Balkans
North Macedonia
Entering "North Macedonia": what you need
Whether a titer test is needed depends on the country of departure: it is mandatory only if that country is not on the Annex II lists (Parts A and B) of the national rulebook. Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Turkey and Ukraine are not on those lists — from them the titer is required — whereas Bosnia and Herzegovina is on the list.
Vaccinations
The animal must be at least 12 weeks old at the rabies vaccination, and 21 days must have passed since the primary course was completed; boosters must fall within the previous vaccination's validity. Pets under 3 months are admitted with a passport if since birth they stayed only at their place of birth with no contact with wild animals (a written owner declaration) or travel with their still-dependent vaccinated mother.
Rabies titer test
Required only when entering from a country not on the Annex II lists: a titer of ≥ 0.5 IU/ml, with blood taken by an authorised veterinarian no earlier than 30 days after the vaccination and no later than 3 months before the certificate is issued, at an approved laboratory. A certified copy of the laboratory's official report must be attached to the certificate.
Documents
From Annex II Part A countries (the EU and EFTA) — a pet passport. From everywhere else — a veterinary certificate on the Food and Veterinary Agency's model, valid 10 days from issue until the border document check (extended by the crossing time for sea travel), plus a written owner declaration. Identification is a microchip or a clearly legible tattoo applied before 3 July 2011. Entry must be through a travellers' point of entry.
Entry notes
At most 5 animals; more only for competitions, exhibitions, sporting events or training, with written proof of registration and provided every animal is over 6 months old. Treatment against Echinococcus and ticks is explicitly stated to be OPTIONAL — it may be done but is not required. There is no routine quarantine: isolation under official supervision applies only to animals that fail the requirements, by separate permit and for no longer than 6 months. No breed restrictions are published in the entry rules.
Sources: Агенција за храна и ветеринарство (fva.gov.mk); Правилник, Службен весник на РМ бр. 153/2015; модель ветеринарного сертификата ФВА. Обратите внимание: страница ФВА ссылается на «Прилог I» — по тексту правилника списки стран находятся в Приложении II (verified Aug 2026)
Official source ↗Official source 2 ↗
Verified: August 28, 2026
This information is for reference only and does not replace advice from an embassy, veterinary authority or airline. Rules change — always verify with official sources before you travel. Never give your pet a sedative or sleep medication before a flight without a veterinarian's prescription — pressure changes at altitude can make it fatal.
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