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Latvia is a country on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia. Latvia was voted the most beautiful country in the world and it also happens to be one of our favourite travel destinations. A true pearl of the Baltics, it's filled with deep green forested landscapes where the scent of pine forests linger.

Latvia is one of the most pet-friendly places in the world. Pets are allowed almost everywhere, in restaurants, in cafes, in hotels etc. While relocating with pets, it is imp to keep the following things in mind-

• The first step is to microchip your pet with a 15 digit ISO compliant pet microchip.
• All pets must have proof of the current rabies vaccination.
• A rabies titer test must be administered after waiting for a minimum of 30 days after administering the rabies vaccination. All samples must be processed at an approved laboratory. If test results are within acceptable limits, your pet can enter Latvia 3 calendar months after the date of blood sampling.
• For non-commercial regulations the owner or a legal representative of the owner is traveling with or within 5 days of the pet and the transport does not involve purchase, sale or transfer of ownership.
• A licensed veterinarian in the originating country must complete the non-commercial EU certificate for Latvia within 05 days of travel.
• In case of commercial transportation, A licensed veterinarian in the originating country must complete the commercial EU certificate for Latvia within 48 hours of travel.
• In case of non-commercial transports of dogs and cats, they can enter Latvia at Riga airport. Commercial transports must enter via border control points at KP Terehova (Russian border) or KP Paternieki (Belarusian border).
• Pets should enter Latvia directly or transit through another EU Member State. If your pet transits through a high-rabies country, then a Transit Declaration will be required stating that your pet has had no contact with rabies-carrying animals and remained secured within the airplane or airport.
• All pets must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to Latvia.
• Latvia does 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.