If you are relocating a pet from Italy to Kazakhstan, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Allow around 10-14 weeks and follow the steps in order to stay on track. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival.
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In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Italy to Kazakhstan
typically takes around 10-14 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Italy to Kazakhstan pet import process
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Contact Kazakh embassy or Committee on Veterinary Control for import documentation requirements
Responsible: Owner or agent
10-12 weeks before travel. Kazakhstan's EAEU veterinary format requirements can be specific.
2
Confirm ISO microchip predates the rabies vaccination
Responsible: ASL-authorised vet in Italy
6+ weeks before travel.
3
Verify rabies vaccination is current and within EAEU validity requirements
Responsible: ASL-authorised vet in Italy
6+ weeks before travel.
4
Book cargo from FCO or MXP to ALA or NQZ via IST or FRA
Responsible: Owner or agent
6-8 weeks before travel. Confirm live animal acceptance.
5
ASL health certificate issued in EAEU-compliant format, endorsed within 10 days
Responsible: Veterinario ufficiale at local ASL, then endorsement
Within 10 days of travel. Confirm correct EAEU format with Kazakh authority.
6
Travel day: veterinary inspection at ALA or NQZ on arrival
Responsible: Airline cargo, then Kazakh veterinary inspection at ALA or NQZ
FCO or MXP to ALA via IST: approximately 8-11 hours.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Kazakhstan
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. Kazakhstan is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and veterinary certification must comply with EAEU standards.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals from Italy, but a veterinary inspection is conducted on arrival.
Import permit
Import veterinary certificate required. Kazakhstan's Committee on Veterinary Control and Supervision (under the Ministry of Agriculture) manages companion animal imports. Contact the Kazakh embassy or consulate for current import requirements and documentation format.
Health certificate
ASL-endorsed health certificate from Italy, formatted to EAEU veterinary standards. Presented at Almaty (ALA) or Nur-Sultan/Astana (NQZ) on arrival.
Export permit (Italy)
No separate export permit required for companion animals leaving Italy. ASL-endorsed health certificate is the required export document.
Costs
What this route typically costs
ASL health certificate and official vet fee: EUR 80-200
Kazakh veterinary import documentation: confirm fee with relevant authority
Cargo FCO or MXP to ALA or NQZ via IST or FRA: EUR 700-2,200 depending on pet size
IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 80-280 if needed
Pet transport agent (strongly recommended for EAEU routes): EUR 400-1,000
Total typical range: EUR 1,200-4,000
Critical points to read before you book
Kazakhstan is an EAEU member. The health certificate format must comply with Eurasian Economic Union veterinary standards, not EU standards. Confirm the exact format requirement with the Kazakh embassy or Committee on Veterinary Control before your vet issues the certificate.
Start the permit and documentation research 10-12 weeks before travel. EAEU veterinary import requirements have specific formatting requirements that an inexperienced vet may not know.
A pet transport agent with experience on Italy-to-Central Asia routes is strongly recommended. The EAEU documentation complexity is the main challenge on this corridor.
The EU pet passport is not valid for Kazakhstan. The ASL export certificate, formatted to EAEU standards, is the correct document.
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.
AIR ASTANA
Air Astana
Air Astana, Kazakhstan's national carrier, connects European cities to Almaty (ALA) and Nur-Sultan (NQZ). Check Air Astana Cargo for Italy-specific routes and live animal acceptance from FCO or MXP, potentially via Frankfurt connections.
Cargo Only
TURKISH
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
FCO or MXP to Istanbul (IST), then IST to Almaty (ALA) or Nur-Sultan (NQZ) on Turkish Airlines. Turkish Cargo handles live animals. IST is a key hub for Central Asia-bound cargo from Europe.
Cargo Only
LUFTHANSA VIA
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Connections from FCO or MXP via Frankfurt (FRA), then Air Astana or Turkish Airlines FRA-ALA. Frankfurt Animal Lounge handles live animal connections at FRA. Useful for pets connecting through a major European hub.
Cargo Only
How Kazakhstan handles incoming pets
Kazakhstan keeps its requirements reasonable, though a few steps have fixed timing. Map those out first and the rest falls into place.
What experienced owners do
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
FAQ
Common questions about Italy to Kazakhstan pet transport
Kazakhstan is an Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member, and the EAEU has its own veterinary certification standards that differ from EU formats. The health certificate from Italy must be formatted to EAEU standards, not EU standards. This adds a documentation step that Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia routes do not all share in the same way.
Kazakhstan does not typically require a FAVN titre test for pets from EU member states, but its EAEU-based import requirements should be confirmed with the relevant authority when you apply. Current rabies vaccination and ISO microchip are core requirements.
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) is the most established option, with cargo connections from FCO and MXP to Almaty (ALA). Air Astana may have connections via Frankfurt (FRA). Turkish Airlines Cargo handles live animals on the Istanbul-Almaty corridor.
Via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines, approximately 8-11 hours from FCO or MXP to ALA. This is a moderate transit time for healthy adult dogs and cats in compliant IATA crates.
Airline guides
Air Astana
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Breed guides
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