Bringing a pet to Armenia

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Armenia permits dog imports with core rabies vaccination, ISO microchip, and a government-endorsed health certificate. Rules vary by the origin country's rabies status: dogs from high-risk origins need a rabies titer test and an import permit, while low-risk and rabies-free origins generally need only standard documentation. No standing quarantine applies to dogs with valid paperwork. Verify current requirements with Armenia's State Service for Food Safety before travel, as enforcement at Zvartnots Airport can be inconsistent.

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to Armenia.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-endorsed vet for the US, DEFRA-approved vet for the UK, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Breed restrictions

Armenia does not maintain a national breed ban list for dogs. However, some airlines serving Yerevan (e.g., Aeroflot, FlyOne, Wizz Air) restrict brachycephalic breeds (pugs, bulldogs, boxers, etc.) in cargo, and may refuse them in summer months. Check with your carrier. No restrictions on pit bulls, Rottweilers, or other commonly banned breeds at the border.

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with date and vaccine batch)
International veterinary health certificate endorsed by a government veterinarian
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Owner's passport or travel document

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30–50, health certificate ~$100–200, rabies vaccination ~$20–50. No titer test or import permit applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and Armenia's State Service for Food Safety.

Pets from rabies-free territories (e.g., Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City) are treated as low-risk; no titer test or import permit is required. The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival and should ideally be in Armenian, Russian, or English. Border vets at Zvartnots Airport may ask for a copy of the rabies certificate even if the health certificate references it.

Apply / official dog import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-endorsed vet for the US, DEFRA-approved vet for the UK, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with date and vaccine batch)
International veterinary health certificate endorsed by a government veterinarian
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Owner's passport or travel document

Rough budget

Most European countries, the US, UK, Japan, Australia, and Canada fall into this tier. Armenia does not require a rabies titer test for these origins. The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival. Some airlines flying to Yerevan (e.g., Aeroflot, FlyOne) may have their own stricter pet policies — check with the carrier separately.

Apply / official dog import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-endorsed vet for the US, DEFRA-approved vet for the UK, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with date and vaccine batch)
FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an approved laboratory
Import permit issued by Armenia's State Service for Food Safety
International veterinary health certificate endorsed by a government veterinarian
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Owner's passport or travel document

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30–50, health certificate ~$100–200, rabies vaccination ~$20–50, FAVN titer test ~$100–250, import permit fee varies (~$50–150). Confirm current prices with a local vet and Armenia's State Service for Food Safety.

High-risk origins (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East) require a rabies titer test and an import permit. The permit must be obtained before travel from the State Service for Food Safety; processing can take 2–4 weeks. There is no quarantine on arrival if all documents are in order, but the border vet may detain the dog for up to 24 hours for verification. The titer test must be done at an approved lab (e.g., ANSES in France, Kansas State University in the US).

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

Armenia does not publish a hard cap for non-commercial pet movement, but in practice border vets treat up to 5 dogs per traveller as non-commercial. More than 5 dogs may trigger commercial import rules, requiring additional permits and inspections. If you are travelling with more than 5, contact the State Service for Food Safety in advance.

No. Armenia does not exempt emotional support animals or service dogs from standard import requirements. The same rabies vaccination, microchip, health certificate, and (if applicable) titer test and permit rules apply. Airlines may allow service dogs in the cabin, but the border vet will still check the dog's paperwork. Do not assume an exemption — carry all documents.

No. For dogs arriving from the US, EU, UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, and other low-risk or rabies-free origins, Armenia does not require a rabies titer test. Only dogs from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa and South Asia) need a FAVN test with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, done at least 30 days after vaccination and 3 months before travel.

At least 21 days (3 weeks) before arrival. The dog must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination. A same-day vaccination will not be accepted. If your dog was vaccinated more than 12 months ago (or 36 months for some vaccines), a booster is needed before travel.

The international veterinary health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival in Armenia. It must be endorsed by an official government veterinarian in the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS for the US, DEFRA for the UK). A certificate older than 10 days will be rejected at the border.

No. Armenia does not impose quarantine on dogs arriving with valid documentation (rabies vaccination, microchip, health certificate, and titer test/permit if from a high-risk country). If documents are missing or invalid, the border vet may detain the dog for up to 24 hours for verification, but there is no long-term quarantine facility at Zvartnots Airport.

Armenia requires an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. If your dog has a non-ISO chip (common in the US and Canada), you should bring your own ISO-compatible scanner or have the dog re-chipped before travel. The microchip number must appear on the health certificate and rabies vaccination record.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to Armenia.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (or accredited private vet endorsed by the competent authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Veterinary health certificate (issued within 10 days of travel)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid for at least 21 days and not expired)
Microchip identification (ISO 11784/11785)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Armenian Food Safety Inspection Body.

No titer test or import permit required for cats from free-tier countries. No quarantine on arrival.

Apply / official cat import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (or accredited private vet endorsed by the competent authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Veterinary health certificate (issued within 10 days of travel)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid for at least 21 days and not expired)
Microchip identification (ISO 11784/11785)

Rough budget

No titer test or import permit required for cats from low-risk countries. No quarantine on arrival.

Apply / official cat import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (or accredited private vet endorsed by the competent authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Import permit issued by the Armenian Food Safety Inspection Body
Veterinary health certificate (issued within 10 days of travel)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid for at least 21 days and not expired)
Rabies titer test result (FAVN/RFFIT, ≥0.5 IU/ml, done ≥30 days post-vaccination)
Microchip identification (ISO 11784/11785)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fee ~$50-100. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Armenian Food Safety Inspection Body.

Cats from high-risk countries must have a rabies titer test and an import permit. The titer test must be done at least 30 days after vaccination, and at least 90 days should elapse between blood sampling and travel. No quarantine on arrival if all documents are in order.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

Armenia does not set a specific numerical limit for non-commercial pet cats. However, if you are bringing more than 5 cats, customs may consider the movement commercial and require additional permits and veterinary inspections. For 1-5 cats, the standard non-commercial rules apply.

It depends on the origin country. If your cat is coming from a high-risk country, a rabies titer test (FAVN/RFFIT) is required, with a result ≥0.5 IU/ml, taken at least 30 days after vaccination. For low-risk or free-tier countries, no titer test is required.

Yes, if your cat is travelling from a high-risk country. You must obtain an import permit from the Armenian Food Safety Inspection Body before travel. For low-risk or free-tier countries, no import permit is required.

No. Armenia does not impose quarantine on cats arriving with valid documentation. If your paperwork is incomplete, the cat may be detained at the border until requirements are met, but there is no routine quarantine.

The cat must be at least 3 months (12 weeks) old to have a valid rabies vaccination. Since rabies vaccination is required, the cat cannot enter Armenia before 3 months of age.

No. Armenia does not grant exemptions for emotional support or service animals. All cats, regardless of their role, must meet the same import requirements: microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and for high-risk origins, titer test and import permit.

The veterinary health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. It must be issued by an official government veterinarian or an accredited private vet endorsed by the competent authority in the origin country.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to Armenia.

Microchip

Not required

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

International veterinary health certificate (in Russian or Armenian, or with certified translation)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid for at least 21 days and not expired)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip (optional) ~$30–50; health certificate ~$100–200; rabies vaccination ~$20–50. No import permit fee. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Armenian Food Safety Inspection Body.

Armenia does not require a microchip for ferrets. A rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel is mandatory. The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival by an official government veterinarian. Ferrets are not subject to quarantine if all documents are in order.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip

Not required

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

International veterinary health certificate (in Russian or Armenian, or with certified translation)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid for at least 21 days and not expired)

Rough budget

Same requirements as for free-tier origins. No additional tests or permits for ferrets from low-risk countries. Armenia does not require a rabies titer test for ferrets from any origin. Ensure the rabies vaccine is current and administered at least 21 days before travel.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip

Not required

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

International veterinary health certificate (in Russian or Armenian, or with certified translation)
Rabies vaccination certificate (valid for at least 21 days and not expired)

Rough budget

Armenia does not impose additional requirements (titer test, permit, quarantine) on ferrets from high-risk rabies countries beyond the standard rabies vaccination and health certificate. Check for any temporary restrictions or bans due to disease outbreaks. The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Armenia does not publish a specific limit for ferrets, but generally up to 5 pets per person are allowed under non-commercial rules. If you bring more than 5, the shipment may be considered commercial and require additional permits and veterinary inspections. Confirm with the Armenian Food Safety Inspection Body before travel.

No. Armenia does not exempt emotional support or service animals from standard import requirements. All ferrets, regardless of role, must have a valid rabies vaccination and an official health certificate. There is no special lane or waiver for assistance animals.

No. Armenia does not require a microchip for ferrets. However, if your ferret is microchipped, it can help link vaccination records to the animal. The microchip must be ISO 11784/11785 compliant if you choose to implant one.

A current rabies vaccination is mandatory. It must be administered at least 21 days before arrival and be valid at the time of entry. Other vaccinations (e.g., distemper) are not required by Armenian law but are recommended for the ferret's health.

The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival in Armenia. It must be issued by an official government veterinarian of the origin country and be in Russian or Armenian, or accompanied by a certified translation.

No. Armenia does not impose quarantine on ferrets if all required documents (rabies vaccination and health certificate) are in order. There is no quarantine station for ferrets at Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport.

Yes, but the same rules apply: rabies vaccination at least 21 days prior and a health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival. Armenia does not require a rabies titer test or import permit for ferrets from high-risk countries. Check for any temporary bans due to rabies outbreaks in the origin country.

Good to know

Armenia's pet import rules are administered by the State Service for Food Safety under the Ministry of Agriculture. The country follows CIS/EAEU-adjacent norms but is not an EU member and does not apply the EU Pet Travel Scheme. The rabies vaccination must have been given at least 21 days before travel; a same-day vaccination will not be accepted. There is no official online permit portal; most paperwork is handled at the border or via a local veterinary clinic in Yerevan.

Airline rules & connecting flights

Government import rules are only half the picture — your airline sets its own pet policy on top of them: whether your petcan fly in the cabin at all, size/weight limits for the carrier, breed embargoes (many airlines refuse brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs in cargo), and seasonal heat restrictions. Check your specific airline's pet policy before booking — see IATA's Traveler's Pet Corner .

If your flight has a layover, the transit country can have its own pet rules — sometimes these apply even if you never leave the airport. If you're transiting through another country on the way to Armenia, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).