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Armenia is the rare destination where my spreadsheet came out almost empty. No import permit. No quarantine. No microchip requirement. What's left is a 14-day certificate window and a strict limit of two animals per person, and those two numbers do all the work. Luna disapproved of how little there was to research, but I'll take an easy column any day.
Pet import to Armenia is overseen by the national veterinary authority. Confirmed against an official source so far: a rabies vaccination and a health certificate. Anything else — commonly a microchip, rabies vaccination and health certificate — is not yet confirmed for Armenia against an official source, so it's flagged in the table below rather than assumed.
How Armenia handles your pet
Key points
Armenia applies the Eurasian Economic Union's Uniform Veterinary (Veterinary-Sanitary) Requirements, approved by Customs Union Commission Decision No
317 of 18 June 2010; Chapter 15 is the chapter that governs dogs and cats, and the certificate under it is EAEU Form No
15 (as amended by Decision of the Eurasian Economic Commission No
117 of 9 July 2019)
Up to two dogs and cats travelling for personal use enter without an import permit and without quarantine, on an international veterinary passport that counts as the veterinary certificate, provided it carries a competent authority's mark of a clinical examination carried out within 14 days before departure
A traveller bringing three or more pets falls outside that exemption and should expect to apply to the Food Safety Inspection Body for an import permit
Armenia performs veterinary border control at five designated points, and Yerevan «Zvartnots» International Airport is the only one of them at an airport, so a pet arriving by air arrives there; the other four — Ayrum-Bagratashen, Bavra-Gyumri, Gogavan-Privolnoye and Agarak — are land crossings
Dogs must be vaccinated more than 20 days and less than 12 months before travel against canine distemper, canine adenovirus type 1 (hepatitis), canine parvovirus, canine adenovirus type 2 (parainfluenza) and leptospirosis, and cats against feline panleukopenia on the same schedule
Pets under 3 months of age are not required to be vaccinated against rabies before entering the Union
Cats are examined for dermatophytosis (ringworm), and laboratory testing is only needed if lesions are found
The certificate also asks the exporting country's veterinarian to confirm the animal comes from a territory free of rabies and tuberculosis for the last 6 months and free of anthrax for the last 20 days
On breed, we found no list of banned or restricted breeds published by the Armenian authorities, and the Union's veterinary requirements name none — but breed admission is a matter each member state keeps to itself rather than one the Union settles, so if you travel with a breed that is restricted in other countries it is worth confirming with the Inspection Body before you book
Day -20 rabies vaccine deadline · Day -14 health certificate issued · Day 0 arrive at customs
Ports of entry (5)
Yerevan «Zvartnots» International Airport (EVN)
Ayrum-Bagratashen border control point
Bavra-Gyumri border control point
Gogavan-Privolnoye border control point
Agarak border control point
verified 2026-09-14
Up to two dogs or cats per person may enter for personal use without an import permit and without quarantine, travelling on an international passport that counts as the veterinary certificate. The document is valid for 14 days. A third animal falls outside that allowance, and the exemption no longer applies. Count the animals per traveller before booking, not per household.
Entry is limited to named crossings: Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport, and the Ayrum-Bagratashen, Bavra-Gyumri, Gogavan-Privolnoye and Agarak border control points. Arriving anywhere else leaves no veterinary officer to clear the animal. Confirm the routing matches one of those five before booking, which matters most for overland arrivals rather than flights into the capital.
The veterinary certificate runs 14 days from issue. It still has to cover the arrival date, so a trip with a long overland leg eats into that window. Date the certificate as late as the issuing vet will agree to, and keep the original document with the animal rather than in checked luggage.
So the Armenia column comes down to three cells: two animals per person, a 14-day certificate, and one of five approved crossings. Everything else is open. That makes it a good first international trip, provided the arrival point is checked before the tickets are bought. Run your dates through the plan builder and it will put the certificate appointment where it belongs.
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
Auto-generated from verified government data · Last updated: August 14, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Armenia require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Armenia requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. There is a 20-day waiting period after vaccination. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Is there a quarantine period for pets entering Armenia?
No, Armenia does not require quarantine for imported pets, provided all documentation is in order. Verify your requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What health certificate does Armenia require for pets?
Armenia requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. It must be issued within 14 days of travel. Government endorsement is required. Get exact document requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Armenia require a rabies titer test?
No, Armenia does not require a rabies titer test. Your transit countries may still require one. Check all requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
How long before travel must the rabies vaccine be given for Armenia?
The rabies vaccine must take effect at least 20 days before entry. Travelling before that window makes the vaccination invalid at the border.Build my pet's travel plan →
Is there quarantine for pets entering Armenia?
No. Pets that meet Armenia's entry rules — microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and paperwork — enter without quarantine.Build my pet's travel plan →
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.Build my pet's travel plan →
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.Build my pet's travel plan →
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