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Albania
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Dog & Cat & Ferret Regulations
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Vaccinations
Rabies vaccination is required for companion animals. For primary vaccination, the animal is considered protected only after a waiting period.
- Rabies vaccination must be valid at the time of entry.
- After a primary rabies vaccination, at least 21 days must pass before the animal is considered compliant (waiting period).
Certifications
Animals must travel with appropriate identification and health documentation (e.g., pet passport or equivalent veterinary documentation), as required for non-commercial movement of companion animals.
- Carry the required travel/health documentation (e.g., pet passport or equivalent veterinary documentation for non-commercial movement).
- Present documentation and the animal for controls at the border/entry point if requested.
Microchip
Identification is required. Albania’s rules cite identification via a clearly readable tattoo, an electronic identification system (microchip), or registration/matriculation.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Identification
Companion animals must be identifiable.
- Identification must be via a clearly readable tattoo OR an electronic identification system (microchip) OR registration/matriculation, as referenced in Albanian rules.
Under 3 months (unvaccinated) conditions
Albanian rules describe conditions under which animals under 3 months (not vaccinated for rabies) may be allowed entry.
- Entry may be allowed for animals under 3 months under specific conditions described in Albanian rules (e.g., passport/attestation conditions and related safeguards).
Traveler quantity limit (non-commercial movement)
Non-commercial movement rules commonly apply to a limited number of accompanying pets.
- Typically up to 5 companion animals may accompany a traveler under non-commercial movement; above this may be treated under other rules (e.g., commercial/trade).
Border controls and non-compliance outcomes
Animals and documents may be checked at entry points. Non-compliance can trigger enforcement actions.
- Animals may be subject to border controls/inspection on entry.
- If requirements are not met, authorities may deny entry, quarantine the animal until compliant, or require return to the origin (as applicable under Albanian rules).
