Pet Transport Azerbaijan to Netherlands: 2026 Guide

The 90-day wait is the longest fixed element of this route and the one that requires forward planning. It starts on the day blood is drawn for the titre test, not when the result comes back. That means you can draw blood now, get the result two to three weeks later, and the 90-day clock is already running. You do not need to have a firm travel date before drawing blood.

Many owners moving from Baku to the Netherlands wait too long before starting the titre process. They get the result, then realise the 90-day wait still needs to run. Starting the blood draw within a day or two of deciding to move is the correct approach. The result is valid indefinitely provided vaccination coverage does not lapse.

The NVWA is the Dutch authority for food and consumer product safety, and it handles animal import inspections at Schiphol. The Animal Hotel at Schiphol is where cargo pets are held during inspection. For a pet with a complete EU-format health certificate, a passing titre result, current vaccination, and a matching microchip, the inspection is brief.

The NVWA check is the same regardless of whether you entered on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul or an Air France connection from Paris. What matters is the documentation, not the routing. Confirm that your transport agent has coordinated document pre-notification with Schiphol if possible, as this can reduce the time your pet spends in the Animal Hotel.