🐕 Taking a Dog to Turkey

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Here's exactly what you need to bring a dog into Turkey 🇹🇷. The rules below are specific to dogs; for the full country overview see the country hub.

Verified entry requirements (2026)

1. ISO microchip (before the vaccination).
2. Rabies vaccination — inactivated/recombinant only (live not accepted), pet >3 months.
3. Titer (FAVN) required from ALL countries: blood ≥30 days after vaccination, ≥0.5 IU/ml, entry ≥90 days after the draw.
4. Certificate EK-2 endorsed by the authority + passport; a Turkish exit certificate ~48 h.
5. Limit: 2 pets per passenger.
6. Breed ban: American Pitbull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully and crosses.
7. Quarantine — none if requirements are met.

Flying

Small dogs can fly in the cabin (airline weight limit applies); larger ones go in cargo.

Breed rules

Restricted breeds for Turkey: Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa. Check airline brachycephalic rules too.

FAQ

Can my dog fly in the cabin to Turkey?

Small dogs can fly in the cabin (airline weight limit applies); larger ones go in cargo.

Does my dog need a titer test?

No, a titer test is not required for Turkey.

How many pets can I bring?

Usually up to 2 per traveler.

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