PET TRANSPORT SERVICES IN ALBANIA

At Animal Transport EU, we provide professional, safe, and stress-free pet transport services across Albania.

Whether your pet needs to relocate within the country, travel internationally, or connect to destinations across Europe, our experienced team ensures every journey is fully compliant with veterinary and customs regulations.

From Tirana to the Albanian Riviera or from remote mountain towns to international borders, we organise door-to-door transport, handle all veterinary paperwork, and prioritise your pet’s safety and comfort at every stage of the trip.

WE REACH EVERY CORNER OF ALBANIA

At Animal Transport EU, we cover all regions of Albania, from busy urban centres to remote rural areas. Our transport routes include:

Tirana – the capital and main departure hub.

Durrës – a major coastal city with ferry connections.

Shkodër – northern Albania’s cultural and transport centre.

Vlorë and Sarandë – key cities along the Riviera.

Elbasan and Korçë – important inland destinations.

Berat and Gjirokastër – UNESCO heritage towns with frequent travel requests.

No matter where your pet is located, we ensure door-to-door collection and delivery, even in hard-to-reach mountain villages, guaranteeing a smooth, punctual, and safe journey.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT PETS IN ALBANIA

Transporting pets to or from Albania requires strict compliance with veterinary and customs regulations. At Animal Transport EU, we handle all the paperwork, veterinary checks, and customs procedures to make the process stress-free for owners.

DOG AND CATS

Dogs and Cats transport in Albania requires:

Microchip identification compliant with ISO 11784/11785.

Valid rabies vaccination, administered at least 21 days before travel.

EU Pet Passport or an official Animal Health Certificate issued by an authorised veterinarian.

Clinical veterinary examination confirming the pet is fit for travel.

For some breeds, additional handling protocols may apply, but we are fully experienced in transporting all dogs, including large or restricted breeds.

BIRDS

Bird transport in Albania requires:

Veterinary health certificate, issued within 48 hours of travel.

CITES permits for protected or exotic birds (parrots, cockatoos, macaws).

Advance notification to border veterinary authorities when required.

In some cases, quarantine rules may apply for birds entering from outside the EU.

SMALL MAMMALS (RODENTS, RABBITS, FERRETS)

Requirements for small animals include:

Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of departure.

Rabies vaccination and microchip identification (mandatory for ferrets).

Rabbits and rodents do not require rabies vaccination but must be clinically healthy.

Non-commercial transport is limited to 5 animals per journey.

With Animal Transport EU, every step — from health certificates to customs clearance — is managed by our experts, ensuring that your pet’s travel is legal, safe, and stress-free.

MOST TRANSPORTED ANIMALS IN ALBANIA

In Albania, the animals we most frequently transport are dogs and cats, often for family relocations, adoptions, or long-distance moves to other European countries.

All breeds are welcome, including large dogs and restricted breeds (PPP), as we are fully experienced in managing their special requirements.

We also provide reliable transport for birds, such as parrots, canaries, parakeets, cockatiels and lovebirds, ensuring a calm, temperature-controlled environment.

Additionally, we handle journeys for small mammals like ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats and mice, each with tailored care according to their species’ needs. Whether furry, feathered, or small, every pet receives our full attention and personalised travel plan.