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 Poland: 2026 Guide

Planning a pet relocation from Dominican Republic to Poland is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Set aside roughly 20-24 weeks for this route and keep a close eye on the sequencing. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival. This …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Dominican Republic to Poland 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 Poland 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 Poland.
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 Warsaw (WAW) 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 Warsaw customs.

Responsible: Airline cargo and owner

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Poland

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 Poland.
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 Warsaw (WAW) 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.

Polish import oversight is handled by GIW (Glowny Inspektorat Weterynarii, wetgiw.gov.pl). Border veterinary inspectors at Warsaw Chopin Airport check all documentation including the original laboratory report. Ensure the DIGEGA endorsement and titre test paperwork are both present in the documentation pack travelling with your pet.

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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) via Iberia or partner …
Cargo Only
Air France
SDQ to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), then CDG to WAW via Air France or partner …
Cargo Only
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
SDQ to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) via KLM or partner carriers, then AMS to WAW. KLM Cargo …
Cargo Only

Poland import rules, explained

Poland asks for several pieces of paperwork, and they all need to line up. A checklist and a clear timeline are your best tools here.

Practical tips for this move

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.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

Poland applies EU Regulation 2020/692, which requires a rabies antibody titre test for pets coming from unlisted third countries. The Dominican Republic has no veterinary equivalence agreement with the EU, so it is classified as unlisted. The FAVN or ELISA titre test at an EU-approved laboratory confirms a minimum result of 0.5 IU/ml, and the 90-day wait from the passing result date is a fixed legal requirement before Polish entry.
A minimum of 20 to 24 weeks. The sequence is: 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 those 90 days can your pet legally enter Poland. Six months is a sensible planning horizon.
Yes. The titre test requirement applies to both dogs and cats arriving from unlisted countries, including the Dominican Republic. The process is identical: microchip before vaccination, blood draw at least 30 days after vaccination at an EU-approved laboratory, minimum result of 0.5 IU/ml, and a 90-day wait from the passing result date before Poland entry.
GIW border veterinary inspectors at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) check the microchip reading, the vaccination records, the original titre test laboratory report (including laboratory name, draw date, and result date), the DIGEGA endorsement on the EU health certificate, and the certificate validity (must be within 10 days of issue). Original documents, not just copies, should travel with your pet.
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Lead time20-24 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
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