International Pet and Animal Transportation Association

Animal Travel in the Ukraine

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Many EU countries are adopting similar rules following European Commission advice that member states cut red tape for Ukrainian citizens arriving in the EU with companion animals, the following countries have suspended the requirement for a permit under Regulation (EU) 576/2013 until further notice. Instead, those entering these countries with companion animals must contact the local veterinary authority to establish the health status of their animal companion and start any necessary processes (such as quarantine, antibody titre determination, rabies vaccination, microchipping, and obtaining a pet passport) from there.


The EU countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

If you need information for a NON-EU country, please verify anything posted with the appropriate government websites.
Updates on the Situation for Animal Travel in the Ukraine Last Updated 3/3/22
COUNTRY DATE INFORMATION LINKS & EMAIL SOURCE
Austria
Belgium Ukrainian refugees travelling with animal companions (non-commercial traffic) to Belgium, without the necessary paperwork outlined under Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013, must email the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) to request a permit.
In view of the emergency situation, the FASFC will temporarily allow companion animals into the country without a permit. These animals must be placed in home isolation and reported to the FASFC via email.
The same flexibility will also be applied to EU citizens currently residing in Russia with their dogs, cats or ferrets and who wish to return to Belgium with them.

Points of entry pets		 FASFC
Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain
Bulgaria 2/28 Pets accompanying non-commercial travelers from Ukraine shall enter the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria under a facilitated procedure.
(Only available in Bulgarian)

Bulgarian Food Safety Agency
Czech Republic 2/25 Animals entering without a valid rabies vaccine/rabies titre test, will be placed under 10-day quarantine (meaning constant supervision by the owner). Within three days of entry, pet needs to be checked by a veterinarian (and microchipped if needed). Between 5–10 days of entry, rabies vaccine needs to be given if not up to date. Komora veterinárních lékařů České republiky
(Website is in Czech)
 Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons - Czech Republic
Estonia 3/1 Accepting animal companions from Ukraine that may not meet the usual entry requirements. Refugees must inform the Agriculture and Food Authority (PTA) and Tax and Customs Board (EMTA) of their animal companion. Fill in this notification form either in advance or at the border and Send form to , , and . Republic of Estonia Agriculture and Food Board
(Website in Estonian)
Finland Under these exceptional circumstances, pets traveling with owners from Ukraine or under force majeure circumstances from Russia are authorized to enter Finland without prior application or permit. Owners, or their representative, are asked to present the pet and any paperwork to Finnish Customs at the border upon entry. Finnish Customs will provide further instructions.
France
Germany 2/28 Conditions for entering Germany with pet animals from Ukraine have been temporarily eased Rules
https://www.bmel.de/EN/topics/animals/pets-and-zoo-animals/pet-animals-ukraine.html		 Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Hungary 3/2 The Hungarian veterinary authorities are prepared for the arrival of companion animals that do not comply with the current veterinary requirements (without a microchip, unvaccinated against Rabies, without a Rabies antibody titre test) and arrive with their owners. To ensure smooth entry, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Hungary has ordered the completion of a simplified registration form. Downloadable Form
(Form is in Ukranian)		 NEBIH.Gov
India
(Non EU Country)		 2/28 Memorandum - Pet India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying - Govt. of India
Italy 3/3 Citizens of Ukraine who want to reach Italy should communicate by e-mail the type (s) and number of animals, their identification (if possible), the name of the owner and the destination address in Italy.
These communications will allow the Ministry of Health to inform the locally competent veterinary services about the introduction of non-compliant animals for the application at destination, by these services, of all the interventions necessary to conform the pets introduced to the requirements of the aforementioned EU regulation 576/2013.		 Ministry of Health
Latvia 2/25 Accepting pets of Ukranian citizens who are not microchipped, not vaccinated against rabies, etc. It will be possible for the owner of the animal to carry out all formalities and procedures after entering Latvia. Food and Veterinary Service Republic of Latvia
Lithuania 3/1 Ukrainian citizens whose pets are properly marked, vaccinated, have a valid animal passport, and meet all the requirements for bringing pets into the EU can cross the state border in the usual way. However, animals coming from Ukraine that are not microchipped or have not been vaccinated against rabies will be marked and vaccinated on the spot, and any isolation requirements will be facilitated. Temporary procedure for pet animals entering Lithuania from Ukraine (updated with links)

 State Food & Veterinary Service
Netherlands 3/3 For pets from Russia, no exemptions or flexibility is set up at this moment but the Dutch state vet is looking into the matter as there are many pets left behind in Russia too.
Restrictions have been eased in the Netherlands. The nation’s food and products safety association (NVWA) does ask that the animal be reported in advance, when possible. Rules are flexible for people travelling by car. If travelling by plane, the animal should be reported to customs upon arrival and will be examined by a veterinarian on the spot.
The NVWA emphasises that refugees must take their animal to a vet as soon as possible after arrival for registration, microchipping, and vaccination. Animals should be quarantined until a visit to the vet is possible.		 Bringing Cats & Dogs to Netherlands (English Version) State Food & Veterinary Service Netherlands and Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality
Poland 2/24 Polish officials are now facilitating Ukrainian border crossing for families fleeing with their animals. The whole animal health dossier is now NOT mandatory. Animals will be vaccinated AFTER CROSSING Polish side of the border. Chief Veterinary Inspectorate Website

Temporary Procedure for Moving Animals into Poland from the Ukraine (Imports)

Data for people traveling from Ukraine to other EU Member States with dogs / cats / ferrets (up to 5) and without a complete set of shipping documents.		 Główny Inspektorat Weterynarii
(Chief Veterinary Inspectorate)
Romania 2/25 Ukrainian pets can also come to Romania WITHOUT microchip, vaccine or passport. AFTER entering Romania, the owner just fills in a document. All pets are allowed. ANSVA Website

Pet Location Form

 The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA)
Slovakia 2/25 Officially accepting animals, even those that are not vaccinated/do not have a vaccination certificate. Document to fill in via link. PERMIT State Veterinary and Food Administration of the Slovak Republic
Slovenia 2/28 Authorizing entry of companion animals, under conditions set out in the application process refugees are required to complete to ensure entry of these animals into the EU does not pose a risk of rabies introduction or transmission.
Contact points have been established at the headquarters of the Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection (AFSVSPP) for processing applications.		 Inform the Regional Office of the ASFVSPP

Application for derogation

.		 Republic of Slovenia Gov.SI

Map below shows countries that have closed their airspace to Russia due to the Ukraine invasion.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/map-shows-countries-that-closed-airspace-russia-over-ukraine-war-2022-3

All 27 EU countries, as well as Albania, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, the UK, and the US have imposed the ban.

Most countries provide exceptions for diplomatic or humanitarian reasons, but otherwise the step significantly limits the global movement of planes owned or chartered by Russian.



Reports of people wanting to help by going to Ukrainian border countries is strongly advised against. More and more border stations are reportedly closing for private individuals. Only shipments of aid that have been verified by customs are being allowed into Ukraine. Major aid organisations are on duty at the borders and coordinating help for refugees – with and without animals – so one of the best things individuals can do is to support these organisations.

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