undergoes a processShipping pets, dogs and cats to RussiaFrom the Arab Republic of Egypt due to strict requirements imposed by the Russian Veterinary Quarantine and the Russian Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor). Major Russian airports (such as Sheremetyevo Airport and Domodedovo Airport in Moscow) require full checking of a pet's digital ID and medical histories to avoid rejection or mandatory quarantine at ports of entry.
If you are planning to study, work, or send your loved ones to Moscow or St. Petersburg,KnightIt provides you with a comprehensive executive guide to ending the journey from within its administrative headquarters in101 Shehab El Din Khafaja Street, third floor, Heliopolis, Cairo.
⚠️ Visitor Filtering Strategy (Critical Operational Notice):Our services are completely limited to the services ofpet shippingInternational air travel via Cairo International Airport. (We apologize to our valued customers, we are notan animal shipping company to the governoratesand we do not provide any services for land transportation or local shipping within Egypt).
International airlines do not allow the issuance of apolicy Animal shippingTo Russia without fulfilling four mandatory medical pillars arranged in the following chronological order:
Injecting the dog or cat with the international digital ID (electronic chip) with the approved 15-digit ISO system. The Russian authorities require that the chip be read and examined before any vaccinations are given, and any immunization recorded in the book before the date of implantation of the chip is completely invalid at Russian airports.
Issuance of an official international passport containing the chip number and containing all viral vaccinations (quadruple vaccination for cats / octaval vaccination for dogs). Many travelers wonderHow much does a passport for dogs cost in Egypt?Or cats comprehensive documentation? The total cost is determined based on the integration of the cost of the chip, immunizations, and the approved passport, and we guarantee that the entire medical file will be prepared according to the highest standards of governance withinAl Fares Veterinary Clinic. The pet must be at least 3 months old to be able to travel legally.
Although Russia allows some pets with an active rabies vaccination to enter without long waiting periods in some routes, a rabies antibody test (a safe legal result should not be less than $0.5\text{IU/ml}$) is mandatory to protect the pet and ensure the vaccination process.pet relocationFully international if returning or passing through international transit airports.
The pet is examined in the veterinary quarantine in Egypt 48 to 72 hours maximum before the flight, to issue the official government certificate valid for travel, which is replaced at the airport with (Form No. 5a) designated for Russian customs and the Customs Union, which allowsAnimal transportationOutside the borders easily and safely.
On the other hand, if you are importing a dog or cat of famous Russian breeds or returning your pet to Egypt, the procedures require meeting the prescribed Egyptian standards (egypt pet import requirements):
Our field logistics team atAl Fares Cargo Companyreceives the pet immediately upon the plane’s arrival at the cargo village, and completes the medical examination and customs and financial transactions inside theveterinary quarantine at Cairo International Airportvery quickly, and then secures the process ofdelivering the animalsCompletely safely in sterilized and prepared cars at your doorstep in Egypt, saving you the stress of waiting.
International airlines flying to Russia require that the individual travel container conform to the requirements of the International Air Transport Association(IATA Regulations)To protect live animals in the atmosphere throughpet shippingservices And thepets shippingProfessionalism:
Biological dimensions:The crate should allow the dog or cat to stand upright, rotate freely 180 degrees, and lie down comfortably naturally without body or ear contact with the ceiling of the container.
Safety and thermal insulation:Due to the nature of the cold weather in Russia, airline companies require solid containers free of sharp edges, equipped with internal absorbent mattresses for liquids, and providing water and food feeding containers designated for long-haul flights, all of which we provide in our officially approved sizes in our office inHeliopolis.
When coordinating the trip with specialists in the field ofpet travel serviceInternational, the travel route is determined based on the weight of the pet and the regulations of the carrier airlines (such as EgyptAir or Turkish and Emirates Airlines in transit cases):
Accompanied Baggage:Your pet will travel with you on the same flight as excess checked baggage (in the cabin for very small weights, or in the air-conditioned and thermally equipped lower hold under the care of the cabin crew).
Manifest Cargo:The purest and safest logistical path foroperations Animal transportationLong distances, where the entire journey is operated fromCargo Village at Cairo International Airport. The pet is shipped via an independent air waybill that guarantees superior medical care and dedicated clearance facilities at Russian and Egyptian arrival airports.
The movement ofpet relocationBetween Egypt and Russia, there is no tolerance for amateurism or administrative errors. One mistake in writing an electronic chip number, or inaccurate government health certificates, could cost you the cancellation of the entire trip and the separation of your loved ones at airports. Relying onPet shipping companySpecialized guarantees you professional customs and medical processing that saves you weeks of government transactions and ensures that your pet arrives or is received 100% safely and legally.
To request a technical examination or review your animal’s medical file before international shipping to Russia, we are happy for you to contact our customer service team via the following structured data:
Hotline and direct WhatsApp: +201022242946 (International logistical support available 24/7 for immediate response and flight reservations)
The main administrative headquarters of the company:101 Shehab El Din Khafaga Street, third floor, Heliopolis, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt.
Customs logistics office:Air cargo sorting and clearance complex (Live Animals Section), Cargo Village at Cairo International Airport.
