TURKEY
Age of Animal
To travel to Turkey, your pet must be at least 7 months or older. They need their own Rabies vaccination, which can be given at 12 weeks, and a Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test report
Microchip
Your pet must be microchipped. The microchip should be implanted either before or at the same time as the Rabies vaccination.
Rabies Vaccination
Your pet’s primary Rabies vaccination must be older than 30 days, but not older than one year.
Annual Vaccinations
Annual vaccinations for dogs and cats are recommended. The vaccinations must be older than 30 days but not older than one year upon arrival. A valid vaccination certificate will be necessary if your pet requires boarding or kenneling before or after travel.
For Dogs: Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Kennel Cough), and Leptospirosis.
For Cats: Feline Panleukopenia (Infectious Enteritis/Feline Distemper), Feline Rhinotracheitis, and Feline Calicivirus.
Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNATT)
Blood samples must be collected at least 30 - 31 days after the Rabies vaccination. There is no waiting period after the blood test has been done, pets can travel once the original report has been received.
Import Permit
No Import Permit is required for pets travelling to Turkey. But, one day before arrival, a Veterinary Entry Document should be obtained from the Agriculture and Forest Ministry Ataturk Airport Veterinary Border Control Point Directorate to expedite the clearance.
Treatments
Internal & External parasite treatment needs to be done with the Health Certificate.
Health Certificate
Your pet must have an Official Third Country Health Certificate issued by a private veterinarian, confirming compliance with the above requirements, and countersigned by the State Vet. This must be done within 48 hours of departure. We provide our clients with a completed and accurate Health Certificate, along with clear guidance on what needs to be done.