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Montenegro

Updated: April 26, 2026 Source: April 2, 2026

Dog, Cat & Domestic Ferret Regulations

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Vaccinations
Description:

A valid rabies vaccination is required for non-commercial entry of dogs, cats, and domestic ferrets to Montenegro under the national rules for pet movement.

  • Rabies vaccination must be documented in an EU Pet Passport or a veterinary certificate for non-commercial movement.
  • Validity/timing must meet the conditions set by the issuing authority and Montenegro’s rules.
Certifications
Description:

Non-commercial movement must be supported by official documentation.

  • From the EU/EEA (or where applicable): travel on an EU Pet Passport.
  • From other countries: a veterinary certificate for non-commercial movement issued/endorsed by the competent authority of the country of origin.
  • If traveling from the United States, use the USDA APHIS country-specific pet certificate and obtain APHIS endorsement.
Microchip

Microchip identification is required for dogs, cats, and domestic ferrets under Montenegro’s non-commercial pet movement rules.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Echinococcus treatment

Per the currently posted non-commercial movement regulation (Sl. list CG 42/2016), treatment against Echinococcus is listed among the conditions. Confirm current applicability and timing with UBHVFP.

  • Administered by a veterinarian and recorded in the pet’s official documentation.
  • Confirm species-specific requirement and timing with UBHVFP before travel.
Non-commercial movement limits

Montenegro follows non-commercial movement rules for pet animals.

  • Up to 5 pets may accompany the owner or an authorized person.
  • More than 5 pets permitted only for participation in competitions, exhibitions, or sporting events with proof of registration.
  • All pets in such exceptions must be over 6 months old.
Customs and border controls

Pets are a regulated category at the border. Documentary checks are expected. Protected species may be subject to CITES controls.

  • Carry all official documents for inspection at entry.
  • If any protected species/materials are involved, ensure required permits are in place.
Import-Specific Links
UBHVFP – authority page UBHVFP news: Removal of rabies antibody titre for non-commercial pet movement Pravilnik o uslovima za uvoz pasa, mačaka i pitomih tvorova (regulation page) Pravilnik o uslovima za uvoz pasa, mačaka i pitomih tvorova (PDF) Pravilnik o uslovima za nekomercijalno kretanje kućnih ljubimaca (regulation page) Pravilnik o uslovima za nekomercijalno kretanje kućnih ljubimaca (PDF) Montenegro Customs – restrictions USDA APHIS – Montenegro pet travel
Official Source(s)
Uprava za bezbjednost hrane, veterinu i fitosanitarne poslove (UBHVFP) – authority page UBHVFP news: Olakšice za nekomercijalno kretanje kućnih ljubimaca – ukida se titar antitijela protiv bjesnila Regulation: Pravilnik o uslovima za uvoz pasa, mačaka i pitomih tvorova (Sl. list CG 143/2021) Regulation: Pravilnik o uslovima za nekomercijalno kretanje kućnih ljubimaca Montenegro Customs – restrictions page USDA APHIS – Montenegro pet travel