It is allowed to take in total 2 pets or 10 aquarium fish per person into Türkiye for a temporary period. Pets for entry are classified as cat, dog, aquarium fishand bird; and other animals are not allowed into the country.

Pitbull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro and same species of the aforementioned animals are forbidden.

The following certificates should be filled and legalized by an official veterinarian along with your pet's passport.

1.A rabies vaccination certificate, which must be issued not later than thirty (30) days prior to the entry.

2.A "United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals" (aka. Form 7001)

3.Titration test in an accredited laboratory within at least 30 days after rabies vaccination (the list of accredited laboratories can be accessed at https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/movement-pets/designated-laboratories-performing-rabies-antibody-titration-tests_en)

4. Veterinary Certificate (Encl.)

If above documents are given by an accredited veterinarian OR approved by the local authorities accepted by Turkish authorities, it is not necessary the documents to be legalized by the Turkish missions.

Please make sure that your pet has a microchip (for birds, identification rings around the foot).

For further in-flight information about Turkish Airlines policies, please check https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-tr/any-questions/traveling-with-pets/

Should your first destination is Istanbul Airport and you have further questions, you can e-mail to the Veterinary Border Control Point at the Istanbul Airport via istanbul.vskn@tarimorman.gov.tr.

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VETERINARY CERTIFICATE.pdf