Bringing a pet to Azerbaijan

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Azerbaijan requires a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and an official veterinary health certificate for dogs; no routine quarantine applies to fully documented pets. Rules differ by origin: dogs from high-risk rabies countries also need a rabies titer test and an AQTA import permit, while low-risk and rabies-free origins do not. Start planning 2–4 months ahead for high-risk origins and confirm current rules with the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AQTA).

Requirements for your pet

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

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-accredited veterinarian for the US, or a government veterinary officer for EU/other countries), endorsed by the national veterinary authority · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Azerbaijan does not maintain a national breed ban list for dogs. However, airlines flying into Baku (e.g. Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines) often restrict or ban brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds such as Pugs, Bulldogs, and Boxers in cargo due to respiratory risks. Check with your specific carrier. Some municipalities in Baku may have local rules for aggressive breeds, but these do not affect import.

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing microchip number and vaccination date
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Microchip implantation record or proof of ISO-compliant microchip
Owner's passport or ID copy

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 AQTA.

For rabies-free origins, no titer test or import permit is required. The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival and must state the microchip number and rabies vaccination details. Dogs must be at least 3 months old to enter.

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

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing microchip number and vaccination date
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Microchip implantation record or proof of ISO-compliant microchip
Owner's passport or ID copy

Rough budget

For low-risk origins, no titer test or import permit is required. The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival and must state the microchip number and rabies vaccination details. Dogs must be at least 3 months old to enter.

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

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing microchip number and vaccination date
FAVN/RFFIT rabies titer test result from an approved laboratory (≥0.5 IU/ml)
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit issued by AQTA (apply in advance)
Microchip implantation record or proof of ISO-compliant microchip
Owner's passport or ID copy

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30–50, health certificate ~$100–200, rabies vaccination ~$20–50, FAVN titer test ~$100–250, import permit fee varies (often ~$50–150). Confirm current prices with a local vet and AQTA.

For high-risk origins, a rabies titer test and an import permit are mandatory. The titer test must be done at an approved laboratory (e.g. Kansas State University for the US, or an EU-approved lab) and the result must be ≥0.5 IU/ml. The import permit must be obtained from AQTA before travel. No quarantine is required if all documents are in order, but animals without valid paperwork may be quarantined or refused entry.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

Azerbaijan generally allows up to 2 dogs per traveller for non-commercial purposes without an import permit. If you are bringing 3 or more dogs, the shipment may be treated as commercial, requiring additional permits, veterinary inspections, and possibly a commercial import licence from AQTA. Confirm the current limit with AQTA before travel.

No. Azerbaijan does not exempt service dogs or emotional support animals from standard import requirements. All dogs, including guide dogs and assistance animals, must have a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official veterinary health certificate. For high-risk origins, a titer test and import permit are also required. Airlines may allow service dogs in the cabin, but the animal must still meet Azerbaijan's entry rules.

It depends on the origin country. If your dog is travelling from a high-risk rabies country (e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East), a FAVN or RFFIT titer test showing at least 0.5 IU/ml is required. The test must be done at an approved laboratory at least 90 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before travel. Dogs from low-risk or rabies-free countries do not need a titer test.

Start at least 3–4 months before travel if you are coming from a high-risk country, because the rabies titer test requires a 90-day wait after vaccination and before travel. For low-risk or rabies-free origins, 1–2 months is usually enough: ensure the microchip is implanted, rabies vaccination is at least 21 days old, and the health certificate is issued within 10 days of arrival. The import permit for high-risk origins can take 2–4 weeks to process.

If your dog arrives without a valid health certificate, rabies vaccination proof, or (for high-risk origins) a titer test and import permit, it may be detained at the border, placed in quarantine at your expense, or refused entry and returned to the origin country. Quarantine conditions and costs are determined by AQTA and can be substantial. Always carry original documents and a copy.

No. Azerbaijan is not part of the EU Pet Travel Scheme, so an EU pet passport alone is not sufficient. You must obtain an official veterinary health certificate from the origin country's government veterinarian, issued within 10 days of travel, and endorsed by the national veterinary authority. The certificate must include the microchip number and rabies vaccination details.

Azerbaijan does not have a national breed ban for imported dogs. However, airlines flying to Baku often refuse to carry brachycephalic breeds (e.g. Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers) in cargo due to health risks. Some municipalities in Baku may have local rules for aggressive breeds, but these do not affect import. Check with your airline before booking.

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

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 (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and valid at time of entry
International veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country authority
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate ranges: 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 the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency.

No rabies titer test or import permit required for cats from free-tier origins. Rabies vaccination must be given at least 21 days before travel. Health certificate must be issued by an official government veterinarian and endorsed by the origin country authority. Border veterinary inspection may occur 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 (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and valid at time of entry
International veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country authority
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Same requirements as free-tier: no titer test or import permit needed for cats from low-risk origins. Rabies vaccination must be given at least 21 days before travel. Health certificate must be issued by an official government veterinarian and endorsed by the origin country authority. Border veterinary inspection may occur 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 (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and valid at time of entry
FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an OIE/WHO-approved laboratory
Import permit issued by the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AFSA)
International veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country authority
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate ranges: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fee ~$50-150. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency.

Cats from high-risk origins require a FAVN rabies titer test with result ≥0.5 IU/ml, performed at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before travel. An import permit must be obtained in advance from the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AFSA). Health certificate must be issued by an official government veterinarian and endorsed by the origin country authority. Border veterinary inspection may occur on arrival; quarantine may apply if documentation is incomplete.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

Azerbaijan does not publish a specific limit for non-commercial pet cats. In practice, up to 5 cats per traveller are generally treated as non-commercial, but larger numbers may be subject to commercial import rules. Confirm with the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AFSA) before travel if bringing more than 2-3 cats.

Yes. Azerbaijan does not exempt emotional support or service animals from standard veterinary import requirements. All cats, regardless of role, must have a rabies vaccination certificate, health certificate, and microchip. For high-risk origins, a titer test and import permit are also required. There is no separate fast-track for assistance animals.

It depends on the origin country. If your cat is coming from a high-risk country (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East), a FAVN test with a result ≥0.5 IU/ml is required, performed at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before travel. For free or low-risk origins (e.g., EU, US, UK, Japan, Australia), no titer test is required.

At least 21 days must pass after the primary rabies vaccination before your cat can enter Azerbaijan. The vaccine must be valid at the time of travel. If the vaccination is a booster, the 21-day wait may not apply, but the vaccine must still be current.

The international veterinary health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival in Azerbaijan. It must be issued by an official government veterinarian and endorsed by the relevant authority in the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS for the US).

An import permit is required only for cats originating from high-risk countries. The permit must be obtained in advance from the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AFSA). For cats from free or low-risk countries, no import permit is required.

There is no mandatory quarantine for cats with complete and valid documentation. However, if the cat arrives without the required documents or if the authorities suspect a health risk, it may be detained or quarantined at the owner's expense. Ensure all paperwork is in order before travel.

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

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 veterinarian endorsed by the origin country's competent authority · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and still valid
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Microchip identification certificate or record

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only; verify locally. Microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50. No titer test or import permit required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and Azerbaijan's Food Safety Agency (AQTA).

Azerbaijan applies uniform requirements for pet ferrets; no formal tiered system exists. Ferrets are not covered by the EU Pet Travel Scheme, so EU pet passports are not accepted. A separate veterinary health certificate is required. No quarantine for healthy, vaccinated ferrets from low-risk countries.

Apply / official ferret 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 veterinarian endorsed by the origin country's competent authority · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and still valid
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Microchip identification certificate or record

Rough budget

Same requirements as free-tier origins. No rabies titer test or import permit required. Rabies vaccine must be given at least 21 days before travel and remain valid (usually 1 year for ferrets).

Apply / official ferret 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 veterinarian endorsed by the origin country's competent authority · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and still valid
FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an approved laboratory
Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival
Import permit issued by Azerbaijan's Food Safety Agency (AQTA)
Microchip identification certificate or record

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only; verify locally. Microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fee ~$50-150. Confirm current prices with a local vet and AQTA.

Ferrets from high-risk rabies countries must have a valid FAVN titer test and an import permit. The titer test must be done at an approved laboratory (e.g., Kansas State University, EU-approved labs). The 90-day waiting period starts from the date the blood sample was drawn. No quarantine if all documents are in order, but the animal may be subject to inspection at the border.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes, but ferrets are not covered by the EU Pet Travel Scheme, so you cannot use an EU pet passport. You need a rabies vaccination certificate, a microchip, and an official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel. From high-risk rabies countries, you also need a FAVN titer test and an import permit from Azerbaijan's Food Safety Agency (AQTA).

Azerbaijan does not publish a specific limit for non-commercial pet ferrets. In practice, up to 5 ferrets are generally treated as personal pets, but larger numbers may be considered commercial and require additional permits and veterinary inspections. Confirm with AQTA before travelling with more than 5.

No. Azerbaijan does not recognise emotional support animals or service animals as exempt from veterinary import rules. All ferrets, regardless of their role, must meet the same rabies vaccination, microchip, health certificate, and (if applicable) titer test and permit requirements.

A FAVN titer test is required only if your ferret is coming from a high-risk rabies country (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East). The blood must be drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, and you must wait 90 days from the blood draw date before entering Azerbaijan. The result must be ≥0.5 IU/ml. Ferrets from low-risk or free countries do not need this test.

The official veterinary health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival in Azerbaijan. It must be signed by an official government veterinarian or an accredited veterinarian endorsed by the origin country's competent authority.

No quarantine is imposed for healthy ferrets with valid documentation. However, if documents are missing or the animal shows signs of illness, it may be detained for veterinary inspection at the border. Quarantine is not routinely required for ferrets from any country.

Azerbaijan requires an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. If your ferret has a non-ISO microchip, you should carry your own microchip scanner. The microchip number must be recorded on the rabies vaccination certificate and health certificate.

Good to know

Azerbaijan's pet import rules are administered by the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AQTA). The country is not part of the EU Pet Travel Scheme, so an EU pet passport is not accepted as a standalone document; an official veterinary health certificate is required. Pets must enter through an approved border crossing point with a veterinary control post, such as Baku airport or a designated land border. The microchip must be implanted before or at the same time as the rabies vaccination for the vaccination to be valid. There is no routine quarantine for dogs with complete documentation, but animals arriving without valid papers may be detained, returned, or quarantined at the owner's expense.

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 Azerbaijan, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).