Number of Cats and Dogs Accompanying Omichi During Their Journeys Revealed
Hitting the Road with Your Furry Friend:
Pet travel is on the rise, and the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Omsk Region has made it easier to embark on that adventure with your beloved companion. They've shared some essential tips about vacationing with your pet and clarified the details on vaccination requirements.
Now, all you need is a click to submit your online application for a veterinary certificate—no more hassles!
Curious about the top travel spots for pets? Abkhazia, Turkey, Germany, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Austria, Poland, Egypt, Italy, Georgia, Thailand, Serbia, Israel, Vietnam, France, USA, UAE, UK, Mexico, China, and Spain are some of the most sought-after destinations.
In 2025, there were 33 veterinary certificates issued, and with the vacation and school holiday season just beginning, this number is expected to grow. In 2023, 198 certificates were issued, marking a significant increase from the 144 issued the previous year.
Travel Smart with Your Pet—Insights and Tips
To ensure a smooth journey for you and your pet, remember these essential guidelines:
Veterinary Health Certificate
- A certificate issued by a licensed vet confirming your pet's health and freedom from infectious diseases.
- Includes your pet's name, age, microchip number, and vaccination records.
Vaccinations and Treatments
- Keep your pet current on required vaccinations and any necessary parasite treatments.
Microchipping
- Mandatory for international pet travel in most cases.
Airline and Shipping Requirements
- Verify with your airline or shipping company about their specific policies.
Destination-Specific Guidelines
Europe
- EU countries such as Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary require a health certificate issued by a licensed vet within 10 days of travel. Pets must be microchipped and have up-to-date vaccinations.
- Cyprus and Bulgaria have similar requirements.
- Turkey needs a health certificate close to the travel date and an import permit.
- Serbia requires a health certificate and may have additional pet-type specific requirements.
- Georgia and Abkhazia have varying requirements, with health certificates and vaccinations being essential for Abkhazia, as the region's status as a disputed territory might complicate travel.
Middle East and North Africa
- Egypt requires a health certificate close to the travel date and an import permit.
- Israel demands similar requirements and a focus on health certificates and vaccinations.
- UAE needs a health certificate and may have additional vaccination and treatment requirements.
Asia
- Thailand and Vietnam usually ask for a health certificate issued by a licensed vet and up-to-date vaccinations. Specific parasite treatments might be necessary.
Americas
- USA health certificates are generally recommended (though not always mandatory); check specific state and EU transit requirements.
- Mexico requires a health certificate close to the travel date.
Other
- UK requires a health certificate and an Animal Health Certificate issued by an authorized vet.
- China has strict requirements, including specific vaccinations and treatments, and may require an import permit.
- To ensure a smooth travel experience with your pet in Europe, remember that EU countries like Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary require a health certificate issued by a licensed vet within 10 days of travel. Pets must be microchipped and have up-to-date vaccinations.
- If you're planning to travel with your pet to Asia, keep in mind that Thailand and Vietnam usually ask for a health certificate issued by a licensed vet and up-to-date vaccinations. Specific parasite treatments might be necessary.
