KZ
Kazakhstan
✈️
LT
Lithuania
Pet Transport Kazakhstan to Lithuania: 2026 Guide
20-26 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
High
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Kazakhstan to Lithuania
typically takes around 20-26 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Overview
Relocating a pet from Kazakhstan to Lithuania follows a clear path once you understand what Lithuania asks for. Set aside roughly 20-26 weeks for this route and keep a close eye on the sequencing. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.
A rabies titre test is required, and it carries a fixed waiting period, so start it early. Follow the sequence below and keep a buffer for anything that slips.
Step by step
The Kazakhstan to Lithuania process
1
First step. Must precede all vaccinations. If already chipped, confirm the chip is readable and the number is consistent with all documents.
ISO microchip (11784/11785) implanted
Responsible: Kazakhstani vet
2
After microchipping. Must be a WHO-approved inactivated vaccine. Wait at least 30 days before titre test blood draw.
Primary rabies vaccination
Responsible: Kazakhstani vet
3
At least 30 days after the primary vaccination. Blood shipped to EU-approved lab. Results within 2-4 weeks. The blood draw date starts the 90-day count.
FAVN titre test blood draw at EU-approved laboratory
Responsible: Kazakhstani vet + EU-approved laboratory
4
Mandatory and cannot be shortened. Day 1 is the blood draw date, not the date results arrive. You must wait until day 91 at the earliest.
90-day wait from blood draw date
Responsible: N/A
5
During the 90-day wait. Research routing options and confirm live animal cargo acceptance on all segments.
Book live cargo from Almaty or Astana to Vilnius
Responsible: Owner or transport agent
6
Within 10 days of travel. Schedule the vet appointment close to departure.
Official export health certificate endorsed by Kazakhstani authority
Responsible: Authorised vet + Committee of Veterinary Control
7
Travel day. Journey from Almaty or Astana via hub airports to VNO is typically 11-18 hours.
Travel to Vilnius (VNO)
Responsible: Airline + owner
Checklist
Lithuania: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit transponder). Must be implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination. The chip number must match all supporting documents precisely. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Current vaccination, administered after microchipping. If a primary (first-ever) vaccination, at least 21 days must have passed before entry. Booster vaccinations within the valid period of the prior vaccine are immediately effective. |
| Rabies titre test | Required. Lithuania applies EU pet travel rules under EU Regulation 576/2013. As an EU unlisted country, Kazakhstan requires a FAVN or equivalent rabies antibody titre test at an EU-approved laboratory. Blood must be drawn at least 30 days after the primary vaccination. Minimum result 0.5 IU/ml. A mandatory 90-day wait from the blood draw date must elapse before entry. Source: Valstybine maisto ir veterinarijos tarnyba (VMVT, State Food and Veterinary Service of Lithuania), vmvt.lt. |
| Quarantine | No routine quarantine for fully compliant arrivals. Penalty quarantine or return to origin applies for non-compliant documentation. |
| Import permit | Not required for companion pets. |
| Health certificate | Official health certificate for unlisted third countries, endorsed by Kazakhstani competent authority. Valid for 10 days for entry into Lithuania. |
Leaving Kazakhstan
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for companion pets leaving Kazakhstan for personal relocation. |
| Health certificate | Official export health certificate issued by a veterinarian authorised by the Committee of Veterinary Control and Supervision, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Must meet EU non-commercial movement requirements for unlisted third countries. Valid for 10 days from issuance. Must accompany the FAVN titre test result. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | FAVN titre test (blood draw plus shipping to EU-approved laboratory): KZT 50,000-150,000 (approximately EUR 100-300) |
| 2 | Official health certificate endorsement by Kazakhstani authority: KZT 10,000-30,000 (approximately EUR 20-60) |
| 3 | Live cargo ALA/NQZ to VNO via hub: EUR 700-2,100 depending on routing and crate size |
| 4 | IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 80-300 |
| 5 | Pet transport agent (recommended for EU entry coordination): EUR 400-1,000 |
| 6 | Total typical range: EUR 1,100-3,700 over a 5-7 month preparation period |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ The 90-day wait runs from the blood draw date, not the date the titre test results arrive. Starting the process early is the single most important logistical decision on this route.
⚠ Microchip must precede vaccination. If the chip was implanted after the vaccination, the vaccination does not count under EU rules and the process must restart from a new vaccination date.
⚠ Lithuania applies EU Regulation 576/2013 in full for pets from unlisted countries. There is no exemption or shortcut for Kazakhstani-origin pets entering through Vilnius.
⚠ Vilnius Airport (VNO) is smaller than Riga or Warsaw. Direct cargo connections from Kazakhstan do not exist. A multi-leg routing via a Western European hub is required, adding time and coordination complexity.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Air Astana
Kazakhstan's national carrier operates cargo from Almaty (ALA) and Astana (NQZ) to Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). From FRA or AMS, connections to Vilnius (VNO) are available via LOT Polish Airlines, airBaltic, and other carriers. Air Astana's direct European routes provide an efficient first leg. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance directly with Air Astana Cargo.
Turkish Airlines
From Almaty (ALA) or Astana (NQZ) to Istanbul Ataturk (IST), then IST to connections serving Vilnius (VNO). Turkish Airlines Cargo handles live animals at IST. From IST, cargo connections to VNO are available via Warsaw or Frankfurt.
LOT Polish Airlines
LOT connects from Warsaw (WAW) to Vilnius (VNO), making it a practical final leg for cargo arriving from Frankfurt or Istanbul. Pet cargo from Kazakhstan can reach Warsaw via Air Astana or Turkish Airlines, then continue to Vilnius on LOT.
airBaltic
airBaltic connects from Riga (RIX) and various European hubs. A routing via Frankfurt or Amsterdam to RIX and then on to Vilnius may be an option for some shipments. Confirm cargo policy and live animal acceptance directly with airBaltic.
Lithuania import rules, explained
Lithuania has a detailed set of import rules, and each one needs to be satisfied before travel. None of it is unusual, but the order and timing are what catch people out.
Practical tips for this move
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
A minimum of 20-26 weeks from start to finish. This accounts for: microchipping, primary vaccination, 30-day minimum before blood draw, the titre test process, the 90-day wait from blood draw, and certificate preparation. Starting as soon as you know you are moving is essential.
The FAVN (fluorescent antibody virus neutralisation) test measures your pet’s rabies antibody levels. Blood must be drawn by a licensed vet in Kazakhstan and sent to an EU-approved laboratory. The blood draw must happen at least 30 days after the primary rabies vaccination. If the result is 0.5 IU/ml or above, the 90-day wait begins from the blood draw date.
Both Almaty (ALA) and Astana (NQZ) have Air Astana and Turkish Airlines cargo connections to Europe. Almaty has the larger commercial cargo infrastructure. Your departure airport will likely depend on where you are based in Kazakhstan. Confirm cargo capacity to European hubs from both airports before deciding.
EU-internal land borders between member states are open for pet movements using an EU pet passport or AHC. However, your Kazakhstani pet needs to have completed the full unlisted country process before entering any EU member state for the first time. Arriving into Poland or Latvia and then crossing into Lithuania does not bypass the requirements.
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