Bringing a pet to Lithuania

Last reviewed July 3, 2026

Lithuania enforces strict pet import rules that vary by the animal's origin rabies-risk category, so you must check the specific requirements for your pet's country of departure. There is no routine quarantine for compliant pets from low-risk areas, but higher-risk origins may require additional testing or waiting periods. Expect thorough document checks at entry, including microchip, rabies vaccination, and EU health certificate compliance.

Requirements for your pet

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

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 or EU-authorised veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or health certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Owner declaration (non-commercial movement)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — microchip ~€30-50, health certificate ~€50-100, rabies vaccine ~€30-60. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT).

For free-tier origins (e.g., Andorra, San Marino, Vatican), an EU pet passport is accepted if issued in those territories; otherwise a health certificate suffices.

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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU health certificate (Annex IV model)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Owner declaration (non-commercial movement)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — microchip ~€30-50, health certificate ~€100-200, rabies vaccine ~€30-60. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT).

Low-risk origins include most EU/EEA countries, UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, etc. No titer test required.

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 30+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian endorsed by the origin country's competent authority · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU health certificate (Annex IV model)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Rabies titer test (FAVN) certificate
  • Owner declaration (non-commercial movement)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — microchip ~€30-50, health certificate ~€100-200, rabies vaccine ~€30-60, FAVN titer test ~€100-250. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT).

High-risk origins include countries not listed as rabies-free or low-risk by the EU (e.g., Thailand, Russia, India, most of Africa). The titer test must be done at an EU-approved laboratory; the 3-month wait after the test result is not required if the pet has been vaccinated and tested before.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

Only if the origin country is listed as rabies-free or low-risk by the EU (e.g., USA, UK, Japan). For high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia), a rabies titer test with a result ≥0.5 IU/ml is mandatory, and the blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after vaccination.
Up to 5 dogs per person. If you bring more than 5, the movement is considered commercial and requires additional documentation, including a health certificate and proof of registration as a commercial importer.
No. The UK is no longer part of the EU, so a UK-issued pet passport is not valid for entry into Lithuania. You must use an EU health certificate (Annex IV model) issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of travel.
No. Lithuania does not exempt emotional support or service dogs from standard EU pet travel requirements. They must still have a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a health certificate. Service dogs may qualify for reduced fees or simplified paperwork if registered with an accredited organisation, but the core import rules still apply.
The rabies vaccination must be valid on the day of entry. If it expires, you need a booster shot and must wait 21 days before travel. A titer test is not required for boosters if the previous vaccination was valid and the pet is from a low-risk origin.
No. Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old to receive a rabies vaccination, and then you must wait 21 days after the vaccination before entry. So the minimum age for entry is 15 weeks (12 weeks + 21 days).
If you have an EU pet passport, no separate health certificate is needed. The passport acts as the health document. If you don't have a passport (e.g., from a non-EU origin), you need an EU health certificate issued within 10 days of travel.

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

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 or EU-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • EU pet passport or third-country health certificate (Annex IV of EU Reg 577/2013)
  • Microchip proof

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — verify locally: microchip ~€30-50, health certificate ~€50-150, EU pet passport ~€30-60 if issued in EU. No import permit fee. Confirm with your vet and the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) of Lithuania.

Cats from EU-equivalent territories (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican) follow the same rules as EU-origin pets. No titer test or quarantine required.

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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Third-country health certificate (Annex IV of EU Reg 577/2013)
  • Microchip proof

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — verify locally: microchip ~€30-50, health certificate ~€100-200, no import permit fee. Confirm with your vet and the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) of Lithuania.

Cats from low-risk countries (e.g. USA, UK, Japan, Australia) do not need a rabies titer test or quarantine. The health certificate must be endorsed by the competent authority of the origin country.

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 · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Third-country health certificate (Annex IV of EU Reg 577/2013)
  • Microchip proof
  • Rabies titer test (FAVN) certificate
  • Import permit from VMVT

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — verify locally: microchip ~€30-50, health certificate ~€100-200, FAVN titer test ~€100-250, import permit fee ~€20-50. Confirm with your vet and the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) of Lithuania.

Cats from high-risk countries (e.g. Thailand, Russia, India) require a rabies titer test and an import permit. No quarantine upon arrival if all documents are in order.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for non-commercial travel you may bring up to 5 cats without triggering commercial import rules. If you bring more than 5, the shipment is considered commercial and must comply with EU trade regulations (requires a TRACES notification and a veterinary health certificate for trade).
No. The United States is classified as a low-risk country for rabies. Cats from the US do not need a rabies titer test (FAVN) to enter Lithuania. They only need a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a USDA-endorsed health certificate.
No. Lithuania does not grant any exemptions for emotional support or service animals. All cats must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and (if applicable) titer test and import permit requirements as any other pet.
There is no minimum age set by Lithuania for cats, but the rabies vaccination cannot be given before 12 weeks of age, and you must wait 21 days after the vaccination before travel. So the earliest a kitten can enter is about 15 weeks old (12 weeks + 21 days).
Yes. Cats from high-risk countries must obtain an import permit from the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) of Lithuania before travel. You must apply at least a few weeks in advance. The permit is free or costs a small fee (around €20-50).
That depends on the airline, not Lithuania's import rules. Most airlines allow small cats (under 8 kg including carrier) in the cabin on flights to Lithuania, but you must check with your specific carrier. The country itself does not restrict cabin travel.
The rabies vaccination must be valid at the time of travel. If it expires, you need a booster and then wait 21 days before entering Lithuania. There is no grace period for expired vaccines.

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

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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing microchip number and vaccine details)
  • Health certificate (EU model for non-commercial movement, issued within 10 days of arrival)
  • Microchip proof (ISO 11784/11785, implanted before rabies vaccination)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200 — confirm current prices with a local vet and the State Food and Veterinary Service of Lithuania (VMVT).

Ferret must be identified by microchip before rabies vaccination. Rabies vaccination must be given at least 21 days before travel. Health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival. No quarantine for ferrets from EU-equivalent territories.

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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing microchip number and vaccine details)
  • Health certificate (EU model for non-commercial movement, issued within 10 days of arrival)
  • Microchip proof (ISO 11784/11785, implanted before rabies vaccination)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200 — confirm current prices with a local vet and the State Food and Veterinary Service of Lithuania (VMVT).

Ferrets from low-risk third countries (e.g. USA, UK, Japan) follow EU non-commercial rules: microchip, rabies vaccine, health certificate. No titer test or import permit needed. No quarantine.

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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing microchip number and vaccine details)
  • FAVN titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml, with blood draw at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel)
  • Health certificate (EU model for non-commercial movement, issued within 10 days of arrival)
  • Import permit from VMVT (apply at least 30 days before travel)
  • Microchip proof (ISO 11784/11785, implanted before rabies vaccination)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit free — confirm current prices with a local vet and the State Food and Veterinary Service of Lithuania (VMVT).

Ferrets from high-risk rabies countries (e.g. Thailand, Russia, India) require a FAVN titer test with a 3-month waiting period after blood draw, plus an import permit from VMVT. No quarantine after arrival if all documents are in order.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes, up to 5 ferrets per person under non-commercial rules. If you bring more than 5, commercial import rules apply, requiring additional documentation and fees.
No. The USA and UK are classified as low-risk rabies countries. For ferrets from these origins, only a microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate are required. No titer test or import permit needed.
There is no minimum age specified by Lithuanian law, but the ferret must be at least 12 weeks old to receive a rabies vaccination, and then wait 21 days before travel. So effectively, the ferret must be at least 15 weeks old at arrival.
No. Lithuania does not grant any exemptions for emotional support or service animals. All ferrets must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and (if applicable) titer test and import permit requirements.
Yes. Ferrets from high-risk rabies countries require an import permit from the State Food and Veterinary Service of Lithuania (VMVT). Apply at least 30 days before travel. The permit is issued free of charge but processing takes time.
The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of the ferret's arrival in Lithuania. It must be signed by an official veterinarian (e.g., USDA-accredited vet in the US, APHA vet in the UK).
That depends on the airline, not Lithuanian law. Most airlines allow ferrets in the cabin in an approved carrier if the combined weight (ferret + carrier) is under 8 kg. Check with your airline directly. Lithuanian law does not restrict cabin travel for ferrets.

Good to know

All pets must be microchipped with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant chip before or at the time of rabies vaccination. The rabies vaccine must be administered at least 21 days before travel, and the EU health certificate must be issued within 10 days of entry.

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

For guidance only. Pet import rules change without notice and a wrong step can mean quarantine or a refused entry for your animal — always confirm current requirements with Lithuania's official veterinary/agriculture authority and your airline before travelling.