Official Import Rules
Lithuania follows EU pet regulations. From EU countries: EU Pet Passport with ISO microchip and current rabies vaccination.
From listed third countries: health certificate, microchip, and rabies vaccination. From non-listed third countries: FAVN titer test with 3-month wait.
Entry through Vilnius (VNO) or Kaunas (KUN) airports. VMVT conducts border inspections.
Medical Roadmap
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
Rabies vaccination (21-day wait)
EU Pet Passport or third-country veterinary certificate
Tapeworm treatment NOT required for cats
Enter via any point of entry
Preparation Checklist
4 weeks before
10 days before
Travel day
Cost Breakdown
Quarantine Information
None for EU/listed countries
City & Housing Tips
Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda have good vet care. Vilnius is increasingly popular with digital nomads thanks to low costs and good internet. Most apartments allow cats.
Vets & Common Parasites
Good veterinary care at very affordable prices. Vilnius has several modern clinics. A routine vet visit costs €15–30. Emergency services available in Vilnius and Kaunas.
Find Vets in LithuaniaExit Rules — Leaving Lithuania
EU Pet Passport for EU travel. Health certificate from an Official Veterinarian for non-EU destinations. VMVT endorses export documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Affordable, walkable, great internet, and pet-friendly apartments. Growing digital nomad community.
Very. Lithuania has some of the cheapest vet care in the EU. A routine visit costs €15–30.
Yes, Lithuania adopted the Euro in 2015.
Community Tips
Start the paperwork at least 4–6 months before your travel date. Airline pet policies change frequently — always confirm directly with your carrier close to departure.
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CatAbroad Editorial
Researched by cat lovers with real international relocation experience. Checked against official government sources and updated regularly. Found an error? Let us know.