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Moldova, an Eastern European country and former Soviet republic, has varied terrain including forests, rocky hills and vineyards. Moldova is a picturesque country, renowned for its prevailing traditional way of life and probably the most unique travel destination in Europe. Its countryside is charming, but its towns are fascinating, too. Mainly it is famous for its world-class wine, ancient monasteries and unspoiled open countryside.

Moldova is also a pet-friendly place to travel to with your pet. While relocating with your pet, 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.
• Other vaccinations include, for dogs: Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, and Parovirus. For cats: Feline Vioral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia.
• 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 Moldova 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 Moldova within 05 days of travel.
• In case of commercial transportation, A licensed veterinarian in the originating country must complete the commercial EU certificate for Moldova within 48 hours of travel.
• All pets can enter Moldova via Chisinau International airport. Pets can arrive in the cabin, as checked baggage or as air cargo.
• All pets must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to Moldova.
• Moldova 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.