MirTrans-Express accepts only dogs and cats for transportation. The transportation of domestic animals is carried out in special containers. The transport of animals without an accompanying person is possible.
We offer the following services:
Passengers must declare their intention to transport a pet at the time of booking.
Transport in the Passenger Cabin
The weight of the animals, as well as the weight of containers and food for them, is not included in the free baggage allowance.
The total weight of the container together with the animal must not exceed 8 kg, and the sum of dimensions must not exceed 115 cm (25 x 40 x 50 cm).
Transport in the Luggage Compartment
Animals that are larger and/or weigh more than 8 kg may be transported only in the luggage compartment, in a special container.
Acceptance of domestic animals for transportation is allowed only under the condition that the passenger assumes full responsibility for them, signing a special declaration at departure.
The transport company is not responsible for the injury, loss, illness, or death of the transported animal, as well as for refusal of acceptance at the destination or at transit points.
In the Case of Animal Transportation, the Passenger Must:
1. Have the following documents and meet these conditions:
- Pet passport
- Certificate of the animal’s health condition
- Vaccination record
- Export / import / transit permit
- The animal must have an electronic device (microchip) or a visible tattoo
2. Comply with the following conditions:
The animal:
- must be clean, healthy, harmless
- must not be pregnant
- must not disturb other passengers
- must be reserved at least 24 hours before the trip, informing the operator during booking about the intention to transport a pet, or indicating it in the “Notes” section in case of online booking; also, the weight and dimensions of the container must be provided
- must be placed in a suitable container, allowing it to stand naturally, turn around, and lie down (except for guide dogs)
The container:
- must not be placed on a seat
- the maximum weight of the container with the animal must not exceed 8 kg (for transport in the cabin)
- the maximum sum of dimensions must not exceed 115 cm (25 x 40 x 50 cm)
- must be provided by the passenger
- must be well-ventilated, securely fastened, made of solid material with an absorbent bottom, and not easily destructible by the animal; cardboard boxes for cats are not suitable for transportation
Transportation of Pets to EU Countries
Passengers traveling with animals from non-EU countries to the EU must comply with the requirements for animal transportation in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 998/2003, which includes the following:
Identification:
The transported animal must be identified with a transponder (microchip) that meets ISO 11784 standards and can be read by a device compatible with ISO 11785.
If the transponder does not meet these requirements, the owner must provide the necessary equipment for reading it.
Identification of the animal must be performed before rabies vaccination.
Veterinary Health Certificate (Annex IV, EU Regulation No. 577/2013):
The animal must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by an official veterinarian designated by the competent authority of the country of origin, or, in the case of re-entry into the EU, by an EU-type passport confirming valid rabies vaccination or revaccination in accordance with health standards.
The health certificate must also be accompanied by a declaration signed by the owner (Annex IV, Sections A and B, EU Regulation No. 577/2013), confirming that the movement of the animal is non-commercial.
The veterinary certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue.
Rabies Vaccination:
The animal must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days and at most 1 year before travel.
The animal must also undergo a blood test to determine the level of protective antibodies to verify the effectiveness of the rabies vaccination.
This test must be performed at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel, at a laboratory authorized by the EU.
The animal may travel to the EU only if the rabies antibody titer is at least 0.5 IU/ml.
For information about approved laboratories, visit:
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/approval_en.htm
Note:
This three-month waiting period does not apply in cases of re-entry into the EU of an animal whose passport confirms a successful antibody titer test before it left EU territory.
Animals that have not been vaccinated against rabies, have not undergone a serological test for antibody verification, or are younger than seven (7) months are not accepted for transport.
If the animal does not meet EU veterinary health requirements, the Veterinary Service at the airport may refuse entry into the EU and send the animal back to the country of origin, with all expenses borne by the owner accompanying the animal.
Certain breeds of dogs and cats are considered dangerous and are prohibited in some EU countries.
We recommend that passengers check the list of restricted breeds before traveling to their destination country.
For additional information regarding non-commercial transport of pets to EU countries, visit:
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/nocomm_third_en.print.htm