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Latvia
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AM
Armenia
Pet Transport Latvia to Armenia: 2026 Guide
4-6 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Latvia 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.
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Overview
Bringing your dog or cat from Latvia to Armenia takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Around 4-6 weeks should do it, as this is an easier route to plan. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.
You will not need a rabies titre test here. Map your dates against the steps below and you will stay on track.
Step by step
The Latvia to Armenia process
1
First step. Armenia does not require a chip, but it is recommended and needed for any EU re-entry.
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785) if not already implanted
Responsible: Latvian vet
2
Review records. If lapsed, administer and allow the full 21 days before booking travel.
Confirm rabies vaccination is current and at least 21 days old
Responsible: Latvian vet
3
4-6 weeks before travel. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance on all legs.
Book live cargo from Riga to Yerevan
Responsible: Owner or transport agent
4
Within 10 days of travel. Contact PVD (pvd.gov.lv) to identify an authorised vet and understand the endorsement process.
PVD-endorsed export health certificate
Responsible: PVD-authorised official vet + PVD
5
Travel day. Journey from Riga to Yerevan via IST or FRA is typically 6-11 hours with connections.
Travel day: check in at RIX with documents
Responsible: Airline + owner
Checklist
Armenia: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Not legally required by Armenia, but strongly recommended. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). Chip implanted before the rabies vaccination ensures compliance with EU pet travel rules for future return trips. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Current vaccination, with at least 21 days elapsed since the date of vaccination before entry into Armenia. Booster vaccinations within valid cover are acceptable. Source: State Service for Food Safety of Armenia (SSFS), ssfs.am. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Armenia does not require a rabies antibody titre test for personal companion pets from Latvia. |
| Quarantine | No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals. |
| Import permit | Not required for one or two personal companion animals. Three or more pets require contact with the SSFS. |
| Health certificate | Official export health certificate from the Latvian PVD, issued close to the date of travel. |
Leaving Latvia
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No export permit required for companion dogs or cats leaving Latvia. |
| Health certificate | For non-EU destinations, the EU pet passport is not accepted. An official export health certificate from an authorised official veterinarian, endorsed by the Partikas un veterinarais dienests (PVD, Food and Veterinary Service of Latvia), is required. Issued within 10 days of travel to Armenia. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | PVD-endorsed export health certificate and official vet fee: EUR 80-220 |
| 2 | Live cargo RIX to EVN via hub: EUR 500-1,300 depending on routing and crate size |
| 3 | IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 60-200 |
| 4 | Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 300-700 |
| 5 | Total typical range: EUR 650-2,100 |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ The EU pet passport is not accepted at Armenian borders. The PVD-endorsed health certificate is the correct document for non-EU destinations.
⚠ Armenia restricts import of certain dog breeds including Pit Bull Terriers, Japanese Tosas, and Dogo Argentinos. Contact the SSFS (ssfs.am) before booking if this applies to your dog.
⚠ Riga International Airport (RIX) is airBaltic's main hub and has good cargo infrastructure, but live animal cargo to Yerevan still requires a transit stop. Book early and confirm every leg.
⚠ The 21-day post-vaccination wait before entering Armenia is a hard minimum. Ensure vaccination timing allows at least 21 clear days before your travel date.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
airBaltic
Riga International Airport (RIX) is airBaltic's home hub. airBaltic connects RIX to Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), Vienna (VIE), and other European hubs, from which cargo connections to Yerevan (EVN) are available via Turkish Airlines or Lufthansa. Small pets allowed in cabin on airBaltic flights.
Turkish Airlines
RIX to Istanbul Ataturk (IST) via a connection, then IST to Yerevan Zvartnots (EVN). Turkish Airlines Cargo handles live animals at IST. The IST-EVN segment is around two hours. Confirm live cargo acceptance on all legs.
Lufthansa
Via Frankfurt (FRA) Animal Lounge. RIX connections to FRA via airBaltic, then Lufthansa Cargo with onward connections to Yerevan. FRA is a strong hub for live animal cargo heading to the Caucasus.
LOT Polish Airlines
LOT connects Riga to Warsaw (WAW), with onward connections to Central Asian and Caucasus hubs. A useful alternative if FRA or IST capacity is unavailable.
Meeting Armenia's entry requirements
Bringing a pet into Armenia is one of the simpler processes. Cover the core requirements and you should have few surprises.
Advice worth following
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
No. Armenia does not require a FAVN rabies titre test for personal companion pets from Latvia. A current rabies vaccination (minimum 21 days before entry) and a PVD-endorsed export health certificate are sufficient.
PVD stands for Partikas un veterinarais dienests, Latvia’s Food and Veterinary Service. It is the national competent authority for veterinary certification. The endorsement confirms that the health certificate was issued by a properly authorised vet and meets the required standard. Without the PVD endorsement, the certificate may not be accepted at the Armenian border.
airBaltic carries pets in cargo and cabin on its own routes, primarily within Europe and to its hub destinations. For Yerevan, airBaltic provides the initial leg from Riga to a major European hub. From that hub, a separate carrier (Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa) handles the cargo to Yerevan. Coordinate through a transport agent or by contacting the relevant cargo departments directly.
One or two personal companion animals can enter Armenia without a formal import permit. Three or more pets require contact with the SSFS at ssfs.am and additional documentation. Plan ahead if you are moving more than two animals.
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