Pet Transport: Moving Dogs and Cats Between the UK, EU and Georgia

Preparing your pet for travel from the UK to Georgia requires careful adherence to specific health and identification protocols for a smooth journey.

• Microchip: An ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip must be implanted before your pet receives their rabies vaccination.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is required, and you must observe a 21-day waiting period after the primary vaccination before travel.
• Health certificate: You must obtain a veterinary health certificate issued in accordance with the specific rules of the country of departure.
• Import permit: An import permit is not typically required for personal pets entering Georgia for non-commercial purposes.
• Arrival checks: Upon arrival, authorities will verify your pet's microchip and review the accompanying veterinary health documentation.
• Additional treatments: While no extra vaccinations are typically required, ensure your pet is fit for travel and meets all airline or carrier requirements.
• Confirmation: Rules change frequently, so please confirm all current requirements with your veterinarian and the official authorities on both sides before you travel.

Bringing a dog or cat from Georgia into Great Britain involves strict compliance with UK import regulations to avoid potential quarantine measures.

• Microchip: Your pet must be microchipped before or at the same time as their rabies vaccination to ensure valid identification.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is mandatory, and a blood sample for a rabies antibody titer test must be taken after vaccination.
• Waiting period: Since Georgia is not a listed country, you must wait three months after the blood sample date before entering Great Britain.
• Travel document: Your pet must carry an official veterinary export or health certificate that confirms all health requirements have been met.
• Tapeworm treatment: Dogs must receive a tapeworm treatment from a vet between 24 and 120 hours before their scheduled arrival in Great Britain.
• Quarantine: A compliant pet that meets all documentation and health requirements will not be subject to quarantine upon arrival.
• Confirmation: Regulations are subject to change, so always verify the latest guidance with your vet and the official UK government authorities before departure.

Travelling from the EU to Georgia requires following specific export procedures to ensure your pet meets all destination entry criteria.

• EU status: If you are travelling from an EU country, ensure your pet has a valid EU pet passport issued in their country of residence.
• Export certificate: For travel to non-EU destinations like Georgia, you may require an EU export health certificate issued by an official veterinarian.
• Import requirements: Check if Georgia requires specific import permits or additional health tests beyond standard rabies and microchip documentation.
• Carrier rules: Always consult your chosen transport carrier, as they may have their own specific policies regarding pet travel and crate requirements.
• National extras: Be aware of specific national requirements if transiting through other countries, such as tapeworm treatments for Ireland, Malta, Finland or Norway.
• Documentation: Ensure all original health records and identification documents are easily accessible for inspection at border crossings or transit points.
• Confirmation: Because international pet travel rules change, you must confirm all requirements with your veterinarian and the official authorities on both sides.