France), Ireland, Malta, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Kosovo's listed rabies-controlled third countries (USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and others) you need only a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport or official veterinary certificate - no blood titer test and no quarantine
Non-listed origins: from a country not on Kosovo's approved list (most of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America) your dog or cat also needs a rabies antibody titer of at least 0.5 IU/ml (blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel) and an echinococcus tapeworm treatment recorded in the certificate
Rabies timing: the rabies vaccination must be given at least 30 days before entry; the waiting period is waived on re-entry if a passport proves a prior positive titer
Young animals: puppies and kittens under 3 months that are not yet vaccinated may enter only under the specific conditions in Articles 5 to 8
Multiple pets: consignments of five or more animals are inspected at an approved border post
Authority: confirmed directly with the Kosovo Food and Veterinary Agency (AUV), which cited Administrative Instruction No.02/2009
Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination12 weeksverified 2026-08-10
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kosovo require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Kosovo requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
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