Bringing a pet to Lithuania

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Lithuania applies the EU Pet Travel Scheme under Regulation (EU) 576/2013 without national add-ons. Every dog needs an ISO 11784/11785 microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and either an EU pet passport (EU-origin pets) or an EU health certificate (non-EU origins). Pets from high-risk rabies origins must also have a rabies antibody titration test. Compliant pets are not quarantined; non-compliant pets may be refused entry or quarantined at the owner's expense. Start paperwork 1–4 months before travel depending on origin and confirm current rules with the Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT).

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 veterinarian or authorised private veterinarian issuing an EU pet passport or EU health certificate · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Lithuania does not maintain a national breed ban for dogs entering the country. However, individual airlines may refuse carriage of certain breeds (e.g. some carriers restrict brachycephalic breeds such as pugs, bulldogs, and boxers), and the Lithuanian VMVT can restrict movement of dogs showing aggression or disease signs at the border. Always check with your airline before booking.

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport (or EU health certificate if origin is not an EU member state)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate ranges only: microchip ~€30–60, rabies vaccination ~€20–50, EU pet passport or health certificate ~€50–150. No titer test, permit, or quarantine fee applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Lithuanian VMVT before travel.

EU-equivalent origins (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City, etc.) are treated as EU member states for pet movement. The pet must be microchipped before or at the same time as rabies vaccination for the vaccination to be valid.

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 or USDA/APHIS-accredited veterinarian endorsed by the competent authority in the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Lithuania does not maintain a national breed ban for dogs entering the country. However, individual airlines may refuse carriage of certain breeds (e.g. some carriers restrict brachycephalic breeds such as pugs, bulldogs, and boxers), and the Lithuanian VMVT can restrict movement of dogs showing aggression or disease signs at the border. Always check with your airline before booking.

Documents checklist

  • EU health certificate for non-commercial movement issued by an official veterinarian in the origin country
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • Proof of origin (e.g. owner's passport or residence document)

Rough budget

Approximate ranges only: microchip ~€30–60, rabies vaccination ~€20–50, EU health certificate ~€100–250, possible courier/endorsement fees. No titer test, permit, or quarantine fee applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Lithuanian VMVT before travel.

Most of Europe, the US, UK, Japan, Australia and similar controlled-rabies countries fall here. The EU health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country's competent authority.

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 endorsed by the competent authority in the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Lithuania does not maintain a national breed ban for dogs entering the country. However, individual airlines may refuse carriage of certain breeds (e.g. some carriers restrict brachycephalic breeds such as pugs, bulldogs, and boxers), and the Lithuanian VMVT can restrict movement of dogs showing aggression or disease signs at the border. Always check with your airline before booking.

Documents checklist

  • EU health certificate for non-commercial movement issued by an official veterinarian in the origin country
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • FAVN rabies antibody titration test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an EU-approved laboratory
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • Proof of origin (e.g. owner's passport or residence document)

Rough budget

Approximate ranges only: microchip ~€30–60, rabies vaccination ~€20–50, FAVN titer test ~€100–250, EU health certificate ~€100–250, possible laboratory courier fees. No permit or quarantine fee applies if documents are correct. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Lithuanian VMVT before travel.

High-risk origins (e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East) must complete the titer test pathway. The 90-day wait from blood sampling is the main timing constraint — start at least 4 months before travel. Pets arriving without a valid titer test may be refused entry or placed in quarantine at the owner's expense.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

A single traveller may bring up to 5 pets (dogs, cats, ferrets) in a non-commercial movement. If you bring more than 5, the movement is treated as commercial and requires additional veterinary certification and possibly an establishment registration. The 5-pet limit applies per traveller, not per household.
No. Lithuania does not exempt emotional support animals or service dogs from the standard EU pet import requirements. A service dog still needs an ISO microchip, a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel), and an EU health certificate or pet passport. Airlines may allow service dogs in the cabin, but that is a carrier policy, not a border exemption.
No. The US is not on the EU high-risk list for dog rabies, so a titer test is not required for a US-origin dog entering Lithuania. You need a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel, and an EU health certificate issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by APHIS within 10 days of arrival.
If your dog is travelling from a high-risk rabies country (e.g. Thailand, Russia, India, Nigeria), you must have a FAVN rabies antibody titration test done at an EU-approved laboratory. The blood must be sampled at least 30 days after rabies vaccination, and you must wait at least 90 days from the sampling date before entering Lithuania. The result must be at least 0.5 IU/ml. This is the single biggest timing constraint — plan at least 4 months ahead.
No routine quarantine applies if your dog meets all entry requirements (microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and titer test if from a high-risk country). If documents are missing or invalid, the VMVT may order quarantine at the owner's expense or refuse entry. There is no standard 30- or 90-day quarantine for compliant pets.
Yes, Vilnius Airport (VNO) is an approved EU border inspection post for pets. You must declare your dog to customs or the VMVT officer on arrival and present the original EU pet passport or health certificate, rabies vaccination record, and microchip proof. Arriving with a pet without declaring it can result in fines or refusal of entry.
If the rabies vaccination expired, your dog is considered unvaccinated. You must revaccinate and wait 21 days before travel (or 90 days from a new titer test if from a high-risk country). There is no grace period — an expired vaccine invalidates the health certificate and the dog may be refused entry or quarantined.

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 veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or equivalent official veterinary certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: microchip €30–50, health certificate €50–150, rabies vaccination €20–50. No titer test or quarantine costs apply. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT).

For cats from EU/EEA countries or territories considered rabies-free (e.g., Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City), an EU pet passport is sufficient. The cat must be microchipped before rabies vaccination. The pet must travel with its owner or an authorized person. Non-commercial movement of up to 5 pets is allowed.

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 of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or official veterinary certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • Declaration of non-commercial movement (if applicable)

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: microchip €30–50, health certificate €50–150, rabies vaccination €20–50. No titer test or quarantine costs apply. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Lithuanian VMVT.

For cats from low-risk countries (e.g., USA, UK, Japan, Australia), an EU pet passport or a third-country veterinary certificate is required. The certificate must be accompanied by proof of a valid rabies vaccination. The pet must be microchipped. Non-commercial movement of up to 5 pets is allowed.

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 of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or official veterinary certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • FAVN rabies titer test result from an EU-approved laboratory
  • Declaration of non-commercial movement (if applicable)

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: microchip €30–50, health certificate €50–150, rabies vaccination €20–50, FAVN titer test €100–250. No quarantine costs apply if all requirements are met. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Lithuanian VMVT.

For cats from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, Asia, Middle East), a rabies titer test (FAVN) is required. The cat must be microchipped. No quarantine if all requirements are met. Non-commercial movement of up to 5 pets is allowed.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

Up to 5 cats per traveller for non-commercial movement. More than 5 cats is considered commercial and requires additional veterinary certification and possibly an import permit.
Yes. Lithuania does not exempt emotional support or service animals from standard import requirements. All cats must have a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and the appropriate health certificate.
Kittens must be at least 12 weeks old for rabies vaccination, then wait 21 days after vaccination before travel. Minimum age for entry is 15 weeks.
No. The USA is considered a low-risk country for rabies, so a titer test is not required for cats entering Lithuania from the USA. Only a valid rabies vaccination and health certificate are needed.
You need an EU pet passport or an official veterinary certificate from the origin country, proof of a valid rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, and proof of an ISO 11784/11785 microchip. For high-risk countries, a FAVN titer test is also required.
No quarantine is required if all entry requirements are met: microchip, rabies vaccination, and for high-risk countries, a titer test. If requirements are not met, the animal may be quarantined or returned at the owner's expense.
No. A microchip complying with ISO 11784/11785 is mandatory. If your cat is not microchipped, it must be microchipped before rabies vaccination. If the microchip was implanted after vaccination, the vaccination is considered invalid and must be repeated.

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 veterinarian of the origin country (or an EU-recognised equivalent) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or equivalent official veterinary certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, in-date)
  • Microchip implantation record (ISO 11784/11785)

Rough budget

Approximate ranges only: microchip ~€30–50, health certificate ~€50–150, rabies vaccination ~€20–50. No titer test, import permit, or quarantine fee applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT).

Ferrets are listed in Annex I of EU Regulation 998/2013. From an EU-equivalent free origin (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City, etc.), the ferret must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies at ≥12 weeks of age, and wait 21 days after the primary vaccination before travel. No titer test, import permit, or quarantine is required. The ferret must travel with its owner or an authorised person, or within 5 days of the owner's movement.

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 of the origin country (or USDA/APHIS-accredited veterinarian for the US, DEFRA for the UK, etc.) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or official third-country veterinary certificate (Annex IV of Regulation 577/2013)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, in-date)
  • Microchip implantation record (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Declaration of non-commercial movement signed by the owner

Rough budget

Approximate ranges only: microchip ~€30–50, health certificate ~€50–200, rabies vaccination ~€20–50. No titer test, import permit, or quarantine fee applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Lithuanian VMVT.

For low-risk origins (US, UK, Japan, Australia, most of Europe outside the EU-equivalent free list), Lithuania requires the same core steps as for free origins: microchip, rabies vaccination at ≥12 weeks, and a 21-day wait after the primary vaccination. No rabies titer test and no import permit are required. The ferret must be accompanied by the owner or an authorised person, or travel within 5 days of the owner's movement. The third-country veterinary certificate must be endorsed by the origin country's official veterinary authority within 10 days of travel.

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 of the origin country (or USDA/APHIS-accredited veterinarian for the US, DEFRA for the UK, etc.) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or official third-country veterinary certificate (Annex IV of Regulation 577/2013)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, in-date)
  • Microchip implantation record (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies titer test (FAVN/RFFIT) result from an EU-approved laboratory, showing ≥0.5 IU/ml
  • Import permit issued by the Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT)
  • Declaration of non-commercial movement signed by the owner

Rough budget

Approximate ranges only: microchip ~€30–50, health certificate ~€50–200, rabies vaccination ~€20–50, FAVN titer test ~€100–250, import permit fee ~€30–100. No quarantine fee applies if all conditions are met. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Lithuanian VMVT.

For high-risk origins (CDC-flagged high-risk for dog rabies, e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East), Lithuania requires a rabies titer test (FAVN/RFFIT) with a result ≥0.5 IU/ml, taken at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before entry. An import permit from the Lithuanian VMVT is mandatory. No quarantine is imposed if all conditions are met. The ferret must be accompanied by the owner or an authorised person, or travel within 5 days of the owner's movement. The third-country veterinary certificate must be endorsed by the origin country's official veterinary authority within 10 days of travel.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes, but you must meet the EU Pet Travel Scheme rules for ferrets. Your ferret needs an ISO 11784/11785 microchip, a rabies vaccination given at 12 weeks of age or older, and you must wait 21 days after that vaccination before travel. You also need an official USDA/APHIS-endorsed veterinary certificate issued within 10 days of travel. No rabies titer test or import permit is required for ferrets from the USA (low-risk origin). The ferret must travel with you or within 5 days of your own movement.
Lithuania follows EU Regulation 998/2013, which caps non-commercial movement at 5 pet animals (dogs, cats, ferrets) per traveller. If you bring more than 5, the movement is considered commercial and you must meet additional requirements, including an import permit and possibly a health certificate for trade. For 5 or fewer, the non-commercial rules above apply.
It depends on the origin country. If you are coming from a high-risk country for dog rabies (e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East), yes — a FAVN or RFFIT test showing ≥0.5 IU/ml is required. The test must be done at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before entry. From low-risk or free origins (USA, UK, Japan, Australia, most of Europe), no titer test is required.
Only if you are travelling from a high-risk country for dog rabies. In that case, you must obtain an import permit from the Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) before travel. From low-risk or free origins, no import permit is required for ferrets.
No. Lithuania does not grant any exemption from the EU Pet Travel Scheme rules for emotional support or service animals. Ferrets, regardless of their role, must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, and certificate requirements. Airlines may have their own policies, but the country's import rules apply to all ferrets.
The ferret must be at least 3 months (12 weeks) old at the time of rabies vaccination, and then you must wait 21 days after that vaccination before travel. So the minimum age at entry is effectively 15 weeks (about 3.5 months) if vaccinated on the earliest possible day. There is no maximum age.
No. Lithuania does not impose quarantine on ferrets that meet all the EU Pet Travel Scheme requirements (microchip, rabies vaccination, and, if applicable, titer test and import permit). If your ferret does not meet the requirements, it may be refused entry or placed in quarantine at the owner's expense, but for compliant pets, quarantine is 0 days.

Good to know

Lithuania is an EU member state and applies Regulation (EU) 576/2013 for non-commercial pet movement. Pets entering from another EU member state or an EU-listed third country generally use an EU pet passport; pets from non-listed third countries need an EU health certificate issued by an official veterinarian in the origin country. All pets must be declared at the border and may be inspected by VMVT or customs officials.

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.