Cats in Georgia: rules and travel
The Law on Pet Animals (published 9 July 2025) is being phased in. Dogs and cats must be identified by microchip or ear tag and registered with the National Food Agency by 1 January 2027, and sterilisation becomes compulsory under government rules.
Municipalities may set further rules, such as places where dogs are banned.
Registration and microchip
Cats must also be identified and registered in the National Food Agency database, by 1 January 2027 for existing owners.[2]
Cats are identified by microchip, ear tag or another method allowed by veterinary rules.[2]
Cat tax
No cat tax was found in the Law on Pet Animals.[2]
Keeping rules
Sterilisation is compulsory under government rules, with exceptions. Cats and small dogs may be carried on public transport instead of leashed.[2]
Travelling to Georgia with a cat
A pet needs a 15-digit ISO microchip, a rabies vaccination given 30 days to 12 months before entry, and a veterinary certificate for Georgia endorsed by the origin country's authority. Pets must enter at Tbilisi airport.[3]
Same as from the EU: microchip, rabies vaccination 30 days to 12 months before entry, endorsed veterinary certificate; no permit for an accompanied personal pet.[3]
Not required to enter Georgia. (Titre tests are needed when taking a pet from Georgia to the EU.)[3]
No quarantine if the requirements are met.[3]
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- jam-news.net/the-regulations-governing-pet-ownership-are-becoming-more-stringent-in-georgi (secondary source)
- matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/6566730 (official)
- pettravel.com/immigration/RepublicOfGeorgia.cfm (secondary source)