Pet owners most often cannot imagine their travels without their beloved pets, especially when it comes to long trips or moving to a new place of residence. In this article, we will look at the rules for importing animals into Turkey and the necessary documents, and provide information that pet owners should know so that international relocation does not become a source of fines or other unpleasant consequences.
There are certain requirements for importing animals into Turkey from other countries. When crossing the border with Turkey, animals must be vaccinated, microchipped, have a passport, certificates and certificates.
There are customs rules regarding the import of animals into Turkey:
According to Turkish law, each entry can bring two pets without paying taxes. If the limit is exceeded, a fee must be paid for additional pets. A possible solution is to register animals as travel companions.
According to the rules of Turkish customs, the following types of animals are allowed to be imported:
- pets such as dogs, cats, rodents;
- some species of birds;
- aquarium fish, their number should not exceed 10 pieces.
It is prohibited to import into Turkey:
- dogs of dangerous breeds, such as bull terrier, Spanish mastiff, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire terrier;
- puppies and kittens under 10 weeks;
- pregnant animals;
- representatives of endangered fauna.
Documents required for the entry of animals into Turkey
International veterinary passport. The document contains detailed information about the pet, including photographs, blood test results, vaccinations, microchipping, anthelmintic treatment and medications administered.
*Chipping is a procedure in which a microchip with a 15-digit code is inserted under the animal's skin. Detailed information about your pet, entered into the international veterinary database, is attached to this chip. This code can be read by a scanner, which is available at most large veterinary clinics.
*Vaccinations are a mandatory part of preparation before travel. This includes comprehensive vaccinations, including rabies vaccination. Despite the fact that Russia is not on the list of countries where rabies is common, a blood test for rabies titers is still required.
*Anthelmintic treatment is carried out at least 5 days before departure. It is important to ensure that information about vaccines, tests and anthelmintic treatment is included in your pet's veterinary passport.
Veterinary certificate form No. 1, issued by an accredited specialist. It must contain confirmation that the pet has been examined before the trip and is completely healthy. The certificate is valid for 5 days from the date of receipt.
A veterinary passport and certificate will be needed not only when traveling abroad, but also when returning back!
Insuring your pet is not a requirement when importing into Turkey. The decision to insure is entirely up to the choice and decision of the pet owner.
The list of documents may vary depending on the type of animal and the country from which you are flying. In addition, Turkish legislation is very flexible and constantly changing. Therefore, you should contact the Turkish Veterinary Services and your chosen airline in advance to obtain up-to-date information.
House Bind wishes you a comfortable journey with your beloved pets to your destination.
