Introduction
Sending a dog or cat from Thailand to Russia is entirely doable. Convey handles documents, airlines and destination coordination end-to-end. This guide summarises the key documents and critical conditions; destination rules are drawn from official sources and confirmed by our team before any case begins.
Estimated timeline: ~3-4 weeks once vaccinations current. The main driver is the conditions below, especially quarantine / document endorsement.
Key documents to prepare
- Owner's passport (with a copy)
- ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate (15-digit)
- Rabies vaccination record and combination vaccine
- Veterinary health certificate endorsed by Thailand's DLD
- Rabies vaccine for pets ≥3 months
⚠️ Important warnings
- Rabies vaccine ≥20 days before travel; EAEU certificate (Form 1/15)
Destination conditions
| Item | Condition (from official sources • pending team verification) |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Not required for ≤2 pets |
| Rabies titer test | Not required if vaccine is current (titer only as alternative if lapsed) |
| Quarantine | No quarantine (≤5 pets) |
| Microchip + Vaccine | ISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted before or with the rabies vaccine |
| Health Certificate | Endorsed by Thailand's DLD |
| Estimated timeline | ~3-4 weeks once vaccinations current |
| Main port of entry | Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO); DME, VKO, LED |
Convey's golden rule: Start from completing vaccinations and the DLD endorsement, then plan backwards from the actual flight date and book the airline early.
FAQ
Summary
In summary: prepare all key documents, microchip before vaccinating, and check the destination conditions in the table above. The most important point for Russia is Rabies vaccine ≥20 days before travel; EAEU certificate (Form 1/15). Convey confirms the latest rules and plans your timeline before every case.
Sources (official): www.aphis.usda.gov — destination rules as of 2026, pending ops verification before publishing. Please confirm with Convey before proceeding.