Relocating a pet from Georgia to Armenia follows a clear path once you understand what Armenia asks for. Give yourself close to 4-6 weeks so none of the fixed waiting periods catch you out. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Georgia to Armenia
typically takes around 4-6 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
Regulations checked
Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Georgia to Armenia pet import process
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Confirm ISO microchip is implanted and scannable, if fitted.
Responsible: Vet in Georgia.
Before the rabies vaccination.
2
Administer or confirm current rabies vaccination.
Responsible: NFA-authorised vet.
At least 21 days before travel.
3
Obtain the NFA-endorsed health certificate.
Responsible: NFA-authorised vet.
Close to travel.
4
Travel Tbilisi to Yerevan direct, or drive across the Sadakhlo-Bagratashen border.
Responsible: FlyOne Armenia or Georgian Airways cargo handling, or the owner if driving.
Once the 21-day vaccination wait has cleared.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Armenia
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
Not required under Armenian regulations, but strongly recommended. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit).
Rabies vaccination
Required. Minimum 21 days must have passed since the rabies vaccination before entry. Vaccination must be current (not expired).
Rabies titre test
Not required. Armenia does not require a rabies titre test for personal companion pets from Georgia.
Quarantine
No quarantine for compliant arrivals.
Import permit
Not required for one or two personal companion animals travelling with their owner.
Health certificate
Veterinary health certificate from Georgia, issued by a licensed veterinarian close to the travel date.
Export permit (Georgia)
No formal export permit required for companion cats and dogs.
Costs
What this route typically costs
NFA-endorsed health certificate and vet examination: USD 80-150.
Direct cargo fee, Tbilisi to Yerevan: USD 200-400 depending on crate size, one of the cheaper fares on this site given the short distance.
Overland via Sadakhlo-Bagratashen: no cargo fee, just fuel and the vehicle, roughly a 4 to 5-hour drive from Tbilisi to Yerevan.
Critical points to read before you book
Unlike Armenia's closed border and absent diplomatic relations with Turkey, Georgia and Armenia maintain normal relations and an open land crossing, a genuinely different situation worth confirming before assuming either country's other corridors work the same way.
Both airlines on this route fly only 3 times weekly each, so cargo space on short notice can be limited despite the short flight time.
No titre test or quarantine applies in either direction on this corridor, one of the simpler routes covered on this site.
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
FLYONE ARMENIA
FlyOne Armenia
Flies Tbilisi to Yerevan non-stop, roughly 30 minutes, one of the shortest international flights covered on this site, with 3 weekly departures.
Cargo Only
GEORGIAN
Georgian Airways
Also operates the Tbilisi-Yerevan route non-stop, a second carrier on the same short hop, also 3 weekly departures.
Cargo Only
Armenia import rules, explained
Armenia has a clear set of import requirements that are manageable with some planning. Follow them in order and keep an eye on the dates that cannot move.
Practical tips for this move
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.
FAQ
Common questions about Georgia to Armenia pet transport
Yes, on both FlyOne Armenia and Georgian Airways, roughly 30 minutes, though each operates only 3 flights weekly.
Yes. The Sadakhlo-Bagratashen border crossing connects the two countries, roughly a 4 to 5-hour drive between Tbilisi and Yerevan, with the same paperwork as flying.
No. Armenia does not require a titre test for personal companion pets from Georgia.
No. There is no quarantine for a compliant arrival with current vaccination records and a valid health certificate.
Airline guides
FlyOne Armenia
Georgian Airways
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.