Moving to Vietnam with a cat or dog: rules and life in Nha Trang

What you need to bring a cat or dog from Russia to Vietnam, plus pet-friendly housing, vets, heat and local rules in Nha Trang.

The full guide is available in Russian for now. The key points:

• Healthy pets with a microchip, a rabies shot at least 30 days before departure and an endorsed health certificate normally skip quarantine; up to two animals per person need no separate permit.
• Airlines are the real bottleneck: cabin limits (about 6-8 kg with the carrier), breed restrictions and unstable Russia-Cam Ranh schedules.
• Only about 18% of Nha Trang rentals allow pets: say so upfront, get it in the contract, expect an extra deposit.
• Since 1 August 2026 a dog without a muzzle, leash or handler in public, or without a rabies shot, can cost 1-2 million VND.