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International Pet Travel on American Carriers
Taking Pets From Ukraine
To take your pet from Ukraine you must obtain two certificates:
- A certificate of good health and vaccinations;
- The final animal export certificate.
The health and vaccinations certificate (form #1) must be obtained within 3 days of your departure. It may be obtained at the government owned veterinary station only, such as those listed below. The cost is approximately 35 Hrv1. Your animal has to have a rabies vaccination at least 30 days prior to departure in order to receive this certificate.
Pechersk Veterinary Station
Kyiv
vul. Kikvidze 34B
Tel.: 285-9537
Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Sunday by preliminary appointment
Veterinary Station
Kyiv
vul. Volynska 12
Tel.: 243-7239
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 - 5:00 p.m.
The final certificate must be obtained at Borispol Airport. The veterinary check station is located in the room with the sign "VETERINARY INSPECTION" on the second floor (at Terminal B go in the direction of International Departures; look for the stairs going up on the second floor; turn to the left on the second floor - the office should be there). Its open 24 hours a day - tel. 281-7393. (If you have an early flight, knock loudly - the vet may be sleeping!) A fee in hryvnya of approximately $5 - $7 will be charged.
You must present this last certificate to U.S. customs upon arrival in the United States.
Many major airlines now allow passengers to carry on small pets if they are transported in cages that fit under the seat. There is of course an extra charge. If your animal or its cage is too large to fit under an airline seat, then they will be transported in a pressurized section of the baggage area. CALL YOUR AIRLINE WELL IN ADVANCE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS.
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