Taking a pet out of Thailand · By destination
Taking a pet from Thailand to Russia
Pattaya has a large Russian community, and the route home is, by international standards, relatively straightforward.
Last updated 30 May 2026
This guide was last reviewed in May 2026. Export rules — Thai DLD procedures, destination-country requirements and airline policies — change without notice. Use this as orientation, then confirm every current requirement with the DLD and the destination country's authority before booking.
Entering Russia
Russia’s requirements centre on a veterinary certificate and a current rabies vaccination, with the pet microchipped for identification. Russia does not generally require a rabies titer test for entry from most countries. The certificate is handled through the state veterinary service, and the exact form is usually finalised close to travel.
The Thai side and onward travel
All of this sits on top of the Thai export process — the DLD health certificate and export permit — which your pet must clear on the way out. The two sets of paperwork have to agree.
If there is any chance of later moving your pet on to the EU, UK or similar, a rabies titer test done early keeps that option open without a long wait.
If you came the other way, see our guide to From Russia (import).
Official sources
Official sources to verify against: DLD export of live animals; Suvarnabhumi AQS export: [email protected]; UK pet travel; CDC animal import (USA); EU pet movement; Japan MAFF Animal Quarantine; Singapore AVS; UAE MOCCAE pet import; Australia DAFF; New Zealand MPI; Canada CFIA; Switzerland FSVO.
Frequently asked
Does Russia require a rabies titer test for a pet from Thailand?
Generally no — Russia's requirements centre on a veterinary certificate and a current rabies vaccination. Confirm the current process with the state veterinary service and your vet.
When is the Russian certificate issued?
Usually close to the travel date, through the state veterinary service. Your vet can advise on the timing and the steps; start early so nothing is rushed.