Rules for Importing Cats and Dogs from the EU to Serbia

Required Documents for Importation

European Veterinary Passport (EU Pet Passport) or Serbian Veterinary Health Certificate 📄 (PDF)

• If your pet has a passport issued in the EU, this is the primary document for import.
• If your pet has a passport issued in a third country (outside the EU), a Serbian Veterinary Health Certificate, endorsed by the veterinary authorities of the country of departure, is required.

Must Include:

• Information about the owner and the pet.
• Rabies vaccination records:
  • Vaccination must be administered at least 21 days before entry.
  • The first vaccination should be done no earlier than 12 weeks of age.
  • Vaccination must remain valid at the time of entry.
• Records of deworming treatment.
• A clinical examination record issued within 5 days prior to travel.

Mandatory Deworming Treatment

• Pets must be treated for internal parasites (helminths) within 120 to 24 hours prior to arrival in Serbia.
• The treatment must be documented in the pet's veterinary passport or health certificate, including:
  • The date of treatment.
  • The name of the product used.
• While external parasite treatments (e.g., for ticks and fleas) are not mandatory, they are strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements

Microchip

• Mandatory for all pets entering Serbia.
• The microchip must comply with ISO 11784/11785 standards.

Fit-to-Fly Certificate

• Required if traveling by air.
• Issued by a licensed veterinarian within 1–5 days before departure.
• Confirms the pet is healthy and fit for travel.

Transport Conditions

Number of Pets

• No more than five pets per owner for non-commercial purposes.

Age Requirements

• Pets must be at least 4 months old (105 days) at the time of entry, allowing for rabies vaccination and the required 21-day waiting period.

Clinical Examination

• Must be conducted within 5 days before travel and recorded in the pet passport or certificate.

Airline Regulations

Contact your airline in advance to confirm their specific pet transportation policies. Airlines generally provide information about in-cabin or cargo transport but may not be aware of Serbia's import requirements.

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