Pet travel route
Dog or cat from Türkiye to Serbia: official requirements
Possible. With nothing done yet, start at least about 4 months ahead for a dog. The main steps: microchip, before the rabies vaccination, rabies vaccination at 12 weeks or older, 21 days before entry, unlisted countries: rabies antibody test, 3 months before and serbian model health certificate, valid 10 days.
Rules checked up to 12 October 2026From 5 official pages
In short
- Dogs and cats differ on this route: choose Dog or Cat to see just yours.
- Serbia puts Türkiye in the group “Unlisted country”, which decides part of the rules.
- On this route: rabies blood test needed.
- No import permit or quarantine on this route for a pet that meets the rules.
- Coming back to Türkiye? 3 steps have to happen before your pet leaves.
At a glance
How early to start (dogs)
about 4 months
if your pet has no microchip or rabies vaccination yet
Set by: Unlisted countries: rabies antibody test, 3 months before (at least 3 months before the movement)
about 3 months
if it is already microchipped and vaccinated
Set by: Unlisted countries: rabies antibody test, 3 months before (at least 3 months before the movement)
The least time the official waiting periods allow. Vet, lab and paperwork appointments come on top.
On this route (dogs)
- Rabies blood test needed
- No import permit
- No quarantine
How early to start (cats)
about 4 months
if your pet has no microchip or rabies vaccination yet
Set by: Unlisted countries: rabies antibody test, 3 months before (at least 3 months before the movement)
about 3 months
if it is already microchipped and vaccinated
Set by: Unlisted countries: rabies antibody test, 3 months before (at least 3 months before the movement)
The least time the official waiting periods allow. Vet, lab and paperwork appointments come on top.
On this route (cats)
- Rabies blood test needed
- No import permit
- No quarantine
Which rules apply to you
Serbia puts Türkiye in the group “Unlisted country”. See every group
Official name: Any other country (official certificate and rabies antibody titer test)
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What your pet needs
In the order you do them. Each step says whether Türkiye (leaving) or Serbia (entering) asks for it.
Dogs
Get ready
IdentificationTürkiye and Serbia
Microchip, before the rabies vaccination
Your pet must be permanently identified with a microchip (or a clearly readable tattoo applied before 3 July 2011). The identification must come before any rabies vaccination (and any antibody test).
Details and the official words
Microchip, PETVET registration and pet passport: A pet living in Türkiye must be microchipped, registered in the national pet register (PETVET) and have a Turkish pet passport. A pet that came from abroad keeps its existing microchip number and passport if they meet international standards.
“1) животиње треба да буду трајно обележене -микрочип;”
“тетовираном пре 3. јула 2011. године, а то означавање мора претходити свакој вакцинацији”
“kimliklendirilmiş ve Ev Hayvanı Kayıt Sistemi (PETVET)’nde kayıt altına alınarak”
“düzenlenmişse, mevcut mikroçip numaraları ve pasaportları ile işlemlerine devam eder.”
VaccinationEntering Serbia
Rabies vaccination at 12 weeks or older, 21 days before entry
Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine (at least one antigenic unit per dose, WHO standard) or a recombinant vaccine, given at 12 weeks of age or older. After a first vaccination, wait 21 days before entering Serbia. A booster given after the previous vaccination expired counts as a first vaccination.
Details and the official words
“2) да су кућни љубимци вакцинисани против беснила са најмање једном антигенском јединицом по дози (препорука Светске здравствене организације); или рекомбинована вакцина која изражава имунизујући гликопротеин вируса беснила у живом вирусном вектору и да је протекао 21 дан од дана вакцинације, у случају прве вакцинације против беснила;”
“Период ваљаности вакцинације почиње успостављањем заштитног имунитета, које није краћи од 21 дан од примарне вакцинације”
“were at least 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination against rabies”
“Any revaccination must be considered a primary vaccination if it was not carried out within the period of validity of a previous vaccination.”
Blood testEntering Serbia
Unlisted countries: rabies antibody test, 3 months before
Because your pet comes from a country on neither of Serbia's lists, an authorised vet takes a blood sample at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination for an antibody test at an EU-approved laboratory (at least 0.5 IU/ml). The sample must be taken at least 3 months before the certificate is issued and your pet travels. The test needn't be repeated if later boosters were given on time.
Details and the official words
“4) да је кућни љубимац био подвргнут тестирању серума крви на висину титра специфичних неутрализирајућих антитела против вируса беснила, и то са граничним титром од најмање 0,5 IU/ml у лабораторији која је овлашћена од стране Европске уније, најмање 30 дана после вакцинације и три месеца пре изношења, с тим што се тестирање серума крви не мора понављати за животиње које су после претходне титрације биле редовно ревакцинисане у интервалима одређеним у упутству произвођача вакцине;”
“Тест титрације антитела против беснила мора се обавити на узорку узетом барем 30 дана након датума вакцинације и најмање три месеца пре датума некомерцијалног кретања.”
“at least 3 months prior to the date of issue of this certificate, proved an antibody titre equal to or greater than 0,5 lU/ml”
In the days before you travel
PaperworkTürkiye and Serbia
Serbian model health certificate, valid 10 days
Your pet travels with Serbia's model animal health certificate for non-commercial movement (Annex 7), issued by an authorised vet and endorsed by the competent authority of the country it comes from. It is valid for 10 days from issue until the document and identity check at the border (longer by the length of a sea crossing). Attach certified copies of the identification and vaccination details and, if a test was needed, of the laboratory report.
Details and the official words
Veterinary health certificate from the Provincial or District Directorate of Agriculture (within 48 hours of departure): An official vet at the Provincial or District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry where you live issues the veterinary health certificate, on the model agreed with your destination, no earlier than 48 hours before you leave. Bring the application letter, the pet passport and the lab report if the destination needs one. No dog or cat may leave without it.
“4) да животињу прати сертификат издат од стране надлежног органа земље из које долази;”
“да су праћени исправно попуњеним обрасцем уверења (сертификат) из члана 15. став 1. тачка 1) овог правилника, који је издат од стране овлашћеног ветеринара и оверен од надлежног органа одређене земље”
“This certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue by the official veterinarian until the date of the documentary and identity checks at the designated”
“A certified copy of the identification and vaccination details of the animals concerned shall be attached to the certificate.”
“erken çıkışa 48 saat kala veteriner sağlık sertifikası düzenlenir.”
“sahip olmayan hiçbir kedi ve köpek yurt dışına çıkarılamaz.”
Good to know
- Türkiye asks for a rabies antibody (FAVN) test report only when your destination requires one, but the ministry won't issue the certificate without knowing what the destination asks for. Samples are sent to the Etlik institute in Ankara (VKMAEM) at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination; while vaccination continues on schedule, the report stays valid for the pet's life.
- Kangal, Akbaş and Kars shepherd dogs, the Çatal Burun hunting dog, the Zağar İnci dog, the Ankara (Turkish Angora) cat and the Van cat are protected breeds: they need prior permission to leave Türkiye. Whatever the passport says, the official vet checks that your pet isn't one of them.
- The pet's passport must state its breed and colour exactly. If it only says 'mix' for breed or colour, the passport must be corrected (to the closest breed and colour) before the pet can leave.
- A registered dog of a breed Türkiye lists as dangerous may leave with its owner if the destination accepts it, but it will not be allowed back into Türkiye.
- If the pet doesn't travel within 5 days before or after its owner (or someone the owner authorised), or goes by cargo company, Türkiye treats it as a commercial movement with a commercial certificate.
Cats
Get ready
IdentificationTürkiye and Serbia
Microchip, before the rabies vaccination
Your pet must be permanently identified with a microchip (or a clearly readable tattoo applied before 3 July 2011). The identification must come before any rabies vaccination (and any antibody test).
Details and the official words
Microchip, PETVET registration and pet passport: A pet living in Türkiye must be microchipped, registered in the national pet register (PETVET) and have a Turkish pet passport. A pet that came from abroad keeps its existing microchip number and passport if they meet international standards.
“1) животиње треба да буду трајно обележене -микрочип;”
“тетовираном пре 3. јула 2011. године, а то означавање мора претходити свакој вакцинацији”
“kimliklendirilmiş ve Ev Hayvanı Kayıt Sistemi (PETVET)’nde kayıt altına alınarak”
“düzenlenmişse, mevcut mikroçip numaraları ve pasaportları ile işlemlerine devam eder.”
VaccinationEntering Serbia
Rabies vaccination at 12 weeks or older, 21 days before entry
Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated vaccine (at least one antigenic unit per dose, WHO standard) or a recombinant vaccine, given at 12 weeks of age or older. After a first vaccination, wait 21 days before entering Serbia. A booster given after the previous vaccination expired counts as a first vaccination.
Details and the official words
“2) да су кућни љубимци вакцинисани против беснила са најмање једном антигенском јединицом по дози (препорука Светске здравствене организације); или рекомбинована вакцина која изражава имунизујући гликопротеин вируса беснила у живом вирусном вектору и да је протекао 21 дан од дана вакцинације, у случају прве вакцинације против беснила;”
“Период ваљаности вакцинације почиње успостављањем заштитног имунитета, које није краћи од 21 дан од примарне вакцинације”
“were at least 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination against rabies”
“Any revaccination must be considered a primary vaccination if it was not carried out within the period of validity of a previous vaccination.”
Blood testEntering Serbia
Unlisted countries: rabies antibody test, 3 months before
Because your pet comes from a country on neither of Serbia's lists, an authorised vet takes a blood sample at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination for an antibody test at an EU-approved laboratory (at least 0.5 IU/ml). The sample must be taken at least 3 months before the certificate is issued and your pet travels. The test needn't be repeated if later boosters were given on time.
Details and the official words
“4) да је кућни љубимац био подвргнут тестирању серума крви на висину титра специфичних неутрализирајућих антитела против вируса беснила, и то са граничним титром од најмање 0,5 IU/ml у лабораторији која је овлашћена од стране Европске уније, најмање 30 дана после вакцинације и три месеца пре изношења, с тим што се тестирање серума крви не мора понављати за животиње које су после претходне титрације биле редовно ревакцинисане у интервалима одређеним у упутству произвођача вакцине;”
“Тест титрације антитела против беснила мора се обавити на узорку узетом барем 30 дана након датума вакцинације и најмање три месеца пре датума некомерцијалног кретања.”
“at least 3 months prior to the date of issue of this certificate, proved an antibody titre equal to or greater than 0,5 lU/ml”
In the days before you travel
PaperworkTürkiye and Serbia
Serbian model health certificate, valid 10 days
Your pet travels with Serbia's model animal health certificate for non-commercial movement (Annex 7), issued by an authorised vet and endorsed by the competent authority of the country it comes from. It is valid for 10 days from issue until the document and identity check at the border (longer by the length of a sea crossing). Attach certified copies of the identification and vaccination details and, if a test was needed, of the laboratory report.
Details and the official words
Veterinary health certificate from the Provincial or District Directorate of Agriculture (within 48 hours of departure): An official vet at the Provincial or District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry where you live issues the veterinary health certificate, on the model agreed with your destination, no earlier than 48 hours before you leave. Bring the application letter, the pet passport and the lab report if the destination needs one. No dog or cat may leave without it.
“4) да животињу прати сертификат издат од стране надлежног органа земље из које долази;”
“да су праћени исправно попуњеним обрасцем уверења (сертификат) из члана 15. став 1. тачка 1) овог правилника, који је издат од стране овлашћеног ветеринара и оверен од надлежног органа одређене земље”
“This certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue by the official veterinarian until the date of the documentary and identity checks at the designated”
“A certified copy of the identification and vaccination details of the animals concerned shall be attached to the certificate.”
“erken çıkışa 48 saat kala veteriner sağlık sertifikası düzenlenir.”
“sahip olmayan hiçbir kedi ve köpek yurt dışına çıkarılamaz.”
Good to know
- Türkiye asks for a rabies antibody (FAVN) test report only when your destination requires one, but the ministry won't issue the certificate without knowing what the destination asks for. Samples are sent to the Etlik institute in Ankara (VKMAEM) at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination; while vaccination continues on schedule, the report stays valid for the pet's life.
- Kangal, Akbaş and Kars shepherd dogs, the Çatal Burun hunting dog, the Zağar İnci dog, the Ankara (Turkish Angora) cat and the Van cat are protected breeds: they need prior permission to leave Türkiye. Whatever the passport says, the official vet checks that your pet isn't one of them.
- The pet's passport must state its breed and colour exactly. If it only says 'mix' for breed or colour, the passport must be corrected (to the closest breed and colour) before the pet can leave.
- If the pet doesn't travel within 5 days before or after its owner (or someone the owner authorised), or goes by cargo company, Türkiye treats it as a commercial movement with a commercial certificate.
Money
What it costs
Government fees exactly as the official pages state them, and what vets and labs in Türkiye publish for the steps above. The two are never added together.
Government fees on this route
No government fee is published on the official pages we use for this trip. That doesn’t always mean it’s free: ask the authority.
What vets and labs charge Not official figures
Rabies blood test: the lab’s own pricean approved laboratory; your vet adds the blood draw and the courier · for: unlisted countries: rabies antibody test, 3 months beforePrices from 8 countries
Austria: 1 published price
- AGES (Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety), Institute for Veterinary Investigations Mödling: Lab price for the rabies antibody titre test for pets (EU-recognised lab), samples sent from EU countries, 20% VAT included; transport to the lab paid by the sender97.26 EUR · per sample · read 2026-10-13
France: 2 published prices
- Laboratoire départemental de la Haute-Garonne (LD31 EVA): Lab price for the FAVN (WOAH/OMSA method) rabies antibody test, VAT included, price guaranteed until 31/12/2026 (from the lab's order form)99 EUR · per test · read 2026-10-13
- Inovalys (laboratory): Lab price only: rabies antibody titration (COFRAC accredited), ordered online by the owner; the page says the blood sample is taken by your vet and sending it to the lab is the owner's responsibility (no amounts given for those)99.18 EUR · per test · read 2026-10-13
the United Kingdom: 2 published prices
- Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test for dogs and cats for pet travel (test code TC0712), single sample, excluding VAT72.30 GBP · per test · read 2026-10-13
- Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Weybridge: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test for dogs and cats, extended method (test code TC0570), single sample, excluding VAT106 GBP · per test · read 2026-10-13
Japan: 1 published price
- Research Institute for Animal Science in Biochemistry and Toxicology (RIAS, 一般財団法人生物科学安全研究所): Lab fee only: rabies antibody test at RIAS (a MAFF-designated lab), tax included, paid in advance by bank transfer; vet's blood draw and shipping not included15,000 JPY · per sample · read 2026-10-13
Poland: 1 published price
- National Veterinary Research Institute (PIWet-PIB), Puławy: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test, standard service (max 21 calendar days), electronic report only, gross (VAT included)280 PLN · per test · read 2026-10-13
Sweden: 1 published price
- Swedish Veterinary Agency (SVA): Lab price for the FAVN rabies vaccination-check antibody test (article D142410), excluding VAT (exkl. moms)1,365 SEK · per test · read 2026-10-13
the United States: 1 published price
- University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory: Lab price for the FAVN rabies antibody test for pet travel/export (University of Missouri VMDL One Health-Rabies Laboratory); shipping not stated79 USD · per test · read 2026-10-13
South Africa: 1 published price
- Agricultural Research Council – Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC-OVR): Lab price for the rabies neutralization (antibody) test per clear serum sample, VAT included; the price list does not name FAVN or RFFIT (ARC-Onderstepoort diagnostic price list, PDF created May 2026)2,030 ZAR · per clear serum sample · read 2026-10-13
No published prices yet for Türkiye: microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate (vet’s fee).
Prices that businesses publish on their own pages, quoted as we read them; yours can differ. Ranges are the lowest to highest of these examples, never our estimate. How we collect prices
Airline fees aren’t included: check your airline’s pet page.
Round trip
Coming back to Türkiye
Do before your pet leaves Türkiye
- Microchip
- Rabies vaccination (inactivated vaccine)
- Rabies antibody test (0.5 IU or more) and a 3-month wait
Their timing rules put them before the outbound trip, for a three-month stay.
The trip back asks for 7 steps: microchip, rabies vaccination (inactivated vaccine), rabies antibody test (0.5 IU or more) and a 3-month wait and clinical examination within 24 hours before travel and more.
Nearby routes
Other routes
Where this comes from
Official sources
- Кретање кућних љубимаца (Uprava za veterinu)
- Movement of pets (Veterinary Directorate, Serbia)
- Правилник о условима за некомерцијално кретање кућних љубимаца за које није потребно решење за увоз и транзит („Сл. гласник РС“ бр. 20/2019)
- Сертификат о здрављу животиња за некомерцијално кретање паса, мачака или крзнашица у Републику Србију (Annex 7, Uprava za veterinu)
- Kedi ve Köpeklerin Yurt Dışına Yolcu Beraberi ve Ticari Sevklerine İlişkin Uygulama Talimatı (7455140, 21.10.2022), Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Last checked against the official pages: 2026-10-12.
Questions owners ask
Does my dog or cat need a rabies blood test to go from Türkiye to Serbia?
Yes: Because your pet comes from a country on neither of Serbia's lists, an authorised vet takes a blood sample at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination for an antibody test at an EU-approved laboratory (at least 0.5 IU/ml).
Do I need an import permit to bring my dog or cat into Serbia?
No. The official rules we have verified for this route don't ask for an import permit.
Will my dog or cat be quarantined in Serbia?
Not on the routes we have verified: the official rules list no quarantine for a pet that meets the requirements.
How early should I start preparing my pet for Türkiye to Serbia?
With nothing done yet, start at least about 4 months ahead for a dog. The main steps: microchip, before the rabies vaccination, rabies vaccination at 12 weeks or older, 21 days before entry, unlisted countries: rabies antibody test, 3 months before and serbian model health certificate, valid 10 days.
Every rule here is quoted from the official page and checked word for word; not legal advice. How we verify · Report a mistake
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