Seeking Answers About Cat Travel from Kazakhstan

Name: Julia
Number of Pets: 2
Pet Type: Cats
Pet Breed: Bombay Mix
From: Almaty, Kazakhstan
To: Atlanta, GA, USA

Dear PetRelocation,

I need your help. I am having difficulty finding information about what I must do to bring my cats to the US. The vet clinics here don't have much information and lack organization regarding the sequence in which I must do vaccinations, rabies shots, etc.

The embassy is also without info on this. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

Kind regards,
Julia

Hi Julia,

Thanks for checking in with us. Luckily, bringing cats to the United States is a pretty straightforward process. You need a health certificate from your vet stating that your cats are healthy (this should be issued within 10 days of flying), and they should be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before you fly. Here is an overview of the pet import rules for the United States. It sounds like you may need to contact additional veterinarians to track down the health certificate, as not all vets may know about them. You can also contact the Ministry of Agriculture for information about exporting your cats.

You should also check with the airline you're planning to use to find out about their requirements and procedures. We recommend choosing a pet friendly airline (we have used Lufthansa to fly pets out of Kazakhstan) and helping to get your cats acclimated to their travel crates well before you go.

If you have any further questions, please take a look at our blog for guidance or, if you'd like some assistance handling this move, you can fill out our free quote form. Thanks again, and good luck!