Lead time needed
18-24 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Uzbekistan to Italy

The journey from Uzbekistan to Italy for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. Set aside roughly 18-24 weeks for this route and keep a close eye on the sequencing. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely. A rabies …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Uzbekistan to Italy typically takes around 18-24 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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Step by step

The Uzbekistan to Italy import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
Before the rabies vaccination.
Confirm ISO microchip implanted and scannable.

Responsible: Vet in Uzbekistan.

2
At least 30 days before the titre blood draw.
Administer or confirm current rabies vaccination.

Responsible: Vet in Uzbekistan.

3
30 or more days after vaccination; allow 3-4 weeks for the result given international sample shipping.
Draw blood for the titre test at an EU-approved laboratory.

Responsible: Vet and approved laboratory.

4
Fixed. Runs in parallel with the export certificate application.
90-day mandatory wait from the blood draw date.

Responsible: Owner.

5
Once travel dates are set.
Apply to the territorial veterinary service for the export certificate.

Responsible: Owner.

6
Certificate finalised at the TAS border checkpoint close to departure.
Collect the endorsed EU health certificate and book the direct flight to Milan.

Responsible: Owner or cargo agent.

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Italy

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. At least 21 days must pass after a first vaccination before the titre …
Rabies titre test
Required. Uzbekistan is not on the EU's list of low-risk third countries. FAVN …
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for a compliant arrival.
Import permit
Not required for a genuine non-commercial pet move.
Health certificate
EU-format non-commercial health certificate, endorsed by the territorial …
Export permit
No separate export permit for a single companion pet. The owner applies to the …
Costs

What this route typically costs

Titre test plus international sample courier: USD 180-320.
Territorial veterinary service certificate and border checkpoint …
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 100-350.
Cargo, Tashkent to Milan direct: EUR 1,100-2,700 depending on crate …
Agent coordination for the export certificate and cargo booking: EUR …
Total typical range: EUR 1,600-3,900 over 4-6 months.

Critical points

The 90-day titre wait runs from the blood draw date, not the result date. Blood usually has to be shipped to a laboratory outside Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan's veterinary authority changed name and legal footing on 1 January 2023. Confirm you're dealing with the current vetgov.uz portal, not an outdated domain.

Italy's own lack of a breed ban has no bearing on airline-specific brachycephalic restrictions, which still apply when booking cargo.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Uzbekistan Airways
Flies Tashkent to Milan Malpensa nonstop, year-round. Qanot Sharq also operates the same …
Cargo Only
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
An alternative with more frequent departures, useful if neither direct Milan carrier has …
Cargo Only
Qatar Airways Cargo
Via Doha, a further connecting option into Milan or Rome.
Cargo Only

Italy import rules, explained

Italy 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

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.

If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. Both Uzbekistan Airways and Qanot Sharq fly the route nonstop, year-round, giving this corridor two genuinely direct carrier options.
Yes. Uzbekistan is not on the EU’s list of low-risk third countries, so a titre test result of at least 0.5 IU/ml is required, with a 90-day wait from the blood draw date.
No. Italy removed its national breed-specific legislation in 2009. Airline-level restrictions on brachycephalic breeds still apply separately.
18 to 24 weeks is realistic, driven mainly by the EU’s 90-day post-titre wait and the international courier time needed for the blood sample.
Airline guides
  • Uzbekistan Airways
  • Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
  • Qatar Airways Cargo
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UZ ITUzbekistan to Italy
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Lead time18-24 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
Airlines3
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