If you are planning on taking your pets to Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania, you need to know the rules regarding it. You should also consider if the move is the right thing for your pet. If they have any health problems or are or elder years, would a move and upheaval to a new country really be the best thing for them? It is likely that if the pet is going to become distressed or confused by the move then perhaps you should give them to friends or family member to look after.

Lithuania: Your pet must be fitted with a micro-chip which is used for identification purposes. It is important that you get this done before the vaccinations; otherwise your pet will need to be vaccinated again. If you do not have your pet micro-shipped then you will need to provide a scanner. In order to enter Lithuania, you must produce a bi-lingual pet certificate of the country. This acts as a pet passport and it must be able to show that your pet has been vaccinated against Rabies and other diseases at least 21 days before entry to the country. Some breeds of dog are prohibited from entering, as are unvaccinated animals.

Latvia: Dogs and cats need to be identified by a clear tattoo, or an electronic ID system or micro-chip. The micro-chip must comply with International Standardisation Organisation (ISO 11784, or ISO 11785). As the owner, you must have a personal scanner for the micro-chip. Please note that from October 1st 2012, a micro-chip will be the only accepted means of identification for cats and dogs.
Your cat or dog must be vaccinated against Rabies in order to enter the country, and this must be done at least 30 days before the move. Lastly, your pet will need its own health certificate, issued by a vet. The certificate needs to be printed in English, Latvian or Russian.

Estonia: The rules for importing pets in to Estonia are virtually the same as in Lithuania; your pet will need to be micro-chipped before it gets vaccinated. They will need to be accompanied into the country by their pet passport which must also be bi-lingual. Aggressive breeds of dog will not be permitted to enter the country, and it might be possible for an unvaccinated pet to enter, however they will then be subject to stricter regulations and precautions.