Cats in Estonia: rules and travel

Not generally compulsory under the municipal rules reviewed. Tartu encourages cat registration but does not require it. A nationwide duty is planned.[2]

Tartu recommends but does not require chipping cats. Viljandi applies its chip rule to cats. A national duty to chip cats is planned but start date is not confirmed.[2]

A 2024 proposal would require pet cats to be neutered by six months of age with exceptions. It is a proposal and not confirmed as adopted.[3]

An EU pet passport is needed, the microchip must come before the rabies vaccination, and the first vaccination is at 12 weeks or older. No titre test or tapeworm treatment is required.[4]

A veterinary certificate valid for 10 days and a signed non-commercial declaration are needed, plus microchip and rabies vaccination. Maximum five animals per traveller.[4]

Required only for animals from high-risk countries (Russia and Belarus since 16 September 2024): blood sample at least 30 days after vaccination, result 0.5 IU/ml or more, then three months before entry. Listed low-risk countries are exempt.[4]

No quarantine for dogs, cats or ferrets is described. Quarantine applies to pet birds from non-EU countries.[4]