Traveling with a Pet

Train

• A Form No. 1 veterinary certificate with proof of rabies vaccination is required
• Pets must be transported in a carrier
• Small animals weighing up to 20 kg may travel in the passenger compartment; larger animals must travel in a separate compartment

Airplane

• Up to 8 kg, including the carrier, may be placed under the seat in the cabin
• Over 8 kg must be placed in the heated cargo hold
• A veterinary certificate issued no later than 5 days before departure
• Reserve a spot in advance: the number of animals is limited

Traveling Abroad

• International veterinary passport
• Microchipping (ISO 11784/11785)
• Vaccinations according to the destination country’s requirements
• International veterinary certificate

Travel Tips

• Do not feed your pet 3–4 hours before the trip
• Bring a bottle of your pet’s usual water
• Let your pet sniff the carrier in advance—it will get used to it
• Use sedatives only as prescribed by a veterinarian