GE
Georgia
✈️
NL
Netherlands

Pet Transport Georgia to Netherlands: 2026 Guide

20-26 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
High
Route complexity
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Lead time needed
20-26 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Georgia to Netherlands typically takes around 20-26 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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Overview

A move from Georgia to Netherlands with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. Expect around 20-26 weeks of lead time to line up the documents and the fixed waiting periods. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.

You will need a rabies titre test, which adds a mandatory wait, so begin it as soon as possible. Read on for the requirements, timing and carrier options for this route.

Step by step

The Georgia to Netherlands process

1
Before vaccination.
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)

Responsible: Georgian vet

2
After microchipping. Wait 30 days before titre test.
Rabies vaccination

Responsible: Georgian vet

3
30+ days post-vaccination. 90-day wait starts from this blood draw date.
FAVN titre test: blood draw at EU-approved lab

Responsible: Georgian vet + EU-approved lab

4
Cannot be shortened. Plan your travel date accordingly.
90-day wait

Responsible: N/A

5
During the wait. Book 6-8 weeks ahead.
Book cargo TBS to AMS via hub

Responsible: Owner or agent

6
Final week before departure.
NFA-endorsed EU health certificate, within 10 days of travel

Responsible: NFA-authorised vet + NFA

7
Travel day.
Arrive AMS. NVWA inspection at Schiphol.

Responsible: Airline + NVWA

Checklist

Netherlands: entry requirements

RequirementDetail
MicrochipISO 11784/11785. Must predate the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccinationRequired. 21-day post-primary vaccination wait before travel.
Rabies titre testRequired. Georgia is EU unlisted. FAVN or ELISA test at EU-approved lab. Blood drawn 30+ days after vaccination. Minimum 0.5 IU/mL. 90-day wait from blood draw date before entering the Netherlands. Source: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131.
QuarantineNone for compliant arrivals.
Import permitNot required.
Health certificateEU-format certificate endorsed by NFA, issued within 10 days of travel.
Leaving Georgia

Export requirements

RequirementDetail
Export permitNo formal export permit required.
Health certificateEU-format health certificate from an NFA-authorised vet in Georgia, endorsed by the National Food Agency (NFA). Issued within 10 days of travel.
Costs

What this route typically costs

1FAVN titre test (draw, lab, international shipping): GEL 300-700 (approximately EUR 100-200)
2NFA health certificate and endorsement: GEL 100-300 (approximately EUR 30-80)
3Cargo TBS to AMS via hub: EUR 400-1,400
4IATA crate: EUR 80-300
5Agent: EUR 300-900
6Total typical range: EUR 900-2,900 over 5-7 months
Critical points

Read before you book

⚠ 90-day wait from blood draw date, not results date. Start the clock as early as possible.
⚠ Chip before vaccination. Reversing the order invalidates the vaccination for EU entry.
⚠ Georgia's EU association does not change its unlisted status for pet travel purposes.
Carriers

Airlines on this route

Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
TBS to IST, then IST to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). Turkish Airlines Cargo through IST to AMS is the standard Caucasus-to-Netherlands cargo path.
Cargo Only
KLM/Air France via CDG or AMS
Air France/KLM Cargo network. Connections from Tbilisi via CDG or other hubs to Schiphol.
Cargo Only
Georgian Airways
Limited European network from TBS. Check whether live animal cargo is accepted on any available routing.
Cargo Only

What Netherlands requires

Bringing a pet into Netherlands involves a fair amount of documentation. Keep everything organised and check each item against the current requirements before you book.

Avoiding the common mistakes

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.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Any dog or cat entering the EU from Georgia must have a passing FAVN titre test regardless of when or where the vaccination was given, because Georgia is an EU unlisted country. There are no exceptions. Source: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131.
A failed test means the immune response to the rabies vaccine was insufficient. The dog must be revaccinated and a new 90-day wait begins from the date of the subsequent successful titre test. This adds several months to your timeline. A failed result does not disqualify the dog permanently; it is retested after revaccination.
There is no non-stop TBS-to-AMS cargo service that regularly accepts live animals. The standard routing is via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines Cargo) or via a Western European hub (Air France/KLM Cargo). Your pet transport agent confirms the specific routing for your travel dates.
Airline guides
  • Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
  • KLM/Air France via CDG or AMS
  • Georgian Airways
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