Bringing a dog or cat to Russia in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Russia is in Europe/Asia. Russia does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Beyond rabies, Russia requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Russia requires a veterinary certificate endorsed by the government veterinary authority of the origin country. No quarantine if documentation is complete. Rabies vaccination must be administered between 30 days and 12 months before travel. Pets must be inspected by a Russian veterinary officer upon arrival. Up to 2 pets per person without commercial documentation. Internal parasite treatment required within 30 days of travel.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Russia veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: RU.