Transportation of animals. Veterinary control

The veterinary control service is located:

Terminal E: 2nd floor, opposite the ticket office. Follow the signs. Working hours - around the clock.

Terminal D: Office A315, 3rd floor, opposite Check-in No. 45. Follow the signs. Working hours - around the clock.

When planning a flight, check the rules and the possibility of transporting a pet with the airline of interest.

Please read the import/export regulations for the countries you plan to visit with your pet carefully.
The country may have restrictions, import bans, or strict quarantine requirements.

Before check-in for a flight, animals undergo mandatory control at the airport.

Duty Veterinarian:

checks the availability of all necessary documents;
inspects animals;
if the documentation meets the existing requirements and a positive result of the inspection
exchanges a veterinary certificate for a veterinary certificate;
puts down, if necessary, on the shipping documents a mark (stamp) “release is allowed”.

The rules for transporting animals on board the aircraft are determined by your airline!

Each airline has its own list of animals accepted for transportation. The rules spelled out the ability to take the animal with you into the cabin. There are also restrictions on the number of animals that can be transported in the cabin at the same time.

To make traveling with a pet comfortable and relaxing, please notify the airline that you are planning to transport a pet and receive confirmation of the possibility of such a flight.

In advance, even at the stage of issuing tickets, you need to clarify all issues with the carrier. Be sure to consult with a veterinarian who regularly sees your animal.

The number of places for transporting animals on each aircraft Miscellaneous, please specify the conditions of carriage: carrier's guarantees, transportation standards. When doing this, take into account the characteristics of the behavior of your pet.

As a rule, it is allowed to transport animals in the cabin in a container with a total weight of not more than 5 kg.

Documentation

The list of documents required for air transportation of animals can be found on the website of the Office of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance in Moscow, the Moscow and Tula regions.

Cabin or cargo hold?

The rules of the air carrier usually specify Weight Limit and the dimensions and features of the container (cage) for the transported animal, under which it can be taken into the aircraft cabin. If the animal is heavier and larger (or someone notified the airline before you did), the animal may be transported in cargo hold(there are additional requirements for the container). An exception may be guide dogs accompanying visually/hearing impaired passengers. As a rule, they are transported in the aircraft cabin next to the passenger seat. The dog must have a collar, muzzle and leash.

Transportation rules

The passenger must inform the airline about the transportation of an animal on board the aircraft even when purchasing the ticket. A passenger is allowed to carry no more than two animals at the same time. Please check with the consulate of the country of destination for all questions about the import permit for this species and breed of animal. The passenger must hold a certificate issued by the competent government agency and other documents required by the veterinary authorities of any country to, from or through the territory of which the carriage is carried out.

Shipping container

The size of the container should allow the animal to stand up to its full height and turn 360 degrees. The height of the cage should be equal to the height of the standing animal, the width should be twice the width of the pet, and the length should be the length of the body plus half the length of the paw.

The container should be comfortable for the animal. It must be durable and protect the animal from accidentally opening the door during transportation. Container vents must be small size so that the animal cannot stick any part of its body into them.

The container must withstand damage such as deformation or bulging. The joints of the wooden container must be so strong that the animal cannot chew or scratch them from the inside, and also cannot crawl through the cracks formed as a result of the loosening of the joints. There should be no sharp protrusions in the container, the inner edges of the container should be smooth and rounded to avoid injury to the animal.

The container with the transported animal must be labeled "Live Animals" in green or "Laboratory Animals" in red (if necessary). The "Top" label must be affixed to both sides of the container. The label may be stamped on the container.

There must be a place inside the carriage for attaching containers with water and feed. The shipper himself provides the animal with food. The feed must comply with all the standards of the country where the animal is imported or through which it transits. Products of animal origin, meat or products containing meat are not allowed to be transported inside the container. Unknown pet food will not be accepted.

The bottom of the container must be waterproof and covered with absorbent material. The use of straw is not allowed, as some countries prohibit its import. The container must be made of non-toxic materials. Chemically impregnated wood and iron drinkers can be poisonous. The roof of the container must be solid. Ventilation holes can be located on the entire surface of the cover, while they should not violate its strength.

As an exception, it is allowed to transport birds in tightly closed baskets or cages covered with a thick opaque cloth.

When booking/purchasing a ticket, you must notify the airline that you are going to fly with a pet or bird.

If you need to transport an animal on board the aircraft, you must inform us about this when purchasing the ticket. A passenger is allowed to carry no more than 2 animals at a time.

Transportation of small pets and birds in the aircraft cabin is carried out only with the consent of the airline. Ask the airline about the conditions for transporting animals and birds.

When crossing state border Russian Federation, a veterinary certificate of animal health is issued at the state veterinary clinic 3 days before departure with a mandatory vaccination against rabies.

In the case of transportation by passengers of animals, veterinary control is carried out before check-in for the flight. Customs clearance can be completed only after the implementation of veterinary control.

Customs clearance when exporting animals or plants subject to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES 16) is allowed only with the permission of the federal executive body authorized in the field of protection environment And natural resources Russian Federation. In such cases, the above rules must also be observed.

For all questions about the import permit for this species and breed of animal, please check with the consulate of the country of destination.

veterinary passport;
health certificate. Issued by any state veterinary clinic (form No. 4 for Moscow, form No. 1 for the Moscow region). The certificate contains information about vaccinations by age. The last rabies vaccination must be done no earlier than one year and no later than two months before departure;
a certificate from the club (SKOR or RKF) that the dog is not of breeding value. Certificates from other clubs may not be accepted by customs.

Veterinary control

IN international airport Sheremetyevo, there is the Moscow Air Transport Border Veterinary Post (PKVP), which controls the movement of animals in air transport.

Duty veterinarian of the PKVP:

checks the availability of a permit from the chief state veterinary inspector of the Russian Federation or his deputies (issued in advance through the state veterinary service of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation from whose territory the animals will be exported;
checks the veterinary certificate for the transported animal;
inspects animals;
if the documentation complies with the existing requirements and a positive result of the inspection, exchanges the veterinary certificate for a veterinary certificate;
puts down, if necessary, on the shipping documents a mark (stamp) “release is allowed”.

Import of animals from abroad

Pet owners can carry no more than 2 pets at the same time if they have internationally issued government bodies countries of export of animals or according to international certificates, where notes must be made that the animals are clinically healthy and vaccinated. Vaccination must be carried out no earlier than 30 days and no later than 12 months before the date of departure. International documents are exchanged for a veterinary certificate of the Russian Federation.

Animals are considered to be imported into the Russian Federation and passed through the state border after proper declaration, completion of control and verification actions and execution of documents with the appropriate marks of state control bodies.

Taking an animal abroad

When crossing the state border of the Russian Federation, the veterinary health certificate of the animal, which is issued at the state veterinary clinic 3 days before departure with mandatory rabies vaccination, is changed to an international veterinary certificate.

Please note that some countries have strict restrictions or even a ban on the import of certain animals and birds. In this regard, we recommend that you find out in advance the rules for importing your animals or birds into help desk the airline you used.

On the territory of the Russian Federation

Pets are transported under a standard veterinary certificate with a mark of the airport veterinary service. Conditions of transportation (availability of a cage, prices for transportation, etc.) are obtained from airline representatives when purchasing tickets.

Dear passengers!

If you need to transport an animal on board the aircraft, you must inform us about this when purchasing the ticket. A passenger is allowed to carry no more than 2 animals at a time.

Transportation of small pets and birds in the aircraft cabin is carried out only with the consent of the airline.

Veterinary passport;

Health information. Issued by any state veterinary clinic (Veterinary certificate, Form No. 1). The certificate contains information about vaccinations by age. The last rabies vaccination must be done no earlier than one year and no later than two months before departure;

Certificate from the club (SKOR or RKF) that the dog is not of breeding value. Certificates from other clubs may not be accepted by customs.

Import of animals from abroad

Pet owners can transport no more than 2 pets at the same time if there are internationally issued countries of export of animals issued by state authorities or according to international certificates, where notes must be made that the animals are clinically healthy and vaccinated. Vaccination must be carried out no earlier than 30 days and no later than 12 months before the date of departure. International documents are exchanged for a veterinary certificate of the Russian Federation.

Taking an animal abroad

Please note that some countries have strict restrictions or even a ban on the import of certain animals and birds. In this regard, we recommend that you find out in advance the rules for the import of your animals or birds in the help desk of the airline whose services you used.

On the territory of the Russian Federation

For more detailed information You can contact the veterinary control point of Sheremetyevo Airport (PKVP):

Terminal C: 1st floor, room 1.154. At the entrance to the terminal to the right behind the ticket office. Contact phones: (+7 495) 578-62-44, (+7 905) 590-63-16. The veterinary control point serves Terminal B and Terminal C.

The veterinary control service is located in the left wing of the common area of the air terminal complex
in the international arrivals area.

When planning a flight, check the rules and the possibility of transporting a pet with the airline of interest.

Please carefully study the import/export regulations for the countries where
which you plan to visit with your pet.
The country may have restrictions, a ban on the import
or strict quarantine requirements.

Before check-in for a flight, animals undergo mandatory control at the airport.

Duty Veterinarian:

Checks the availability of all necessary documents;
inspects animals;
if the documentation complies with the existing requirements and a positive result of the inspection, exchanges the veterinary certificate for a veterinary certificate;
puts down, if necessary, on the shipping documents a mark (stamp) “release is allowed”.

The rules for transporting animals on board the aircraft are determined by your airline

To make traveling with a pet comfortable and relaxing, please notify the airline that you are planning to transport a pet and receive confirmation of the possibility of such a flight.

The number of places for transporting animals on each aircraft is different, please check the conditions of carriage: carrier's guarantees, transportation standards. When doing this, take into account the characteristics of the behavior of your pet.

As a rule, it is allowed to transport animals in a container in the cabin
with a total weight of not more than 5 kg.

Documentation

Cabin or cargo hold?

The rules of the air carrier usually indicate the maximum weight and dimensions and features of the container (cage) for the transported animal, under which it can be taken into the cabin of the aircraft. If the animal is heavier and larger (or someone notified the airline before you did), the animal may be transported in the cargo hold (subject to additional container requirements). An exception may be guide dogs accompanying visually/hearing impaired passengers. As a rule, they are transported in the aircraft cabin next to the passenger seat. The dog must have a collar, muzzle and leash.

Transportation rules

The passenger must inform the airline about the transportation of an animal on board the aircraft even when purchasing the ticket. A passenger is allowed to carry no more than two animals at the same time. Please check with the consulate of the country of destination for all questions about the import permit for this species and breed of animal. The passenger must have a certificate issued by a competent government agency and other documents required by the veterinary authorities of any country to, from or through the territory of which the carriage is carried out.

Shipping container

The container should be comfortable for the animal. It must be durable and protect the animal from accidentally opening the door during transportation. The ventilation openings of the container must be small enough to prevent the animal from inserting any part of its body into them.

As an exception, it is allowed to transport birds in tightly closed baskets or cages covered with a thick opaque cloth.

Make sure all container fasteners are tight and serviceable. It is important that the container has no surfaces or protrusions that the animal could scratch or chew on, and that it has sufficient air.

You can purchase a cage for transporting an animal at a pet store, or by contacting the airline directly.

Payment

Transportation of animals and birds is paid according to the airline's tariff for excess baggage, based on the actual weight of the animal together with the container (cage).

Guide dogs accompanying visually/hearing impaired passengers are transported free of charge in the aircraft cabin with a certificate of appropriate training.

Consultations on the issues of registration of the export of animals from the Russian Federation:

Veterinary Control Service at Domodedovo Airport: