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Attention:  This information is to be used as general guidelines and may not be updated to meet the current requirements.  Before you travel, be sure to contact the appropriate authorities for your destination country.

TURKEY PET TRAVEL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS

Before beginning the import procedures, make sure that your vet is approved by the Government Veterinarian Authority in the country of origin.   For example, if an animal is departing the United States, the vet will need to be USDA Accredited.

1.  All animals need to be implanted with a microchip.   It must be compatible with international standards (ISO 11784/11785).

2.  All animals need to have Full Vaccinations:

Dogs:  Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Leptospirosis, (DHLPP) and Rabies within the last 12 months or a minimum of 4 weeks before arrival.

Cats:  Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia (FVRCP), and Rabies within the last 12 months or a minimum of 4 weeks before arrival. 

3.  Apply for the import permit:  Your PetRelocation.com Specialist will do this on your behalf. 

4.  APHIS form 7001 issued within 10 days of departure:  Your vet should have these in stock.  It’s a good idea to call ahead and ask.  This is an international health certificate that needs to be completed by your vet and sent to the USDA for the correct endorsement.  Speak to your PetRelocation.com specialist regarding the USDA portion of this process as certain packages have this included.

5.  The Following Documentation needs to be present at the time of customs clearance.  Please provide these to your Pet Relocation Specialist prior to your animal departing:

·         Copy of the Pet Owner’s Passport

·         Original Rabies Vaccine Certificate

·         Original APHIS form 7001 with USDA endorsement

·         Original Import Permit

My Merhaba, www.mymerhaba.com, is a community portal for expatriates in Turkey.

Istanbul Expat, www.istanbulexpat.org, is a website for the English-speaking expatriate community in Istanbul, with practical information, resources and an online forum.

Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, www.turizm.gov.tr.