RussiaRussia operates under the EAEU veterinary framework — no quarantine on arrival, no rabies antibody test. If documentation is complete and the right airline is booked, your pet clears border inspection and goes home with you on the same day.
Last updated 17 Oct 2026i
What makes Russia stand out from other destinations — shorter prep time, no blood test, no quarantine.
Direct release on arrival day — EAEU Chapter 40
Standard annual rabies vaccine accepted — no blood test needed
Import permit only required for 3+ pets or unaccompanied shipments
VN63 flies HAN–SVO nonstop; eligible pets travel as AVIH — no transit hub required
Russia follows EAEU Commission Decision №317 — not standalone national law
Form 15, the EAEU veterinary certificate, is mandatory for every pet exported to Russia — regardless of headcount or age. It must include owner and pet identification, microchip number, full vaccination record with stamps, and a clinical examination stamp issued within 14 days before departure. Vietnam’s Animal Quarantine Station issues Form 15 together with the domestic Mẫu 13a export quarantine certificate, after the owner files the Mẫu 2a registration.
Rabies vaccination is mandatory for all dogs and cats. If your pet’s vaccine is lapsed, the fresh rabies dose must be administered at least 30 days before departure. This 30-day window determines the earliest possible travel date. No RNATT blood test is required under any standard scenario.
Pets must enter Russia through an airport with a veterinary inspection post. The main options are Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) — Terminal E, vet post 24/7 — Moscow Domodedovo (DME), and St. Petersburg Pulkovo (LED). Routing through a non-approved terminal results in detention.
For 1–2 pets with their owner, no Rosselkhoznadzor permit is required — only Form 15 and Vietnam’s domestic Mẫu 13a. A Rosselkhoznadzor import permit (Form №1) is only needed for 3 or more pets, or when the pet travels unaccompanied. The permit is issued free of charge via the Argus automated system.
The Russia route requires 8 weeks minimum — driven by the 30-day post-vaccination wait, the 14-day clinical exam window
Check Vietnam Airlines VN63 (HAN–SVO nonstop) for AVIH eligibility — the simpler, lower-cost option for small pets. If your pet doesn’t qualify for AVIH, contact Turkish Airlines Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo, or Qatar Airways Cargo instead, and confirm AVI acceptance on both legs independently. Verify your Russia arrival airport has a vet inspection post.
Implant ISO 11784/11785 microchip at least 3 weeks before the first vaccine — all records must reference the chip number. Order the IATA-compliant hard-sided crate and begin crate conditioning.
Dogs: Rabies + Distemper + Hepatitis + Parvovirus + Leptospirosis. Cats: Rabies + Panleukopenia. The rabies date = Day 0. Earliest departure = Day 30 from today. All entries stamped in the Veterinary Passport.
File the Mẫu 2a registration and submit documentation to Vietnam’s Animal Quarantine Station for Form 15 and the Mẫu 13a export quarantine certificate. Budget 5–10 business days — plan for the longer end. Prepare owner documents this week.
Receive Form 15 and the Mẫu 13a export quarantine certificate. Cross-check: same chip number on every document, same pet name spelling, consistent owner details. Re-confirm AVIH or AVI cargo acceptance with the airline — policies can change.
Clinical exam within 14 days before departure. Final review: rabies ≥30 days met, exam ≤14 days met, chip consistent. Arrive at the passenger terminal (AVIH) or cargo terminal (Manifest Cargo) 3–4 hours before flight.
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Vietnam Airlines flies nonstop HAN–SVO (VN63); eligible pets travel as AVIH on that flight. Pets that don’t qualify for AVIH travel as Manifest Cargo through a transit hub instead
| Airline | Route | Brachycephalic Restrictions | Summer Embargo Risk | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines Cargo |
Route
SGN/HAN → IST → SVO/DME/LED |
Brachycephalic Restrictions
Moderate — confirm by breed |
Summer Embargo Risk
Moderate |
Reliability
High |
| Emirates SkyCargo |
Route
SGN/HAN → DXB → SVO/DME |
Brachycephalic Restrictions
High — most breeds restricted |
Summer Embargo Risk
Low (temp-controlled facility) |
Reliability
Very High |
| Qatar Airways Cargo |
Route
SGN/HAN → DOH → SVO |
Brachycephalic Restrictions
High — strict breed policy |
Summer Embargo Risk
Moderate |
Reliability
High |
| Uzbekistan Airways |
Route
SGN/HAN → TAS → SVO |
Brachycephalic Restrictions
Low |
Summer Embargo Risk
Moderate |
Reliability
Moderate |
Applied to every pet flying the Russia route.
Eight weeks and fully weaned is the floor for carriage, and some airlines set it higher. Pregnant animals are not accepted.
IATA and IPATA both advise against sedation, and a pet known to be sedated can be refused at the counter. Crate conditioning on a six-week schedule does that work instead.
Vietnam-to-Russia now has a nonstop flight option — Vietnam Airlines VN63 with AVIH for eligible pets — alongside the traditional transit-cargo route for pets that don’t qualify
Russia’s no-quarantine arrival keeps arrival costs minimal — the primary cost driver is airline cargo, which scales significantly with pet size
Last updated 17 Oct 2026
Compiled by our specialists from the regulations in force on the date above, for reference only. Rules may change after this date. Please verify with the competent authorities or contact us for the most accurate information.
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