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Lithuania pet travel requirements
for dogs, cats, and ferrets

Lithuania follows EU pet travel rules — your pet needs a valid rabies vaccination and an EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate. Non-EU arrivals also need a bilingual health certificate.

Rabies 21-day rule EU Pet Passport Bilingual cert (non-EU) Young pets permitted

What your pet needs for Lithuania entry

  1. 1

    Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)

    Must be implanted before or on the same day as the rabies vaccination.

  2. 2

    Rabies vaccination — 21-day wait for primary vaccines

    Boosters given within validity have no wait. Lapsed boosters restart the 21-day clock.

  3. 3

    EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate (AHC)

    EU/EEA-origin pets need a valid EU Pet Passport; arrivals from other countries need a government-endorsed AHC issued within 10 days of travel.

Check your compliance

Vaccination type

The date the rabies vaccine was administered

When you plan to cross the border with your pet

Pet type

Travelling to Lithuania with your pet

Lithuania follows EU Regulation 576/2013 and imposes no requirements beyond the standard EU rules. Non-EU arrivals need a bilingual health certificate — a correctly issued AHC from the origin country satisfies this. Lithuania sits at the crossroads of the Baltic region: Vilnius is a compact, walkable capital with a UNESCO-listed old town, and the Curonian Spit — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is accessible by ferry from Klaipėda.

Dogs are welcome on most Baltic Sea beaches outside the main summer season. Entry is available by road from Latvia, Poland (and via the Suwałki corridor from Belarus), as well as by air to Vilnius and via the Klaipėda ferry port. The Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) oversees all pet import documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Can I travel to the Curonian Spit with my dog?
Yes — the Curonian Spit National Park is accessible by ferry from Klaipėda. Dogs must be kept on a lead in designated nature zones. The spit has long sandy beaches and forests popular with pet owners. Your pet needs standard EU travel documents (EU Pet Passport or AHC) regardless of whether you enter via Vilnius or the coast.
Does Lithuania require a titer test for pets from outside the EU?
No — Lithuania follows standard EU Regulation 576/2013. A valid rabies vaccination is sufficient regardless of origin. Non-EU pets need an AHC instead of an EU Pet Passport, but no antibody test is required.
What is the bilingual certificate requirement for Lithuania?
Lithuania requires health certificates for non-EU/EEA pets to be readable by Lithuanian border officials. A correctly issued government-endorsed AHC typically satisfies this. If your country uses a non-standard format, confirm requirements with the Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) before travel.

Related resources

Rabies 21-Day Rule Calculator

Standalone rabies timing check for all EU/UK destinations

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