Bringing a pet to Romania

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Romania is an EU member state and applies the EU Pet Travel Scheme (Regulation (EU) No 576/2013) for non-commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets. It follows the standard EU tiering: pets from EU member states or listed third countries need routine vaccination and documentation, while pets from unlisted third countries need a rabies antibody titre test and a 3-month wait from the date of the blood sample. Quarantine is not imposed on compliant pets. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination, and the 21-day wait after vaccination is counted from the date of the first valid vaccination.

Requirements for your pet

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

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 authorized veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Breed restrictions

Romania does not maintain a national breed ban for dogs. However, some airlines may refuse to transport brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds such as pugs, bulldogs, and boxers due to respiratory risks. Additionally, dangerous dog breeds may be subject to local municipal regulations; check with local authorities in Bucharest or your destination city.

Documents checklist

EU pet passport or equivalent veterinary certificate
Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days prior and not expired
Microchip certificate or proof of microchip implantation

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: microchip ~€30-50, health certificate ~€50-150, rabies vaccination ~€20-50. No titer test or quarantine costs apply in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the destination agency.

For travel between EU member states, an EU pet passport issued by an authorized veterinarian is sufficient. No titer test or quarantine required. The pet must be at least 12 weeks old for rabies vaccination and then wait 21 days before travel.

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 · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

Veterinary certificate issued by an official veterinarian of the origin country
Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days prior and not expired
Microchip certificate or proof of microchip implantation

Rough budget

For listed third countries, the pet must have a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and an official veterinary certificate. No titer test or quarantine required. The certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel.

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 · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Breed restrictions

Documents checklist

Veterinary certificate issued by an official veterinarian of the origin country
Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days prior and not expired
Microchip certificate or proof of microchip implantation
Rabies antibody titration test report from an EU-approved laboratory

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 requirements are met. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the destination agency.

For unlisted third countries, a rabies antibody titration test is mandatory. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after vaccination, and the pet must wait 3 months from the date of sampling before entering Romania. No quarantine is imposed if all requirements are met. The pet must be accompanied by an official veterinary certificate and the titer test result.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

A single non-commercial traveller may bring up to 5 pets (dogs, cats, ferrets) into Romania under the EU Pet Travel Scheme. If you bring more than 5, the movement is considered commercial and requires additional health certificates, an import permit, and compliance with Directive 92/65/EEC. The 5-pet limit applies per traveller, and the pets must be accompanying the owner or an authorized person.

It depends on the origin country. If your dog is travelling from an EU member state or a listed third country, no titer test is required. If your dog is coming from an unlisted third country, a rabies antibody titration test (FAVN) is mandatory. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after vaccination, and you must wait 3 months from the date of sampling before entering Romania.

No quarantine is required for dogs that meet all EU entry requirements (microchip, rabies vaccination, and, if applicable, titer test). If your dog does not meet the requirements, it may be quarantined at your expense or refused entry. Romania does not have a routine quarantine culture for compliant pets.

A puppy must be at least 12 weeks (3 months) old to receive the rabies vaccination, and then you must wait 21 days after the vaccination before travel. So the minimum age for entry is 15 weeks (about 3.5 months). Puppies younger than this cannot enter unless they are travelling from a country with no rabies risk and meet specific exemptions, which are rare.

No. Romania does not exempt emotional support or service dogs from the standard import requirements. All dogs, regardless of their role, must comply with the EU Pet Travel Scheme: microchip, rabies vaccination, and, if applicable, titer test and veterinary certificate. Service dogs may be allowed in the cabin of an aircraft under airline policy, but import rules remain the same.

You need: (1) a microchip (ISO 11784/11785) implanted before rabies vaccination; (2) a valid rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days prior; (3) an EU pet passport (for EU travel) or an official veterinary certificate issued within 10 days of travel (for non-EU travel); and (4) if coming from an unlisted third country, a rabies antibody titration test report from an EU-approved laboratory. The certificate must be in English or Romanian.

Romania does not have a national breed ban. However, some airlines may refuse to transport brachycephalic breeds (e.g., pugs, bulldogs, boxers) due to health risks. Additionally, local municipalities may have specific rules for dangerous breeds. Check with your airline and local authorities in Romania before travel.

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

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 authorized veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

EU pet passport (or equivalent) with rabies vaccination record
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Rabies vaccination certificate showing first dose given at least 21 days before travel and boosters kept within expiry
Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel (if no EU pet passport)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, EU pet passport ~$50-100 if issued. Prices vary by provider and country; confirm with a local vet and ANSVSA.

Cats from EU/EEA countries and territories listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 577/2013 (e.g., Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City) can enter Romania with an EU pet passport. No titer test or quarantine required. The pet must be at least 3 months old for rabies vaccination, and travel is allowed 21 days after the first rabies vaccination. For cats under 3 months, they may travel if accompanied by the mother and born in captivity, but check with ANSVSA.

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 (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US, DEFRA for UK) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, endorsed by the origin country's government authority
Rabies vaccination certificate showing first dose given at least 21 days before travel and boosters kept within expiry
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, possible endorsement fee ~$50-100. Prices vary by provider and country; confirm with a local vet and ANSVSA.

Cats from low-risk non-EU countries (e.g., USA, UK, Japan, Australia) must have a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days after first dose), and an official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel. No rabies titer test or quarantine required. The health certificate must be endorsed by the origin country's government veterinary authority. For UK, an EU pet passport is not valid; a third-country health certificate is 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)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

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

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, endorsed by the origin country's government authority
Rabies vaccination certificate showing first dose given at least 21 days before travel and boosters kept within expiry
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Rabies titer test (FAVN/RFFIT) certificate showing ≥0.5 IU/ml, performed at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, possible endorsement fee ~$50-100. Prices vary by provider and country; confirm with a local vet and ANSVSA.

Cats from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East) must have a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a rabies titer test (FAVN/RFFIT) with result ≥0.5 IU/ml. The titer test must be done at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel. No quarantine is required if all conditions are met. The health certificate must be endorsed by the origin country's government veterinary authority. Romania may require additional guarantees; check with ANSVSA.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

Up to 5 pets (cats, dogs, ferrets) may be moved non-commercially per traveller. If you bring more than 5, the movement is considered commercial and requires additional veterinary certification and possibly an import permit. The 5-pet limit applies per traveller, not per household.

Yes. Romania does not exempt emotional support or service animals from import requirements. All cats, including service animals, must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and (if applicable) titer test rules. Airlines may have separate policies, but the country's import rules apply regardless.

A cat must be at least 3 months old to be vaccinated against rabies, and then must wait 21 days after the first vaccination before travel. So the minimum age for entry is 3 months and 21 days (approximately 15 weeks). Kittens under this age may only enter if accompanied by their mother and born in captivity, and with special permission from ANSVSA.

No. The USA is considered a low-risk country for rabies, so a titer test is not required for cats entering Romania from the USA. You need a microchip, rabies vaccination (at least 21 days after first dose), and an official health certificate issued within 10 days of travel.

The official veterinary health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel to Romania. It must be endorsed by the government veterinary authority of the origin country (e.g., USDA APHIS for the USA). The certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue.

Yes. All cats entering Romania must be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination. If your cat was vaccinated before being microchipped, the vaccination is not considered valid, and a new rabies vaccination must be given after the microchip.

If your cat does not meet the requirements (e.g., missing microchip, expired rabies vaccination, or no titer test for high-risk origin), it may be denied entry, quarantined at your expense, or returned to the origin country. Quarantine, if imposed, is at the owner's expense and can last until the requirements are met. It is crucial to verify all documents with ANSVSA before travel.

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

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 for Andorra, San Marino, or Vatican-type territories) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Documents checklist

EU pet passport (or equivalent travel document issued by an EU-recognised authority)
Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — verify locally. Microchip ~€30–50, rabies vaccination ~€20–40, health certificate ~€50–150, EU pet passport issuance ~€20–50. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and ANSVSA.

Ferrets are listed in Annex I of EU Regulation 576/2013 as pets subject to non-commercial movement rules. From Andorra, San Marino, or Vatican-type territories, the EU pet passport or equivalent is accepted. No quarantine, no titer test, and no import permit are required. The ferret must be at least 12 weeks old at vaccination and travel at least 21 days after the primary vaccination. Romania does not require additional treatments for ferrets beyond rabies vaccination.

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

Import permit

Not required

Documents checklist

Veterinary health certificate issued by the origin country's official authority within 10 days of arrival
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 declaration or pet passport if available)

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — verify locally. Microchip ~€30–50, rabies vaccination ~€20–40, health certificate ~€100–250 (varies by country), possible courier/endorsement fees ~€50–100. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and ANSVSA.

For low-risk origins (most of Europe, US, UK, Japan, Australia, etc.), Romania applies the standard EU non-commercial pet movement rules. No rabies titer test (FAVN), no import permit, and no quarantine are required. The ferret must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies at ≥12 weeks of age, and travel ≥21 days after the primary vaccination. The health certificate must be issued by an official government veterinarian within 10 days of arrival. The UK is treated as a low-risk third country for pet movement into the EU.

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, endorsed by the national veterinary authority (e.g. USDA APHIS for US, or equivalent) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Documents checklist

Import permit issued by ANSVSA (Romanian National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority) prior to travel
Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before the FAVN test
FAVN titer test result from an EU-approved laboratory showing ≥0.5 IU/ml, with test at least 90 days before travel
Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Veterinary health certificate issued by the origin country's official authority within 10 days of arrival
Proof of origin and owner's declaration

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — verify locally. Microchip ~€30–50, rabies vaccination ~€20–40, FAVN titer test ~€100–250 (plus shipping to EU lab), import permit ~€50–150, health certificate ~€100–250, possible inspection fees on arrival. No quarantine fee applies because quarantine is not imposed when all conditions are met. Confirm current prices with a local vet and ANSVSA.

For high-risk origins (CDC-flagged countries such as Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East), Romania requires an import permit from ANSVSA, a rabies titer test (FAVN) with a result ≥0.5 IU/ml at least 90 days before travel, and a health certificate. No quarantine is imposed for ferrets if all conditions are met, but the 90-day titer wait acts as a pre-travel waiting period. The import permit must be obtained before travel; apply at least 2–3 months in advance. Ferrets from high-risk countries may be subject to inspection at the border. Romania does not currently require treatment for other diseases (e.g. echinococcosis) for ferrets.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Romania follows EU Regulation 576/2013, which caps non-commercial movement at 5 pets per traveller. If you bring more than 5 ferrets, the shipment is treated as commercial and requires full veterinary import certification, including an import permit and compliance with commercial trade rules. For 5 or fewer, the non-commercial rules above apply.

No. Romania does not exempt emotional support animals or service animals from the standard import requirements. Ferrets, regardless of their role, must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and (for high-risk origins) titer test and import permit rules. There is no special lane for assistance animals.

It depends on the origin country. If you are travelling from a low-risk or free country (e.g. UK, US, Germany, Japan), no titer test is required. If you are travelling from a high-risk country (e.g. Thailand, Russia, India), a FAVN titer test showing ≥0.5 IU/ml is mandatory, and it must be done at least 90 days before travel at an EU-approved laboratory.

The ferret must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of rabies vaccination, and travel must occur at least 21 days after that vaccination. In practice, this means the ferret will be at least 15 weeks old at entry. There is no separate minimum age for entry beyond this vaccination timing.

Yes, if you are travelling from a free or low-risk country. An import permit from ANSVSA is only required for ferrets arriving from high-risk countries (e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa). For low-risk and free origins, no permit is needed, but you must have a valid health certificate and rabies vaccination proof.

If the FAVN result is below 0.5 IU/ml, your ferret is not considered adequately protected. You must revaccinate and then repeat the titer test at least 30 days later. The 90-day waiting period before travel restarts from the date of the successful test. Plan for this — it can add 3–4 months to your preparation.

No. Romania does not impose breed-specific bans or restrictions on ferrets. All ferrets are treated the same under the non-commercial pet movement rules, regardless of colour or lineage. Airline carrier restrictions (e.g. brachycephalic bans) do not apply to ferrets as they are not brachycephalic.

Good to know

Romania applies the EU Pet Travel Scheme. Rules differ by the rabies status of the origin country: EU member states and listed third countries are treated as lower-risk, while unlisted third countries are higher-risk. For unlisted origins, a rabies antibody titration test (FAVN) from an EU-approved laboratory is required, and the animal must wait 3 months from the date of the blood sample before entering the EU. Commercial movements (more than 5 pets, or pets for sale/transfer of ownership) fall under different rules (Regulation (EU) No 1/2005 and Directive 92/65/EEC) and require additional health certificates and possibly an import permit. Verify current requirements with the Romanian National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) or an EU-approved veterinarian.

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