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Lithuania
Dog, Cat & Ferret Regulations
Vaccinations
Rabies vaccination is required for non-commercial entry under EU rules (Regulation (EU) No 576/2013). VMVT guidance applies to Lithuania.
- Rabies vaccination must be administered by an authorised veterinarian.
- For a primary vaccination, wait at least 21 days after the vaccination before entry.
- Booster vaccinations remain valid without a new 21‑day wait if administered before the previous vaccination expires.
Certifications
Documents required for entry to Lithuania with pets (non‑commercial movement) as described by VMVT.
- EU pet passport (if issued in an EU Member State) or an EU animal health certificate issued in a third country.
- Owner’s declaration confirming non‑commercial movement (per Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013).
- If the owner is not travelling with the pet, a written authorisation allowing an authorised person to move the pet non‑commercially.
Microchip
Pets must be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. A clearly readable tattoo applied before 3 July 2011 is accepted. Identification must be in place before the rabies vaccination used for entry.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Non‑commercial movement conditions
EU rules apply to non‑commercial movements (Regulation (EU) No 576/2013). VMVT provides forms and guidance.
- Movement must not be for sale or transfer of ownership.
- No more than five pets may be moved non‑commercially.
- Pets must accompany the owner or an authorised person within 5 days of the owner’s movement.
- Carry the completed owner’s non‑commercial movement declaration; if applicable, carry the written authorisation form.
Points of entry and border checks
VMVT provides a list of travellers’ points of entry for non‑commercial movement of pet animals. For non‑commercial movements from third countries (except birds), border checks are performed by Lithuanian Customs; VMVT handles non‑compliance cases referred by Customs.
- Enter Lithuania via a designated travellers’ point of entry and present required documents to Customs.
- Verify the current list of travellers’ points of entry before travel.
Post‑arrival pet registration
VMVT indicates that pets brought/relocated into Lithuania must be registered in the Lithuanian Pet Register (GAR) after arrival.
- Register dogs, cats, and ferrets in the Lithuanian Pet Register (GAR) within 20 working days after arrival.
Advisories
Country‑specific advisories published by VMVT.
- Temporary exemption measures for pets from Ukraine ended on 1 July 2023.
- VMVT has communicated stricter measures/restrictions related to pets entering from Russia and Belarus; confirm the current status with VMVT before travel.
