Official Import Rules
Uzbekistan requires a current rabies vaccination, a government-endorsed veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, and an import permit from the State Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development. Microchip recommended.
Documents should be in Russian, Uzbek, or English. Arrival through Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS).
Medical Roadmap
Microchip recommended
Rabies vaccination
Apply for import permit
Health certificate within 10 days
Government endorsement
Arrive at Tashkent (TAS)
Preparation Checklist
2 months before
1 month before
10 days before
Travel day
Cost Breakdown
Quarantine Information
None if documentation complete
City & Housing Tips
Tashkent (Mirzo Ulugbek, Yunusabad) is the main city and by far the most practical option. Samarkand and Bukhara are culturally significant but have limited infrastructure. Uzbekistan has been rapidly modernizing and opening to tourism.
Vets & Common Parasites
Basic vet care in Tashkent with several clinics. Quality is improving as the country modernizes. Outside Tashkent, vet care is very limited. Costs are very affordable. Extreme temperatures: summers reach 40°C+, winters drop to -10°C.
Find Vets in UzbekistanExit Rules — Leaving Uzbekistan
Exit requires a health certificate from an approved vet. Processing takes 2–3 working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The capital is rapidly modernizing with improving pet services. Affordable cost of living and growing international community.
Basic but adequate in Tashkent. Improving quality. Very limited outside the capital.
Hot summers (40°C+) and cold winters (-10°C). Indoor cats with climate control do fine. Avoid outdoor exposure in temperature extremes.
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.