Pet Transport from Georgia to Portugal

Moving a pet from Georgia to Portugal takes five to six months from first vet appointment to arrival. Georgia is EU-unlisted, which triggers the full EU import protocol: microchip first, vaccination, …

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22-28

Weeks lead time needed

Start this early minimum

Days quarantine on arrival

High

Route complexity

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The Georgia to Portugal import process

First step.

Microchip before vaccination

Responsible: Your vet in Georgia

After microchipping. 30+ day wait before titre test.

Rabies vaccination

Responsible: Your vet in Georgia

At least 30 days after vaccination. EU-approved lab. May be available in Georgia or nearby. Allow 2 to 4 weeks for results.

FAVN titre test blood draw

Responsible: Georgian vet and EU-approved laboratory

Mandatory. Portugal entry not permitted before day 91.

90-day wait from blood draw date

Responsible: N/A - waiting period

During the 90-day wait.

Book cargo from Tbilisi to Lisbon

Responsible: Owner or agent

Within 10 days of travel.

NFSA-endorsed EU health certificate

Responsible: NFSA-authorised vet and NFSA

Travel day.

Travel and DGAV inspection at LIS

Responsible: DGAV officials at LIS

Requirements

Portugal entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip

Required. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). Must be implanted before rabies vaccination.

Rabies vaccination

Required. Administered after microchipping. At least 21 days before titre test blood draw.

Rabies titre test

Required. Georgia is EU-unlisted. FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory. Minimum 0.5 IU/ml. Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination. 90-day wait from blood draw date before Portugal entry. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.

Quarantine

No quarantine for compliant arrivals. DGAV inspection at Lisbon Airport cargo terminal.

Import permit

Not required for personal companion pets.

Health certificate

NFSA-endorsed EU-format health certificate. Valid 10 days. Inspected by DGAV officials at LIS.

Leaving Georgia

Export requirements

Export permit

No formal export permit required for personal companion pets from Georgia.

Veterinary inspection

Pre-departure examination by an NFSA-registered official vet.

Health certificate

EU-format health certificate from an NFSA-authorised vet, endorsed by NFSA (nfa.gov.ge). Valid 10 days from examination. Portugal accepts NFSA-endorsed EU-format certificates.

Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test at EU-approved lab: approximately USD 100 to USD 250

Cargo TBS to LIS via IST: approximately EUR 500 to EUR 1,500 depending on pet size

NFSA health certificate: GEL 150 to GEL 500 (approximately EUR 50 to EUR 170)

IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80 to EUR 300

Agent fee: EUR 400 to EUR 900

Critical points

90-day wait from blood draw date is mandatory. Do not book flights until you are certain when the 90 days expires.

Microchip before vaccination. This sequence is mandatory under EU rules.

Confirm with your Georgian vet whether an EU-approved titre test lab is accessible locally, which saves international sample shipping.

Turkish Airlines summer temperature embargoes can restrict cargo acceptance. Plan travel for spring or autumn.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
Turkish Airlines	Via Istanbul (IST). Tbilisi (TBS) to IST then IST to Lisbon (LIS). The primary cargo option. Turkish Airlines Cargo on both legs. Temperature embargoes in Turkish summer.	Cargo Only
Emirates	Via Dubai (DXB). TBS to DXB then DXB to LIS. Longer routing than Turkish but strong Emirates SkyCargo infrastructure. Gulf summer temperature embargoes apply.	Cargo Only
TAP Air Portugal	TAP does not fly to Tbilisi. Use TAP for a short EU-hub-to-LIS leg if your cargo is routed through a European hub such as Frankfurt. Not a direct option from TBS.	Cargo Only

Portugal's EU import rules for Georgian pets

Portugal applies EU Regulation 576/2013 for pets from unlisted third countries. Georgia is unlisted. The mandatory steps are: ISO microchip before vaccination, rabies vaccination, FAVN titre test at an EU-approved laboratory (minimum 0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn 30+ days after vaccination), 90-day wait from blood draw date, and NFSA-endorsed EU health certificate valid 10 days.

DGAV (dgav.pt) inspects incoming pets at Lisbon Airport (LIS) cargo terminal. Compliant pets are released without quarantine.

Titre test from Georgia: a practical advantage

Compared with some Caucasus origins, Georgia may have EU-approved FAVN titre test laboratories accessible locally or in a nearby country. If your vet in Tbilisi can process the blood sample at an EU-approved lab without international shipping, this simplifies both logistics and cost.

Confirm this with your vet before drawing blood. If an approved lab is accessible in Georgia or in the region, the titre test result is often returned more quickly, and the 90-day wait clock starts earlier.

Cargo routing from Tbilisi to Lisbon

Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is the most direct cargo option from Tbilisi (TBS) to Lisbon (LIS). Daily flights connect TBS to Istanbul, with Turkish Airlines Cargo onwards to LIS. The journey is typically 7 to 10 hours total.

Emirates via Dubai is an alternative, though it extends the journey considerably. Both carriers apply temperature embargoes during summer months.

DGAV inspection at Lisbon Airport cargo terminal is straightforward. Ensure your NFSA-endorsed health certificate is complete and the microchip, vaccination, and titre test records are all in order before the pet leaves Tbilisi.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

Yes. All EU member states apply the same EU Regulation 576/2013 requirements for pets from unlisted third countries including Georgia. The FAVN titre test, 90-day wait, and EU health certificate requirements are identical for Portugal, Belgium, Sweden, and all other EU members.

There may be EU-approved titre test laboratories accessible from Georgia. Check with your vet in Tbilisi. If an approved lab is available locally or in a nearby country, this avoids international shipping costs and delays.

The NFSA-endorsed EU health certificate is valid 10 days from the examination date. Schedule the examination within 10 days of your travel date. Allow one to two working days for NFSA endorsement after the examination.

DGAV (Direcção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária) inspects incoming pets at Lisbon Airport cargo terminal. They check the NFSA-endorsed EU health certificate, verify the microchip, and assess the pet’s condition.

A minimum of 22 to 28 weeks from first vet appointment to Portugal arrival. The 90-day wait from the titre test blood draw is the main timeline constraint.

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