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Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea.  Lithuania is a beautiful country with swaths of evergreen and birch forests, blue lakes and rivers, and cute small towns.

Lithuania is also a pet friendly destination to travel to with your pets. While relocating with pets, it is important 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 Lithuania 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 Lithuania within 05 days of travel.
• In case of commercial transportation, a licensed veterinarian in the originating country must complete the commercial EU certificate for Lithuania within 48 hours of travel.
• Pets may enter Lithuania via an approved Border Inspection Post (BIP) at an international airport in Vilnius. Notice must be given 24 hours prior to arrival.
• Pets must enter Lithuania 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 Lithuania.
• Pets may arrive in the cabin, as checked baggage or as air cargo.
• The following dog breeds and their crosses may enter Lithuania with their owner as long as they are visiting Lithuania for a short period of time, are on leash and muzzled in public places and do not pose thread to humans and animals: American Pit Bull Terrier (all breed under this classification), American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Kangal, Caucasian Shepherd and South Russian Shepherd.
• All dog breeds included in the classification of American Pit Bull Terrier and their crosses are not permitted to enter Lithuania under a transfer of residency. Other dog breeds listed above may relocate to Lithuania to live; however, they will need permission from the local municipality.

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.