Bringing a pet to Uzbekistan

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Uzbekistan runs a certificate-driven pet import regime administered by the State Committee of Veterinary and Livestock Development (Veterinariya Qo'mitasi). Dogs with a valid international veterinary passport, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, and an official health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival are normally cleared at the border on the spot; missing or non-endorsed certificates are the most common reason for refusal. Requirements vary by the origin country's rabies situation.

Requirements for your pet

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

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 (state veterinary service), endorsed/stamped; a private-practice vet signature alone is not accepted · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Uzbekistan does not maintain a national breed ban list for dogs. However, several airlines serving Tashkent (Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Aeroflot, flydubai) refuse to carry brachycephalic breeds (pugs, bulldogs, boxers, Boston terriers, Pekingese, shih tzu and similar) in the cabin or as checked baggage, especially between May and September when tarmac temperatures at TAS routinely exceed 35 °C. There are also local rules in some Tashkent districts requiring dangerous-breed dogs (Caucasian shepherd, Central Asian shepherd, and crosses) to be muzzled and leashed in public. Check with your specific carrier before booking.

Documents checklist

  • International veterinary passport (or state veterinary certificate) with the dog's identification and vaccination history
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing a vaccine valid for at least 12 months, given at least 21 days before arrival
  • Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country's state veterinary service
  • Microchip number recorded in the passport and on the certificate
  • Owner's passport and travel document (the pet must travel with or be consigned to the owner)

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — verify locally: ISO microchip ~$30–60, rabies vaccination ~$20–50, official health certificate endorsement ~$50–150, airline pet fee separate. No routine Uzbek import permit fee for privately owned dogs; border inspection may charge a small administrative fee in UZS — confirm current amounts with the State Committee of Veterinary and Livestock Development or your airline.

For EU-equivalent origins (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican-type territories) a valid EU-style pet passport plus a rabies vaccination older than 21 days is normally sufficient. The 10-day health certificate window is the binding constraint — do not have it issued more than 10 days before landing in Tashkent.

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 (USDA APHIS-endorsed for the US, DEFRA/APHA for the UK, or the equivalent national veterinary authority), endorsed/stamped · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Uzbekistan does not maintain a national breed ban list for dogs. However, several airlines serving Tashkent (Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Aeroflot, flydubai) refuse to carry brachycephalic breeds (pugs, bulldogs, boxers, Boston terriers, Pekingese, shih tzu and similar) in the cabin or as checked baggage, especially between May and September when tarmac temperatures at TAS routinely exceed 35 °C. There are also local rules in some Tashkent districts requiring dangerous-breed dogs (Caucasian shepherd, Central Asian shepherd, and crosses) to be muzzled and leashed in public. Check with your specific carrier before booking.

Documents checklist

  • International veterinary passport or state veterinary certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (vaccine valid at least 12 months, administered at least 21 days before arrival)
  • Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country's national veterinary authority
  • Microchip number recorded consistently across passport and certificate
  • Owner's passport and travel document

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — verify locally: ISO microchip ~$30–60, rabies vaccination ~$20–50, USDA APHIS or DEFRA endorsement of the health certificate ~$40–150, airline pet fee separate. No routine Uzbek import permit fee for privately owned dogs; border inspection may charge a small administrative fee in UZS — confirm with the State Committee of Veterinary and Livestock Development or your airline.

US, UK, Japan, Australia and most of Europe fall here. The most common failure point is the health certificate being issued too early (more than 10 days before arrival) or not being endorsed by the national authority — a plain private-vet certificate is routinely rejected at Tashkent. Australia and Japan issue their own export certificates; ensure the Uzbek border vet can read the rabies date and microchip number on it.

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, endorsed/stamped by the national veterinary authority; the certificate must also state the FAVN titre result and the laboratory that issued it · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Breed restrictions

Uzbekistan does not maintain a national breed ban list for dogs. However, several airlines serving Tashkent (Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Aeroflot, flydubai) refuse to carry brachycephalic breeds (pugs, bulldogs, boxers, Boston terriers, Pekingese, shih tzu and similar) in the cabin or as checked baggage, especially between May and September when tarmac temperatures at TAS routinely exceed 35 °C. There are also local rules in some Tashkent districts requiring dangerous-breed dogs (Caucasian shepherd, Central Asian shepherd, and crosses) to be muzzled and leashed in public. Check with your specific carrier before booking.

Documents checklist

  • International veterinary passport or state veterinary certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (vaccine valid at least 12 months, administered at least 21 days before arrival)
  • FAVN / rabies neutralising antibody titre certificate showing ≥0.5 IU/ml, sample drawn ≥30 days after vaccination
  • Official veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country's national veterinary authority
  • Microchip number recorded consistently across passport, certificate and FAVN report
  • Owner's passport and travel document

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — verify locally: ISO microchip ~$30–60, rabies vaccination ~$20–50, FAVN titre test ~$100–250 plus courier to the reference lab, official health certificate endorsement ~$50–150, airline pet fee separate. No routine Uzbek import permit fee for privately owned dogs; border inspection may charge a small administrative fee in UZS — confirm with the State Committee of Veterinary and Livestock Development or your airline.

High-risk-origin dogs (Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, the Middle East) are the group most likely to be stopped at Tashkent. The FAVN titre is the document that most often decides the case. If the titre is missing or below 0.5 IU/ml, expect the border vet to refuse entry or to hold the dog pending a decision — there is no formal on-arrival quarantine facility at TAS for pets, so a refusal usually means the dog does not enter. Plan the FAVN draw at least 30 days after vaccination and allow 3–6 weeks for the lab result before booking flights.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

Uzbekistan's non-commercial pet regime is written for a single privately owned animal per traveller. In practice, two dogs per adult traveller on the same booking are usually accepted at Tashkent if each has its own veterinary passport and health certificate, but three or more is treated as a commercial consignment and requires a veterinary import permit plus a different clearance procedure through the State Committee of Veterinary and Livestock Development. If you are moving a household with multiple dogs, get written confirmation from the Committee before you fly — do not assume the airline's acceptance equals the border vet's acceptance.
No. Uzbekistan does not recognise an emotional-support-animal category for import purposes, and service dogs are not exempt from the veterinary requirements — the dog still needs a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, and an official health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country's veterinary authority. Airlines may allow an assistance dog in the cabin, but that is a carrier policy, not a border exemption. Arriving at TAS with an assistance dog and no veterinary certificate will get the dog stopped just like any other.
There is no routine quarantine for dogs arriving with complete, valid paperwork — you clear the border veterinary inspection at TAS and leave with your dog the same day. There is also no dedicated on-arrival quarantine facility at Tashkent for pets, so if the border vet refuses the documents (missing rabies date, expired health certificate, no FAVN for a high-risk origin), the practical outcome is refusal of entry rather than a 30-day stay. That is why the 10-day health certificate window and the rabies vaccination date matter so much.
It depends on where you are flying from. Dogs coming from the EU, UK, US, Japan, Australia and most of Europe do not need a FAVN titre — a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before arrival is enough. Dogs coming from CDC high-risk-for-dog-rabies countries (Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, the Middle East) are expected to show a neutralising antibody titre of at least 0.5 IU/ml, with the blood sample drawn at least 30 days after vaccination. Use a WOAH-recognised reference lab (ANSES Nancy, Kansas State, APHA Weybridge) and allow 3–6 weeks for the result.
The official veterinary health certificate must be issued within 10 days of your arrival in Uzbekistan — not 10 days before departure from your home country, and not 10 days before the certificate is endorsed. If you have a long multi-leg itinerary, count backwards from the date you land at TAS. A certificate issued 12 or 14 days before landing is the single most common reason dogs are turned away at Tashkent, even when everything else is in order.
Yes — the microchip number must be readable and must match across the veterinary passport, the rabies certificate and the health certificate. Uzbekistan follows the ISO 11784/11785 standard used across the EU and most of the world. If your dog was chipped with a non-ISO (often 125 kHz) chip in the US or Australia, carry a working ISO scanner with you or have the dog re-chipped and re-vaccinated against rabies afterwards, because a border vet who cannot read the chip will treat the identification as failed.
Yes, and the same document set applies at land crossings (Gisht Kuprik from Kazakhstan, Dostyk, the Kyrgyz border at Osh, and the Tajik and Afghan crossings) as at Tashkent airport. The land border veterinary posts are often stricter about the 10-day health certificate window and about the rabies vaccination date being legible, and they have less English-language capacity than TAS. If you are driving in, have a Russian-language translation of the health certificate and the rabies record ready, and expect the inspection to take 30–60 minutes.

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

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 LVI for UK, or national veterinary authority equivalent) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country's government veterinary authority
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and valid for 1 year
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip implantation
  • Copy of pet passport, if applicable for EU-origin pets

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip $30-50, health certificate $100-200, rabies vaccination $20-50. No import permit or titer test required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Uzbekistan State Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development.

No import permit required for cats from countries with negligible rabies risk. No quarantine on arrival if documents are in order. Tashkent airport customs may require a brief visual inspection.

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-approved LVI for UK, or national veterinary authority equivalent) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country's government veterinary authority
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and valid for 1 year
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip implantation
  • Copy of pet passport, if applicable for EU-origin pets

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip $30-50, health certificate $100-200, rabies vaccination $20-50. No import permit or titer test required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Uzbekistan State Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development.

No rabies titer test (FAVN) required for cats from low-risk countries. No quarantine on arrival if documents are in order. Tashkent airport customs may require a brief visual inspection.

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-approved LVI for UK, or national veterinary authority equivalent) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Import permit issued by the Uzbekistan State Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development (apply at least 30 days in advance)
  • Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival and endorsed by the origin country's government veterinary authority
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and valid for 1 year
  • FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an approved laboratory
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip implantation
  • Copy of pet passport, if applicable

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip $30-50, health certificate $100-200, rabies vaccination $20-50, FAVN titer test $100-250, import permit fee $50-100. No quarantine fee applies if documents are in order. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Uzbekistan State Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development.

Cats from high-risk rabies countries (e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East) must have a rabies titer test (FAVN) with a result ≥0.5 IU/ml at least 90 days before travel. An import permit is required and must be obtained in advance. No quarantine on arrival if all documents are in order, but the cat may be held for inspection. The titer test must be done at an approved laboratory (e.g. Kansas State University for US-origin pets).

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

Uzbekistan allows up to 5 cats per person for non-commercial import. If you bring more than 5, the shipment is considered commercial and requires additional permits, veterinary inspections, and possibly a commercial import licence. Each cat must have its own set of documents (health certificate, rabies vaccination, microchip).
No. Uzbekistan does not exempt emotional support or service animals from standard import requirements. All cats, including service animals, must have a veterinary health certificate, valid rabies vaccination, and microchip. For high-risk origins, a rabies titer test and import permit are also required. Airlines may have separate policies for cabin travel, but the country's import rules apply regardless.
No, if the cat is coming from the United States (considered low-risk for rabies), a FAVN titer test is not required. Only cats from high-risk rabies countries (e.g. Russia, Thailand, most of Africa and Asia) need a FAVN test with a result ≥0.5 IU/ml at least 90 days before travel.
The veterinary health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival in Uzbekistan. It must be endorsed by the official government veterinary authority of the origin country (e.g. USDA APHIS for the US, DEFRA for the UK). The certificate should state the cat's microchip number, rabies vaccination date, and that the animal is healthy and free of infectious diseases.
No quarantine is required for cats arriving in Uzbekistan if all import documents are in order (health certificate, rabies vaccination, microchip, and for high-risk origins, titer test and import permit). However, customs officials may hold the cat for a brief inspection at the airport. If documents are missing or invalid, the cat may be quarantined at the owner's expense or refused entry.
No. Uzbekistan requires all cats to be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination, and the microchip number must appear on the health certificate and vaccination record. If your cat is not microchipped, it will not be allowed entry.
If your cat is travelling from a high-risk rabies country, you must apply for an import permit from the Uzbekistan State Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development at least 30 days before travel. The permit is valid for a specific period (usually 30-60 days) and must accompany the cat. For low-risk or free countries, no import permit is required.

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

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, 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 current at entry
  • International veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200. Uzbekistan may charge a small inspection fee on arrival (~$10-20). Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Uzbek State Veterinary Service.

Ferrets from countries with negligible rabies risk do not require a rabies titer test or import permit. Ferrets are not covered by the EU Pet Travel Scheme, so Uzbek general veterinary import rules apply. The health certificate must be endorsed by a government veterinarian. The animal may be inspected on arrival by the State Veterinary Service.

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, 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 current at entry
  • International veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200. Uzbekistan may charge a small inspection fee on arrival (~$10-20). Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Uzbek State Veterinary Service.

Same requirements as for free-tier origins. Uzbekistan does not impose additional measures for ferrets from low-risk rabies countries. Ensure the rabies vaccine is current and administered at least 21 days before travel. The health certificate must be endorsed by a government veterinarian.

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, 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 current at entry
  • FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an approved laboratory
  • Import permit issued by the Uzbek State Veterinary Service
  • International veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fee ~$50-100 (verify with Uzbek authorities), plus possible agent fees. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Uzbek State Veterinary Service.

Ferrets from high-risk rabies countries must have a valid rabies titer test and an import permit. The titer test must be done at an approved laboratory. The import permit is issued by the Main State Veterinary Directorate of Uzbekistan. Quarantine is not required if all documents are in order, but the animal may be inspected on arrival. Allow at least 4-6 months to complete the process.

Frequently asked questions

Uzbekistan does not publish a specific limit for ferrets, but generally up to 5 pets per traveller are considered non-commercial. If you bring more than 5, the shipment may be treated as commercial, requiring additional permits and veterinary inspections. Confirm with the Uzbek State Veterinary Service before travel.
No. Uzbekistan does not recognize emotional support animals or service animals as exempt from veterinary import requirements. All ferrets, regardless of their role, must meet the same rabies vaccination, health certificate, and (if applicable) titer test and permit rules. Carriers may also have their own policies.
It depends on the origin country. If your ferret is coming from a high-risk rabies country (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, Asia, Middle East), a FAVN titer test with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml is required, and you must wait 90 days after the blood draw before entry. From low-risk or free countries, no titer test is required.
The rabies vaccine must be given when the ferret is at least 12 weeks (3 months) old. The vaccine must be valid for at least 21 days before travel. Some veterinarians may recommend waiting until 16 weeks, but 12 weeks is the minimum accepted.
Yes, if your ferret is coming from a high-risk rabies country. You must obtain an import permit from the Main State Veterinary Directorate of Uzbekistan before travel. For low-risk or free countries, no import permit is required.
You need an international veterinary health certificate issued by an official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet in the US) within 10 days of travel. The certificate must state that the ferret is healthy, free of infectious diseases, and has a valid rabies vaccination. It may need to be endorsed by the origin country's veterinary authority.
No, Uzbekistan does not require quarantine for ferrets if all import conditions are met (valid rabies vaccination, health certificate, and for high-risk countries, titer test and import permit). However, the animal may be inspected upon arrival by the State Veterinary Service, and if documents are not in order, quarantine or return may be imposed.

Good to know

Uzbekistan accepts the international veterinary passport (or a state-issued veterinary certificate from countries that do not issue passports) plus a rabies vaccination record. The health certificate must be endorsed by the origin country's official veterinary service within 10 days before arrival. Pets are inspected at Tashkent (TAS) or Samarkand (SKD) by the border veterinary inspector; land crossings from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan are also inspected. No advance import permit is required for privately owned dogs and cats, but the veterinary authority can demand one for commercial consignments or unusual species.

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 Uzbekistan, 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 Uzbekistan's official veterinary/agriculture authority and your airline before travelling.