Pet Transport from Denmark to Lebanon

If you are relocating a pet from Denmark to Lebanon, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Set aside roughly 8-12 weeks for this route and keep a close eye on the sequencing. Pets with …

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8-12

Weeks lead time needed

Start this early minimum

None

Quarantine on arrival

High

Route complexity

Airlines on this route

Lead time needed

8-12 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

High

Airlines

2 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Denmark to Lebanon typically takes around 8-12 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.

Regulations checked June 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The Denmark to Lebanon import process

Start 10-12 weeks before travel. Do not book flights until the permit is in hand.

Apply for the import permit from the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture (agriculture.gov.lb). This is the longest lead-time item and nothing else can finalise until it is confirmed.

Responsible: You or your pet transport agent

As soon as travel is confirmed. Rabies must be 30+ days before entry.

Confirm microchip is implanted and readable. Ensure all vaccinations are current: rabies (30 days to 12 months before entry) plus all required species-specific vaccines.

Responsible: Your veterinarian

Timing must satisfy Lebanese Ministry requirements. Confirm exact window with your vet.

Complete parasite treatment within the required period before travel. Record product and date in health documentation.

Responsible: Your veterinarian

4-6 weeks before travel, once the import permit process is underway.

Book cargo space with Turkish Airlines or another carrier via an approved cargo agent. Confirm pet acceptance on both legs.

Responsible: You or your pet transport agent

Within 10 days of travel. Allow 1-2 working days for endorsement after signing.

Official vet examination, health certificate from a licensed vet, then Foedevarestyrelsen endorsement.

Responsible: Official veterinarian, then Foedevarestyrelsen regional office

Requirements

Lebanon entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip

Required. ISO 11784/11785 15-digit microchip. Must be readable and recorded on all documentation.

Rabies vaccination

Required. Administered at least 30 days and not more than 12 months before entry. Source: Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture.

Rabies titre test

Not required for personal companion animals from EU countries.

Quarantine

No quarantine for pets arriving with compliant documentation including confirmed import permit. Inspection at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).

Import permit

REQUIRED. An advance import permit from the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture must be obtained before travel. Apply at least 10-12 weeks before your intended travel date. Lebanese administrative processing can be slow and delays are common. Do not book flights until the permit is confirmed. Source: Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture, agriculture.gov.lb.

Health certificate

Required from a licensed veterinarian. Issued within 10 days of travel.

Leaving Denmark

Export requirements

Export permit

No export permit required for personal companion animals leaving Denmark.

Veterinary inspection

Clinical examination by a Foedevarestyrelsen-authorised official vet within 10 days of travel. Book well in advance.

Health certificate

EU-format official veterinary health certificate, signed by a Foedevarestyrelsen-authorised official vet and endorsed by the Foedevarestyrelsen regional office. Valid 10 days from examination. Allow 1-2 working days for Foedevarestyrelsen endorsement. Source: fvst.dk.

Costs

What this route typically costs

Import permit application fees: Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture charges apply. Variable.

Turkish Airlines cargo fees: route length and Istanbul connection add cost versus shorter routes.

IATA-compliant travel crate: purchase or hire.

Extended vaccination programme: dogs and cats both require multiple vaccines beyond rabies.

Parasite treatment consultation and medication.

Official vet examination and EU health certificate fee.

Foedevarestyrelsen endorsement fee.

Pet transport agent fee: strongly recommended for this route given permit complexity.

Critical points

The import permit from the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture is mandatory and must be obtained before travel. Apply 10-12 weeks in advance. Lebanese administrative processing is often slower than expected. This is the single most common reason for trip delays on this route.

Lebanon requires vaccines beyond rabies for both dogs and cats. Dogs: distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, parainfluenza. Cats: viral rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia, calicivirus, leukemia. Ensure all are current before the health certificate is issued.

Rabies vaccination minimum is 30 days before entry, not 21 days. Double-check the date on your pet's certificate against your travel date.

Do not book flights until the import permit is confirmed. Lebanese administrative delays are unpredictable and a fixed flight booking before permit confirmation is a financial risk.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
Turkish Airlines	Primary routing option. Copenhagen (CPH) to Istanbul (IST) then IST to Beirut (BEY). Turkish Airlines operates cargo services on both legs. Brachycephalic breed restrictions apply. Temperature embargoes on some routes June to September. Book through a cargo agent and confirm live animal acceptance on both legs.	Cargo Only
Middle East Airlines (MEA)	Lebanon's national carrier serves Beirut from some European cities. Check whether MEA operates a CPH connection or a code-share that could be used for cargo. Confirm live animal cargo policy directly with MEA before booking.	Cargo Only

Lebanon import rules, explained

Lebanon has a detailed set of import rules, and each one needs to be satisfied before travel. None of it is unusual, but the order and timing are what catch people out.

Practical tips for this move

Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.

Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.

If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.

Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

Apply at least 10-12 weeks before your travel date. Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture processing can take longer than this in busy periods. Do not book flights until the permit is confirmed. Source: Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture, agriculture.gov.lb.

Dogs require current vaccinations for: rabies, distemper, hepatitis (adenovirus), leptospirosis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza. All must be valid at the time of travel. Check your pet’s vaccination record against this list well in advance. Source: Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture.

Cats require current vaccinations for: rabies, viral rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia, calicivirus, and feline leukemia. Check your cat’s vaccination record in advance and identify any gaps. Source: Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture.

No. There is no quarantine for pets arriving at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport with compliant documentation, including the confirmed import permit. Inspection takes place on arrival. If any documentation is missing or incorrect, your pet may be held pending resolution.

Turkish Airlines cargo via Istanbul (IST) is the established option. Book through a cargo agent and confirm live animal acceptance on both the Copenhagen-Istanbul and Istanbul-Beirut legs. Middle East Airlines (MEA) may also offer routing options. Confirm current live animal cargo policy with any carrier before booking.

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