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Pet Transport France to Lithuania: 2026 Guide

Moving a dog or cat from France to Lithuania is very doable with the right preparation. Around 1-3 weeks should do it, as this is an easier route to plan. No routine quarantine …

1-3 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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Lead time needed
1-3 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Low
Airlines
4 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip …
Rabies vaccinationCurrent rabies vaccination required. …
Rabies titre testNot required. Both France and Lithuania …
QuarantineNot required for compliant arrivals from …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from France to Lithuania typically takes around 1-3 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
Before other preparations. Must be recorded in the EU passport before the rabies vaccination.
Confirm ISO 15-digit microchip

Responsible: French official vet

2
First vaccination: 21-day wait. Booster within valid period: no wait.
EU pet passport with current rabies vaccination

Responsible: Veterinaire habilitee in France

3
4-6 weeks before travel. Confirm pet acceptance on all segments.
Book cabin or cargo space CDG to VNO

Responsible: Owner or agent

4
Via AMS: approximately 4-5 hours total. Via WAW: approximately 5-6 hours.
Travel day: Paris CDG to Vilnius via Amsterdam or Warsaw

Responsible: Owner

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip required, recorded in the EU pet passport.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. First vaccination: minimum 21 days before entry. Booster within valid period: no wait.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Both France and Lithuania are EU member states. No rabies antibody titre test is needed under the EU Pet Travel Scheme.
Quarantine
Not required for compliant arrivals from other EU member states.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.
Health certificate
EU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU including Lithuania.
Export permit
No export permit required for companion animals moving between EU member states.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued by a veterinaire habilitee in France. Records the microchip number, rabies vaccination history, and owner details. No separate export certificate needed for travel within the EU.
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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

KLM via Amsterdam
KLM connects Paris CDG to Amsterdam (AMS), with KLM direct service AMS to Vilnius (VNO). Air France-KLM Group makes single booking straightforward. Cabin pets under 8kg and live animal cargo available. A practical two-leg option.
Cargo and Cabin
LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw
Air France operates CDG to Warsaw (WAW), with LOT Polish Airlines connecting WAW to Vilnius (VNO). LOT is the main carrier on the WAW-VNO leg. The CDG-WAW-VNO routing is a reliable option with cabin and cargo availability.
Cargo and Cabin
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Air France connects CDG to Frankfurt (FRA), with Lufthansa or partner connections FRA to VNO. Frankfurt Animal Lounge at FRA handles live animal cargo. A viable alternative for cargo pets.
Cargo and Cabin
Ryanair (cabin only)
Ryanair operates some France-Vilnius routes from secondary airports. Cabin pets only, small animals under weight limits. No cargo or hold service. Only suitable for cats and very small dogs.
Cabin Only
Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport: EUR 50-100 from French official vet
Cabin pet fee CDG to Vilnius (two legs): EUR 80-200
Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 400-1,100
IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250
Total for small cabin pet: EUR 130-300
Total for large dog via cargo: EUR 600-1,500

Critical points

Lithuania requires muzzling and lead control in public for certain breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, and crossbreeds. These dogs are not banned from entry but must comply with local handling rules. Contact the SFVS at vmvt.lt before travelling with these breeds.

Vilnius Airport (VNO) has adequate live animal cargo facilities but is smaller than Amsterdam or Frankfurt. Confirm cargo capacity with the airline before booking, particularly in peak travel seasons.

Budget carrier cabin pet policies allow only small animals. For medium or large dogs, a full-service carrier with cargo acceptance is required.

The EU pet passport issued in France must be by a veterinaire habilitee. Confirm your vet holds this status.

Meeting Lithuania's entry requirements

Bringing a pet into Lithuania is one of the simpler processes. Cover the core requirements and you should have few surprises.

Advice worth following

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.

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

No. France and Lithuania are both EU member states. The EU Pet Travel Scheme does not require a rabies antibody titre test for intra-EU movements. A current rabies vaccination in a valid EU pet passport is sufficient. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
Lithuania requires muzzling and lead use in public for American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, and their crossbreeds. These breeds are not banned from entry. Contact the SFVS (vmvt.lt) for the current list.
Both are solid options. KLM via Amsterdam is the most integrated booking if you are flying Air France from CDG, as Air France-KLM offers single itinerary booking. LOT via Warsaw suits owners who prefer the Polish hub or are based in a region of France with better Warsaw connections. The actual journey time is similar.
Yes, if under 8kg including the carrier. Most airlines on this route (KLM, LOT, Lufthansa partners) accept small cabin pets. The EU pet passport is the only travel document needed. No titre test, no quarantine.
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  • KLM via Amsterdam
  • LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw
  • Lufthansa via Frankfurt
  • Ryanair (cabin only)
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