Pet import requirements for Georgia

Georgia at a glance

The detail

N/A. Georgia is a country at the in tersection of Europe and Asia. Arrival airports noted for this destination in clude TBS.

Import requirements

Older than 3 months already with rabies vaccination (aprox. 4 months old at least).

No pregnant or ill animals are accepted.

Import duties and VAT applied 18%

Customs vet check applicable

Clients Tax ID should be activated prior pets arrival

Veterinary Certificate should be uploaded (Vet Form #1) from Rupublic of Georgia Revenue Servicescustomer’sPrivate Profile Page.

In good health

Older than 4 months old

Valid Rabies certificate

Valid Health Certificate (original ink stamper)

Blood test (if needed)

Pet passport original

If Needed:

Annex No. 2 for Unvaccinated Pets (194.1 KB)

Annex No. 3 for Pets Transiting Unlisted Countries (56.3 KB)

Same set of docs will be required / import clearance same. Maximum amount of animals per client – 5 pets only.

Same set of docs will be required / import clearance same.

No more than 5 pets (dogs, cats and/or ferrets) are allowed per traveler for “non-commercial movement.”

Dogs, cats, or ferrets moving for the purposes of sale or transfer of ownership are not considered “non-commercial movement of pet animals” and should not use the model health certificate.

N/A

Customs pre-alert form in at least 24 hours before arrival of the pet.

Identification and microchip

Microchip mandatory ISO 11784 Standard.

Rabies and vaccinations

• If Pets are from a country found in the List of Countries in Article 7 of the “non-commercial movement of pet animals" they must be “current” on their rabies vaccinations, and at least 21 days have passed since their *primary* rabies vaccination before travel; ORthe owner must complete the Annex No. 2 found in "Tests" section.

• Pets must be “current” on their rabies vaccinations, and at least 21 days have passed since their *primary* rabies vaccination before travel; ORthe owner must complete the Annex No. 2 for Unvaccinated Pets
• A rabies titer test is not required when pet dogs, cats, or ferrets traveling *directly* to, or those transiting any country listed in the Article 7 of the “non-commercial movement of pet animals” enroute to the Republic of Georgia.
• If pet is from or *transiting*a country that is NOT listed in the List of Countries in Article 7 of the “non-commercial movement of pet animals", the owner must complete and sign the Annex No. 3 Transit Declaration OR ELSE the pet will be required to have a rabies titer test carried out at least 3 months prior to export and more than 30 days after the most recent rabies vaccination.

Annex Notes

• Annex No.2 is only required if the animals are less than 12 weeks old and have not received the anti-rabies vaccination; or for animals that are between 12 and 16 weeks old and have received an anti-rabies vaccination, but 21 days have not elapsed since the completion of the primary vaccination against rabies, and it is not accompanied by its rabies vaccinated mother.
• Annex No.3 is required only if the pet is transiting a country that is not listed in the Article 7 of the “non-commercial movement of pet animals” in route to the Republic of Georgia. In such situations, if the Annex No. 3 is completed and signed by the owner, then the pet is not required to have a rabies titer test carried out at least 3 months prior to export and more than 30 days after the most recent rabies vaccination. (Either complete the Annex No. 3 OR the pet needs a rabies titer test).
• Annex No.5 (located on the last pages of the model health certificateInternational Health Certificate for Pet Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) is the declaration that the pet is not moving for the purposes of sale or transfer of ownership, and this Annex is required for ALL health certificates.

[Guidance Information for Pets](https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/georgia-guidance-in formation-for-pets_4.pdf) (820.51 KB)

List of Countries in Article 7 of the “non-commercial movement of pet animals" (115.77 KB)

International Health Certificate for Pet Dogs, Cats and Ferrets (1.27 MB)

Annex No. 2 for Unvaccinated Pets (194.1 KB)

Annex No. 3 for Pets Transiting Unlisted Countries (56.3 KB)

Rabies Certificate required.

Dogs: Dogs will need to be vaccinated for the following within 11 months of entry to Georgia: Rabies, Leptospirosis, Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza.

Cats: Cats will need to receive the following vaccinations within 11 months of entry to Georgia: Rabies, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panlucopenia.

No pregnant or ill animals are accepted.

Tests and treatments

This test is not required to enter Georgia from any country; however, as Georgia is classified as a high-rabies risk country, this test may be required for your pet to return to your country, so it is advised to travel already with this test.

Guidelines

No in fected animals are accepted.

Pet dogs traveling to Georgia are required to be treated for in ternal parasites (anthelmintics) and external parasites (fleas & ticks) prior to travel.

Health certificate and permits

Always mandatory original ink stamped sent along with animal with pet passport with vaccination records in.Certificate is valid for 10 days from date of issue.

Veterinary Health Certificate mandatory endorsed by a government authority.

[Guidance Information for Pets](https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/georgia-guidance-in formation-for-pets_4.pdf) (820.51 KB)

EXAMPLE:

International Health Certificate for Pet Dogs, Cats and Ferrets

Not required for domestic dogs and cats.

• Pet Passport copy with full vaccinations
• Microchip #
• Pet Photo (inside Kennel also)
• Health/Veterinary Certificate copy in advance (original ink stamped must accompany the Pet)
• Owner’s passport copy
• Client’s Georgian Tax registration number (for foreigners)
• Original Notarial power of attorney (prepared in Georgia) (POA not mandatory if customer will join at customs with passport)
• Proforma in voice from shipper company on letterhead/stamped which must in clude: Shipper, Consignee, Quantity of pcs, Gr weight, value, description, HS code, Microchip # AWB copy

Quarantine

N/A

Restrictions and banned breeds

No pregnant or ill animals are accepted.

Customs, agents, and airports

highly recommended

Airport:

Tbilisi International Airport, Tbilisi (IATA: TBS, ICAO: UGTB)

Airports listed on this destination file: TBS.

Important: If Consignee in Georgia is non diplomat, will be charged with 18 % VAT / import fee from CIF value per pet.

Export notes

All below mentioned docs must be received before pet’s departure from Georgia such as:

• Pet Passport copy with full vaccinations & Chip #
• Pet Photo (inside Kennel also)
• Health/Veterinary Certificate from Ministry of Agriculture max. 72 hours before departure – (this doc can be provided once flight booking is available, and date is set to departure)
• Owner’s passport copy
• Address in Georgia & per passport country of origin (for foreigners)
• Georgian Customs 9-digit code must be obtained if not issued (for foreigners)
• Original Notarized power of attorney (prepared in Georgia)
• Proforma in voice from shipper company on letterhead/stamped which must in clude:

Shipper, Consignee, pc, weight, value, description with Chip #

Other pets / CITES / extra rules

Required if animal is CITES protected.

https://gspsa.org.ge/en/animal-welfare/

No VAT & Tax/Duties

Official contacts

Department Name: LEPL National Food AgencyPoint of Contact Name: N/APhone hot line: 032 291 91 67 or 15 01

Email: info@nfa.gov.ge

Website: https://nfa.gov.ge/En/

Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia

Address: 6 Marshal Gelovani ave, Tbilisi 0159; Georgia

Hot Line: +995 (32) 2 47 01 01

Press Center: +995 (32) 2 37 80 09

Email:

Info@mepa.gov.ge

WebsiteCurrent as of March 2026

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 2026-04-01.

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