Pet Transport from the Dominican Republic to Greece: 2026 Guide
Shipping a dog or cat from Dominican Republic to Greece rewards owners who start planning early. Around 16-20 weeks is sensible here, with a few steps that must happen in a strict order. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order. A …
The Dominican Republic to Greece import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Vet in the Dominican Republic.
Responsible: DIGEGA-authorised vet.
Responsible: Vet and EU-approved laboratory.
Responsible: N/A
Responsible: DIGEGA-authorised vet and DIGEGA.
Responsible: Airline cargo handling.
What your pet needs to enter Greece
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
The 90-day wait is fixed to the blood draw date, not the test result date or the certificate date. Start the process at least five months before your intended travel date.
There is no EU-approved rabies titre laboratory in the Dominican Republic, so the sample must travel internationally. Use a vet who has handled this shipping before.
There is no direct flight from Santo Domingo to Athens. Pets travel as manifest cargo via Madrid or Paris, so book cargo space with either Iberia or Air France well in advance.
Compare this route with Jamaica-to-Greece: Jamaica is EU Group 2 listed, so a Jamaican pet skips this entire titre-test process. The same Caribbean region produces two very different timelines depending on the country's EU listing status.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Meeting Greece's entry requirements
Advice worth following
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.