Pet Transport from Georgia to Turkey
A move from Georgia to Turkey with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. Around 16-20 weeks is typical, with a straightforward sequence to work through. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order. A …
The Georgia to Turkey import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Vet in Georgia.
Responsible: NFA-authorised vet.
Responsible: Vet and laboratory.
Responsible: Owner.
Responsible: NFA-authorised vet and the National Food Agency.
Responsible: Airline cargo handling, or the owner if driving.
What your pet needs to enter Turkey
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Georgia and Turkey share a land border at Sarpi, near Batumi, so driving is a genuine option here that most routes in this build don't have. The paperwork and 90-day titre wait are identical either way; only the transport method changes.
The 90-day wait is counted from the blood draw, not the lab result date. Book the test as early as your pet's vaccination schedule allows.
Turkey bans the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa, Rottweiler and their crosses under Law No. 5199, amended in 2021, whether the pet arrives by air or by road.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Meeting Turkey's entry requirements
Advice worth following
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.