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Traveling to Kazakhstan with your dog

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

Kazakhstan 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 by the Veterinary Control and Surveillance Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture. A dog travelling for personal use — up to two animals per owner — 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 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 an import permit and quarantine apply, so you know what to organise before you fly.

📋 At a glance

Dogs allowed	Yes
Pets per traveller (no permit)	Up to 2
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 2 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	Resident dogs in Kazakhstan must be registered (chip/bolus) in the single identification database from 3 months of age under national law.	EAEU common veterinary requirements, ch.15 (Decision No.317); CFIA export note, art.2.4
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
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
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
Veterinary certificate (EAEU / international)	Required	A separate certificate is drawn up for each animal; movements within the EAEU rely on the veterinary passport with valid vaccinations.	EAEU common veterinary requirements, ch.15 (Decision No.317); Rules on veterinary documents (adilet V1500011898)
Parasite treatment	Not mandatory	Resident dogs in Kazakhstan must be treated against skin parasites and helminths at least once per quarter under national keeping rules.	EAEU common veterinary requirements, ch.15; CFIA export note, art.2.3; egov.kz keeping rules
Import permit / advance notification	Conditional	US authorities (APHIS) state that up to 5 pets in total may travel without an import permit or quarantine when accompanied by an endorsed certificate.	EAEU veterinary certificate, art.1.4 (CFIA export note); APHIS US–Kazakhstan pet travel
Border veterinary control	Required	Kazakhstan enforces the checks through the Veterinary Control and Surveillance Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture.	Veterinary Control and Surveillance Committee (gov.kz); EAEU common veterinary requirements
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
Quarantine	Not required	For more than 2 animals, a commercial import or other fur-bearing animals, a 21-day quarantine and a clinical exam within 5 days of departure are required.	EAEU veterinary certificate, art.1.4 (CFIA export note)

🗓 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 define an identification requirement for personal pets; an ISO microchip or a legible tattoo, cross-referenced by the vet, is 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. At the Kazakh border it is re-registered into an EAEU veterinary certificate.
Parasite treatmentDeworming and other treatments are not a mandatory EAEU import condition, but any treatment given before export must be recorded on the certificate.
Import permit / advance notificationNot required when importing up to 2 dogs and cats in total for personal needs. An import permit is required for more than 2 animals or a commercial consignment.
Border veterinary controlEnter through a checkpoint operating state veterinary control; present the certificate, which is checked and re-registered into an EAEU veterinary certificate.
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 2 dogs and cats in total travelling with the owner for personal needs.

🌍 The different cases

From another EAEU country

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

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

From any other country — up to 2 pets

From a non-EAEU country, up to two dogs and cats in total for personal use enter without an import permit and without quarantine, accompanied by the owner and an official veterinary 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 veterinary control at the checkpoint, where the certificate is re-registered into an EAEU certificate.

⏱ From any other country, up to 2 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 5-day clinical exam and export certificate.

More than 2 animals / commercial import

For more than two animals in total, or a commercial import, you must obtain an import permit in advance and a 21-day quarantine applies, with a clinical examination performed within 5 days of departure. The same core vaccination requirements and the veterinary certificate remain mandatory for each animal.

⏱ More than 2 animals or a commercial import: several weeks — an import permit must be obtained in advance and a 21-day pre-export quarantine applies.

🛬 Arrival

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

Enter through a border checkpoint that operates state veterinary control, run by the Veterinary Control and Surveillance Committee.
Present the veterinary certificate and vaccination records; the exporting country's certificate is re-registered into an EAEU veterinary certificate.
For up to 2 pets in total travelling with you for personal needs, no import permit and no quarantine are required.
For more than 2 animals or a commercial import, the import permit must be shown and a 21-day quarantine applies.
Carry original documents; where they are not in Russian or Kazakh, 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)

Kazakhstan is non-listed, so a valid rabies antibody titer is mandatory to return to the EU — plus an export health certificate endorsed by the Committee for Veterinary Control and Supervision (Ministry of Agriculture).

⚠️ 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 The Committee's territorial veterinary inspectors issue the veterinary certificate for the exported animal, applied for via the state e-government portal.

⚠️ 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: Committee for Veterinary Control

🚫 Restricted dogs

Kazakhstan does not impose a breed-specific import ban. Under the Law 'On responsible treatment of animals' (No. 97-VII of 30 December 2021), the authorised body approves a list of domestic animals 'requiring special responsibility of the owner', and cities set local keeping and walking rules. These are handling obligations inside the country, not a customs ban.

Category 1

Dogs 'requiring special responsibility of the owner' — as listed in Astana's municipal keeping rules — include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rottweiler and their half-breeds. Exact lists are set locally and may vary by region.

Category 2

This list does not prohibit entry: such a dog can be imported like any other under the standard EAEU procedure. In public these dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled regardless of location (unless in a fenced area belonging to the owner, marked with a warning sign); self-walking is prohibited and the walker must be old enough under national and local rules.

Only the official law and the applicable local rules are authoritative, and lists differ between cities. Confirm your dog's status for your destination city before you travel.

✈️ Airlines flying to Kazakhstan with a dog

Carriers we document that serve this country and accept dogs. The verdict is the airline's general policy — it does not prejudge your breed, your crate or your exact route.

Air Astana🇰🇿 2 airports Cabin Lufthansa 2 airports Cabin ≤8 kg Turkish Airlines 2 airports Cabin ≤8 kg Pegasus Airlines 2 airports Cabin LOT Polish Airlines 2 airports Cabin ≤8 kg Air China 2 airports Hold

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🛂 Airports in Kazakhstan

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Kazakhstan with a dog: common questions

Kazakhstan: What does my dog need to enter?

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

Kazakhstan: Is a rabies antibody test required?

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

Kazakhstan: Are any dog breeds banned?

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

From another EAEU country (Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan): a few days if the vaccinations are up to date and recorded in the veterinary passport. More than 2 animals or a commercial import: several weeks — an import permit must be obtained in advance and a 21-day pre-export quarantine applies.

Kazakhstan: What is needed to leave with a dog?

Kazakhstan: Is it difficult to travel there with a dog?

Kazakhstan — Moderate (vaccinations + veterinary certificate). MyDogCanFly provides general information — not veterinary or legal advice.

Answers drawn from the official sources listed below; entry information last verified 15 July 2026. Rules change — confirm with the authorities of Kazakhstan and your vet before booking.

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🗓️ Information last verified on 15 July 2026 👤 Reviewer: MyDogCanFly Data Team Confidence: ★★★☆☆

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