LT
Lithuania
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AM
Armenia
Pet Transport Lithuania 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 Lithuania 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
Taking your dog or cat from Lithuania to Armenia comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Preparation is relatively light here, so plan on about 4-6 weeks to be comfortable. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order.
This route does not call for a rabies titre test. Everything you need, from documents to carriers, is broken down below.
Step by step
The Lithuania to Armenia process
1
First step. Armenia does not require a chip, but it is recommended and needed for EU return travel.
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785) confirmed or implanted
Responsible: Lithuanian vet
2
Review records. Administer a new vaccination if needed and count 21 full days before travel.
Rabies vaccination confirmed current and at least 21 days old
Responsible: Lithuanian vet
3
4-6 weeks before travel. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance on all segments.
Book live cargo from Vilnius to Yerevan
Responsible: Owner or transport agent
4
Within 10 days of travel. Contact the VMVT (vmvt.lt) in advance to identify an authorised official vet.
VMVT-endorsed export health certificate
Responsible: VMVT-authorised official vet + VMVT
5
Travel day. VNO to EVN via IST is typically 6-10 hours.
Travel day at Vilnius Airport (VNO)
Responsible: Airline + owner
Checklist
Armenia: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Not legally required by Armenia, but strongly recommended. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). Implanting a chip before the rabies vaccination keeps options open for future EU return travel. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Current vaccination, with at least 21 days elapsed since the vaccination date before entry into Armenia. Source: State Service for Food Safety of Armenia (SSFS), ssfs.am. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required for personal companion pets from Lithuania entering Armenia. |
| Quarantine | No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals. |
| Import permit | Not required for one or two personal companion animals travelling with their owner. |
| Health certificate | Official export health certificate from the VMVT, issued close to the travel date. |
Leaving Lithuania
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No export permit required for companion pets leaving Lithuania. |
| Health certificate | The EU pet passport is not a valid travel document for Armenia. An official export health certificate from a VMVT-authorised official veterinarian, endorsed by the Valstybine maisto ir veterinarijos tarnyba (VMVT, State Food and Veterinary Service of Lithuania), is required. Issued within 10 days of travel. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | VMVT-endorsed export health certificate and official vet fee: EUR 80-200 |
| 2 | Live cargo VNO 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: 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 entry. The VMVT-endorsed export health certificate is the required document.
⚠ Armenia restricts certain dog breeds including Pit Bull Terriers, Japanese Tosas, and Dogo Argentinos. Check with the SSFS if this applies to your pet.
⚠ The 21-day wait after rabies vaccination is a hard minimum. Day 21 is the earliest permitted travel day. Count from the vaccination date.
⚠ Vilnius Airport (VNO) is smaller than Riga or Tallinn in terms of cargo connectivity. Routing through Warsaw (LOT) or Riga (airBaltic) may be necessary to reach the most practical hub for Yerevan cargo.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Turkish Airlines
Vilnius (VNO) to Istanbul Ataturk (IST) via a connection, then IST to Yerevan Zvartnots (EVN). Turkish Airlines Cargo handles live animal cargo at IST and serves Yerevan regularly. The IST to EVN hop is around two hours. Confirm live animal acceptance on all legs before booking.
airBaltic
airBaltic connects from Vilnius (VNO) via Riga (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), and other European hubs. From those hubs, onward cargo connections to Yerevan are available through Turkish Airlines or Lufthansa. Small pets may travel in cabin on airBaltic segments.
LOT Polish Airlines
LOT operates from Vilnius to Warsaw (WAW) with connections to a range of European and international hub airports. A practical alternative for reaching a cargo connection point en route to Yerevan.
Ryanair and Wizz Air
Budget carriers serve Vilnius Airport but do not accept live animal cargo in the hold. Not suitable for pet cargo on any leg. Small pets in cabin only on Ryanair (not Wizz Air).
Armenia entry requirements at a glance
The requirements for Armenia are light, but not zero. A little planning goes a long way on a route like this.
Getting the details right
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
No. Armenia does not require a FAVN rabies titre test for personal companion pets from Lithuania. A current rabies vaccination and a VMVT-endorsed export health certificate from Lithuania are sufficient for entry.
VMVT stands for Valstybine maisto ir veterinarijos tarnyba, Lithuania’s State Food and Veterinary Service. It is the competent authority that endorses export health certificates for companion pets leaving Lithuania. Their website is vmvt.lt.
No. Armenia is not part of the EU pet travel scheme. You need a VMVT-endorsed export health certificate from Lithuania rather than the EU pet passport for Armenian entry.
Bringing one or two animals to Armenia does not require a formal import permit. Three or more animals will require additional documentation and contact with the SSFS at ssfs.am before travel. Plan ahead if you are moving multiple pets in a single journey.
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