Pet Travel to Kazakhstan: Essential Guide for Dogs and Cats

Taking your dog or cat from the UK to Kazakhstan requires careful preparation to ensure all documentation meets local import standards.

• Microchip: An ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip must be implanted for identification before any rabies vaccinations are administered.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination must be administered between 30 days and 12 months prior to your scheduled date of travel.
• Health certificate: You must obtain a veterinary health certificate endorsed by the official government veterinary authority in the UK.
• Import permit: No import permit is required for personal pets, but you must obtain one if you are transporting three or more animals.
• Tapeworm: While not always mandatory, ensure your pet is up to date with routine parasite treatments as recommended by your veterinarian.
• Arrival: Pets are subject to physical inspection upon arrival at major airports such as Almaty or Astana to verify all paperwork.
• Rules change: Regulations are subject to change and should be confirmed with your vet and the official authorities on both sides before travel.

Bringing a dog or cat from Kazakhstan into Great Britain requires strict adherence to the UK's non-EU country import regulations.

• Microchip: Your pet must have an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip implanted before any rabies vaccination is given.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is required, followed by a blood sample taken at least 30 days after vaccination for a rabies antibody titer test.
• Waiting period: You must wait three months after the blood sample date before your pet can enter the UK from an unlisted country.
• Documentation: Your pet must travel with an official veterinary export health certificate issued by an official veterinarian in Kazakhstan.
• Tapeworm: Dogs must be treated for tapeworm by a vet between 24 and 120 hours before their scheduled arrival time in the UK.
• Quarantine: A compliant pet that meets all health and documentation requirements is not required to undergo quarantine upon arrival.
• Rules change: Regulations are subject to change and should be confirmed with your vet and the official authorities on both sides before travel.

Travelling from the EU to Kazakhstan involves following specific export procedures as Kazakhstan is considered a non-EU country.

• Export certificate: You must obtain an EU export health certificate issued and signed by an official veterinarian in your country of departure.
• Microchip: Your pet must be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip before the rabies vaccination is administered.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination must be administered at least 21 days before travel to ensure the pet is protected.
• Import permit: While not required for one or two personal pets, an import permit is necessary if you are transporting three or more animals.
• Carrier rules: Always check the specific requirements of your chosen airline or transport carrier, as they may have additional policies for pet travel.
• Inspection: Be prepared for your pet to undergo a health inspection upon arrival at the destination airport in Kazakhstan.
• Rules change: Regulations are subject to change and should be confirmed with your vet and the official authorities on both sides before travel.