🇨🇾 Pet travel to Cyprus: entry requirements (2026)
Bringing a pet to Cyprus 🇨🇾 is relatively straightforward for prepared owners. No quarantine if all paperwork is in order. The essentials: ISO microchip, rabies vaccination, RNATT titer test and an official health certificate.
Verified entry requirements (2026)
- ISO microchip (on or before the vaccination day). Rabies vaccination — pet ≥12 weeks; valid from day 21.
- Titer (only from “unlisted” third countries): ≥30 days after vaccination, ≥0.5 IU/ml, entry ≥90 days after the draw. Not needed from the EU/listed.
- Certificate — EU pet passport or EU Animal Health Certificate (10 days).
- Tapeworm — not required for Cyprus.
- Breeds (national “dangerous”): Pit Bull, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro (verify current list).
- Limit 5 non-commercial. No quarantine.
Official sources
Cyprus Pet Travel: Requirements & Next Steps (2026)
Cyprus adheres to EU pet travel rules: ISO microchip, rabies vaccine, and EU Animal Health Certificate. No quarantine when entering from compliant countries.
Traveling onward? Check out our dedicated guides for Taking a Dog to the UK, Pet Travel to Germany, and Pet Health Certificate Requirements.
- ✓ ISO 11784/11785 microchipping before rabies vaccine timeline
- ✓ Rabies titer blood test (RNATT) & mandatory 90-day waiting period
- ✓ Airport transit zone regulations, international vet certificates & EU pet passport
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Frequently asked questions
Does the microchip have to come before the rabies shot?
Yes. For Cyprus the rabies vaccination only counts if the ISO 11784/11785 microchip was implanted first. Always chip, then vaccinate.
Is there quarantine in Cyprus?
No mandatory quarantine if your paperwork is complete and correct.
Can my pet fly in the cabin?
Yes, small pets in cabin; larger pets in cargo.
How long does preparation take?
Start about 1–2 months ahead.
Are any dog breeds banned?
Yes: Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro.
What are the entry rules for Cyprus?
ISO microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and EU Animal Health Certificate. No quarantine for compliant pets.