Rules for traveling with pets in the European Union 

Non-commercial movement of pets

The non-commercial movement of companion animals is regulated by the Sanitary and Veterinary Norm, approved by  Government Decree 660/2022. Upon entry into the Republic of Moldova, the owner or authorized person contacts the veterinarian present at the border entry point for the purpose of carrying out the control.

Animal owners in the Republic of Moldova can obtain the Certificate for the Non-Commercial Movement of Pets by submitting an online application, directly from the phone, from the application EVO, the Public Services module or on Public Services Portal. 

For movement between EU countries or from third countries, rabies vaccination, documented in the pet passport or animal health certificate, is the only requirement for dogs, cats and ferrets to travel across EU borders, with certain exceptions.

For details, you can consult the Guide on the Movement of Companion Animals and the website ansa.gov.md.

The border inspection posts are:

1. Sculeni-Sculeni border inspection post¹ (tel.0 236 31-265/0 236 31-266) Including Railway, Ungheni

2. Giurgiulesti border inspection post² (tel. 0 299 68-388) Including Galați/Port/Reni, Cahul and Calea ferată, Etulia

3. Criva–Mămăliga border inspection post³ (tel. 0 247 47-230) Including Railway, Vălcineţ

4. Chisinau border checkpoint⁴ (tel. 0 69 49-06-93) Including Airport, Railway and Post Office, Chisinau

5. Pervomaisk–Kuchurgan border checkpoint⁵ (tel. 0 242 93-480) Including Railway, Cuciurgan

6. Leuşeni–Albita border inspection post (tel. 0 269 46-338)

7. Tudora–Starokazacie border checkpoint (tel. 0 242 93-480)