Turkey

• Turkey is a high-risk country for rabies. In order to return to the United States, travelers with U.S.-vaccinated dogs must provide two documents per animal, the CDC Dog Import Form (completed online with an uploaded photo of your dog, taken recently or within 15 days before travel to the U.S. if under one year old) and a Certification of U.S-issued Rabies Vaccination form. The CDC Dog Import Form can be completed online and is valid for six months, allowing multiple entries if the port of entry remains the same. The Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination form must be filled out by a USDA-accredited veterinarian before departure and endorsed by the USDA; it’s valid for the duration of the rabies vaccination. Alternatively, a USDA-endorsed export health certificate issued before July 31, 2025, that includes the dog's age, microchip number, and valid rabies vaccination information can be used in place of the Certification form. USDA-endorsed export health certificates issued after July 31, 2025, will not be accepted for re-entry into the United States. Additional requirements include a detectable microchip implanted before rabies vaccination, proof of rabies vaccination administered after microchip insertion, and the dog must appear healthy upon arrival. Dogs must be at least 6 months old at the time of entry or return. These documents allow entry at any U.S. port of entry matching the one listed on the CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Their microchip number must be included on all required forms and supporting documents. The required forms can be obtained at this link. For further guidance on returning to the U.S. with your pet from a high-risk country, contact the CDC directly at cdcanimalimports@cdc.gov
• Travelers are permitted to bring two pets into Turkey tax-free.
• Pets must be microchipped, travel with a health certificate issued by a certified veterinarian in the country of origin, including proof of rabies vaccination (issued not later than thirty (30) days prior to the entry) and have a valid import permit.
• A rabies titer test should also be obtained 90 days before travel and at least 30 days after vaccination, although this may not be required at all ports of entry.
• In addition to rabies vaccination, dogs must be vaccinated against bordetella, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus, and cats must have the FVRCP vaccine.
• The following breeds aren't permitted for entry: Pitbull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro and mixed breeds.
• Travelers to Istanbul Atatürk Airport can contact the Veterinary Border Control Point via email at ahl.vskn@gmail.com for more information.

To download the application form required for entry into Turkey with a domestic pet, please click the .pdf icon below.