Belarus Pet Import Requirements

All carnivores must be vaccinated No later than 14 days before the departure, unless they were vaccinated during the last 12 months (except when the period of immunity maintained by the vaccine against rabies of more than a year has not yet lapsed, or laboratory testing has confirmed that the immunity against rabies is at least 0.5 IU/ml).
If your pet must not resided in one of the countries that Belarus considers rabies-free or controlled for at least 6 months, or it will not be permitted to enter. Your pet must reside in an approved country for at least 6 months.

Dogs and Cats must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months of entering Berlus.

A rabies titer test is not required for dogs and cats entering Belarus from any country. Although, Belarus does not require a rabies antibody test, it is still necessary if your pet's travel plans include Poland or Lithuania, as it is an international pet travel requirement. Only certified laboratories have the right to conduct rabies antibody titration testing.
Cats- must undergo tests for dermatophytoses with samples processed at an approved.
Minks - undergo tests for Aleutian disease of mink.

A quarantine period is not required if there are 5 or fewer total number of pets (dogs

and/or cats total) traveling, and the pets are accompanied by a veterinary health certificate endorsed by exporting country’s governing authority, stating that the animals were examined within 5 days of travel.

Fur-bearing animals, rabbits, dogs, and cats are allowed to be imported into the customs territory of the customs union and (or) be transported between the countries only from the territories free from contagious animal diseases such as:
For all kinds of animals:
   - viral encephalomyelitis of all types, trypanosomiasis - within the last 12 months on the territory of the country or administrative territory in accordance with regionalization.
   - Siberian plague - within the last 20 days on the territory of the farm.
Upon arrival in Belarus, animals must be registered with the local veterinary services within one month of arrival. All animals require a Pet Passport, complete with necessary stamps proving the completion of all required vaccinations.
Travelers are limited to import a maximum total of five (5) pets (dogs and/or cats), without requiring additional special permissions or import quarantine restrictions.

Your pet must pass a veterinary inspection at Russian and Belarusian border control. Inspectors require your pet's passport and the animal itself to confirm its state of health. With all the necessary documents, you will smoothly enter Belarus. It's to be noted that every animal entering Belarus needs to be registered with the local veterinary authorities within a month after arrival. Pet shipment regulations vary depending on the type of animal. Here are some requirements for animal transportation by car:
    While crossing the border of Belarus, your pet should remain in the kennel and travel in the trunk of the vehicle.
    Every car must have a first aid kit with both tranquilizers and regular medication for animals.
If you are planning to travel by train, it's recommended to check if there are any specific requirements for passengers traveling with pets beforehand. Most trains traveling between Russia and Belarus offer wagons for people with pets. Regardless of the wagon type, the pets must stay inside their kennels throughout the entire ride.
Airline pet rules differ among different airlines. Here are the requirements set by "Belavia" for pet transportation:
    Prior approval from the airline is required for pet travel.
    The animal must be kept in a special kennel made of durable materials with air vents and a leak-proof base.
    Passengers are allowed to take pets with them into the cabin as hand luggage, with the pet kennel dimensions meeting the requirements for animal transportation and not exceeding the limits for hand luggage. The total weight, including the kennel, shouldn't be more than 8 kilos.
    Total weight of pets in the cargo section should not exceed 23 kilograms, including the kennel.
    As specified by «Belavia» airline, the transportation of your pet is a paid service. Please review the official website of the airline for detailed information on the prices and fees associated with pet transportation.

Import of animals by residents of the customs territory of the Customs Union, is conducted in accordance to the order established by the Agreement, with or without payment of customs duties and taxes according to the weight and the cost of the animal.

In the territory of the Customs Union allows the import of dogs and cats transported for personal use in the amount of not more than two heads. They can be imported without a permit for import and quarantine, accompanied by an international passport, which in this case is equal to the veterinary certificate, provided that it has got the code of competent authority for clinical examination within five days before sending. When importing from other countries, rearrangement from international passport in the country of destination to veterinary accompanying document is not required

Minsk Customs Office
http://www.mct.customs.gov.by/en/
State Institution
Belarusian Authority of the State Veterinary Supervision at the State Border and Transport
Rakovskaya street, 30
Minsk, 220004
Tel.: +375 172 251-335
fax: +375 172 035-256
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