Pet Transport Georgia to Italy: 2026 Guide
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Relocating a pet from Georgia to Italy follows a clear path once you understand what Italy asks for. Allow about 20-26 weeks; the requirements are detailed but predictable once mapped out. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.
A rabies titre test is required, and it carries a fixed waiting period, so start it early. Follow the sequence below and keep a buffer for anything that slips.
The Georgia to Italy process
Responsible: Georgian vet
Responsible: Georgian vet
Responsible: Georgian vet + EU-approved lab
Responsible: N/A
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: NFA-authorised vet + NFA
Responsible: Airline + Italian customs
Italy: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | ISO 11784/11785, implanted before vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. 21-day post-primary vaccination wait. |
| Rabies titre test | Required. Georgia is EU unlisted. FAVN or ELISA test at EU-approved lab. Blood drawn 30+ days after vaccination. 0.5 IU/mL minimum. 90-day wait from blood draw date. Source: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131. |
| Quarantine | None for compliant arrivals. |
| Import permit | Not required. |
| Health certificate | EU-format certificate endorsed by NFA, valid for 10 days from issue. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required. |
| Health certificate | EU-format health certificate from NFA-authorised vet, endorsed by the National Food Agency (NFA). Issued within 10 days of travel to Italy. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | FAVN titre test (draw, lab, shipping): GEL 300-700 (approximately EUR 100-200) |
| 2 | NFA health certificate and endorsement: GEL 100-300 (approximately EUR 30-80) |
| 3 | Cargo TBS to FCO or MXP via hub: EUR 400-1,400 |
| 4 | IATA crate: EUR 80-300 |
| 5 | Agent: EUR 300-900 |
| 6 | Total typical range: EUR 900-2,900 over 5-7 months |
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How Italy handles incoming pets
What experienced owners do
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.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Common questions
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