Lead time needed
20-24 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport Dominican Republic to Czech Republic: 2026 Guide

The journey from Dominican Republic to Czech Republic for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. Set aside roughly 20-24 weeks for this route and keep a close eye on the sequencing. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Dominican Republic to Czech Republic typically takes around 20-24 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Step by step

The Dominican Republic to Czech Republic import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
First step, before any vaccination.
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785) implanted if not already done

Responsible: Dominican Republic veterinarian

2
After microchip. Must be at least 21 days before titre test blood draw.
Rabies vaccination administered

Responsible: Dominican Republic veterinarian

3
At least 30 days after vaccination. Ship sample to EU-approved lab. Allow 2-4 weeks for results.
FAVN titre test blood draw at EU-approved laboratory

Responsible: Dominican Republic vet and EU-approved laboratory

4
The 90-day clock starts from the date the laboratory confirms a passing result (at least 0.5 IU/ml). This wait is mandatory before EU entry into the Czech Republic.
90-day wait from the date of successful titre test result

Responsible: Owner

5
Once the 90-day wait is nearly complete. Confirm live animal acceptance on all cargo segments.
Book cargo from SDQ or PUJ to Prague (PRG) via hub

Responsible: You or your pet transport agent

6
Within 10 days of departure. DIGEGA endorsement may take 1-2 working days. Plan accordingly.
DIGEGA-endorsed EU health certificate, issued within 10 days of travel

Responsible: DIGEGA-authorised vet and DIGEGA

7
Travel day.
Travel day: depart SDQ or PUJ. Present documents at Prague customs.

Responsible: Airline cargo and owner

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Czech Republic

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). Must be implanted before the rabies …
Rabies vaccination
Required. At least 21 days must pass since primary vaccination before the titre …
Rabies titre test
Required. The Dominican Republic is an unlisted country for EU pet import. FAVN …
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals in the Czech Republic.
Import permit
Not required.
Health certificate
EU-format health certificate from DIGEGA-authorised vet, endorsed by DIGEGA. …
Export permit
No formal export permit required for personal companion pets from the Dominican …
Costs

What this route typically costs

Titre test (blood draw, laboratory processing, international sample …
DIGEGA vet examination and endorsed health certificate: USD 80-200
Cargo SDQ to Prague (PRG) via hub: USD 800-2,500 depending on pet …
IATA-approved travel crate: USD 80-280
Pet transport agent fee (recommended for titre process coordination): …
Total typical range: USD 1,600-4,200 over 5-6 months

Critical points

The Dominican Republic is an EU unlisted country. A titre test and 90-day wait are legal requirements. There is no shortcut.

The 90-day wait starts from the DATE THE LABORATORY CONFIRMS the passing result, not the blood draw date.

Czech import oversight is handled by SVS (Statni Veterinarni Sprava). Border veterinary posts at PRG check all documentation on arrival. Ensure the DIGEGA endorsement stamp and the laboratory report are both included in the documentation pack, as Czech inspectors verify both.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Iberia
SDQ to Madrid (MAD), then MAD to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) via Iberia or partner …
Cargo Only
Air France
SDQ to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), then CDG to PRG via Air France or partner …
Cargo Only
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
SDQ to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) via KLM or partner carriers, then AMS to PRG. KLM Cargo …
Cargo Only

Czech Republic import rules, explained

Czech Republic 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

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.

Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.

FAQ

Common questions

The Czech Republic applies EU Regulation 2020/692, which requires a rabies titre test for pets from unlisted third countries. The Dominican Republic is classified as an unlisted country, meaning it has no veterinary equivalence agreement with the EU. The FAVN titre test confirms a minimum immune response of 0.5 IU/ml, and the 90-day wait from the passing result is a fixed legal requirement.
A minimum of 20 to 24 weeks. The key steps are: microchip, then vaccination, then wait at least 30 days for the blood draw, then wait for the lab result (two to four weeks), then a mandatory 90-day wait from the successful result date. Only after the 90 days can your pet legally enter the Czech Republic. Six months is a sensible planning horizon.
Yes. The titre test requirement applies equally to cats and dogs arriving from unlisted countries. The sequence is the same: microchip before vaccination, blood draw at least 30 days after vaccination, a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml at an EU-approved laboratory, and a 90-day wait before Czech Republic entry.
Czech border veterinary inspectors at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague check the microchip reading, the vaccination records, the titre test result and the date of the blood draw, the DIGEGA endorsement on the health certificate, and the validity of the certificate (must be within 10 days of issue). All original documents, including the laboratory report, should travel with the pet.
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Lead time20-24 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
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ServiceDoor to door
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