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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 travelTreatment 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 travelSwap 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