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Bringing Pets To Cyprus<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Cyprus, the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, lies at the intersection between Asia, Europe and Africa. With a pleasant climate and many job opportunities, expats from all over the world consider Cyprus as a desirable destination to relocate to.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moving abroad can be daunting, especially when do so with pets.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are planning to move to Cyprus with pets, we recommend you check out the guide below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pet Microchip<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Dog<\/p>\n

Every dog\/cat that wishes to enter Cyprus, must be individually identified with an electronic microchip. The microchip must comply with the ISO standards 11784 & 11785.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the microchip doesn’t comply with these standards, the owner or the person responsible, must provide the means necessary for reading the pet’s microchip.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tattoos are acceptable if they are clearly readable and only if the tattoo was applied before July 3, 2011.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vaccinations Needed To Bring A Pet To Cyprus<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Pet<\/p>\n

All dogs and cats entering Cyprus must be vaccinated against rabies. Unvaccinated pet animals are prohibited<\/span> from entering Cyprus.<\/span><\/p>\n

The rabies vaccine should be given after the implantation of the microchip.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to get vaccinated, the dog\/cat should be at least<\/span> 12 weeks old.<\/span><\/p>\n

The rabies vaccine is valid from the establishment of protective immunity, which is at least<\/span> 21 days from the day the vaccine was given. The vaccine remains valid until the date indicated by the manufacturer of the vaccine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Boosters must be given before the previous rabies vaccine expires.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rabies Antibody Titer Test – 3 Months In Advance!<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Blood<\/p>\n

A rabies antibody titration test must be done in a laboratory approved by the EU, an OIE approved lab. Your pet won’t need to pass a rabies blood test if you are coming from an EU country or a listed country (such as: the UK, the United States, Australia, Canada, Russia and more).<\/span><\/p>\n

The blood sample must be taken at least<\/span> 30 days after the rabies vaccination was given and at least<\/span> 3 months before entering Cyprus.<\/span><\/p>\n

In other words, pets can’t enter Cyprus before the blood test is at least 3 months old.<\/span><\/p>\n

The test result should state that the neutralizing antibody titer is equal to or greater than 0.5 IU\/ml.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health Certificate<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Pet<\/p>\n

Pets entering Cyprus must be accompanied by an official veterinary health certificate. The health certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue, the date it was signed by a private vet.<\/span><\/p>\n

The health certificate enables the authorities to clearly identify the pet animal and its health status. This document enables the authorities to check that the regulations have been met.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are bringing pets to Cyprus by sea, the health certificate’s validity is extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dangerous & Banned Breeds In Cyprus<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Dangerous<\/p>\n

The following breeds and crosses can\u2019t<\/span> be imported into Cyprus:<\/span><\/p>\n