Pet import requirements for Albania

Albania at a glance

The detail

For Albania, start with this checkpoint: 4 months. Albania, of ficially the Republic of Albania is a country in Southeast Europe. Cargo and passenger-pet routings commonly use TIA.

Import requirements

4 months

IMPORT OF PETS

It takes one day to clear a pet arriving in Albania. The following documents are required:

• International Health Certificate endorsed by Government vet at the country of origin issued not more than 10 days before arrival
• Identification (Microchip/readable tattoo number)
• Pet Passport / Vaccination history – in cluding up to date vaccines. Rabies vaccine has to be not less than 30 days and not more than 1 year old.
• Copy of owner's passport
• Note from hosting company that the shipper will be working in Albania for certain period (not applicable for Albanian citizens)
• Power of Attorney for Agent to handle the customs clearance.

For pets entering Albania from a rabies-free or rabies-controlled country, your cat or dog must be vaccinated for rabies no sooner than 30 days prior to entry and not more than the expiration date of the manufacturer of the vaccine is required. If your dog, cat or ferret has been vaccinated before it was fitted with a microchip, it will have to be vaccinated again after the microchip is implanted and wait 21 days before entering Albania.

No airline accepts cargo transport of pets from Tirana; thus export is arranged via Sofia, Bulgaria.

Any shipment of less than 5 consider as personal shipment, more than 5 considered as commercial.

Similarly to the Personal Pet, but must going through Customs on arrival will be required.

Identification and microchip

Identification (Microchip/readable tattoo number)

Microchip compliant with ISO 11784/11785 (15 digits), if not compliant owner can bring microchip scanner

Rabies and vaccinations

Rabies vaccine has to be no less than 30 days prior to travel and before the expiration date of the vaccine.

If pet was vaccinated BEFORE microchipping, the pet will need to be vaccinated again and can enter after 21 days. Record of vaccinations is required. All primary vaccinations should be administered with one-year vaccines.

Rabies vaccination

Tests and treatments

Rabies test is not required for entry. A Rabies Titer Test is recommended for pets entering from a high rabies country.

Ticks and tapeworm treatment is not mandatory before entering Albania but recommended.

Health certificate and permits

Within 10 days of travel, an accredited veterinarian must complete the bi-lingual health certificate for Albania and endorsed by governing authority of the exporting country if the exporting country mandates it.

Example:

Health Certificate

Not required when entering Albania with a personal pet.

Example Health Certificate

Quarantine

No quarantine is required as long as the docs are all completed, if no, quarantine is required based of the vet in spector.

Restrictions and banned breeds

Albania does not publish a banned breeds list.

Customs, agents, and airports

A customs broker is not typically required for Albania.

A destination agent is not typically required for Albania.

Airport:

• Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (Mother Teresa), Tirana (IATA: TIA, ICAO: LATI)

Airports listed on this destination file: TIA.

Documentation is the same for pets travelling in cabin, as excess baggage and as cargo.

Container requirements as per IATA LAR.

Border veterinary control is conducted by of ficial vets at the airport in spection point. Pets are subject to physical in spection and documentary review upon arrival.

Advance notification to airport veterinary of ficials is recommended, especially if the flight arrives outside normal daytime business hours — veterinarians may not be on site otherwise.

TIA does not have a dedicated long‑term pet holding facility like some major airports in larger countries.

Pets arriving as cargo or accompanied baggage typically remain in their crates under customs cargo area supervision until cleared by veterinary and customs.

Export notes

EXPORT OF PETS

Export of pets from Albania, is permitted with the following documents:

• Health Certificate issued by an Albanian veterinarian no more than 10 days old at the time of departure
• Identification (Microchip/readable tattoo number)
• Pet Passport / Vaccination history – in cluding up to date vaccines. Rabies vaccine has to be not less than 30 days and no more than 1 year old.
• Copy of owner's passport
• Power of Attorney for Agent to handle the export

No airline accepts cargo transport of pets from Tirana, thus export is arranged via Sofia, Bulgaria.

Other pets / CITES / extra rules

Standard Cites procedures.

[Animal Welfare Regulations](https://www.ecolex.org/details/legislation/law-no-9308-on-veterinary-service-and-in spectorate-lex-faoc052769/?sortby=newest&q=cote+d%27ivoire&type=treaty)

Hossen Ghannaj with Pet Station is working to find a local destination agent.Pet Station Kennels & Cattery

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WhatsApp number +971 50 660 1293

Official contacts

Director of Veterinary ServicesMinistry of Agriculture & Food

Bul Deshmoret e Kombit Tirana

Tel: +355 42 25539

Fax: +355 42 23806; 25539

E-mail: vetdirector@albaniaonline.net

Above Contact info from 2002Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Skanderbeg Square 2, Tirana 1000,

Albania

Email: info@bujqesia.gov.al

Current as of July 2024

Disclaimer

Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2025-09-16.

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