How do you bring a pet to Moldova in 2026?

Dogs and cats generally need electronic identification, valid rabies vaccination with the required waiting period, and the official health or movement certificate your route demands. From many origins that means an EU pet passport or an export health certificate plus owner declarations; some risk countries also need a rabies antibody titration test. Young animals without valid rabies timing cannot use simplified routes.

Non-commercial movement means the trip is not for sale. Pets should travel with the owner or an authorised person. Moldovan Customs tells arrivals to contact the veterinary inspector at the border post, present identification papers for the animal, and make the pet available for checks. Live posts include land crossings and Chișinău airport veterinary control; confirm the current ANSA checklist for your origin before you book.

Register with a local veterinarian, keep vaccine records, and learn Valea Morilor and Dendrarium leash habits: Outdoor recreation. Residents leaving Moldova later can request non-commercial movement certificates through EVO / servicii.gov.md into MCabinet when travelling onward to the EU or other destinations. Finish human stay documents in parallel: Paperwork after moving and Apply for a residence permit.