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Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. Belarus is a beautiful country full of fields, fortresses, churches, and monuments. It is home to one of the last and largest remaining parts of the huge primeval forest that once covered the European Plain which is the Bia?owie?a Forest. 

Belarus is also a pet-friendly country to travel to. While relocating with pets, it is important to keep the following things in mind-

• If your pet has not resided in one of the countries that Belarus considers rabies-free or controlled for at least 6 months, it will not be permitted to enter. Your pet must reside in an approved country for at least 6 months.
• The first step is to microchip your pet with a 15 digit ISO compliant pet microchip. 
• Dogs and cats must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months of entering Belarus.
• Dogs must be vaccinated against the following diseases: Distemper, Hepatitis, Viral Enteritis, Parvovirus, Adenovirus infections and Leptospirosis.
• Cats must be vaccinated against Panleukemia. Cats must also undergo tests for dermatophytoses with samples processed at an approved.
• A rabies titer test is not required for dogs and cats entering Belarus from any country.
• A licensed veterinarian must then complete the health certificate for Belarus shortly prior to travel.
• An import permit is not required when entering Belarus with a personal pet.
• All pets must enter Belarus at the Minsk International Airport located 26 miles east of Minsk. A pro forma invoice or proof of value for your pet must be provided.
• All pets must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport.
• Belarus does not publish a list of banned breeds.

As you start planning your trip overseas, you should consider hiring professional assistance to make your pet’s relocation safe, smooth and hassle-free. AirPets relocates hundreds of pets every year to and from India and is very thorough with its process. You can get in touch with us at +91-9257-123-123 or write to [email protected] for a professional consultation.