dog breeds banned?

No official breed-specific import ban for dogs was identified in Armenian government or EAEU sources at the verification date. The standard EAEU procedure applies to all dogs regardless of breed.…

Armenia: How long does it take to prepare a dog?

From another EAEU country (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan): a few days if the vaccinations are up to date and recorded in the veterinary passport. More than 5 animals or a commercial import: several weeks…

Armenia: What is needed to leave with a dog?