Pet import requirements for Tajikistan
What Tajikistan asks for before a dog or cat can enter — the microchip, the rabies work, the permit and the paperwork — and how far ahead you need to start. We handle all of it on a move we arrange.
Import rules change, and they change without notice. Last verified 2025-07-01 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2025-09-16. Confirm every requirement with the authority named below, or with us on (424) 421-1650, before you book a flight or start any vet work.
Tajikistan at a glance
| Requirement | For Tajikistan |
|---|---|
| Microchip Required | Microchip Required |
| Rabies | Rabies vaccine is a must, should be done not earlier then 21 days upon arrival to Tajikistan and not later than 1 year |
| Import permit Not required | Not required |
| Quarantine | Pet must be Quarantine after vaccination for rabies before travel - 21 days |
| Minimum age to travel | Pets can be imported at the age of 4 months with valid rabies vaccination record |
| Customs clearance | Yes, a A customs broker is required |
| Agent at destination | Not required |
Where this fits in the timeline. The order matters more than the effort: a rabies vaccination given before the microchip was implanted does not count in most regimes, and a titer test drawn too early restarts a waiting period. On a move we handle, we check your pet's existing dates against these rules on the free consultation before anything is booked.
The detail
Tajikistan is the country located in Central Asia region, it is surrounded by Kyrgyzstan, China, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. Airports: 1. Pets can be imported at the age of 4 months with valid rabies vaccination record.
Import requirements
Pets can be imported at the age of 4 months with valid rabies vaccination record.
Cats and dogs:
-must be healthy
-have microchip
-have in ternational veterinary passport
- have valid rabies vaccine
-have valid external and in ternal treatment note
There are different sets of documents if there are more than 2 pets per owner move will be considered as commercial.
There are different sets of documents if there are more than 2 pets per owner move will be considered as commercial.
Commercial move is considered if pets transported for selling and not for private use.
There may be differences connected with origin of, for example for birds. Origin will be checked, and certain vaccinations/ quarantine may be required based on country of origin.
Identification and microchip
Microchip Required.
International Vet.passport Required. (the cover of the book must mention “International”)
Rabies and vaccinations
Rabies vaccine is a must, should be done not earlier then 21 days upon arrival to Tajikistan and not later than 1 year.
Rabies vaccination is a must, as Tajikistan is not rabies free country it is recommended to have yearly vaccination record.
Rabies vaccine is a must, should be done not earlier then 21 days upon arrival to Tajikistan and not later than 1 year.
Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies (quarantine after vaccination before travel - 21 days) and leptospirosis, as well as against distemper, enteritis, hepatitis, adenovirus and parainfluenza.
Cats should be vaccinated against rabies and viral diseases: calicivirus, rhinotracheitis and panleukopenia.
Tests and treatments
No tests required.
Yes, treatments required for flea and tapeworm. It can be done same day as export date, must be current and valid upon arrival.
Health certificate and permits
International Health Certificate by licenced veterinarian required within 10 days prior arrival / Always required.
- Rabies vaccine certificate
- Vet. Intl. Passport
No, import permit is not required for non commercial pets.
Quarantine
Pet must be Quarantine after vaccination for rabies before travel - 21 days.
Restrictions and banned breeds
Not more than 2 pets / per 1 owner or import permit will be required. Fighting dogs are prohibited to be exported / imported to Tajikistan.
Customs, agents, and airports
Yes, a A customs broker is required.
If pet is transported as manifested cargo no, as long as owner have broker that can release the pet and delivery is not required.
If accompanied and under one ticket, then owner can freely go via check in.
Airports:
- Dushanbe International Airport, Dushanbe (IATA: DYU, ICAO: UTDD)
Airports listed on this destination file: DYU.
Export notes
Veterinary passport (with all vaccines updated, rabies one important)
Health Certificate endorsed by TJ Authority (Certificate form #1 is obtained within 3-1 days at local Vet.nadzor )
Annex 4 (only for EU countries/ Annex 3 (in Dubai) must be endorsed by local Authority
Owners passport copy
Microchip
Notarized Power of Attorney – if needed (for broker and supervisor, one original and one copy per each specialist, all notarized )
Import permit (if needed )
Power of Attorney for export / import from owner’s place of work in Tajikistan (if needed)
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
If pet is under CITES then owner must visit Veterinary in stitution and receive import certificate first. Some regulations may be different depending on the origin country of the arriving animal.
Please recheck import procedures for animals other than cats and dogs prior import.
In Tajikistan, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) is the primary governing body for animal welfare, with its Central Administrative Board for Veterinary (in cluding the State Chief Veterinary Inspector) overseeing veterinary services. This board, along with regional and local veterinary organizations, implements and enforces regulations related to animal health and welfare. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) also notes that the MOA issues specific resolutions on animal welfare and monitors the implementation of standardized practices.
Jan-27-2011 - Customs Regulations
Official contacts
Veterinary Association of Tajikistan
Address: 150, Rudaki Avenue, apt. 1, 734001 Dushanbe
Phone: +992 918 92-94-22 // +992 93 570-07-12
Head of Main Board of Vet Medicine
Main State Veterinary Inspector
Ministry of Agriculture
Rudaki Avenue 44
Dushanbe 734056
Tel: +7 3772 217-068; 218-151
Fax: +7 3772 230-672; 230-886
Ministry of Agriculture of Republic of Tajikistan
5/1, Shamsi street
734064, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Tel. +992 37 235-3914; +992 37 235-3872
Fax: +992 37 235-3915
E-mail: info@moa.tj
Department of state veterinary supervision and control of animals of the Republic of Tajikistan
16/1, Hofiz Sherozi street
734018, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Tel: +992 37 228-7931
Fax: +992 37 228-7930
E-mail: info@swcustoms.tj
Vet Association for the Republic of Tajikistan
Rudaki Avenue 150
734000, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Tel: +992 918 92-9422; +992 935 70-0712
Current as of JUNE 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 2025-07-01.
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Questions about moving a pet to Tajikistan
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Tajikistan?
Microchip Required
From the country profile, last verified 2025-07-01.
What rabies vaccination does Tajikistan require?
Rabies vaccine is a must, should be done not earlier then 21 days upon arrival to Tajikistan and not later than 1 year
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Tajikistan?
Not required
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Tajikistan?
Pet must be Quarantine after vaccination for rabies before travel - 21 days
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to Tajikistan?
Pets can be imported at the age of 4 months with valid rabies vaccination record