Bringing a pet to North Macedonia

Last reviewed July 3, 2026

North Macedonia applies different import requirements depending on the rabies-risk classification of the pet's country of origin. Pets from low-risk countries face relatively straightforward entry conditions, while those from high-risk or unlisted countries must meet stricter rules, including a rabies antibody titre test. There is no routine quarantine for compliant pets, but officials may impose isolation if documentation is incomplete or if the pet arrives from a high-risk area without proper testing.

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to North Macedonia.

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

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccine given after microchip, at least 12 weeks old, and 21 days before travel
  • EU-style health certificate (Annex IV or equivalent) issued within 10 days of entry

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-60, health certificate ~$100-200, endorsement fee ~$30-100 — confirm current prices with a local vet and the North Macedonian Food and Veterinary Agency.

No titer test, no import permit, no quarantine for any origin tier.

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

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccine given after microchip, at least 12 weeks old, and 21 days before travel
  • EU-style health certificate (Annex IV or equivalent) issued within 10 days of entry

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-60, health certificate ~$100-200, endorsement fee ~$30-100 — confirm current prices with a local vet and the North Macedonian Food and Veterinary Agency.

No titer test, no import permit, no quarantine for any origin tier.

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

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccine given after microchip, at least 12 weeks old, and 21 days before travel
  • EU-style health certificate (Annex IV or equivalent) issued within 10 days of entry

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-60, health certificate ~$100-200, endorsement fee ~$30-100 — confirm current prices with a local vet and the North Macedonian Food and Veterinary Agency.

No titer test, no import permit, no quarantine for any origin tier.

Frequently asked questions

No. North Macedonia does not require a rabies titer test for dogs from any origin country, including high-risk rabies countries. A valid rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel is sufficient.
No. Dogs entering North Macedonia from any country are not subject to quarantine, provided they meet the microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate requirements.
You may bring up to five dogs as a non-commercial traveller without needing an import permit. If you bring more than five, commercial import rules apply, which may require additional documentation and fees.
No. Emotional support and service dogs are not exempt from standard import requirements. They must still have an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination, and a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel. No special documentation or waivers are recognized.
The health certificate must be issued no more than 10 days before the dog's arrival in North Macedonia. If you are transiting through another country, check that country's rules as well.
No. The rabies vaccination cannot be given before 12 weeks of age, and the 21-day waiting period after vaccination means the dog must be at least 15 weeks old on the day of travel. There is no exemption for puppies under 12 weeks.
No. Only ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchips are accepted. If your dog has a non-ISO chip, you must bring your own scanner that can read it, or have the dog re-microchipped with an ISO chip before the rabies vaccination.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to North Macedonia.

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 valid vaccination)
  • EU-style health certificate (Annex IV) or equivalent, issued within 10 days of travel
  • Microchip documentation (proof of implantation before rabies vaccination)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the destination agency.

Cats from EU-equivalent territories (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican) follow the same rules as EU pets — no additional tests or permits.

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 valid vaccination)
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Microchip documentation (proof of implantation before rabies vaccination)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the destination agency.

Cats from low-risk countries (e.g. US, UK, Japan, Australia) do not need a rabies titer test or import permit for North Macedonia.

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

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (showing microchip number and valid vaccination)
  • FAVN titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml)
  • Import permit from North Macedonian Food and Veterinary Agency
  • Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Microchip documentation (proof of implantation before rabies vaccination)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fees vary by country. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the destination agency.

Cats from high-risk rabies countries (e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East) must have a negative FAVN titer test and an import permit. No quarantine upon arrival if all paperwork is in order.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes, non-commercial travellers may bring up to 5 cats without triggering commercial import rules. If you bring 6 or more, you must comply with commercial import requirements (additional paperwork, possible customs duties).
Yes, an EU Pet Passport issued in any EU member state is accepted for cats entering North Macedonia from EU countries. The passport must show a valid rabies vaccination and microchip.
No. North Macedonia does not grant any exemptions for emotional support or service animals. All cats must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and (if from a high-risk country) titer test and import permit requirements.
The rabies vaccination must be valid (not expired) on the day of travel. If it expires before departure, your cat must be revaccinated and you must wait 21 days from the new vaccination date before entering North Macedonia.
Yes. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination is given. If the vaccination was given before the microchip, the vaccination is not considered valid for import purposes.
No minimum age is specified by North Macedonian law, but the cat must be at least 12 weeks old to receive a rabies vaccination, and then you must wait 21 days after vaccination before travel. In practice, the earliest a cat can enter is around 15 weeks old.
No. The titer test result must show at least 0.5 IU/ml. If the result is lower, your cat must be revaccinated and retested after 30 days. You cannot enter North Macedonia with a cat that has a sub-threshold titer.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to North Macedonia.

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. from the EU-competent authority) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with 21-day wait after primary shot)
  • EU pet passport or third-country official health certificate issued within 10 days of travel

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, health certificate ~$100-200, EU pet passport ~$50-100 if applicable. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the North Macedonian Food and Veterinary Agency.

Ferrets from EU-equivalent rabies-free territories (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican, etc.) follow the same rules as EU pets. No additional import permit or titer test required.

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

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with 21-day wait after primary shot)
  • Official health certificate issued within 10 days of travel (e.g. APHIS Form 7001 for US, or equivalent from the origin country)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, health certificate ~$100-200. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the North Macedonian Food and Veterinary Agency.

Ferrets from low-risk countries (US, UK, Japan, Australia, most of Europe) do not need a rabies titer test or import permit. The health certificate must be endorsed by the competent authority of the origin country.

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 origin country's competent authority · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Documents checklist

  • ISO microchip certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with 21-day wait after primary shot)
  • Rabies titer test (FAVN) certificate from an EU-approved laboratory
  • Import permit from the North Macedonian Food and Veterinary Agency
  • Official health certificate issued within 10 days of travel

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fees vary (typically $50-150), health certificate ~$100-200. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the North Macedonian Food and Veterinary Agency.

Ferrets from high-risk rabies countries (e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East) require a rabies titer test and an import permit. Apply for the import permit at least 30 days before travel. No quarantine upon arrival if all documents are in order.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes, all ferrets entering North Macedonia must have a valid rabies vaccination. The vaccine must be given at least 21 days before travel (after the primary shot). The ferret must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination.
Yes, if your ferret originates from a high-risk rabies country (e.g. Thailand, Russia, India, China), a FAVN test is mandatory. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination and at least 3 months before travel. The result must show ≥0.5 IU/ml from an EU-approved laboratory.
North Macedonia follows EU-style rules: non-commercial movement is limited to 5 pets (dogs, cats, ferrets combined) per person. If you bring more than 5, commercial import rules apply, which require additional paperwork and fees.
No. North Macedonia 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.
The official health certificate must be issued within 10 days of the date of travel. It must be endorsed by the competent veterinary authority of the origin country (e.g. USDA for the US, DEFRA for the UK).
No, there is no quarantine requirement for ferrets entering North Macedonia from any origin tier, provided all import requirements (microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and if applicable titer test and import permit) are met.
You must apply to the North Macedonian Food and Veterinary Agency (FVA) at least 30 days before travel. Their website is http://fva.gov.mk/. The permit is issued free of charge or for a small administrative fee (confirm current fees with the agency).

Good to know

All pets must be microchipped with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant chip and have a valid rabies vaccination administered after the chip is implanted. The rabies vaccine must be at least 21 days old before travel. For pets from high-risk countries, a rabies antibody titre test (≥0.5 IU/ml) is required, and the blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before 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 North Macedonia, 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 North Macedonia's official veterinary/agriculture authority and your airline before travelling.