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Traveling with a Pet: What Documents Do You Need to Leave Kazakhstan?
Traveling with pets has become a common part of modern travel. However, before leaving Kazakhstan, it is important to understand which documents you and your pet will need and how much time is required to obtain them. Below is a practical guide based on personal experience.
If you are traveling within Kazakhstan by private car, veterinary documents are generally not required. However, if you are flying, taking a train, or crossing an international border by car, your pet must have the necessary paperwork.
Airports, especially for international flights, enforce the strictest controls. It is important to consider the validity periods of certificates and the time needed to obtain them before your departure.
Most hotels across the CIS countries do not usually request veterinary certificates during check-in. Nevertheless, it is always advisable to confirm the pet policy and documentation requirements with your accommodation in advance.
If you are traveling within Kazakhstan by private car, veterinary documents are generally not required. However, if you are flying, taking a train, or crossing an international border by car, your pet must have the necessary paperwork.
Airports, especially for international flights, enforce the strictest controls. It is important to consider the validity periods of certificates and the time needed to obtain them before your departure.
Most hotels across the CIS countries do not usually request veterinary certificates during check-in. Nevertheless, it is always advisable to confirm the pet policy and documentation requirements with your accommodation in advance.
To obtain the certificate, plan to allocate one full day. You will be able to pick up the certificate on the next working day after 4:00 PM. Please be aware that government offices do not operate on weekends and public holidays, even in urgent cases.
The first step is to visit a veterinary clinic and bring your pet’s veterinary passport up to date.
The microchip number is mandatory. A pet photo is not required.
All records must be stamped by the clinic. If you administer vaccinations at home and simply attach vaccine vial stickers yourself, the Veterinary Center will not accept such a passport. Make sure all stamps are provided by the clinic where your pet is registered, and ensure a full clinical examination is completed.
Check that your veterinary passport includes a registration entry. Vaccinations must have been administered no more than one year ago. Flea treatment and deworming must be done within the last three months. There must also be a record confirming the absence of microsporia and dermatophytosis, as well as a clinical examination dated no later than five days before departure, with a positive health assessment from the veterinarian.
An international rabies antibody test is required for entry into all EU countries, the United Kingdom, Israel, Georgia, the UAE, Australia, Taiwan, and China. We had this test done at the same veterinary clinic where we regularly bring our pet. Please note: the rabies vaccine must be administered at least one month before blood sampling for the test. In Kazakhstan, the certificate itself is issued approximately one month after the blood sample is taken.
The second step is the Veterinary Center of the city of Almaty, located at 30a Toretay Street (formerly Polzunov Street), entrance from the parking side. Opening hours are from 08:30 to 18:00, with a lunch break from 12:30 to 14:00. Phone: 8 (727) 338-31-68.
You must visit the center no later than three working days before departure. Be prepared that waiting times in line may take several hours. Document verification, scanning of the veterinary passport, and system data entry usually take about 30 minutes. The certificate is issued on the spot. The application form can be filled out there; a sample is available in the lobby of the Veterinary Center.
You must bring: the original national ID or passport (digital versions from eGov or Kaspi are acceptable), and the original veterinary passport with all vaccinations and clinic stamps. Copies of these documents will be required at the Veterinary Control Office.
The third step is the Almaty Veterinary Control Department (KP on REM “Almaty Veterinary Service” of the Entrepreneurship and Investment Department of Almaty city administration), where you obtain Veterinary Certificate Form No. 1. Address: 15 Makataev Street, office 26. Working hours are from 08:00 to 17:30, with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:30. Document intake is from 08:00 to 16:30. Phone: 8 (727) 397-52-26.
At the office, you submit an application for Veterinary Certificate Form No. 1. A specialist will help you complete it correctly. This process usually takes 15–30 minutes. The certificate itself is issued on the next day after 4:00 PM. The certificate is valid for 3 days, during which time you must leave the country.
To complete the application, you will need the original and copies of the accompanying person’s ID or passport, the pet’s veterinary passport, full travel itinerary details (flight numbers, train routes, or car route including all stops), the certificate from the Veterinary Center, and proof of payment for the veterinary certificate. For travelers to EU countries, the original EU five-page veterinary form is also required.
Payment for Veterinary Certificate Form No. 1 can be made at any bank or terminal using the following details:
Payment is made under the surname and IIN of the person traveling with the animal
Budget payments
KNP 911
KBC 202101
BIC KKMFKZ2A
Beneficiary bank: Treasury Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan
IIN 600900000014 for veterinary certificate fee
UGD 600901, Almaty Medeu District State Revenue Department of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan
RU: Оплатить ветеринарный сертификат по форме №1 можно в любом банке или терминале банка по следующим реквизитам:
Оплачивается по фамилии и ИИН выезжающего с животным
Платежи в бюджет
КНП 911
КБК 202101
БИК ККMFKZ2A
Банк бенефициара: Комитет Казначейства Мин Фин РК
РНН 600900000014 За вет. сертификат
УГД 600901 РГУ Управление государственных доходов по Медеускому району Департамента гос. доходов по г. Алматы Комитета гос. доходов Министерства финансов Республики Казахстан
The fee is 126.56 KZT for departure to countries within the Customs Union.
The fee is 869.96 KZT for departure outside the Customs Union.
The amount may change, so please verify by phone or directly with the office specialist.
Online payment is also available (via any bank except Kaspi).
In the banking app, search for “Tax payments by details” and fill in the form:
UGD 600901, Almaty Medeu District State Revenue Department of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan
KBC 202101
KNP 911
RU: Также можно оплатить онлайн (любой банк, кроме Kaspi).
В приложении через поиск находите раздел: Оплата налогов по реквизитам.
Заполняете форму:
УГД 600901 РГУ Управление государственных доходов по Медеускому району Департамента гос. доходов по г. Алматы Комитета гос. доходов Министерства финансов Республики Казахстан
КБК 202101
КНП 911
Do not forget to make a copy of the payment receipt and include it in your document package.
At Almaty Airport, you must arrive at least 3 hours before departure. In the new T2 terminal, on the first floor, you must present your pet’s veterinary passport and veterinary certificate (original and copy). For any questions, contact 8 (747) 120-84-37.
Have a pleasant and safe journey with your beloved pets!
The first step is to visit a veterinary clinic and bring your pet’s veterinary passport up to date.
The microchip number is mandatory. A pet photo is not required.
All records must be stamped by the clinic. If you administer vaccinations at home and simply attach vaccine vial stickers yourself, the Veterinary Center will not accept such a passport. Make sure all stamps are provided by the clinic where your pet is registered, and ensure a full clinical examination is completed.
Check that your veterinary passport includes a registration entry. Vaccinations must have been administered no more than one year ago. Flea treatment and deworming must be done within the last three months. There must also be a record confirming the absence of microsporia and dermatophytosis, as well as a clinical examination dated no later than five days before departure, with a positive health assessment from the veterinarian.
An international rabies antibody test is required for entry into all EU countries, the United Kingdom, Israel, Georgia, the UAE, Australia, Taiwan, and China. We had this test done at the same veterinary clinic where we regularly bring our pet. Please note: the rabies vaccine must be administered at least one month before blood sampling for the test. In Kazakhstan, the certificate itself is issued approximately one month after the blood sample is taken.
The second step is the Veterinary Center of the city of Almaty, located at 30a Toretay Street (formerly Polzunov Street), entrance from the parking side. Opening hours are from 08:30 to 18:00, with a lunch break from 12:30 to 14:00. Phone: 8 (727) 338-31-68.
You must visit the center no later than three working days before departure. Be prepared that waiting times in line may take several hours. Document verification, scanning of the veterinary passport, and system data entry usually take about 30 minutes. The certificate is issued on the spot. The application form can be filled out there; a sample is available in the lobby of the Veterinary Center.
You must bring: the original national ID or passport (digital versions from eGov or Kaspi are acceptable), and the original veterinary passport with all vaccinations and clinic stamps. Copies of these documents will be required at the Veterinary Control Office.
The third step is the Almaty Veterinary Control Department (KP on REM “Almaty Veterinary Service” of the Entrepreneurship and Investment Department of Almaty city administration), where you obtain Veterinary Certificate Form No. 1. Address: 15 Makataev Street, office 26. Working hours are from 08:00 to 17:30, with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:30. Document intake is from 08:00 to 16:30. Phone: 8 (727) 397-52-26.
At the office, you submit an application for Veterinary Certificate Form No. 1. A specialist will help you complete it correctly. This process usually takes 15–30 minutes. The certificate itself is issued on the next day after 4:00 PM. The certificate is valid for 3 days, during which time you must leave the country.
To complete the application, you will need the original and copies of the accompanying person’s ID or passport, the pet’s veterinary passport, full travel itinerary details (flight numbers, train routes, or car route including all stops), the certificate from the Veterinary Center, and proof of payment for the veterinary certificate. For travelers to EU countries, the original EU five-page veterinary form is also required.
Payment for Veterinary Certificate Form No. 1 can be made at any bank or terminal using the following details:
Payment is made under the surname and IIN of the person traveling with the animal
Budget payments
KNP 911
KBC 202101
BIC KKMFKZ2A
Beneficiary bank: Treasury Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan
IIN 600900000014 for veterinary certificate fee
UGD 600901, Almaty Medeu District State Revenue Department of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan
RU: Оплатить ветеринарный сертификат по форме №1 можно в любом банке или терминале банка по следующим реквизитам:
Оплачивается по фамилии и ИИН выезжающего с животным
Платежи в бюджет
КНП 911
КБК 202101
БИК ККMFKZ2A
Банк бенефициара: Комитет Казначейства Мин Фин РК
РНН 600900000014 За вет. сертификат
УГД 600901 РГУ Управление государственных доходов по Медеускому району Департамента гос. доходов по г. Алматы Комитета гос. доходов Министерства финансов Республики Казахстан
The fee is 126.56 KZT for departure to countries within the Customs Union.
The fee is 869.96 KZT for departure outside the Customs Union.
The amount may change, so please verify by phone or directly with the office specialist.
Online payment is also available (via any bank except Kaspi).
In the banking app, search for “Tax payments by details” and fill in the form:
UGD 600901, Almaty Medeu District State Revenue Department of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan
KBC 202101
KNP 911
RU: Также можно оплатить онлайн (любой банк, кроме Kaspi).
В приложении через поиск находите раздел: Оплата налогов по реквизитам.
Заполняете форму:
УГД 600901 РГУ Управление государственных доходов по Медеускому району Департамента гос. доходов по г. Алматы Комитета гос. доходов Министерства финансов Республики Казахстан
КБК 202101
КНП 911
Do not forget to make a copy of the payment receipt and include it in your document package.
At Almaty Airport, you must arrive at least 3 hours before departure. In the new T2 terminal, on the first floor, you must present your pet’s veterinary passport and veterinary certificate (original and copy). For any questions, contact 8 (747) 120-84-37.
Have a pleasant and safe journey with your beloved pets!
