Taking your Cat or Dog to Turkey from the UK

Veterinary Requirements for Taking Your Pet to Turkey

Here’s a full list of the veterinary import requirements your pet must meet before travelling from the UK to Turkey:

1. Veterinary Travel Certification

A specific document called Export Health Certificate (EHC) is required to take your pet from the UK to Turkey.

This certificate must be:
✅ Issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV) who has completed specialist training.
✅ Approved by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

We can assist you with obtaining this certificate to ensure all documentation is correct and complete.

👉 Check out an example of the Veterinary Travel Certificate here (PDF)

2. Import Permit

If your pet is travelling unaccompanied, you must obtain an official import permit. Without it, your pet may be refused entry into Turkey.

You can apply for the import permit from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Akay Cad No 3, Bakanlıklar, Ankara, Turkey.

3. Microchip Identification

Your pet must be microchipped with an ISO-compliant transponder. This ensures they can be uniquely and permanently identified.

4. Rabies Vaccination 💉

Turkey requires all pets to have an up-to-date rabies vaccination using a government-approved, inactivated rabies vaccine.

✔️ Your pet must be at least 90 days old at the time of vaccination.
✔️ Ensure the rabies vaccination is valid and properly recorded.

🚨 Pro Tip: If you are planning to get your pet vaccinated, please note that Rabies and routine vaccinations should not be given on the same day, as they may invalidate each other.

5. Rabies Serology Test (Titre Test)

To confirm that your pet's rabies vaccination has been successful, a Rabies Serology Test (also known as a Titre Test) is mandatory.

🩸 The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination.
🧪 The result must show 0.5 IU/ml or higher.

Get in touch if you’d like us to arrange your pet’s blood test with one of our trusted London practices—quick, easy, and at a great price. 🐾

6. Clinical Examination 🩺

A final health check by an Official Vet must take place within 24 hours of departure. During this examination, the vet will confirm that your pet is fit to travel.

If all requirements are met, your vet will issue the Export Health Certificate to accompany your pet on their journey.

Other Information

• Our clients’ preferred airline for travelling with pets to Turkey is Turkish Airlines, thanks to their clear pet travel policies and excellent service ✈️

• Travelling through other countries? 🌍 Please note that additional health certifications may be required.

Why choose us 🐾

Taking your pet to Turkey from the UK requires careful planning. In addition to the strict time requirements for the documentation, the vaccination against Rabies and the Blood test, all the necessary travel documentation must be signed by vets with special qualifications. This can make the process challenging—even for your regular vet.

We specialise in pet travel documentation and happy to help ensuring a safe, smooth, and stress-free journey for your furry friend.

✅ Experienced & Trusted – We’ve helped countless pet owners with their travel preparations, ensuring all documents are in order.
💷 Affordable & Transparent Pricing – Our Export Health Certificate for Turkey costs £280, one of the most competitive rates in London.
🚪 Convenience at Your Doorstep – We can even perform all the necessary checks at your home, reducing the risk of your pet getting sick by avoiding exposure to unwell animals at the vet.
📄 Expert Handling of Documents – We prepare these documents daily, so you can be confident everything is completed correctly.

Let us take the stress out of pet travel—so you can focus on the excitement of your journey! 🇹🇷🐾