Pet Travel to Lithuania: Essential Guide for Dogs and Cats

Follow these requirements to ensure your dog or cat is prepared for travel from the UK to Lithuania.

• Microchip: An ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip must be implanted before any rabies vaccination is administered.
• Rabies vaccination: Your pet must receive a valid rabies vaccination at least 21 days before the date of travel.
• Health documentation: You must obtain an Animal Health Certificate issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of your arrival.
• Import permit: No specific import permit is required for the personal movement of dogs or cats into Lithuania.
• Tapeworm treatment: While not always mandatory for Lithuania, check if your specific route requires tapeworm treatment for dogs.
• Arrival checks: Pets must enter through designated points of entry where officials will verify your pet's documentation and microchip.
• Professional advice: Rules change frequently and should be confirmed with your vet and the official authorities on both sides before travel.

Ensure your pet meets these specific health and documentation standards when travelling from Lithuania to Great Britain.

• Microchip: Your pet must be identified with a compliant microchip implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination: A valid, in-date rabies vaccination is mandatory for all pets entering Great Britain.
• Travel document: You must carry an EU pet passport or an official veterinary health certificate for your pet.
• Rabies blood test: A blood test and three-month wait may apply if travelling from a non-listed country.
• Tapeworm treatment: Dogs must receive an approved tapeworm treatment 24 to 120 hours before their scheduled arrival in the UK.
• Quarantine: Pets that fully comply with all entry regulations and documentation requirements are not subject to quarantine.
• Professional advice: Rules change frequently and should be confirmed with your vet and the official authorities on both sides before travel.

Moving your pet from another EU country to Lithuania is straightforward under harmonised European pet travel regulations.

• EU pet passport: A valid EU pet passport issued in the pet's country of residence is sufficient for travel.
• Border checks: There are typically no routine border checks for pets moving between EU member states.
• National extras: Be aware of specific tapeworm treatment requirements if your journey involves transit through countries like Finland or Ireland.
• Non-EU export: If travelling from outside the EU, you must provide an EU export health certificate issued by an official veterinarian.
• Import permits: Ensure you have any necessary destination import permits and required health tests for non-EU origin pets.
• Carrier rules: Always check with your specific transport carrier regarding their individual policies for pet travel.
• Professional advice: Rules change frequently and should be confirmed with your vet and the official authorities on both sides before travel.